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A DredgeWire Exclusive At the ceremonial christening of the TSHD Frederick Paupon the banks of the Mississippi River in New Orleans on March 21, 2026, William Doyle, CEO of the Dredging Contractors of America, delivered the invocation and emphasized the enduring stability and predictability of the Jones Act as a foundation for U.S. maritime investment…. Read More
President Donald Trump has temporarily waived a century-old shipping law to allow oil and other resources to flow to the United States, a White House official told FOX Business on Wednesday. Trump issued a 60-day waiver of the Jones Act, a mandate that only U.S. ships carry cargo between U.S. ports and stipulates that at least 75% of… Read More
AGENCY: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Army, DoD. ACTION: Notice; solicitation of input. SUMMARY: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) is seeking input from all interested parties on ways to increase the efficiency of the nationwide permit program. The Corps will consider this input in future rulemaking related to the nationwide permits. The nationwide… Read More
VIPA’s board on Wednesday approved a 365-day contract with Orion Marine Construction to dredge Charlotte Amalie Harbor and its turning basin, advancing a long-planned project to improve navigation for larger vessels and support St. Thomas marine activity. ST. THOMAS — The V.I. Port Authority Board of Governors on Wednesday approved a $41.9 million construction contract… Read More
Environmentalists want to permanently open a dam built for a canal that was supposed to cut through the middle of Florida from the Atlantic to the Gulf. The canal… PALATKA, Fla.(AP) — It was supposed to be Florida’s version of the Panama Canal — a shortcut for boats to pass through the middle of the… Read More
HOUSTON and SEATTLE, March 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Saltchuk Resources, Inc. (the “Offeror”) and Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ:GLDD) (the “Company”) announced that the Offeror has commenced a cash tender offer (the “Tender Offer”) for any and all of the Company’s 5.25% Senior Notes due 2029 (the “Notes”). In conjunction with the… Read More
Los Angeles startup Arc Boat Company wants to expand its nascent commercial business and even sell electric propulsion systems to defense contractors, in an attempt to fulfill founder Mitch Lee’s desire to “electrify everything on the water.” To do that, Arc has raised $50 million in a Series C funding round from Eclipse, a16z, Menlo Ventures, Lowercarbon… Read More
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation reported that David J. Johanson, Senior Vice President, Project Acquisition and Operations, will retire effective March 27, 2026. He has held a key leadership role overseeing project acquisition and operations for the company. The company and Mr. Johanson are expected to enter into a retirement agreement under which he will receive… Read More
By Lesley Stahl, Aliza Chasan, Shachar Bar-On, Jinsol Jung With the U.S. military on high alert amid the Iran war, there’s a national security crisis closer to home: the state of the American shipbuilding industry. The nation’s naval shipbuilding program is bloated and slow, and commercial shipbuilding is near non-existent. Hanwha, which owns one of the only U.S. shipyards still… Read More
The 2026 Port of the Future Conference is focused on creating and revitalizing our Nation’s seaports, infrastructure, and processes – across maritime, air, land, and cyber domains. This symposium addresses the urgent and emerging issues facing ports of entry, regulators, and associated industries. This year’s Conference brings together the leaders of more than 60 seaports… Read More
Dredging is underway now for @sail250mdairshowbaltimore on June 24–30 for a spectacular global celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. International tall ships, military vessels, and world-class aviation will fill the skies and waterfront as crews, cadets, aviators, and visitors from around the world gather for an unforgettable maritime and… Read More
This week at hashtag#PDAC2026 in Toronto, the shift in the global mining landscape was unmistakable. As part of the Dutch delegation, IHC Mining engaged with operators and governments focused on securing Critical Raw Materials. A standout theme: tailings are becoming strategic assets. Across the industry, companies want to understand what’s in their tailings and how… Read More
Meeting Notice Update: Governor’s Advisory Commission on Coastal Protection, Restoration, and Conservation **Date Change** Thursday, March 5, 2026 9:30 AM The Coastal Center at Nicholls 426 Ardoyne Drive, Thibodaux, Louisiana 70310 Please contact Enger Kinchen, 225-342-7669, enger.kinchen@la.gov at least 24-hours prior to the meeting to request accommodations for ADA-qualifying disabilities.
Nicole Kach joined the PNWA team as Government Relations Specialist in March 2026. She brings experience in federal policy, legislative research, and strategic communications, most recently serving as a Legislative Assistant with the National Waterways Conference, where she tracked appropriations and water resources policy and supported stakeholder outreach. She also served as a Communications &… Read More
The employees in the Ørsted Group have selected their employee-elected members to the Board of Directors of Ørsted A/S. The following employees were elected as employee-elected board members for the next four years: Benny Gøbel, Senior Mechanical Specialist, Generation (re-elected). Pawel Matysiak, Solutions Manager, Finance & Digital Technology (re-elected). Ruchit Majmudar, Lead Venture Manager, Commercial…. Read More
VICKSBURG, Miss. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District announces the appointment of Mr. Richard (Rich) Feibelman, Jr., P.M.P. as the new Deputy District Engineer for Programs and Project Management (DPM). A native of Vicksburg, MS, Mr. Feibelman most recently served as the Civil Works Office of Strategic Engagement Leader at the… Read More
Seadrill Limited (“Seadrill” or the “Company”) (NYSE: SDRL) today announced a leadership change, effective immediately. Samir Ali, Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer, has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Simon Johnson. Julie J. Robertson, Chair of the Board of Seadrill, commented: “The Board is confident that Samir is the right leader to… Read More
After the Trump administration decided to suspend multiple wind energy initiatives in the latter part of 2025, one would not have predicted that there would be great progress in the space as of early 2026. All credit should go to the court system, which has fairly assessed the decision and is increasingly allowing suspended initiatives… Read More
By Jessica McKenzie When the Interior Department announced that it was pausing leases for all large-scale offshore wind construction in the United States, it cited national security risks described in a classified Defense Department report. Experts immediately questioned this all-too-convenient justification, which came in December, mere weeks after a federal judge struck down one of President Trump’s executive orders that targeted the offshore… Read More
Houma, LA, March 19, 2026 — The Chouest Group announced the acquisition of Champagne Energy Solutions (CES), previously known as Champagne Energy & Environmental Services (CEES), a leading provider of offshore decommissioning, plug & abandonment (P&A), and environmental services in the Gulf of America. This transaction marks the first acquisition in the Chouest Group’s focused expansion… Read More
A new national report examines offshore wind on the West Coast and recommends changes to improve planning, leasing and community input. A new national report finds the federal government needs to improve how it plans and communicates offshore wind development along the West Coast, especially with coastal communities. The report reviews several key issues, including… Read More
Dredge work on Thimble Shoal Channel, Norfolk Harbor finished in late February NORFOLK, VA – Construction of the 55-foot deep shipping channel and harbor, a key project in The Port of Virginia’s® $1.4 billion Gateway Investment Program, is complete making Virginia home to the deepest port on the U.S. East Coast. “Completion of this project positions The… Read More
Trade moving without disruption, planned shipments on schedule Amid ongoing uncertainty over the impact of tariffs and conflict in the Middle East, the Port of Long Beach reported solid cargo volumes in February, Port CEO Dr. Noel Hacegaba announced Wednesday during a virtual media briefing. Dockworkers and terminal operators handled 767,525 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of… Read More
Mainsail 10 and Spinnaker strengthen trade and operational reliability at one of Florida’s key cargo gateways SEATTLE – March 18, 2026 – Tideworks Technology, Inc. (Tideworks), a full-service provider of comprehensive terminal operating system (TOS) solutions, today announced the go-live of Mainsail 10 and Spinnaker at Port of Miami Terminal Operating Company (POMTOC), a key cargo gateway serving South Florida… Read More
President Donald Trump has temporarily waived a century-old shipping law to allow oil and other resources to flow to the United States, a White House official told FOX Business on Wednesday. Trump issued a 60-day waiver of the Jones Act, a mandate that only U.S. ships carry cargo between U.S. ports and stipulates that at least 75% of… Read More
Last week, Manson’s newest hopper dredge FREDERICK PAUP successfully completed its first load on the Gulf Renourishment Pensacola Beach project in Pensacola, Florida. This milestone marks the first time the new hopper dredge has executed pump-off operations. The project includes dredging and placing sand—enough to fill five Olympic sized swimming pools—along the Gulf shoreline and… Read More
By Tom Bayles A wide sandbar sealing off Blind Pass between Sanibel and Captiva islands is growing longer every week. And while winds, tides, and storms can change its progress on any given day, so much sand is flowing south from a recent beach renourishment on Captiva Island that the pass is expected to close… Read More
By Gabriel San Roman San Clemente’s stunning coastline, which will serve as backdrop to Olympic surfing in two years, has also turned into a battlefield against beach erosion. Construction crews, hopper dredges and bulldozers have worked to patch up vanishing stretches of beach with much needed sand. The city has also contracted a coastal administrator to manage… Read More
In a maritime market increasingly defined by volatility, from war in the Middle East and the resulting whiplash freight and energy rates, William Doyle chose a moment of celebration in New Orleans to deliver a message grounded in something far less fashionable: stability. Speaking at the March 21 christening of Frederick Paup, a 15,000-cubic-meter trailing suction hopper dredge… Read More
By Rihem Akkouche The headline Speyside files for chapter 11 echoed through New York’s construction and materials sector Friday as Speyside Holdings LLC sought bankruptcy protection, listing more than $32 million in liabilities against less than $1.3 million in assets. The filing, lodged in federal bankruptcy court, signals a pivotal moment for the sand and stone supplier whose… Read More
By Ozten Shebahkeget An Alberta company that has proposed mining silica sand in Manitoba is partnering with the province’s biggest university on the experimental design of a groundwater monitoring network, using technology experts say is growing in importance for global groundwater research. Sio Silica president Carla Devlin says the mining company will work with the… Read More
Have you ever picked up sand only to realize how quickly it disappears? As children, we watched it slip through our fingers or fall through an hourglass without understanding what vanishing meant. Sand feels light and abundant, impossible to hold, and its market power mirrors this perceived triviality. The more we clutch what seems infinite,… Read More
Dear EarthTalk: “What is ‘sand mining’ and why is it bad for the environment?” — O.H., via email Sand mining, extracting sand from the earth, is the second most widespread human activity in marine environments, after fishing. Sand and gravel are the most extracted materials across the globe. According to the United Nations Environment Programme,… Read More
China rolls out over 1,000 cargo ships a year, while the U.S. – maybe three. The Trump administration has called this a crisis with both economic and national security risks. Source
STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dorian LPG Ltd. (NYSE: LPG) (the “Company” or “Dorian LPG”), a leading owner and operator of very large gas carriers (“VLGCs”), announced today the delivery of its 93,000 cubic meter (cbm) dual-fuel newbuilding named “Areion” an LPG and ammonia very large gas carrier (VLGC/AC) from Hanwha Ocean Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. at the… Read More
At a ceremony at Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania, the tenth Island Class ferry has been launched. Damen is constructing the vessels for BC Ferries. The Island Class ferries provide services connecting islands along Canada’s west coast. The ferry is the final instalment in an order of four vessels. When delivered, these will complement six Island Class ferries Damen… Read More
By Stew Magnuson Congressional Research Service Naval Analyst Ronald O’Rourke announced at the Surface Navy Association’s annual symposium in January that he was retiring after 42 years of providing reports to lawmakers on issues facing the sea services. He received a standing ovation in recognition for his work from the hundreds of conference attendees while… Read More
ARC Surveying and Mapping transforms complex waterways into measurable actionable insight. By pairing an integrated sensor suite with disciplined processing the firm delivers centimetre level bathymetry layered sub bottom models and real time production metrics that accelerate every phase of a dredging program. The following article reviews the technology stack the workflow and verified results… Read More
The National Maritime Safety Association (NMSA) today announced the transition of presidential leadership during its Annual Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana. Jason Winter, Director, Safety/Training, CFS & Labor Relations at the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX), has been named the new President of NMSA, succeeding recent President Dave Morgan of Cooper/Ports America. Dave Morgan has served as… Read More
The Public Ferry Coalition applauds the launch of the bipartisan Congressional Ferry Caucus, welcomes this important step in raising awareness of the vital role ferries play in transportation FAIRFIELD, CA – Yesterday, Representative John Garamendi (CA-08), announced the launch of the bipartisan Congressional Ferry Caucus for the 119th Congress, alongside co-chairs Representatives Emily Randall (WA-06), Nick Begich… Read More
A long-discussed plan to dredge St. Thomas Harbor to make way for massive Oasis-class cruise ships is on hold, after the V.I. Port Authority did not receive any responses to an invitation to bid on the project. Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. mentioned the lack of bids during Tuesday’s press briefing. Bryan spoke remotely from Miami… Read More
HOUSTON, March 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:ORN) (“Orion” or the “Company”), a leading specialty construction company, today announced new contract awards and change orders with a total value of over $125 million through February 28, 2026. The Company also announced that it will participate in the 38th Annual Roth Conference in Laguna Niguel, CA, on March 23-24, 2026. “Our team executes… Read More
By Henry Brannan The federal agency that maintains the Columbia River’s shipping channel is proposing to build seven giant in-water pens as part of a $377 million project to manage dredge spoils over the next 20 years. Meanwhile, the river’s shipping industry is working to get local ports off the hook for part of the… Read More
By Gabriel San Roman San Clemente’s stunning coastline, which will serve as backdrop to Olympic surfing in two years, has also turned into a battlefield against beach erosion. Construction crews, hopper dredges and bulldozers have worked to patch up vanishing stretches of beach with much needed sand. The city has also contracted a coastal administrator to manage… Read More
By Michael Connor The City of St. Petersburg will begin dredging Bartlett Lake next week. This is part of a larger initiative to reduce flooding for south St. Pete residents. Stormwater from Basin C, which encompasses 3,535 acres, drains into Lake Maggiore. It then flows through Salt Creek and Bartlett Lake before entering Tampa Bay. A majority of… Read More
By Henry Brannan The federal agency that maintains the Columbia River’s shipping channel is proposing to build seven giant in-water pens as part of a $377 million project to manage dredge spoils over the next 20 years. Meanwhile, the river’s shipping industry is working to get local ports off the hook for part of the… Read More
By Gabriel San Roman San Clemente’s stunning coastline, which will serve as backdrop to Olympic surfing in two years, has also turned into a battlefield against beach erosion. Construction crews, hopper dredges and bulldozers have worked to patch up vanishing stretches of beach with much needed sand. The city has also contracted a coastal administrator to manage… Read More
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District will open the Poe Lock, part of the Soo Locks, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to all marine traffic at 12:01 a.m. EST on March 25, marking the start of the 2026 Great Lakes shipping season. Federal regulation (33 CFR 207.440) establishes the… Read More
AGENCY: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Army, DoD. ACTION: Notice; solicitation of input. SUMMARY: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) is seeking input from all interested parties on ways to increase the efficiency of the nationwide permit program. The Corps will consider this input in future rulemaking related to the nationwide permits. The nationwide… Read More
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ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Waterways Operators – the trade association of the U.S. tugboat, towboat and barge industry – and the National Safe Boating Council have partnered to create a video educating recreational boaters on how to safely interact with commercial vessels on the water. The three-minute video, titled Sharing the Water: Safe Boating on… Read More
