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Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. LLC, Houston, Texas, was awarded a $44,500,000 firm-fixed-price contract for maintenance dredging of the federal navigation channel and deposition basin in Fire Island Inlet, with placement of dredged material as beach nourishment along the feeder beach west of the Fire Island Inlet. The amount of this action is $44,500,000… Read More
Southern Contracting LLC,* Biloxi, Mississippi, was awarded a $22,999,774 firm-fixed-price contract for coastwide beach and dune ecosystem restoration. Bids were solicited via the internet with nine received. Work will be performed in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, with an estimated completion date of May 4, 2027. Fiscal 2022 civil construction, funds in the amount of $14,949,853;… Read More
By Erica Thomas Multiple organizations and individuals concerned with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) plans to continue open-water, thin-layer placement of dredge materials are asking for public hearings on the matter. However, no public hearings are planned. Mobile Baykeeper said a July 30 letter from the Army Corps to several organizations stated that,… Read More
Manson earned top honors at the Western Dredging Association’s (WEDA) Dredging Summit & Expo in Montréal, Canada, bringing home two awards that recognize our continued commitment to safety and leadership in the dredging industry. Manson received the 2026 Safety Excellence Award – Contractor, which honors organizations that demonstrate proactive approaches to raising safety awareness in… Read More
BUXTON, NC — Dare County is racing against the next storm — pumping millions of cubic yards of sand onto badly eroded beaches in a $50 million effort to protect the Outer Banks shoreline before it washes away. Dare County Manager Bobby Outen is overseeing the project, which involves taking sand from the ocean bottom… Read More
By Mike Schuler The Trump administration’s decision to extend its Jones Act waiver for another 90 days is drawing sharply divided reactions, with U.S. maritime and shipbuilding groups welcoming new restrictions on foreign vessels while warning that continued exemptions could undermine efforts to rebuild the domestic maritime industrial base. President Donald Trump on Monday extended the waiver… Read More
By Mike Schuler South Korea’s Hanwha has made a preliminary offer worth up to $1.2 billion to acquire Austal USA, potentially giving the Korean defense giant control of one of the largest U.S. naval shipbuilders as Washington pushes to expand domestic shipbuilding capacity. Hanwha Defense USA confirmed Monday that it submitted a preliminary, non-binding offer… Read More
William P. Doyle, Chief Executive Officer of the Dredging Contractors of America, delivered comments on August 11, 2026, during NOAA’s virtual public meeting on its performance evaluation of the California Coastal Management Program. Doyle highlighted the vital role dredging and marine construction companies play in maintaining navigation channels, improving ports and harbors, restoring coastal habitats,… Read More
Orion has been named a 2026 Best Places to Work honoree by the Houston Business Journal. At Orion, we show up for one another, solve problems together, lead with integrity, and take pride in the work we do. Thank you to the Houston Business Journal for the recognition. Thank you to our employees for working… Read More
WESTMINSTER, Colo., July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Trimble announced the return of the Trimble Dimensions User Conference 2026, taking place Nov. 9-11, 2026, at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas. Bringing together global industry leaders in architecture, engineering, construction (AEC) and land survey, the event focuses on connecting people, data and workflows to solve complex industry challenges. The… Read More
This year’s event brought together over 430 attendees from across the dredging, maritime, ports, navigation, environmental, engineering, government, and academic sectors for four days of technical learning, industry collaboration, and meaningful networking. From the opening plenary sessions through to the Port of Montréal Tour, the week was filled with insightful conversations, valuable connections, and a… Read More
PANAMA CITY, FLA. – Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson, Washington State Ferries and Eastern Shipbuilding Group are holding a ceremonial steel cutting event to celebrate the start of construction on the new hybrid-electric 160-auto ferries. These are WSF’s first new vessels under construction in more than a decade, and the first ever new hybrid-electric vessels. When: 10 a.m. to 12… Read More
Three WEDA Regional Chapter Meetings 🔜 Three Opportunities to Connect. This fall, the Western Dredging Association’s regional chapters will bring together industry leaders, engineers, researchers, regulators, contractors, ports, and environmental professionals across the country. 📣 Calls for Abstracts are now open for the Eastern and Pacific Chapter Meetings. 🔹 Eastern Chapter Meeting 📍 Wilmington, NC… Read More
The Port of Los Angeles has appointed Alvin Chu as Director of its Internal Audit Division, where he will oversee a comprehensive audit programme designed to identify risk, promote efficiency and advocate for responsible stewardship of port resources. Chu brings 19 years of auditing experience spanning both public and private sectors. He most recently served… Read More
By Lynda Yezzi A key leadership transition took place this month as Maj. Cristina Palomino assumed duties as deputy commander of the Latin America & Caribbean District, succeeding Maj. Ricardo Herrero, who will move into a new role within the district’s Programs and Project Management Division. As Deputy Commander, Maj. Palomino will help lead the Corps’ first district… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Fort Worth District welcomed Col. Marlon Ringo as its new commander during a change of command ceremony held July 31, 2026, as he assumed leadership from Col. Calvin Kroeger. The ceremony marked the official transfer of command following Kroeger’s three years of leadership of one of USACE’s largest and… Read More
SCI’s Ministry on the River is pleased to announce that the Rev. Charles Uhlik will join the organization as Chaplain serving the Upper Mississippi River region, based in St. Louis. Beginning September 30, he will expand SCI’s chaplaincy presence along the inland waterways, providing dedicated pastoral care and support to mariners from St. Louis northward… Read More
By Ajani Stella When Gerard Mullin decided to train in offshore wind, he didn’t know what to expect. But on his first long-term project in Massachusetts, he immediately relished the consistency of the work, the good pay and the novelty of laboring at sea. “I thought it was the best thing in the world,” he said…. Read More
By Joshua Atlantean German energy developer RWE has agreed to surrender its offshore wind leases in the United States after securing a $1.22 billion settlement with federal authorities. The deal resolves legal claims made by RWE U.S. Offshore against the federal government, effectively halting development across three key marine lease tracts. The agreement covers offshore lease… Read More
By Jennifer McDermott and The Associated Press An offshore wind company said Thursday that it reached a $1.2 billion settlement with the Trump administration to walk away from projects under development off New York, California and Louisiana. This latest agreement brings the total amount spent on such settlements to nearly $4 billion. RWE U.S. Offshore said its leases… Read More
DOVER, Del. – Delaware’s Environmental Appeals Board has scheduled an August hearing on a challenge to a state review of the US Wind offshore wind project. The hearing, filed by Edward E. Bintz, is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. on Aug. 25, 2026. Officials say it will be conducted in a hybrid format, with… Read More
Three new strategies to improve air quality and lessen community impacts from port-related emissions have been approved by the Port of Long Beach, in coordination with the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and Port of Los Angeles, as they work toward a shared goal of zero-emissions goods movement at the nation’s largest ports… Read More
Quebec City, August 10, 2026 – The Quebec Port Authority acknowledges the decision rendered today by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada regarding the designation application for the container terminal project in the Beauport sector, submitted by QSLThis link will open in a new window. Following its analysis, the Agency confirms that the Quebec Port Authority is… Read More
The Virgin Islands Port Authority is advancing a $22.4m upgrade of the Wilfred “Bomba” Allick Marine Terminal in St. Croix, with the project currently in the design phase ahead of construction. The scheme covers large-scale structural repairs to the marine terminal, replacement of deteriorated mooring and fendering equipment, and extensive pavement reconstruction across the container… Read More
By Jangoulun Singsit The data, released in a report from the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates, indicates that major US ports handled 2.23 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) in June, reflecting a 13.2% year-on-year increase as importers moved cargo ahead of newly imposed tariffs and in response to international supply chain uncertainties. However,… Read More
Article This story is not new, but it’s as dramatic now as when we first published it./ The video is still gripping and heart-wrenching to watch: the sad and unexpected end to one of the most famous and storied dredges in history. The video is worth watching again. End We will add some pics of… Read More
By SCOTT JOHNSON The disposal of Mobile Bay dredging spoils has pitted local environmental advocates and economic development interests against one another, but the issue is also creating separation among Alabama’s elected delegation in Washington, D.C. The local watchdog group Mobile Baykeeper has been highly effective in earning political capital with state and federal lawmakers… Read More
The dredging industry is on a path to steady expansion as it plays a crucial role in coastal protection, urban development, and environmental management. Increasing investments and evolving infrastructure needs are set to shape this market significantly in the coming years. Below, we explore the market’s growth prospects, key players, emerging trends, and detailed segment… Read More
By William P. Doyle The Trump administration acted quickly after the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, temporarily waiving the Jones Act in hopes of easing pressure on American fuel markets. That was an emergency decision. The question now is whether the facts still justify it. The current waiver expires Aug. 16, and the administration is considering extending it again. But… Read More
All over the world, industrial sand mining is extracting river sediment much, much faster than Earth’s natural cycles can replenish it. Our rivers are, quite literally, running out of sand. Scientists have just published a massive review of 411 studies conducted since 1974, revealing that the global demand for river sand and gravel to create construction… Read More
WATSONVILLE, Calif., July 28, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Memphis Stone & Gravel, A Granite (NYSE: GVA) Company, announced today that it has opened the new River Yard aggregate sales facility in Memphis, Tennessee. Strategically located on the Mississippi River, the River Yard receives limestone products barged from Warren Paving’s Slats Lucas Quarry in Salem, Kentucky, connecting operations within Granite’s integrated… Read More
The sand used to build cities, roads and other infrastructure is being removed from many rivers faster than nature can replace it, according to a global review led by researchers from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore). The authors said the problem can be better managed if governments track where mining is taking place, measure… Read More
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE: VMC), the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates, today announced that it completed the divestiture of its ready-mixed concrete operations in California and acquired the southern Colorado and Dallas-Fort Worth operations of Brannan Sand & Gravel, LLC. The strategic acquisition includes a rail-connected aggregate quarry with long-term… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ newest hopper dredge, the Donnelly, is taking shape at Eastern Shipbuilding Group’s Allanton Shipyard in Panama City, Florida. Built to replace the nearly 60-year-old dredge McFarland, the Donnelly is a ready reserve vessel designed to carry forward the Corps’ navigation mission and help keep America’s shipping channels open and… Read More
WESTMINSTER, Colo., Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Trimble announced today Trimble Arc Agent, a purpose-built artificial intelligence (AI) agent designed to automate office work and eliminate manual processes for transportation and logistics organizations. By reducing reliance on multiple agents, Trimble Arc Agent frees teams to focus on high-level strategy where human decision-making matters most. Offered as a subscription-based… Read More
PANAMA CITY, FL – Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc. (ESG) and Washington State Ferries marked the start of construction on three new 160-vehicle hybrid-electric ferries at a steel cutting ceremony in Florida. David Sowers, Program Administrator for System Electrification at Washington State Ferries, headlined the event and also announced that Washington state is accepting the option in… Read More
We couldn’t be happier to share this: we’ve signed the contract for NB 201 with Scripps Institution of Oceanography — a Coastal Class Research Vessel that will be built at our yard in Valdivia for the University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) This one means a lot to us. Exporting a vessel of… Read More
Van Hollen, Alsobrooks secured funding on behalf of Maryland non-profit organizations, local governments Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Senator Angela Alsobrooks (both D-Md.) announced $33,080,000 in direct federal funding for six projects throughout Maryland within the fiscal year 2026 Energy & Water Development appropriations bill –… 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
By Mike Schuler South Korea’s Hanwha has made a preliminary offer worth up to $1.2 billion to acquire Austal USA, potentially giving the Korean defense giant control of one of the largest U.S. naval shipbuilders as Washington pushes to expand domestic shipbuilding capacity. Hanwha Defense USA confirmed Monday that it submitted a preliminary, non-binding offer… Read More
Norfolk Dredging Co., Chesapeake, Virginia, was awarded a $27,250,950 firm-fixed price contract for maintenance dredging of the Delaware River, Philadelphia to Sea and Wilmington Harbor Project. Bids were solicited via the internet with three received. Work will be performed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with an estimated completion date of July 13, 2027. Fiscal 2025 and 2026… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ newest hopper dredge, the Donnelly, is taking shape at Eastern Shipbuilding Group’s Allanton Shipyard in Panama City, Florida. Built to replace the nearly 60-year-old dredge McFarland, the Donnelly is a ready reserve vessel designed to carry forward the Corps’ navigation mission and help keep America’s shipping channels open and… Read More
MOBILE, Ala. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District is correcting recent misleading claims about Mobile Harbor dredging and the District’s decision not to hold a formal public hearing. The Mobile Harbor deepening and widening project is complete. The Corps is now in the yearly operations and maintenance phase. That means the District must… Read More
Norfolk Dredging Co., Chesapeake, Virginia, was awarded a $27,250,950 firm-fixed price contract for maintenance dredging of the Delaware River, Philadelphia to Sea and Wilmington Harbor Project. Bids were solicited via the internet with three received. Work will be performed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with an estimated completion date of July 13, 2027. Fiscal 2025 and 2026… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ newest hopper dredge, the Donnelly, is taking shape at Eastern Shipbuilding Group’s Allanton Shipyard in Panama City, Florida. Built to replace the nearly 60-year-old dredge McFarland, the Donnelly is a ready reserve vessel designed to carry forward the Corps’ navigation mission and help keep America’s shipping channels open and… Read More
MOBILE, Ala. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District is correcting recent misleading claims about Mobile Harbor dredging and the District’s decision not to hold a formal public hearing. The Mobile Harbor deepening and widening project is complete. The Corps is now in the yearly operations and maintenance phase. That means the District must… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Chicago District recently completed a series of comprehensive tests on the Electric Dispersal Barrier System to better understand the system’s operating limits and evaluate the effects of increased stray electrical currents should higher voltage levels ever be required to control the transfer of invasive carp species into the… Read More
Commercial fishermen and oyster farmers in Panacea say sediment buildup in local channels is making it dangerous and costly to operate, and there is no dredging planned for the foreseeable future. WAKULLA COUNTY, FL — Channel markers at the Rock Landing Boat Ramp in Panacea mark the path local commercial fishermen and oystermen use to… Read More
Van Hollen, Alsobrooks secured funding on behalf of Maryland non-profit organizations, local governments Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Senator Angela Alsobrooks (both D-Md.) announced $33,080,000 in direct federal funding for six projects throughout Maryland within the fiscal year 2026 Energy & Water Development appropriations bill –… Read More
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