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Great Lakes Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results and the Signing of Two International Offshore Energy Contracts


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USACE Announces New Effort to Speed up Infrastructure Projects

USACE Announces New Effort to Speed up Infrastructure Projects

United States

The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers announced Monday an effort to cut red tape for critical infrastructure projects, including ones in Michigan. The “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork” effort aims to fund major water resource projects and shorten timelines for permits. “This will eliminate bureaucratic delays and provide fast, clear decisions needed to save lives and… Read More

North Carolina Regulators Cancel $1.2 billion Federal Proposal to Dredge Wilimington Harbor

North Carolina Regulators Cancel $1.2 billion Federal Proposal to Dredge Wilimington Harbor

NC, United States

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers failed to explain how it would mitigate environmental harms, including PFAS contamination. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers can’t dredge 28 miles of the Wilmington Harbor as planned, after North Carolina environmental regulators determined the billion-dollar proposal would be inconsistent with the state’s coastal management policies. Tancred Miller, director of… Read More

Asst. Secretary for Civil Works Announces New Initiative “Building Infrastructure not Paper Work”

Asst. Secretary for Civil Works Announces New Initiative “Building Infrastructure not Paper Work”

United States

WASHINGTON – Today, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam R. Telle announced a major initiative, “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork,” for the Army’s Civil Works program. “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork” will provide greater focus on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) core Civil Works missions, while minimizing non-core programs, direct funding to priority… Read More

10 Years On After First Sabine Pass LNG Export Cargo, Exports of LNG is Still on the Rise

10 Years On After First Sabine Pass LNG Export Cargo, Exports of LNG is Still on the Rise

United States

Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Short-Term Energy Outlook, February 2026 Ten years ago, on February 24, 2016, the first liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo from the Sabine Pass Terminal was exported from the United States, marking the beginning of a new era in U.S. LNG exports. Today, the United States is the world’s largest LNG exporter,… Read More


Company & People News | Dredge Mining

Maryland County Making Progress for Beneficial Reuse at Sharps Point

MD, United States

EDEN, Md. — Since September, Wicomico County’s Division of Public Works has been working to clear out 400,000 cubic yards of sediment at Sharps Point. The dredge spoil has reached its capacity— preventing the US Army Corps of Engineers from dredging the Wicomico River. Now in Phase II, the county is slowly but surely making progress… Read More

Great Lakes Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results and the Signing of Two International Offshore Energy Contracts

TX, United States

HOUSTON, Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (“Great Lakes” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the United States, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025 and the signing of two international offshore energy contracts. Fourth Quarter… Read More

Victory Marine Holding Appoints Robert J. Groux as CEO

FL, United States

MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / February 24, 2026 / Victory Marine Holding, Inc. (OTC:VMHG) (the “Company”) today announced the appointment of William S. Dunn as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Robert J. Groux as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. The leadership transition follows the Company’s previously announced ownership change on February 10, 2026, and marks… Read More

Port Houston Appoints Michel Bechtel as New Port Commissioner

TX, United States

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Michel Bechtel, former mayor of Morgan’s Point, Texas, has been appointed to the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority. Bechtel, a respected leader in coastal protection and the energy sector, retired after five terms as mayor of Morgan’s Point. He also previously served on the Board of Pilot Commissioners for the Ports… Read More


Events & Conferences

Meeting Date Update- Governor’s Advisory Commission on Coastal Protection, Restoration and Conservation

LA, United States

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.

Ellicott Dredge Enterprises will be Exhibiting at ConExpo-Con/Agg in the Central Hall!

NV, United States

As a leading global supplier of small to medium-sized dredges, Ellicott Dredge Enterprises (EDE) delivers both ready-stock equipment and fully customized dredging solutions to customers around the world. Our equipment supports a wide range of applications across the dredging industry, including: Waterway & Navigation Management Mining & Material Extraction Environmental & Agricultural Projects Industrial &… Read More

CDMCS 2026 Quarterly Meeting at the Alabama Port Authority

AL, United States

Council for Dredging and Marine Construction 2026 Quarterly Meeting March 11 We’re pleased to announce the CDMCS Quarterly Meeting hosted by the Alabama Port Authority.  Wednesday, March 11, 2026  9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (CST)  Alabama Port Authority – Killian Room  250 N Water St, Mobile, AL 36602 Agenda and additional updates… Read More

WEDA: DEADLINE EXTENDED Abstract Submissions for the WEDA Midwest Chapter are now due on February 27, 2026

TN, United States

Abstract Submissions for the WEDA Midwest Chapter are now due on February 27, 2026 For more information and to register visit https://lnkd.in/gfdsn98h Source


Maritime hires and promotions

Victory Marine Holding Appoints Robert J. Groux as CEO

FL, United States

MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / February 24, 2026 / Victory Marine Holding, Inc. (OTC:VMHG) (the “Company”) today announced the appointment of William S. Dunn as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Robert J. Groux as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. The leadership transition follows the Company’s previously announced ownership change on February 10, 2026, and marks… Read More

Port Houston Appoints Michel Bechtel as New Port Commissioner

TX, United States

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Michel Bechtel, former mayor of Morgan’s Point, Texas, has been appointed to the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority. Bechtel, a respected leader in coastal protection and the energy sector, retired after five terms as mayor of Morgan’s Point. He also previously served on the Board of Pilot Commissioners for the Ports… Read More

Austal USA President, Michelle Kruger, to retire

AL, United States

Mobile, Ala. – Austal USA President Michelle Kruger has announced her plans to retire effective June 1, 2026.  Kruger was promoted to president in April 2024, after serving as vice president of global services and support, a role she assumed in 2022. During her tenure as president, Kruger guided Austal USA through a period of remarkable… Read More

Steamship Trade Association of Baltimore Names Joseph M. Greco Sr. President

MD, United States

The Board of Directors of the Steamship Trade Association of Baltimore (STA) today announced Joseph M. Greco Sr. has been named President of the association. Greco is a veteran maritime and logistics executive with more than 25 years of industry experience spanning port operations, labor relations, commercial development, and supply chain strategy. He has held… Read More


Offshore Wind Power News

Wind Giant Sees Strong U.S. Growth Despite Offshore Ban

By Sergio Goncalves LISBON (Reuters) – EDP Renovaveis, the world’s fourth-largest wind producer, is “very optimistic” about its continued growth in the U.S. market after much of last year’s regulatory uncertainty was cleared, the company’s CEO told Reuters on Wednesday. In January 2025, President Donald Trump ordered federal agencies to halt the issuance of any… Read More

Premier Houston hedges offshore wind royalty for fear it would scare developers away

Canada

Premier Tim Houston tabled new legislation Tuesday that lays out what offshore wind developers will be expected to pay the province to operate and the charge is lower than was initially advertised. Nova Scotia plans to ask offshore wind developers to pay the province $7,000 per megawatt of their turbines’ capacity each year for the… Read More

After beating Trump, offshore wind project aims to produce power next month

United States

America’s largest offshore wind project is about to begin generating electricity. Dominion Energy said Monday it expects Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind will start producing electricity before the end of March. The announcement follows a tumultuous period that saw the Trump administration halt work on the $11.5 billion project for nearly a month. It also comes… Read More

Offshore wind backers tap affordability to blunt Trump’s attacks

United States

By Ian M. Stevenson CLIMATEWIRE | Despite a string of court losses, the Trump administration continues to oppose offshore wind projects and has not shared classified military concerns about five projects under construction with their developers. But proponents of the projects are aiming to make headway with the administration by leaning into growing concerns among voters… Read More


Port News

North Carolina Regulators Cancel $1.2 billion Federal Proposal to Dredge Wilimington Harbor

NC, United States

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers failed to explain how it would mitigate environmental harms, including PFAS contamination. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers can’t dredge 28 miles of the Wilmington Harbor as planned, after North Carolina environmental regulators determined the billion-dollar proposal would be inconsistent with the state’s coastal management policies. Tancred Miller, director of… Read More

10 Years On After First Sabine Pass LNG Export Cargo, Exports of LNG is Still on the Rise

United States

Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Short-Term Energy Outlook, February 2026 Ten years ago, on February 24, 2016, the first liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo from the Sabine Pass Terminal was exported from the United States, marking the beginning of a new era in U.S. LNG exports. Today, the United States is the world’s largest LNG exporter,… Read More

Port Houston Appoints Michel Bechtel as New Port Commissioner

TX, United States

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Michel Bechtel, former mayor of Morgan’s Point, Texas, has been appointed to the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority. Bechtel, a respected leader in coastal protection and the energy sector, retired after five terms as mayor of Morgan’s Point. He also previously served on the Board of Pilot Commissioners for the Ports… Read More

Vancouver port applies to dredge Burrard Inlet this year to fuel oil exports

Canada

By Stefan Labbe The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has applied to dredge Burrard Inlet in a move that would allow tankers to more fully load with oil. In a proposal to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada, the port authority seeks to dredge both sides of a navigation channel east of Iron Workers Memorial Bridge… Read More


Project Updates & Industry Developments

North Carolina Regulators Cancel $1.2 billion Federal Proposal to Dredge Wilimington Harbor

NC, United States

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers failed to explain how it would mitigate environmental harms, including PFAS contamination. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers can’t dredge 28 miles of the Wilmington Harbor as planned, after North Carolina environmental regulators determined the billion-dollar proposal would be inconsistent with the state’s coastal management policies. Tancred Miller, director of… Read More

Asst. Secretary for Civil Works Announces New Initiative “Building Infrastructure not Paper Work”

United States

WASHINGTON – Today, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam R. Telle announced a major initiative, “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork,” for the Army’s Civil Works program. “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork” will provide greater focus on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) core Civil Works missions, while minimizing non-core programs, direct funding to priority… Read More

CPRA Completes Terrebonne Houma Navigation Canal Bird Island Restoration Project

LA, United States

Baton Rouge, LA – The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) recently completed restoration of the Terrebonne Houma Navigation Canal (HNC) Bird Island, a major nesting area for a variety of colonial waterbird species, such as the Brown Pelican, Louisiana’s state bird. “The Terrebonne HNC restoration project will create a stronger barrier island and… Read More

Maritime cyber incidents jumped 103% in 2025

World ,

Today’s maritime sector is navigating more than oceans, it is navigating an increasingly complex cyber threat landscape. As smart ships become the new standard, data traffic for real-time performance monitoring, predictive maintenance and remote operations has surged exponentially. Yet this hyper-connectivity is a double-edged sword: the same technologies driving efficiency and innovation are simultaneously expanding the industry’s… Read More


Sand & Gravel News

Speyside Files for Chapter 11 Amid $32M Debt Load

NY, United States

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

Company behind proposed sand mining project partnering with U of Manitoba on groundwater monitoring research

Canada

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

Fine Grains: What Falling Sand Reveals About Global Power

World ,

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

Protecting our marine sands

World ,

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


Shipbuilding | Marine Products | Technology

Unmanned shipbuilding operations to get boost as US firm to test AI to automate tasks

VA, United States

By Prabhat Ranjan Mishra A Virginia-based company is exploring the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) for welding into shipbuilding operations. For this, HII has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Path Robotics. The step could accelerate throughput, strengthen the maritime industrial base, and augment the shipbuilding workforce. “We are excited to partner with Path… Read More

Ellicott Dredge Enterprises Announces All New Generation IV IMS Versi-Dredge® Dual-Function Dredge product line with Self-Launching & Retrieving Trailers

WI, United States

NEW RICHMOND, WI USA – Ellicott Dredge Enterprises has unveiled the all-new Generation IV Versi-Dredge® dredge range for 2026. The new line is engineered to dredge sand and sediments from rivers, lakes, canals, and ports with the aggressive SolidsMaster® low turbidity cutterhead. In addition, all Generation IV models can utilize the patented WeedMaster® cutterhead for… Read More

US Navy taps Fincantieri to build Marine Corps landing vessels

United States

By Tom Kington ROME — Fincantieri is to build four U.S. Marine Corps landing vessels at its U.S. Marinette Marine yard in a new deal that follows the cancellation of its contract to build Constellation class frigates for the U.S. Navy. Fincantieri will work with Bollinger Shipyards, which was previously given a contract for engineering and… Read More

Hanwha Ocean signs landmark agreements to strengthen Canada’s sovereign defense industrial capacity, expand domestic shipbuilding workforce and accelerate large-scale shipbuilding in Ontario

Canada

Hanwha Ocean and Ontario Shipyards have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to accelerate the return of large-scale shipbuilding in Ontario and to strengthen Canada’s ability to deliver future naval programs. In parallel, Hanwha Ocean, Ontario Shipyards and Mohawk College have entered into a Letter of Intent (LOI) to establish an embedded shipbuilding training… Read More


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ARC Surveying & Mapping Transforms Complex Waterways with Leading Precision Technology & Data Accuracy for Modern Dredging

FL, United States

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

NMSA Announced New President, Jason Winter at its New Orleans Annual Meeting

LA, United States

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

Rep. Garamendi, Randall, Begich, Malliotakis Launch Bipartisan Congressional Ferry Caucus to Improve Ferry Transportation

United States

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

Virgin Islands, St. Thomas harbor Dredging Delayed Due to Lack of Bids

Virgin Islands (U.S.)

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


Upcoming Projects | Contracts | Tenders

USACE Announces New Effort to Speed up Infrastructure Projects

United States

The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers announced Monday an effort to cut red tape for critical infrastructure projects, including ones in Michigan. The “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork” effort aims to fund major water resource projects and shorten timelines for permits. “This will eliminate bureaucratic delays and provide fast, clear decisions needed to save lives and… Read More

North Carolina Regulators Cancel $1.2 billion Federal Proposal to Dredge Wilimington Harbor

NC, United States

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers failed to explain how it would mitigate environmental harms, including PFAS contamination. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers can’t dredge 28 miles of the Wilmington Harbor as planned, after North Carolina environmental regulators determined the billion-dollar proposal would be inconsistent with the state’s coastal management policies. Tancred Miller, director of… Read More

Asst. Secretary for Civil Works Announces New Initiative “Building Infrastructure not Paper Work”

United States

WASHINGTON – Today, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam R. Telle announced a major initiative, “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork,” for the Army’s Civil Works program. “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork” will provide greater focus on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) core Civil Works missions, while minimizing non-core programs, direct funding to priority… Read More

Great Lakes Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results and the Signing of Two International Offshore Energy Contracts

TX, United States

HOUSTON, Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (“Great Lakes” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the United States, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025 and the signing of two international offshore energy contracts. Fourth Quarter… Read More


USACE

USACE Announces New Effort to Speed up Infrastructure Projects

United States

The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers announced Monday an effort to cut red tape for critical infrastructure projects, including ones in Michigan. The “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork” effort aims to fund major water resource projects and shorten timelines for permits. “This will eliminate bureaucratic delays and provide fast, clear decisions needed to save lives and… Read More

North Carolina Regulators Cancel $1.2 billion Federal Proposal to Dredge Wilimington Harbor

NC, United States

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers failed to explain how it would mitigate environmental harms, including PFAS contamination. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers can’t dredge 28 miles of the Wilmington Harbor as planned, after North Carolina environmental regulators determined the billion-dollar proposal would be inconsistent with the state’s coastal management policies. Tancred Miller, director of… Read More

Asst. Secretary for Civil Works Announces New Initiative “Building Infrastructure not Paper Work”

United States

WASHINGTON – Today, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam R. Telle announced a major initiative, “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork,” for the Army’s Civil Works program. “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork” will provide greater focus on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) core Civil Works missions, while minimizing non-core programs, direct funding to priority… Read More

Engineering Week Spotlight: Lauren Walker

AL, United States

By Chuck Walker MOBILE, Ala. — For Lillian, Alabama native Lauren Walker, the daily commute offers a unique satisfaction. Driving past the Dauphin Island Causeway Shoreline Restoration project, she gets a firsthand look at the impact of her work as a cost engineer and value engineering assistant with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District…. Read More


Videos | C-Suite Interviews

Mud Cat Releases New Video on Product Development for Transportable Dredges

WI, United States

Mud Cat E Series Electric Dredges

American Waterways Operators, National Safe Boating Council Launch Video on Safe Boating Near Commercial Vessels

VA, United States

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

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