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By Nikko Forss, Executive Vice President, Design Solutions, NAPA The U.S. is preparing for a shipbuilding awakening. The world that awaits it is one increasingly shaped by Asia, with China and South Korea leading the way in commercial shipbuilding in terms of deliveries, shipbuilding capacity and advanced designs. Data from the 2024 Clarksons Global Shipbuilding Review illustrates… Read More
MADEIRA BEACH — Relief is finally coming soon to John’s Pass. The project to dredge John’s Pass took a step forward recently when city commissioners voted to approve a contract with Bayside Dredging for almost $1.3 million. The city was awarded a state appropriation of roughly $1.5 million in 2023 to do the work. The… Read More
Dubuque Barge and Fleeting Service Co., Dubuque, Iowa, was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract for mechanical dredging services in the Mississippi River Basin under an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. The amount of this action is $25,000,000. Bids were solicited via the internet with two received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated… Read More
We’ve been around for all the hits. Our look has changed over the decades, but one part of us remains unchanged: the people who live and work at the Port of Los Angeles and San Pedro Bay port complex are critical to the success of this city, state, and nation. We are proud to celebrate… Read More
The County Dredge Department successfully completed the Popponesset Bay “Big Dig” dredging project last Friday in Mashpee, marking the largest project undertaken by the department since its formation thirty years ago. This drone video highlights another side of the work: bringing the dredge Sand Shifter back inside Popponesset Bay at the end of the day after completing… Read More
Kathryn Garcia, a top aide to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, has been nominated as executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the bi-state agency which runs the metro area’s air and seaports. Garcia currently serves as the director of state operations for New York, and previously was the city’s sanitation… Read More
The Palm Beach Town Council reappointed one member and added two new faces to the Shore Protection Board. During the Dec. 9 meeting, board member Joel Zystra earned a second term as a regular member of the panel, which makes recommendations to the Town Council about coastal management, beach nourishment, coastal “armoring” and the sand-transfer… Read More
Acquisition Accelerates Growth Strategy by Adding Elssi’s Specialized Testing Services to Unimed’s Global Comprehensive Maritime Compliance Solutions NEW YORK–Universal Maritime Solutions (“Unimed” or “the Company”), the leading global provider of medical and compliance solutions to the maritime industry, today announced the acquisition of Elssi Maritime Services (“Elssi”), a Greece and Cyprus-based leading provider of drug… Read More
Seamless Transition Advances Crowley’s Continued Growth in Supply Chain Sectors Key Facts: New COO Megan Davidson will build on Crowley’s talent and culture to grow the business and deliver results. Crowley is a 5,000-employee maritime, logistics and energy company that has operated in the U.S. and internationally since 1892. Ray Fitzgerald becomes advisor to Crowley… Read More
The AIWA Annual Meeting was a big success! After the federal government re-opened in early November, many of our agency partners were able to join us and we are grateful for their efforts to be with us. Within only a few short days between the government re-opening and the start of the annual meeting, their flexibility… Read More
We are honored to welcome representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), along with industry leaders, contractors, pipeline and utility partners, and maritime safety professionals from across the country. RSVP & Membership Requirements RSVP is required for both the daytime Annual Meeting and the evening Leadership in Safety… Read More
SHELL BEACH, La. – Today, the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of the Lake Borgne Marsh Creation Project in St. Bernard Parish. Construction on the project near Shell Beach began in 2021 and utilized 15 million cubic yards of dredged material, enough to fill the… Read More
PDF Version HOUSTON — Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (“Great Lakes” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the United States, announced today that its Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Scott Kornblau, will present at NobleCon21 – Noble Capital Markets’ Twenty First Annual Emerging Growth Equity Conference… Read More
Kathryn Garcia, a top aide to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, has been nominated as executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the bi-state agency which runs the metro area’s air and seaports. Garcia currently serves as the director of state operations for New York, and previously was the city’s sanitation… Read More
The Palm Beach Town Council reappointed one member and added two new faces to the Shore Protection Board. During the Dec. 9 meeting, board member Joel Zystra earned a second term as a regular member of the panel, which makes recommendations to the Town Council about coastal management, beach nourishment, coastal “armoring” and the sand-transfer… Read More
Seamless Transition Advances Crowley’s Continued Growth in Supply Chain Sectors Key Facts: New COO Megan Davidson will build on Crowley’s talent and culture to grow the business and deliver results. Crowley is a 5,000-employee maritime, logistics and energy company that has operated in the U.S. and internationally since 1892. Ray Fitzgerald becomes advisor to Crowley… Read More
Experienced executive promoted to top role by Harbor Commission The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners today announced that at its Dec. 8, 2025 Board meeting, Commissioners will consider the appointment of longtime Port of Long Beach executive Dr. Noel Hacegaba as the Port’s next Chief Executive Officer, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Currently the Port’s… Read More
Panama City, FL — Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. (ESG) today announced the successful completion and redelivery of the HOS Rocinante, a first-of-its-kind U.S.-flagged Service Operation Vessel (SOV) converted for Hornbeck Offshore Services. The vessel marks a major milestone in the evolution of the U.S. offshore service fleet to be future-ready for both the offshore wind and petro-energy sector… Read More
The Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) based in Panama City, Florida, has completed and redelivered HOS Rocinante, a US-flagged service operation vessel (SOV) belonging to Hornbeck Offshore Services (HOS). Originally built by ESG as an offshore supply vessel, HOS Rocinante has undergone an extensive conversion at ESG’s Allanton and Port St Joe Shipyards in Panama City. The project transformed… Read More
A coalition of 18 attorneys general prevail in their lawsuit, saying Trump’s freeze will raise their states’ energy costs and jeopardize climate goals. President Donald Trump’s freeze on approvals of new wind energy projects has been deemed “unlawful” in a federal court. On Monday, Judge Patti B. Saris of the U.S. District Court in Massachusetts ruled in favor of 18 state attorneys general… Read More
OCEAN CITY, Md. – A federal judge has denied a motion by the Trump Administration to remand and vacate the previous Biden Administration’s approval of US Wind’s proposed project off the coast of Delmarva, according to court documents obtained by WBOC. U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland Judge Stephanie Gallagher’s order, handed down… Read More
Kathryn Garcia, a top aide to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, has been nominated as executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the bi-state agency which runs the metro area’s air and seaports. Garcia currently serves as the director of state operations for New York, and previously was the city’s sanitation… Read More
We’ve been around for all the hits. Our look has changed over the decades, but one part of us remains unchanged: the people who live and work at the Port of Los Angeles and San Pedro Bay port complex are critical to the success of this city, state, and nation. We are proud to celebrate… Read More
SOUTHPORT — A project to deepen the Wilmington Harbor by 5 feet — as proposed by the Port of Wilmington — has caused a stir among environmentalists and local residents. While still in its planning stages, one area municipality wants to make sure its shoreline and resident homes are protected. The City of Southport held a… Read More
PORTLAND –– The city of Portland is starting the next phase on a major dredging project next week, with the aim of restoring capacity for vessels that has been lost over the years. “Right now, we’re just trying to claw back the space that we’ve historically had in this waterfront,” said Greg Watson, Portland’s director of housing and economic development. More than $20 million has been… Read More
The town did not budget enough to pay the county for the full job TRURO — The county’s hydraulic dredge, the Codfish II, is in Pamet Harbor this week, set to go to work there for the first time in two years. But it might not get the job done to every boater’s satisfaction. That’s because the… Read More
By working with nature, communities across the country are improving water quality and rebuilding critical habitat Across the country, communities are discovering that some of the most effective solutions to today’s environmental challenges come from working with nature rather than against it. From the shifting deltas of coastal Louisiana to the high-desert streams of Wyoming,… Read More
Lake 13 is one of Mid Michigan’s many idyllic lake communities that define the milieu of lakefront country life. Fishing and ice fishing. Boating and boat parades, fireworks over the water. Scenic ambience with a side of aquatic wildlife. Pure Michigan. Located off Surrey Rd on the outskirts of Farwell, the lake is a residential… Read More
Ducks Unlimited (DU) has been awarded $4.4 million through the National Coastal Resilience Fund (NCRF) to launch a critical land protection project in the Terrebonne Basin aimed at safeguarding Louisiana’s coast, wildlife, and communities from increasing climate threats. Partners on the grant include ConocoPhillips, Lafourche Parish Government, and the South Lafourche Levee District. The project,… Read More
In Plymouth, concerned with the way earth removal occurs in town, the Plymouth Stewardship Alliance has been working with the Planning Board to form a bylaw review committee to look at strengthening laws to limit sand mining that can occur during earth removal. Although it’s a Planning Board committee, according to the Chair of the… Read More
Nearly two miles of sand have been added to West Galveston Beach! Yesterday, Commissioner Buckingham announced a major milestone for the Continuing Authorities Program Section 204 (CAP 204) West Galveston Beach Nourishment Project. As of November 18, 2025, 93,308 cubic yards of beach-quality sand have been added to West Galveston Beach. Thank you to the… Read More
Company receives multiple distinctions from the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association AMRIZE, North America’s largest building solutions supplier, have been recognized with multiple distinctions by the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), the leading advocate for the US aggregates industry. The awards were presented as part of NSSGA’s annual Awards of Excellence programme during… Read More
Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE:VMC), the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates, announced that its Board of Directors has named Ronnie Pruitt Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026. At that time, he will also join the company’s Board of Directors. The company’s current Chairman and CEO, Tom Hill, will transition to the role of Executive… Read More
Trusted, intuitive AI to accelerate workflows, explore creative concepts and excel with SketchUp WESTMINSTER, Colo. — Trimble today announced SketchUp AI, a suite of AI tools that simplify modeling, visualization and navigating the SketchUp ecosystem of 3D design solutions. Initially available as a monthly subscription, SketchUp AI delivers powerful new AI capabilities that fit seamlessly into existing workflows… Read More
Panama City, FL — Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. (ESG) today announced the successful completion and redelivery of the HOS Rocinante, a first-of-its-kind U.S.-flagged Service Operation Vessel (SOV) converted for Hornbeck Offshore Services. The vessel marks a major milestone in the evolution of the U.S. offshore service fleet to be future-ready for both the offshore wind and petro-energy sector… Read More
Damen Shipyards Group has announced the selection of its LST 100 design by NAVSEA Damen Shipyards Group has announced the selection of its Landing Ship Transport (LST) 100 design by Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). According to the navy, up to 35 LST100 vessels will be constructed at shipyards in the United States for the Medium Landing… Read More
The Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) based in Panama City, Florida, has completed and redelivered HOS Rocinante, a US-flagged service operation vessel (SOV) belonging to Hornbeck Offshore Services (HOS). Originally built by ESG as an offshore supply vessel, HOS Rocinante has undergone an extensive conversion at ESG’s Allanton and Port St Joe Shipyards in Panama City. The project transformed… 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
On Saturday, December 20, 2025, the Town of Barnstable’s contractor, AGM Marine Construction, will begin mobilizing equipment in preparation to commence the Barnstable Harbor Mid-Entrance Channel and Blish Point Boat Ramp Dredging Project. Dredging operations are anticipated to begin on Monday, December 22. Weather pending, dredging activities will be on going during low and mid… Read More
MADEIRA BEACH — Relief is finally coming soon to John’s Pass. The project to dredge John’s Pass took a step forward recently when city commissioners voted to approve a contract with Bayside Dredging for almost $1.3 million. The city was awarded a state appropriation of roughly $1.5 million in 2023 to do the work. The… Read More
Dubuque Barge and Fleeting Service Co., Dubuque, Iowa, was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract for mechanical dredging services in the Mississippi River Basin under an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. The amount of this action is $25,000,000. Bids were solicited via the internet with two received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated… Read More
Big news from the Reagan National Defense Forum: Secretary Phelan announced Saronic has been awarded a $392M production contract with the U.S. Navy, with nearly $200M immediately put on contract. We are proud to partner with the US Navy to rapidly field advanced autonomous maritime capabilities. From day one, we built our company around rapid… Read More
Dubuque Barge and Fleeting Service Co., Dubuque, Iowa, was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract for mechanical dredging services in the Mississippi River Basin under an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. The amount of this action is $25,000,000. Bids were solicited via the internet with two received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated… Read More
SOUTHPORT — A project to deepen the Wilmington Harbor by 5 feet — as proposed by the Port of Wilmington — has caused a stir among environmentalists and local residents. While still in its planning stages, one area municipality wants to make sure its shoreline and resident homes are protected. The City of Southport held a… Read More
Beach renourishment in North Myrtle Beach is set to begin. The $72 million project paid for by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will replenish sand on 26 miles of beach in the Grand Strand, with work beginning on the North Strand. Dredging equipment will be installed beginning Thursday, Dec. 11 and continuing through Monday, Dec…. Read More
The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District, celebrated the kick-off of the Delray Beach Segment of the Palm Beach County Shore Protection Project with local governmental representatives from non-Federal sponsor Palm Beach County and the City of Delray Beach, Monday, in anticipation of the renourishment of 2.65 miles of shoreline, starting January… Read More
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
ARC Surveying and Mapping turns spooky uncertainty into calm, decision-ready insight, so owners, pilots, and contractors move with calm confidence. Multibeam bathymetry, side-scan sonar, sub-bottom profiling, electrical resistivity, magnetometer tracking, and ArcGeoTwin 3D models reveal hidden objects, map layers, confirm volumes, and set safe windows for navigation and dredging. Happy Halloween from the team that turns… Read More
While the mariners who transport cargo and facilitate commerce on America’s rivers, coasts, harbors and Great Lakes are critical to powering the economy, they also play a vital role in safeguarding our nation. This video from AWO highlights the American tugboat, towboat and barge industry’s contributions to U.S. national and homeland security. Source
