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Baltimore’s $24 million Lake Montebello Dredging Project to Start Fall of 26′

Baltimore’s $24 million Lake Montebello Dredging Project to Start Fall of 26′

MD, United States

BALTIMORE — A nearly $24 million project to dredge Lake Montebello is slated to start this fall after the Baltimore City Department of Public Works approved the hiring of a contractor on Wednesday for the dredging. “If anyone’s been out there, they see that the lake is filled with sediment,” DPW Director Matt Garbark told WBAL-TV… Read More

Marinex Lands $19.1 million Brunswick Dredging Harbor Modification & Expansion of Cedar Hammock Range Bend

Marinex Lands $19.1 million Brunswick Dredging Harbor Modification & Expansion of Cedar Hammock Range Bend

GA, United States

Marinex Construction Inc., Charleston, South Carolina, was awarded a $19,138,783 firm-fixed-price contract for the Brunswick Harbor modification project, including expansion and dredging of the Cedar Hammock Range bend widener and placement of dredged material at Jekyll Island. Bids were solicited via the internet with three received. Work will be performed in Brunswick, Georgia, with an… Read More

Army Corps awards contract for $53million to Agate Construction Co for Indian River Inlet repairs

Army Corps awards contract for $53million to Agate Construction Co for Indian River Inlet repairs

NJ, United States

PHILADELPHIA (July 13, 2026) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District announced it has awarded a contract to Agate Construction Co., Inc. of Egg Harbor Township, N.J. for $53 million to conduct repairs of the north jetty at the Indian River Inlet in Sussex County, DE. Mobilization to the site is anticipated to… Read More

The Future of American Shipbuilding

The Future of American Shipbuilding

United States

By Audrey Altmann A nation’s maritime capacity is determined by its shipping capacity (how much cargo it can move around the world), its military capacity (the extent to which it can enforce laws, secure trade routes, and protect coastal environments), and its port capacity (how many ships and containers its ports can handle at one… Read More


Company & People News | Dredge Mining

Saronic picks Brownsville, Texas, for $3 billion Port Alpha shipyard

TX, United States

By Michael Scanlon Autonomous vessel maker Saronic is set to build Port Alpha, a shipyard the company describes as the most advanced in the world, at the Port of Brownsville, Texas. The announcement builds on an eventful few weeks for the company’s Corsair drone boats. On July 12, three Corsairs struck Iran’s Bandar Abbas naval base in what U.S. Central… Read More

Bollinger Shipyards Opens Advanced Workforce Training Center In Gulfport, MS To Expand America’s Maritime Industrial Base

MS, United States

GULFPORT, Mississippi – (July 15, 2026) – Bollinger Shipyards (“Bollinger”), a leading designer and builder of high-performance military and commercial vessels, today announced the opening of a new, 7,200-square-foot Workforce Training Center located at its Gulfport, Mississippi facility. Developed in partnership with the Submarine Industrial Base (SIB) Program Office and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, the… Read More

Maersk Invests $100 Million in New Boston-area Fulfillment Hub, Creating Close to 1,000 Jobs and Expanding Northeast Delivery Capacity

MA, United States

HOPEDALE — A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) today announced the opening in late August of a new fulfillment hub in Hopedale, Massachusetts, a $100 million investment that will create approximately 1,000 jobs and expand the company’s logistics footprint in the Northeast. The 617,000-square-foot facility will support a major e-commerce customer and enhance Maersk’s ability to deliver… Read More

Port of Corpus Christi Names Yudi Takizawa Chief Commercial Officer

TX, United States

Corpus Christi, TX, USA – The Port of Corpus Christi has named Yudi Takizawa Chief Commercial Officer, effective July 13, 2026, as part of a strategic organizational realignment that strengthens the Port’s focus on commercial growth, customer engagement and long-term value creation. The appointment also allows for greater specialization across the Port’s executive leadership team. For… Read More


Events & Conferences

USACE to Join Industry Leaders at WEDA Dredging Summit & Expo 2026 in Montréal

Canada

We’re now over one full week out from our annual Western Dredging Association (WEDA) Dredging Summit & Expo 2026 🤩 and we’re pleased to share that USACE is coming to DS&E 2026 in Montréal in force! Join industry leaders, port representatives, contractors, consultants, and regulators for a week of technical learning and valuable networking. 🎤… Read More

AIWA Annual Meeting in Atlantic Beach, Fl. Sponsorship Opportunities

United States

The AIWA is a national non-profit organization who represents the interests of all waterway users along the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW). It is through the generous contributions of sponsors that we are holding the AIWA’s 2026 Annual Meeting on November 17-19, 2026, at the Dune House Hotel & Spa in Atlantic Beach, Florida. Listed below… Read More

Texas A&M to Host Coastal Engineering and Nature-Based Solutions Short Course in Galveston

TX, United States

The coast is constantly changing — and the engineers shaping its future must be ready to adapt. Join us September 8-11, 2026, in Galveston, Texas, for the 4th Annual Coastal Engineering & Nature-Based Solutions Short Course, offered by Texas A&M University’s Department of Ocean Engineering at Texas A&M University in collaboration with TEES EDGE. Designed… Read More


Maritime hires and promotions

Port of Corpus Christi Names Yudi Takizawa Chief Commercial Officer

TX, United States

Corpus Christi, TX, USA – The Port of Corpus Christi has named Yudi Takizawa Chief Commercial Officer, effective July 13, 2026, as part of a strategic organizational realignment that strengthens the Port’s focus on commercial growth, customer engagement and long-term value creation. The appointment also allows for greater specialization across the Port’s executive leadership team. For… Read More

Oakland Board of Port Commissioners elects Stephanie Dominguez Walton as Board President

CA, United States

Oakland, Calif. – July 14, 2026: The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners unanimously elected Stephanie Dominguez Walton to lead as Board President. Fellow commissioners elected outgoing Board President Andreas Cluver to serve as First Vice President, and Commissioner Barbara Leslie was elected Second Vice President of the Commission. President Dominguez Walton was appointed to the Board in 2023,… Read More

USACE Detroit District Welcomes Lt. Col. Donald K. Lew as New Commander

MI, United States

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District transitioned leadership in a Change of Command ceremony Thursday, July 16, 2026, at The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan. Lt. Col. Donald K. Lew assumed command from Lt. Col. Wallace W. Bandeff in front of about 200 regional leaders and guests. Brig. Gen. Daniel J. Herlihy, USACE Great Lakes and Ohio River Division commander, presided over the… Read More

J.F. Brennan Welcomes Matthew Chan as Business Development Manager

OR, United States

Every great project starts with a conversation. That’s why we’re excited to welcome Matthew Chan to Brennan as our newest Business Development Manager. Matt believes in the same things we do: 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭, 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐥𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭. Based on the West Coast, Matt will work alongside our local crews… Read More


Offshore Wind Power News

Here’s how offshore wind helped New England beat record heat

United States

By Maria Gallucci America’s offshore wind farms have already shown their ability to keep electricity flowing during brutal winter storms. Now, the clean energy resource has proved it can also bolster the grid during major heat waves. Earlier this month, as dangerously hot and humid temperatures settled over the eastern United States, two wind projects near New England consistently… Read More

Offshore Wind in the Mediterranean: New Study Sets Out Priorities for Growth

World ,

A joint study by Politecnico di Torino and WindEurope identifies what the Mediterranean needs to grow its offshore wind sector. Published in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, the study finds that clear rules, strong infrastructure and grid readiness matter as much as technology. The goal is to turn the region’s wind potential into real, competitive projects,… Read More

How Trump’s attacks on offshore wind could put data centers at risk

United States

By Nick Zenkin On March 20, Energy Secretary Chris Wright broke ground on a stretch of federal land in Piketon, Ohio, once home to the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant, which spent the Cold War enriching uranium for nuclear weapons. That site, leased by Softbank subsidiary SB Energy, is now part of what the Department of… Read More

Pacific Maritime Group Showcases Ocean Provider Barge Supporting California Offshore Operations

CA, United States

Pacific Maritime Group in action! Our Ocean Provider barge, alongside tug AN Tillett and crew boat DM Tapper, off the California coast. Through teamwork, expertise, and close collaboration with our customers, we turn ideas into reality. Source


Port News

Port of Corpus Christi Customers Deliver Best Second Quarter, Best First Half in Port History

TX, United States

Corpus Christi, TX, USA – Port of Corpus Christi customers moved 55.8 million tons of commodities through the Corpus Christi Ship Channel during the second quarter of 2026, establishing the best quarter in the history of the Port. The record surpasses the previous quarter high of 54.5 million tons set earlier this year in Q1 2026…. Read More

Port of Corpus Christi Names Yudi Takizawa Chief Commercial Officer

TX, United States

Corpus Christi, TX, USA – The Port of Corpus Christi has named Yudi Takizawa Chief Commercial Officer, effective July 13, 2026, as part of a strategic organizational realignment that strengthens the Port’s focus on commercial growth, customer engagement and long-term value creation. The appointment also allows for greater specialization across the Port’s executive leadership team. For… Read More

Port of Los Angeles Records Best June Ever, Tops 1 Million Container Units

CA, United States

July 15, 2026 – Dockworkers at the Port of Los Angeles moved 1,002,734 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in June, making it the busiest June in the Port’s 118-year history and the third time monthly cargo volume has ever exceeded 1 million container units. No other port in the Western Hemisphere has ever surpassed the 1 million… Read More

Oakland Board of Port Commissioners elects Stephanie Dominguez Walton as Board President

CA, United States

Oakland, Calif. – July 14, 2026: The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners unanimously elected Stephanie Dominguez Walton to lead as Board President. Fellow commissioners elected outgoing Board President Andreas Cluver to serve as First Vice President, and Commissioner Barbara Leslie was elected Second Vice President of the Commission. President Dominguez Walton was appointed to the Board in 2023,… Read More


Project Updates & Industry Developments

Dare Waterways Commission raises alarm over navigation hazards created by dredge material

NC, United States

By:Catherine Kozak Mounds of dredge material left without warning in disposal areas in Pamlico Sound dominated heated discussion at the Dare County Waterways Commission meeting in Manteo on Monday, with members demanding that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers address how it happened. Following up on reports raised in June at the last commission meeting… Read More

Tsleil-Waututh Nation sees early success after finishing shoreline restoration project

Canada

By Abby Luciano, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Another shoreline restoration project led by the səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) is in the books, and it’s already showing signs of success. The Nation just wrapped up work on roughly 500 metres of shoreline from the western boundary of their reserve land near Dollarton Highway up to the west bank of… Read More

Republican Leaders Say End the Waiver

United States

The Jones Act waiver was supposed to help America…. But it didn’t. Higher gas prices Foreign ships got more work. American jobs were left behind. Investment in American shipyards slowed. The waiver didn’t solve the problem. It weakened America The Jones Act creates American jobs, security, and strength. President Trump… More than 50 Members of… Read More

MMA Drives Next Step in America’s Offshore Critical Mineral Strategy

DC, United States

The Marine Minerals Administration today announced the availability of a Proposed Leasing Notice for a proposed American Samoa Outer Continental Shelf Mineral Lease Sale. The notice outlines the proposed terms and conditions for the sale and advances the leasing process to support responsible access to the critical minerals needed to strengthen U.S. supply chains, enhance… Read More


Sand & Gravel News

Vulcan Sharpens Aggregates Focus: Exits California Concrete, Expands Aggregates Footprint In Dallas-Fort Worth And Into Colorado

AL, United States

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

Global Demand for Sand Fuels Environmental Concerns and Intensifies Resource Competition

World ,

By Ana Alice Present in concrete, glass, and technology, sand has become a resource contested on a global scale, with increasing extraction in rivers, beaches, and seabeds, and impacts monitored by scientists and international organizations. The world uses about 50 billion tons of sand and gravel per year, according to the United Nations Environment Programme. The… Read More

Carmeuse to run autonomous Cat haulers at Michigan quarry

MI, United States

By Kevin Yanik  Carmeuse came to an agreement with Caterpillar to deploy autonomous haulers at the Drummond Island quarry in Drummond, Michigan. Delivered by Caterpillar and supported by Fabick Cat, Carmeuse will integrate Cat MineStar Command for hauling across its fleet of 777 trucks. Additionally, Carmeuse will utilize complementary MineStar capabilities for loaders and staff-supported equipment. “We are proud… Read More

The global sand crisis: it’s being used up faster than it can be replaced

World ,

Male is one of the world’s most overcrowded cities, but it faces double pressure. As well as a growing population, the capital of the Maldives is also threatened by rising sea levels. Owing to climate breakdown, its living space is shrinking. So the justification for a land reclamation project seemed clear. Take sand from elsewhere… Read More


Shipbuilding | Marine Products | Technology

Autonomous Mine Countermeasure System Launched by Vatn Systems

RI, United States

As naval mine threats intensify across contested waterways worldwide, Vatn Systems introduces an end-to-end, man-portable mine countermeasures solution that puts affordable, autonomous capability directly in the hands of operators. BRISTOL, R.I., July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Vatn Systems, a leading defense technology company building autonomous underwater vehicles for the U.S. military, allied nations, and commercial customers, today announced… Read More

How Tariffs Are Slowing the US Navy’s Shipbuilding Surge

United States

By Mackenzie Eaglen The United States has not opened a new major public shipyard since 1908, when Congress authorized the construction of the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard in Hawaii. While some public yards built ships in centuries past, today all four government yards maintain the Navy’s most prestigious nuclear-powered ships and submarines. That may be about to change. At a recent Washington Times event, the… Read More

HD Hyundai and Kiewit Offshore Services Announce Strategic Partnership to Support U.S. Shipbuilding

TX, United States

Companies to pursue collaboration on U.S. domestic market shipbuilding opportunities, including ship block and module fabrication INGLESIDE, Texas – July 17, 2026 – HD Hyundai and Kiewit Offshore Services, Ltd. (KOS) today announced they have entered into a Strategic Partnership Agreement to pursue collaboration on shipbuilding projects serving the U.S. market and other areas of mutual… Read More

A Close Up Look at Asia’s Largest Dredger “Junguang”

An aerial drone photo taken on May 27, 2026 shows the adjustable dual bow jetting system of the “Junguang” dredger at the Pearl River Estuary area, in south China’s Guangdong Province. The “Junguang,” a mega dredger with a 35,000 cubic meter capacity, was recently put into operation. Measuring 198 meters in length, with a maximum… Read More


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Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Alsobrooks (D-Md) Announce Over $33 million for Md. Water Infrastructure Projects

MD, United States

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 & 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


Upcoming Projects | Contracts | Tenders

Dare Waterways Commission raises alarm over navigation hazards created by dredge material

NC, United States

By:Catherine Kozak Mounds of dredge material left without warning in disposal areas in Pamlico Sound dominated heated discussion at the Dare County Waterways Commission meeting in Manteo on Monday, with members demanding that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers address how it happened. Following up on reports raised in June at the last commission meeting… Read More

Pettway named American Society of Civil Engineers Fellow

MS, United States

By Justus Reed, Public Affairs Specialist VICKSBURG, Miss. — Dr. Jacqueline Pettway, deputy director of the Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), has been elected a fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). The prestigious milestone represents a distinction achieved by only 3 percent of the… Read More

Improved Beneficial Use of Dredged Material (BUDM) Laboratory Methods for Low-Stress Consolidation

MS, United States

Vicksburg, Miss. — Link: https://dx.doi.org/10.21079/11681/50316 Report Number: ERDC/TN DOER-26-2 Title: Improved Beneficial Use of Dredged Material (BUDM) Laboratory Methods for Low-Stress Consolidation by Jack A. Cadigan, Brian D. Harris, Susan E. Bailey, Daniel Gallegos, and Jonathan Moore Approved for Public Release; Distribution is Unlimited July 2026 10 pages / 591.96 KB Source

USACE Detroit District Welcomes Lt. Col. Donald K. Lew as New Commander

MI, United States

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District transitioned leadership in a Change of Command ceremony Thursday, July 16, 2026, at The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan. Lt. Col. Donald K. Lew assumed command from Lt. Col. Wallace W. Bandeff in front of about 200 regional leaders and guests. Brig. Gen. Daniel J. Herlihy, USACE Great Lakes and Ohio River Division commander, presided over the… Read More


USACE

Dare Waterways Commission raises alarm over navigation hazards created by dredge material

NC, United States

By:Catherine Kozak Mounds of dredge material left without warning in disposal areas in Pamlico Sound dominated heated discussion at the Dare County Waterways Commission meeting in Manteo on Monday, with members demanding that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers address how it happened. Following up on reports raised in June at the last commission meeting… Read More

Pettway named American Society of Civil Engineers Fellow

MS, United States

By Justus Reed, Public Affairs Specialist VICKSBURG, Miss. — Dr. Jacqueline Pettway, deputy director of the Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), has been elected a fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). The prestigious milestone represents a distinction achieved by only 3 percent of the… Read More

Improved Beneficial Use of Dredged Material (BUDM) Laboratory Methods for Low-Stress Consolidation

MS, United States

Vicksburg, Miss. — Link: https://dx.doi.org/10.21079/11681/50316 Report Number: ERDC/TN DOER-26-2 Title: Improved Beneficial Use of Dredged Material (BUDM) Laboratory Methods for Low-Stress Consolidation by Jack A. Cadigan, Brian D. Harris, Susan E. Bailey, Daniel Gallegos, and Jonathan Moore Approved for Public Release; Distribution is Unlimited July 2026 10 pages / 591.96 KB Source

USACE Detroit District Welcomes Lt. Col. Donald K. Lew as New Commander

MI, United States

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District transitioned leadership in a Change of Command ceremony Thursday, July 16, 2026, at The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan. Lt. Col. Donald K. Lew assumed command from Lt. Col. Wallace W. Bandeff in front of about 200 regional leaders and guests. Brig. Gen. Daniel J. Herlihy, USACE Great Lakes and Ohio River Division commander, presided over the… Read More


Videos | C-Suite Interviews

Panacea Waterways in Florida Have not Been Dredged for Nearly Fifty Years

FL, United States

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 (D-Md.) and Alsobrooks (D-Md) Announce Over $33 million for Md. Water Infrastructure Projects

MD, United States

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

Mud Cat Releases New Video on Product Development for Transportable Dredges

WI, United States

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