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WorkBoat Show panel cites budget gridlock, permitting politics, and outdated environmental rules At this year’s International WorkBoat Show, industry leaders said the U.S. dredging market remains strong in the long term but continues to be disrupted by federal budget uncertainty and expanding permitting hurdles. Great Lakes Dredge & Dock senior vice president David Johanson said… Read More
The Gulf Coast Protection District (GCPD) and Texas General Land Office (GLO) announced yesterday the approval of two engineering design contracts for the largest coastal protection effort in the history of the United States – the Coastal Texas Project. The two contracts represent a milestone in moving this historic initiative toward construction. Each contract covers a major… Read More
MOBILE, Ala. — The Alabama Port Authority has begun work on a $100 million plan to modernize the Port of Mobile’s general cargo terminal. The multi-year, multi-phase program includes warehouse upgrades, an optimization study, and an infrastructure strategy for the Port of Mobile’s general cargo terminal. The location is one of the Port’s “most historic… 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
President Trump this week “signed off on what we’re calling the Golden Fleet,” Navy Secretary John Phelan told Axios on Saturday. Why it matters: Exactly what the Golden Fleet comprises — or how it begins taking shape, let alone gets built — has been the subject of much expert speculation and opinion-page banter. Driving the news: Phelan’s response to Axios at the Reagan… Read More
A U.S. defense tech startup specializing in autonomous ships is pushing to enhance its competitiveness in the fast-growing market with a $300 million investment to expand its production facility. Texas-based Saronic Technologies wants to deliver autonomous ships at speed and scale with the massive investment to expand its Franklin, Louisiana, shipyard. The firm, which began… Read More
Download PDF Company Strengthens Position in Asia’s Subsea Market HOUSTON — McDermott has secured a subsea contract from PETRONAS Carigali Brunei Ltd. for engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning (EPCIC) of a natural gas development project offshore Brunei Darussalam. This development represents one of the country’s most significant conventional gas projects. The award follows McDermott’s successful completion of… Read More
Global trade is on track to surpass $35 trillion for the first time in 2025, marking a 7% increase over 2024 despite mounting geopolitical tensions and rising costs that have begun to slow momentum heading into the new year, according to UN Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) final Global Trade Update of 2025. The maritime sector… Read More
A highlight at the Workboat Show was a get-together between friends at The Dutra Group and Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. and Crowley to celebrate the team building the “Adele”. Per Bill Dutra “This major investment continues The Dutra Group’s recapitalization efforts and focuses our resources on Dutra’s commitment to supporting America’s Jones Act fleet, our… 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
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
NEW ORLEANS —The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) today announced the appointment of Kristi App as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). In her new role, App will lead commercial operations across Port NOLA’s cargo, cruise, and industrial real estate portfolios, bringing over two decades of expertise in international trade, transportation, and global logistics. App… Read More
Edwards will assume new role in New York in January 2026 Virginia Port Authority CEO and Executive Director Stephen A. Edwards, who announced in November that he would be stepping down at the end of the year, will be CEO of ferry infrastructure company Hornblower Group at the start of 2026. The Orlando, Florida-based company announced Tuesday that Edwards will succeed… Read More
Download PDF HOUSTON — McDermott International, Ltd today announced the appointment of Ahmed Ali Attiga, former Chief Executive Officer of the Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (APICORP), to the company’s Board of Directors. “Ahmed brings incredible global expertise in international finance, governance and operations in the energy sector and is a welcome addition to our robust board,” said Michael McKelvy, McDermott… 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
This story originally ran in The New Bedford Light. The federal agency regulating offshore wind development asked a federal judge on Tuesday to allow it to reconsider a key approval — one the same agency granted just last year — for New England Wind 1, a project planned off the Massachusetts coast. If the federal government’s… 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
Kathryn Garcia, a top aide to Gov. Kathy Hochul and former DSNY commissioner, will become the next executive director of Port Authority, Hochul announced Tuesday. The news comes after Rick Cotton announced his retirement from the role after more than eight years. Garcia, a candidate in the Democratic primary for mayor in 2021, is currently… Read More
Galveston LNG Bunker Port, LLC announced the signing of a commercial commitment with an international shipping company for the provision of LNG bunker fuel in Galveston Bay. The Heads of Agreement covers LNG as a marine fuel to be delivered via Jones Act–compliant LNG bunker vessel beginning in 2029. With this milestone, GLBP reinforces its… 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
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
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday announced $29.5 million in new environmental grants, pushing the state’s total investment in Biscayne Bay restoration to $100 million since 2021. DeSantis announced at Florida International University while appearing with state environmental officials on December 9. The package includes $20 million for eight Biscayne Bay water… 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
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
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
Mobile, Ala. – Austal USA hosted a keel laying ceremony today for the first U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Heritage-class Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) to be built at the company’s Mobile, Ala. ship manufacturing facility. Pickering (WMSM 919) is being built under a contract that includes up to 11 cutters and has a potential value of $3.3… Read More
The Navy’s four public shipyards and two unidentified private shipyards are working with Palantir for a program the service is calling “Ship OS” as part of a new $448 million effort to improve efficiency through better use of data. Announced at an industry day on Tuesday, the Shipbuilding Operating System program, or Ship OS, will… 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
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
Thirteen new projects have been funded for over $26.4 million under the NOAA Marine Debris Program, with a focus on abandoned and derelict vessels and fishing gear, and the use of proven debris interception technologies. Recipients of the funding announced on Dec. 4 by the NOAA Marine Debris Program for fiscal year 2025 included nine… 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
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
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Memphis District continues to deliver innovative infrastructure solutions to the Mid-South region and the nation by reaching historic milestones that will strengthen navigation along the Mississippi River, improve flood protection in the St. Francis Basin, and secure water resources for Arkansas agriculture. The Memphis District… 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
