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West Marine files for bankruptcy

West Marine files for bankruptcy

United States

On May 17, 2026, marine retailer West Marine filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The company issued a statement noting how their 200 retail locations will remain open during the restructuring. According to the Business Industry, West Marine’s largest unsecured creditor is Garmin International, listed as having an… Read More

Trump administration backs nuclear-powered shipping in bid to revive US maritime industry

Trump administration backs nuclear-powered shipping in bid to revive US maritime industry

United States

The Trump administration has launched a major push toward nuclear-powered commercial shipping, aiming to transform the U.S. maritime industry significantly. On May 7, Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and the US Maritime Administration (MARAD) unveiled a new initiative focused on developing Small Modular Nuclear Reactors (SMR) for commercial shipping. The initiative is part of an… Read More

Dare County announces start dates for Buxton, Avon beach nourishment

Dare County announces start dates for Buxton, Avon beach nourishment

NC, United States

On Friday, May 15, Dare County released the scheduled start dates for the upcoming beach nourishment projects in Avon and Buxton. At the May 11 Dare County Commissioners meeting, County Chief Financial Officer Matt Motyka put the total county project costs at $42.2 million for Buxton and $7.7 million for Avon.  At that meeting, the Commissioners… Read More

Trimble Insight 2026 Opens Attendee Registration

Trimble Insight 2026 Opens Attendee Registration

CA, United States

WESTMINSTER, Colo., May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Trimble has opened registration for its annual Trimble® Insight Conference running September 27-29, 2026 at the Marriott Marquis in San Diego: https://insight.trimble.com/2026/. Trimble Insight is back for its ninth year as a three-day festival-style event. Bringing together over 1,200 carriers, shippers, 3PLs and technology providers to explore the future of the global supply… Read More


Company & People News | Dredge Mining

The Montreal Port Authority Announces the Appointment of Paul Bird as Chief Executive Officer

Canada

Montreal, May 15, 2026 — The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) today announces the appointment of Mr. Paul Bird as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 8, 2026. Mr. Bird most recently served as Chief Commercial Officer of the MPA until March 2026. Mr. Bird’s appointment as President and Chief Executive Officer comes at a… Read More

Manson Project Earns Gold-Level IPI Award for Collaborative Anaheim Bay Infrastructure Development

WA, United States

Manson’s P-224 Causeway, Boat Channel and Turning Basin & P-226 Ammunition Pier project was awarded the Gold-Level John L. Martin Partnering Project of the Year Award by the International Partnering Institute (IPI). This award recognizes teams who distinguish themselves by implementing IPI’s best practices of collaborative partnership that fosters high trust and success on projects… Read More

#WeAreTheJonesAct — The People Behind America’s Waterways

United States

As part of our #WeAreTheJonesAct series, we’re amplifying voices from across our membership that show the real-world consequences of the Administration’s reckless Jones Act waiver. Following the waiver’s renewal, AWO member McAllister Towing produced this video to share everything domestic maritime does for our economy, military, and nation at large — all made possible by… Read More

Eastern Shipbuilding Group Receives Shipbuilders Council Annual 2026 Improvement in Safety Award

FL, United States

PANAMA CITY – The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national trade association representing the U.S. shipbuilding and repair industry, today announced that Eastern Shipbuilding Group has received SCA’s 2026 “Improvement in Safety” Award for the 2025 calendar year. The annual awards recognize shipyards for their dedication to safety, operational excellence, and accident prevention. Through proactive safety… Read More


Events & Conferences

WEDA : Nominations for the 2026 Dredger of the Year are due THIS FRIDAY!

Canada

Nominations for the 2026 Dredger of the Year are due THIS FRIDAY! Source

Trimble Insight 2026 Opens Attendee Registration

CA, United States

WESTMINSTER, Colo., May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Trimble has opened registration for its annual Trimble® Insight Conference running September 27-29, 2026 at the Marriott Marquis in San Diego: https://insight.trimble.com/2026/. Trimble Insight is back for its ninth year as a three-day festival-style event. Bringing together over 1,200 carriers, shippers, 3PLs and technology providers to explore the future of the global supply… Read More

WEDA: DEADLINE EXTENDED: Applications now due May 22, 2026

Canada

The WEDA Awards committee will be accepting applications for the 2026 Dredger of the Year award to be presented at WEDA’s Dredging Summit & Expo in Montreal, QC Go to https://lnkd.in/gZimYCGu for more information including award criteria and submission instructions Visit https://lnkd.in/g6PJdgDg for more info on the 2026 Dredging Summit & Expo and to register… Read More

Trimble to Present at J.P. Morgan 2026 Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference

CO, United States

WESTMINSTER, Colo., May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Trimble® (Nasdaq: TRMB) announced today that its Chief Executive Officer, Rob Painter, will participate in a fireside chat at the J.P. Morgan 2026 Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference on Monday, May 18, 2026 at 2:50pm Eastern Time. A live webcast and replay of the presentation will be available through Trimble’s investor… Read More


Maritime hires and promotions

The Montreal Port Authority Announces the Appointment of Paul Bird as Chief Executive Officer

Canada

Montreal, May 15, 2026 — The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) today announces the appointment of Mr. Paul Bird as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 8, 2026. Mr. Bird most recently served as Chief Commercial Officer of the MPA until March 2026. Mr. Bird’s appointment as President and Chief Executive Officer comes at a… Read More

The Montreal Port Authority Announces the Appointment of Paul Bird as Chief Executive Officer

Canada

MONTREAL, May 15, 2026 /CNW/ – The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) today announces the appointment of Mr. Paul Bird as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 8, 2026. Mr. Bird most recently served as Chief Commercial Officer of the MPA until March 2026. Mr. Bird’s appointment as President and Chief Executive Officer comes at a new… Read More

Viking Appoints Leah Talactac CEO and Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results

CA, United States

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Viking Holdings Ltd (the “Company” or “Viking”) (NYSE: VIK) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Leah Talactac, President and Chief Financial Officer, as Chief Executive Officer. Torstein Hagen, Chairman and CEO, has been appointed as Executive Chairman and will continue to serve as Chairman of Viking’s Board of Directors…. Read More

Sarah McCoy Named Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of the Virginia Port Authority

VA, United States

NORFOLK, VA – The Virginia Port Authority (VPA) Board of Commissioners today selected Sarah J. McCoy as the next chief executive officer of The Port of Virginia®. She has been serving as interim CEO and executive director since January 2026. The announcement was made by Board Chairman Bill Kirk at a special meeting of the VPA… Read More


Offshore Wind Power News

Europe’s offshore wind power is vulnerable to attacks. Who is responsible for protecting it?

World ,

By Johanna Urbancik Drone sightings, unclear reporting chains and fragmented responsibilities are exposing a growing blind spot in the North Sea. Possible sabotage, drone overflights and mapping by submarines: the North Sea and its off shore wind farms are vulnerable to hybrid warfare, threatening one of Europe’s crucial renewable energy sources. But, who is responsible for security… Read More

Attacks On Wind Power Make No Sense — It’s Just Another Form Of Solar Energy

World ,

By Carolyn Fortuna A vast and well-organized campaign is actively underway to suspend global wind energy discourse. The Financial Times calls it the US president’s “crusade against renewable energy.” WindEurope, who describe themselves as “the voice of the wind energy industry,” say attacks on wind power pose a “systemic risk to Europe’s security.” Wind energy already accounts… Read More

Marine eco-concrete in demand for offshore energy sector

United States

A US company making bio-enhancing concrete solutions designed to strengthen marine infrastructure, has secured more funding. ECOncrete has secured $14 million (£10.3m) in new funding to accelerate the global rollout of its sustainable marine infrastructure technology. The material is used around ports and offshore wind farms as a sustainable concrete but also a marine habitat creator,… Read More

Why Trump’s $2 billion buyoff to cancel offshore wind farms is a bad deal for American taxpayers and the US energy supply

United States

The U.S. is in a bizarre situation in 2026: It’s facing a looming energy shortage, yet the Trump administration is making deals to pay offshore wind developers nearly US$2 billion in taxpayer money to walk away from energy projects. These politically motivated moves are costing Americans far more than just the buyouts. Communities have been laying the groundwork… Read More


Port News

Georgia Ports Container Volumes Slip as Savannah Expansion Push Continues

GA, United States

By Mike Schuler Georgia Ports Authority reported a 2.5% decline in container volumes through April as softer market conditions and last year’s tariff-driven front-loading weighed on comparisons. The Port of Savannah handled approximately 4.7 million TEUs during the fiscal year to date, down 118,422 TEUs from the same period last year. In April, Savannah moved 443,650 TEUs,… Read More

Bowman Consulting wins $22M Port of Philadelphia contract

VA, United States

RESTON, Va. – Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (NASDAQ:BWMN) announced it will lead waterside design, permitting and construction services for a cruise terminal facility at the Port of Philadelphia’s Hog Island location. The $552 million market cap engineering firm currently trades below its InvestingPro Fair Value, appearing on the platform’s most undervalued stocks list. The engineering services firm will oversee approximately $22… Read More

The Montreal Port Authority Announces the Appointment of Paul Bird as Chief Executive Officer

Canada

Montreal, May 15, 2026 — The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) today announces the appointment of Mr. Paul Bird as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 8, 2026. Mr. Bird most recently served as Chief Commercial Officer of the MPA until March 2026. Mr. Bird’s appointment as President and Chief Executive Officer comes at a… Read More

Maryland seeks new contractors for $4.8B Key Bridge construction

MD, United States

By Hayes Gardner It remains unclear when the new Francis Scott Key Bridge will be completed, but one timeline element is now known: Maryland officials want to have new builders on board by summer 2027. Maryland ditched its original builder, Kiewit, last month — a move that federal and state officials said was in the best… Read More


Project Updates & Industry Developments

Lido Key Beach renourishment project is complete, city says

FL, United States

By Amina Haniieva SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – The Lido Beach renourishment project is set to be completed May 26, the City of Sarasota announced Tuesday. Bulldozers and heavy machinery will leave Lido Beach after three months of work, as a $12 million project to counteract erosion during the 2024 hurricane season comes to an end. More… Read More

ORION: Another major project helping shape the future of the Houston area

TX, United States

Our team supported the concrete construction on The Ritz-Carlton Residences, The Woodlands, a 15-story luxury waterfront development on Lake Woodlands featuring 111 residences, extensive amenities, and more than 1,200 feet of shoreline frontage. Designed by RAMSA | Robert A.M. Stern Architects, the project blends timeless architectural influence with modern residential construction on one of the… Read More

Orion Partners on Resilient Rebuild of La Porte’s Seabreeze Park Pier After Hurricane Beryl

TX, United States

Hurricane Beryl’s storm surge destroyed the Seabreeze Park Pier in La Porte in 2024. Now, the waterfront landmark is being rebuilt with resilience in mind. In partnership with the City of La Porte and CobbFendley, Orion is helping deliver a stronger, more durable pier designed to better withstand future coastal storms while restoring access to… Read More

Arcadis and City of Atlanta Open Integrated Command Center to Advance Citywide Transportation Operations

GA, United States

ATLANTA, GA – May 18, 2026 – Arcadis, a global leader in intelligence-driven sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets, joined the Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT), the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) to celebrate the opening of Atlanta’s newly upgraded Integrated Command Center (ICC). The ceremony marked… Read More


Sand & Gravel News

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

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


Shipbuilding | Marine Products | Technology

Coast Guard, Eastern Shipbuilding Negotiating ‘Contract Resolution’ on First 2 Offshore Patrol Cutters

FL, United States

By Sam Lagrone The Coast Guard and Eastern Shipbuilding are negotiating the end of the Offshore Patrol Cutter program at the Florida shipyard, the service confirmed in a statement to USNI News this week. Eastern Shipbuilding stopped work last year on the first two cutters in the class — Argus (WMSM-915) and Chase (WMSM-916) — in November after announcing… Read More

Trump administration backs nuclear-powered shipping in bid to revive US maritime industry

United States

The Trump administration has launched a major push toward nuclear-powered commercial shipping, aiming to transform the U.S. maritime industry significantly. On May 7, Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and the US Maritime Administration (MARAD) unveiled a new initiative focused on developing Small Modular Nuclear Reactors (SMR) for commercial shipping. The initiative is part of an… Read More

U.S. Senators Urge Trump to Stand Strong in Shipbuilding Talks with China

United States

Summary Senators say China working to ‘decimate’ US shipbuilding US, China paused tit-for-tat port fees until November Trump to meet China’s Xi Thursday-Friday WASHINGTON, May 11 (Reuters) – A bipartisan group of U.S. senators on Monday urged President Donald ​Trump to hold fast to trade remedies proposed by his administration to rebuild U.S. shipbuilding and not offer… Read More

Trimble Technology Enables First Centimeter-Accurate 3D Model of Disappearing Puncak Jaya Glaciers

CO, United States

WESTMINSTER, Colo., May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Trimble today announced its continued support of Project Pressure by providing advanced GNSS positioning technology and research funding for the nonprofit organization’s latest expedition to map the disappearing tropical glaciers of Puncak Jaya in Papua, Indonesia. Project Pressure has released a centimeter-accurate, 3D model of the receding ice, created using Trimble positioning… 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

Bowman Consulting wins $22M Port of Philadelphia contract

VA, United States

RESTON, Va. – Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (NASDAQ:BWMN) announced it will lead waterside design, permitting and construction services for a cruise terminal facility at the Port of Philadelphia’s Hog Island location. The $552 million market cap engineering firm currently trades below its InvestingPro Fair Value, appearing on the platform’s most undervalued stocks list. The engineering services firm will oversee approximately $22… Read More

USACE team inspect completed American River flood protection project after first winter season

United States

By J. Paul Bruton Completion of Lower American River Contract 3A in 2025 marked a significant milestone for the American River Common Features program, supporting flood risk reduction in one of the nation’s most at-risk regions for catastrophic flooding. The LAR C3A project now provides improved flood protection in an area that came close to failure during the 1986 flood event. During… Read More

New USACE Regulatory Request System improves permit process nationwide

United States

By Abigail Chipps The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) Seattle District Regulatory Division reviews thousands of permit applications each year. From infrastructure improvements to shoreline work, USACE regulators play an important role in protecting the nation’s aquatic resources and navigation capacity, while enabling reasonable development through fair and balanced decisions. In January 2024, USACE headquarters… Read More

ERDC, LEMA Power the Fight During FLEX 2026

FL, United States

By Sarah Clark, public affairs specialist KEY WEST, Fla. — As unmanned surface vessels carved through the waters off Key West, Florida, and autonomous aerial systems scanned the horizon for illicit trafficking targets, a quieter but equally critical mission was unfolding behind the scenes at U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. Fourth Fleet’s Fleet Experimentation (FLEX) 2026 exercise…. Read More


USACE

USACE team inspect completed American River flood protection project after first winter season

United States

By J. Paul Bruton Completion of Lower American River Contract 3A in 2025 marked a significant milestone for the American River Common Features program, supporting flood risk reduction in one of the nation’s most at-risk regions for catastrophic flooding. The LAR C3A project now provides improved flood protection in an area that came close to failure during the 1986 flood event. During… Read More

New USACE Regulatory Request System improves permit process nationwide

United States

By Abigail Chipps The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) Seattle District Regulatory Division reviews thousands of permit applications each year. From infrastructure improvements to shoreline work, USACE regulators play an important role in protecting the nation’s aquatic resources and navigation capacity, while enabling reasonable development through fair and balanced decisions. In January 2024, USACE headquarters… Read More

ERDC, LEMA Power the Fight During FLEX 2026

FL, United States

By Sarah Clark, public affairs specialist KEY WEST, Fla. — As unmanned surface vessels carved through the waters off Key West, Florida, and autonomous aerial systems scanned the horizon for illicit trafficking targets, a quieter but equally critical mission was unfolding behind the scenes at U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. Fourth Fleet’s Fleet Experimentation (FLEX) 2026 exercise…. Read More

People, Peril and Perseverance: The Enduring Legacy of the Coos Bay North Jetty

OR, United States

Shipwreck, survival and a shifting coast The early 1800s heralded a period of immense change for the Coos Bay area with the arrival of its first non-Indigenous people: fur traders seeking fortune and military expeditions charting the new frontier. The discovery of gold and coal along Oregon’s southern coast in the 1850s intensified the rush… 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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