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The Dutra Group is proud to announce the award of the Tampa Harbor Maintenance Dredging and Egmont Key Renourishment Project. The project will maintain critical navigation channels for the Port Tampa Bay by dredging 700,000 cubic yards of sand, while beneficial reusing material to combat shoreline erosion on Egmont Key. Dutra’s Hopper Dredge Stuyvesant will… Read More
By Malte Humpert The U.S. Coast Guard’s troubled Polar Security Cutter program faces further delays with a new government watchdog report projecting delivery of the first heavy icebreaker in March 2033, almost a decade later than originally planned. The recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report also raises fresh doubts that even the revised schedule can be met,… Read More
By Lillian Doyle California had an opportunity to bring one of the nation’s most ambitious shipbuilding projects to Solano County. The proposal promised thousands of jobs, billions of dollars in investment, and extensive work for the dredging and marine construction industries. Instead, political gridlock and the inability to establish a workable permitting path allowed Texas… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District, in partnership with Port Freeport, will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony July 28, 2026, to recognize a major milestone in the Freeport Harbor Channel Improvement Project. The navigation project deepens and partially widens the harbor channel, enhances the upper turning basin and eases the lower channel bend. The improved… Read More
An Ellicott Dredge provides “profound” benefit to local maritime community By John Pappalardo Most of us don’t realize that Barnstable County, aka Cape Cod, is the only part of Massachusetts that has a department with public employees and heavy-duty equipment to accomplish what the old saying says is nigh on impossible (with a one-word substitution):… Read More
At its annual meeting in Montreal last week, WEDA was proud to announce the following awards and recipients The Western Dredging Association (WEDA) recognized outstanding individuals, organizations and projects during its annual conference with awards presented at both the Gala Dinner and the Presidential Luncheon. Gala Dinner Awards Dredger on Deck Jerry Bishop, JF Brennan… Read More
The market was apparently unhappy with these results as Orion’s stock price dropped over 20% in early trading on Wednesday HOUSTON, July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ORN) (the “Company” or “Orion”), a leading specialty construction company, today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, and updated its full-year 2026 outlook…. Read More
On the edge of a nature preserve in Greenville, South Carolina, a 19th-century dam carried a modern risk, one that threatened drinking water for hundreds of thousands of people downstream. Built in the late 1800s, the structure had long exceeded its intended lifespan while holding back an estimated 3 million cubic yards of material. For… Read More
Three WEDA Regional Chapter Meetings 🔜 Three Opportunities to Connect. This fall, the Western Dredging Association’s regional chapters will bring together industry leaders, engineers, researchers, regulators, contractors, ports, and environmental professionals across the country. 📣 Calls for Abstracts are now open for the Eastern and Pacific Chapter Meetings. 🔹 Eastern Chapter Meeting 📍 Wilmington, NC… Read More
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
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
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
Col. Eric Swenson assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, during a formal Change of Command ceremony July 15 at Caven Point Marine Terminal in Jersey City, New Jersey, the District’s floating plant. Col. Alexander Young, leading the District for the past three years, relinquished command during the event. Opening… Read More
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., — Lieutenant Colonel Brian T. Williams assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District from Lt. Col. Matthew Miller during a formal change of command ceremony at the State Bar of New Mexico Auditorium in Albuquerque, N.M., July 24, 2026. The purpose of a change of command ceremony is to emphasize… Read More
LOS ANGELES — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District will conduct a change of command ceremony at 10 a.m. July 31 at the Fort MacArthur Community Center in San Pedro, California. Col. Andrew Baker will relinquish command of the USACE Los Angeles District to Col. Joshua Bost in a traditional Army ceremony. Bost… Read More
Gunderson Marine & Iron (GM&I) has appointed Tom Lee as President, strengthening the company’s executive leadership as it continues its growth across marine manufacturing, complex steel fabrication, and defense projects. Dee Burch will hold the role of Chief Executive Officer & Owner, where he will continue to lead the company’s long-term strategic vision, customer relationships,… Read More
(HOUSTON) Demand for high-capability offshore support vessels for floating offshore wind is expected to strengthen in the late 2020s, with availability constraints emerging in some segments as early as 2029, according to a new report from ABS. Produced by ABS in collaboration with Intelatus Global Partners, Floating Offshore Wind and the Vessels That Support It examines the role… Read More
By Tréa Lavery NEW BEDFORD — On a recent weekday afternoon, the State Pier and the adjacent City Pier 3 were bustling with fishing boats, passengers waiting to board the ferry to Martha’s Vineyard or eating lunch at the Whale’s Tail Clam Bar. But just a mile down the road, at the New Bedford Marine Commerce… Read More
By Patrick Zemanek A group of US Senate Democrats is investigating agreements between President Donald Trump’s administration and project developers that have collectively abandoned nine offshore wind leases in return for more than $2.7bn in financial reimbursements and pledges to invest in various other energy projects. The senators on 17 July called on four companies that have… Read More
BY GEORGIA FEARN Nine states are threatening to sue the Trump administration over offshore-wind exit deals involving Invenergy and three other developers: Bluepoint Wind, TotalEnergies, and Golden State Wind. In the case of Chicago-based Invenergy, the Interior Department cancelled three leases held by subsidiaries off California and Maine and moved to seek nearly $120 million in… Read More
The Port of Virginia has completed almost 87% of construction on a $650m expansion and automation project at Norfolk International Terminals. Official board papers show the North Norfolk International Terminals optimisation programme is 86.9% complete, with the project remaining on schedule and on budget. The development will reconfigure and modernise the northern section of the… Read More
RAYMONDVILLE, TX, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Willacy County Navigation District (WCND) is proud to announce that the channel dredging project at the Port of Port Mansfield is complete. From the mouth of the jetties at the Gulf of Mexico entrance westward through the navigational channel, the Intracoastal Waterway junction, the Harbor, and into… Read More
SEOUL, South Korea, July 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HD Hyundai shared on Saturday, July 25, that it recently signed a contract with Washington United Terminals Inc. (WUT) to supply four port cranes. HD Hyundai Samho, a shipbuilding subsidiary of HD Hyundai, is now launching the Korea-U.S. shipbuilding cooperation initiative, known as the MASGA (Make American Shipbuilding Great Again)… Read More
By Rodger Rees, Galveston Wharves Port Director and CEO — As the Port of Galveston continues implementing its 20-Year Strategic Master Plan, one of our top priorities is ensuring people and goods can move safely and efficiently throughout the port and surrounding community. That’s why we’re launching the port’s first comprehensive mobility study. A mobility study… Read More
Ocean City’s beach will get replenished with new sand for the first time in five years with $12.7 million in funding approved by the Maryland Board of Public Works for the job. That funding, a mix of Department of Natural Resources funds and contributions from Ocean City and Worcester County, will be combined with $14.3 million in federal money for… Read More
By Derrick Shaw FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — A popular Fort Myers Beach park is set to reopen at sunrise Wednesday, following a $1.3 million restoration project that rebuilt and enhanced the beachfront park after Hurricane Ian. According to Lee County Parks & Recreation, contractors began removing construction fencing at Crescent Beach Family Park on Monday, but officials said… Read More
By Mark Cox Future marine container terminal at the Port of Vancouver will increase Canada’s west coast container capacity by more than 30 per cent and unlock more than $100 billion in annual trade capacity 24 July 2026 – Arcadis (EURONEXT: ARCAD), a global leader in sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built… Read More
Watch the transformation at the 107,000-square-foot Lowe’s of West Katy from November 2025 to July 2026. Our team has made significant progress on the concrete scope as the new store moves closer to completion! Source
The sand used to build cities, roads and other infrastructure is being removed from many rivers faster than nature can replace it, according to a global review led by researchers from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore). The authors said the problem can be better managed if governments track where mining is taking place, measure… Read More
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
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
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
By Mike Schuler The Republic of Korea and the United States have officially launched the Korea–U.S. Shipbuilding Partnership Center (KUSPC) in Washington, D.C., establishing a new hub intended to accelerate joint efforts to rebuild the U.S. shipbuilding industry through investment, technology transfer, workforce development, and research collaboration. The center was inaugurated on last week by… Read More
This expansion builds on the proven success achieved through distributed shipbuilding in HII’s destroyer program, further strengthening the company’s commitment to increasing throughput and supporting the national industrial base. “Expanding distributed shipbuilding into the LPD program is a critical step in scaling capacity to meet rising fleet demand,” Ingalls Shipbuilding President Brian Blanchette said. “By shifting selected… Read More
Fraser Industries LLC is pleased to announce that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on cooperation for shipyard modernization with HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), the intermediate holding company of HD Hyundai’s shipbuilding division, to help revitalize the U.S. shipbuilding industry. Fraser Industries is proud to collaborate with HD Hyundai… Read More
By Prabhat Ranjan Mishra The global shipbuilding industry is entering a new era of digital innovation as HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) moves to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) across the entire shipbuilding process. Through a newly signed agreement with Siemens Digital Industries Software, the South Korean shipbuilding giant aims to build a… Read More
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 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
PORTLAND, Ore. – This summer, visitors to and residents near Detroit Reservoir are noticing lower-than-average water levels. Because of active public interest regarding the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Portland District’s operations at Detroit Reservoir – including this fall’s reservoir drawdown for fish passage – the agency is providing answers to the five most… Read More
Col. Eric Swenson assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, during a formal Change of Command ceremony July 15 at Caven Point Marine Terminal in Jersey City, New Jersey, the District’s floating plant. Col. Alexander Young, leading the District for the past three years, relinquished command during the event. Opening… Read More
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., — Lieutenant Colonel Brian T. Williams assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District from Lt. Col. Matthew Miller during a formal change of command ceremony at the State Bar of New Mexico Auditorium in Albuquerque, N.M., July 24, 2026. The purpose of a change of command ceremony is to emphasize… Read More
LOS ANGELES — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District will conduct a change of command ceremony at 10 a.m. July 31 at the Fort MacArthur Community Center in San Pedro, California. Col. Andrew Baker will relinquish command of the USACE Los Angeles District to Col. Joshua Bost in a traditional Army ceremony. Bost… Read More
PORTLAND, Ore. – This summer, visitors to and residents near Detroit Reservoir are noticing lower-than-average water levels. Because of active public interest regarding the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Portland District’s operations at Detroit Reservoir – including this fall’s reservoir drawdown for fish passage – the agency is providing answers to the five most… Read More
Col. Eric Swenson assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, during a formal Change of Command ceremony July 15 at Caven Point Marine Terminal in Jersey City, New Jersey, the District’s floating plant. Col. Alexander Young, leading the District for the past three years, relinquished command during the event. Opening… Read More
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., — Lieutenant Colonel Brian T. Williams assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District from Lt. Col. Matthew Miller during a formal change of command ceremony at the State Bar of New Mexico Auditorium in Albuquerque, N.M., July 24, 2026. The purpose of a change of command ceremony is to emphasize… Read More
LOS ANGELES — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District will conduct a change of command ceremony at 10 a.m. July 31 at the Fort MacArthur Community Center in San Pedro, California. Col. Andrew Baker will relinquish command of the USACE Los Angeles District to Col. Joshua Bost in a traditional Army ceremony. Bost… Read More
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, 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
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