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Manson’s newest 15,000-cubic-yard (CY) self-propelled trailing suction hopper dredge, FREDERICK PAUP, is already making a meaningful impact on coastal communities in the United States of America. As a Jones Act-qualified vessel, it reflects the strength of American shipbuilding, supports U.S. maritime jobs, and reinforces the nation’s ability to maintain critical waterways and protect infrastructure with… Read More
Mechanical (clamshell) maintenance dredging of three federal features in Willapa Bay, Wash., is expected to begin as early as July 16. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will oversee maintenance dredging performed by the contractor, J.E. McAmis. Dredging is expected to begin in the Palix River Access Lane to obtain dredge access to Bay… Read More
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Intent to Prepare the South Atlantic Division Regional Dredging Environmental Impact Statement for Operations and Maintenance Activities at Morehead City Harbor, North Carolina We Need Your Input! The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Wilmington District intends to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to evaluate potential changes to the… Read More
A Flagler County press release said the project was delayed after additional consultation with FIND and after receiving feedback from local commercial and recreational boating industries. The boat ramp dredging project at Bing’s Landing has been postponed until after Labor Day in September. The project was initially scheduled to begin June 1 and close the… Read More
Danish energy company Ørsted A/S (CPH:ORSTED) has arranged land financings with HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital Inc (NYSE:HASI) for three solar-plus-storage projects in the US with a combined capacity of 1 GW. The transactions announced by HASI on Wednesday concern about 6,600 acres (2,671 hectares) across Ørsted’s Eleven Mile Solar Center in Arizona’s Pinal County, the… Read More
On May 30, the crew of GLDD’s trailing suction hopper dredge Galveston Island demonstrated exceptional teamwork and situational awareness while assisting in a maritime rescue near Sabine Pass. After a nearby vessel intercepted a Mayday call from a disabled boat, the Galveston Island crew helped relay critical information to the U.S. Coast Guard despite challenging radio conditions. With only… Read More
By Benjamin Jensen and Mackenzie Eaglen The United States is in a maritime crisis brought on by generational neglect of the inseparable relationship between economics and sea power. While the nation remains a global trading and naval power, the commercial and industrial base that helps convert economic strength into sea power has declined. Shipyards are unable to… Read More
Manson launched Construction Safety Week 2026 with this year’s theme: “All in Together.” This initiative supports an industry-wide commitment to fostering trust among coworkers, partners, and clients, ensuring that every task is approached collaboratively and safely. The theme centered around three core pillars—Recognize, Respond, and Respect—offering a unified call to action. These principles guide the… Read More
Last week, Manson’s Marketing Team received the Best Digital Media Campaign Award at the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) Seattle’s 2026 Reign Awards for its 2025 National Tradesmen Month campaign in Seattle, WA. The campaign highlighted the skilled men and women who build, maintain, and protect America’s marine infrastructure through a flagship tribute video… Read More
The Posidonia maritime exhibition opened this week in Athens, drawing more than 2,200 exhibitors and tens of thousands of shipping executives from around the world. While many North American marine construction and dredging leaders may view it as a European shipping event, that would be a mistake. The conference comes at a time when maritime… Read More
The Department of Land and Natural Resources – Division of Aquatic Resources invites people on all islands to join in the Makahiki Kuleana Kahakai on June 6, 2026. As part of the Year of Our Coastal Kuleana, this event serves as a day of collective action to mālama the shorelines, waterways and community spaces that sustain… Read More
Nominations for the 2026 Dredger of the Year are due THIS FRIDAY! Source
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
HOUMA, La. – (May 20 2026) – Bollinger Shipyards (“Bollinger”), a leading designer and builder of high-performance military and commercial vessels, today announced the retirement of Rich Murphy as Vice President and General Manager of Bollinger Houma Shipyards and the appointment of Mark Matta Sr. as his successor, effective [date]. Houma Shipyards is one of Bollinger’s… Read More
ARLINGTON, Va., May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The members of the American Waterways Operators, the national tugboat, towboat and barge industry association, elected a new slate of leaders last week during the association’s Spring Convention and Annual Membership Meeting. Matt Woodruff, Vice President – Public & Government Affairs, Kirby Corporation, was elected Chairman of the Board of… Read More
PANAMA CITY (AP) — Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino on Thursday announced the appointment of Ilya Espino de Marotta to a seven-year term leading the Panama Canal starting Oct. 1, the first woman to hold that post. The decision followed a weeks-long review process by the Panama Canal Board of Directors, which considered numerous high-profile candidates. Before Thursday’s appointment,… Read More
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
Danish energy company Ørsted A/S (CPH:ORSTED) has arranged land financings with HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital Inc (NYSE:HASI) for three solar-plus-storage projects in the US with a combined capacity of 1 GW. The transactions announced by HASI on Wednesday concern about 6,600 acres (2,671 hectares) across Ørsted’s Eleven Mile Solar Center in Arizona’s Pinal County, the… Read More
By Josh Axelrod The US president makes no bones about his disdain for wind power, which over the years he’s falsely blamed for cancer and whale deaths in the Atlantic Ocean. But his anti-wind sentiment has assumed new proportions since he took office. During that time, he has thrown up roadblocks to stop wind expansion at every… Read More
By Ray Brennan California is moving ahead with offshore wind development even as the Trump administration tries to slow the industry across the country. State officials and industry groups say California’s enormous wind resource could help power millions of homes, create jobs, and strengthen the grid for decades to come. A National Renewable Energy Laboratory… Read More
By Dan Gearino A utility megamerger announced this week would mean that the largest offshore wind project in the United States would be owned by the same company that already is the nation’s leading developer of renewables and battery storage. NextEra Energy of Florida, the largest U.S. utility by market value, reached an agreement to combine… Read More
By Josh Kellems The Port of San Diego recently launched a new online ship schedule, PortControl, allowing the public to view which ships are coming and going from the Port’s cargo and cruise terminals. The Port operates two marine cargo terminals and two cruise terminals year-round with vessels coming and going regularly. The dynamic dashboards in PortControl allow… Read More
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has in a recent statement called on the European Commission to address the unintended consequences of the extension of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) to the maritime sector, ahead of the upcoming revision of Directive 2003/87/EC. Ever since the maritime emissions trading system entered into force in January 2024, the… Read More
Waterborne tonnage moving in and out of Houston in the first quarter of 2026 reached 65 million short tons, up 12% compared to last year, according to the most recent data. Growth was driven primarily by exports, which at nearly 54 million short tons were up 19% compared to the first quarter of 2025. Imports… Read More
By Mike Schuler Chile has cleared the way for one of the largest infrastructure projects in its history after regional authorities unanimously approved the environmental permit for the massive “Puerto Exterior” expansion at the Port of San Antonio. The approval by the Valparaiso Region’s Environmental Assessment Commission marks a major milestone for the $4.45 billion… Read More
ANAHUAC— The Chambers-Liberty Counties Navigation District continues to work on infrastructure improvements and dredging the Double Bayou Channel. CLCND met on Tuesday, May 19, where the board discussed a few projects. CLCND Canal Superintendent Reginald Lewis shared continued updates to the Lake Pump House infrastructure improvements, noting on Tuesday, May 26, installation of controls began…. Read More
ORION‘s $60 million Q1 acquisition came with two LLCs on the term sheet. One operating company. One equipment-leasing arm. On February 3, Orion Group Holdings closed the acquisition of J.E. McAmis Inc. and JEM Marine Leasing LLC for approximately $60 million net of cash. J.E. McAmis is a 1973-vintage heavy marine specialist out of Chico,… Read More
Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company has reported that the dredge Liberty Island has returned to Avon, N.C. and has resumed pumping sand within the middle of the Avon beach nourishment project area. The contractor will continue to work north toward Avon Fishing Pier. Once pumping within the northern portion of the Avon project area is complete, contractors… Read More
More than two years after the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, a civil trial is set to begin Monday for claimants who have not yet reached settlements with the owner and operator of the cargo ship involved in the disaster. The trial, scheduled to begin in downtown Baltimore, is expected to continue throughout… 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
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
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
A new tug ordered by Maritime Partners was recently launched at Master Boat Builders’ facilities in Coden, Alabama. Titan is the second in a planned series of eight tugs. The first tug, Marauder, was delivered in May 2026 while the remaining eight are scheduled to be handed over by 2027. Master Boat Builders President Garrett Rice said… Read More
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
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
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
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
Today, Pinellas County officials and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers signed an historic amendment to our Project Cooperation Agreement that provides new avenues for Pinellas County to access federal beach nourishment funding. The signing event featured Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) Adam Telle; U.S. Representative for Congressional District 13 Anna Paulina Luna;… Read More
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is issuing a small craft advisory for the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System in Arkansas. Heavy rainfall in western Arkansas this week has resulted in Arkansas River flows exceeding 70,000 cubic feet per second below Dardanelle Lock and Dam. Small craft advisories are issued when flows… Read More
By John Paul (JP) Rebello PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville District and Pinellas County signed an updated Project Cooperation Agreement on May 29 establishing a new framework for continued federal participation in the Pinellas County Shore Protection Project at Sand Key, Treasure Island, and Long Key. The agreement resolves… Read More
By John Paul (JP) Rebello SARASOTA, Fla. (May 29, 2026) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, joined the City of Sarasota, Sarasota County leadership, community stakeholders and residents of Lido Key on Tuesday to celebrate the completion of the Lido Key Beach renourishment project during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Lido Key Beach. The… Read More
Today, Pinellas County officials and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers signed an historic amendment to our Project Cooperation Agreement that provides new avenues for Pinellas County to access federal beach nourishment funding. The signing event featured Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) Adam Telle; U.S. Representative for Congressional District 13 Anna Paulina Luna;… Read More
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is issuing a small craft advisory for the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System in Arkansas. Heavy rainfall in western Arkansas this week has resulted in Arkansas River flows exceeding 70,000 cubic feet per second below Dardanelle Lock and Dam. Small craft advisories are issued when flows… Read More
By John Paul (JP) Rebello PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville District and Pinellas County signed an updated Project Cooperation Agreement on May 29 establishing a new framework for continued federal participation in the Pinellas County Shore Protection Project at Sand Key, Treasure Island, and Long Key. The agreement resolves… Read More
By John Paul (JP) Rebello SARASOTA, Fla. (May 29, 2026) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, joined the City of Sarasota, Sarasota County leadership, community stakeholders and residents of Lido Key on Tuesday to celebrate the completion of the Lido Key Beach renourishment project during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Lido Key Beach. The… 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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