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By Joseph Caron-Dawe The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is converting sediment dredged from Mobile Bay’s navigation channels into 3D printed reef structures aimed at restoring oyster habitat and strengthening coastal resilience in Alabama. The project, led by USACE’s Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) alongside the Mobile District and regional partners, treats a byproduct… Read More
Gator Dredging completed the $26.5mil New Smyrna Beach Shoreline Restoration Project in partnership with Volusia County,Fl. in 2026. The project restored portions of the shoreline impacted by recent storm events while providing increased protection for coastal infrastructure, public access, and environmentally sensitive areas. The project consisted of placing approximately 550,000 cubic yards of beach-compatible sand… Read More
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
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
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
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – July 19, 2026 – Hall Engine Company proudly celebrates more than 35 years of delivering dependable marine diesel engine service, repair, and maintenance to boat owners, yacht operators, commercial fleets, and marine professionals throughout South Florida and beyond. Founded in 1988, Hall Engine Company has earned a reputation for technical expertise,… Read More
On July 21, 1956, The Dredge Alameda was launched with a festive party celebrating her release in Rio Vista, California. She was the second of four all-steel, all-welded dredges designed & built by Ed Dutra, who received only a high school education, but clearly had a talent for drafting and design. The clamshell dredge had… Read More
We Work the Waterways is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelsey Foster as the organization’s new Deputy Director, a newly created leadership position established to support the organization’s continued national growth. Originally recruiting for a Director of Industry, Workforce & Partnerships position, the organization expanded the role after recognizing Foster’s exceptional experience in nonprofit… Read More
WESTMINSTER, Colo., July 20, 2026 — Trimble today announced the availability of Trimble Financials™ software in the United States. The new construction-specific financial management and job costing solution is designed to simplify accounting operations for small-business contractors. The software provides real-time visibility into project and overall company performance, enabling contractors to monitor profitability and make smarter business operational… 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
We Work the Waterways is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelsey Foster as the organization’s new Deputy Director, a newly created leadership position established to support the organization’s continued national growth. Originally recruiting for a Director of Industry, Workforce & Partnerships position, the organization expanded the role after recognizing Foster’s exceptional experience in nonprofit… Read More
PORTLAND, Ore. – Army Col. Brendan John “Mac” McEvoy became the 65th commander of the Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, during a change-of-command ceremony at the district’s downtown headquarters today. Brig. Gen. William C. “Bill” Hannan Jr., commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Northwestern Division, which includes Portland District and four other USACE districts,… Read More
SARDIS, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District has selected George Harris as the new Natural Resources Manager at Sardis Lake. As Natural Resources Manager, Harris is responsible for leading the stewardship and management of more than 90,000 acres of water and public lands. He also works closely with local communities, partner agencies,… Read More
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
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
By Brianna Fallon CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Two major manufacturing projects are moving forward in Hampton Roads, bringing hundreds of jobs and expanding the region’s role in the growing U.S. offshore wind industry. Officials said the investments from the projects are expected to create between 700 and 800 jobs while strengthening the domestic supply chain for… Read More
By Alistair Sterling President Donald Trump is using national security arguments to stop offshore wind power development, setting off a fresh clash with states that say the federal government is overreaching. California is threatening a lawsuit over federal offshore wind lease buyouts, while Oregon and Washington have stepped into litigation against Trump’s Pentagon block on wind… Read More
HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–On Tuesday, July 21, the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met for its regular monthly meeting, highlighting continued progress along the Houston Ship Channel and advancing key initiatives supporting infrastructure, operations, and long-term growth of the public terminals. During opening remarks, Acting Chairwoman Wendy Montoya Cloonan recognized Port Houston’s 2026 summer… Read More
By Reuben Henry-Fellows The Port of Los Angeles is seeking proposals for its Zero-Emission Truck Purchasing Incentive Project for the purchase of at least 10 battery-electric, Class 8 drayage trucks. Proposals are eligible to all Licensed Motor Carriers (LMCs) currently registered in the Port Drayage Truck Registry. This purchasing incentive will provide up to US$300,000 (c…. Read More
Latest insights on cargo activity, vessel traffic, and regional trade performance HOUSTON – July 20, 2026 – The Houston Ship Channel region showed resilient trade activity, while Port Houston’s public terminals recorded strong June container volumes and a moderate rebound for steel cargo. “The Houston Ship Channel region continues to demonstrate why it is one… Read More
Vancouver, B.C.: The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is looking for an operator for its Fraser Wharves terminal site in Richmond, as part of work to expand trade capacity at the Port of Vancouver in support of federal government efforts to double exports to non-U.S. markets over the next decade. The 40-acre port terminal site in Richmond… Read More
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Moore today toured the progress being made on the Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild with members of the Maryland congressional delegation and other congressional leaders to highlight the critical importance of the bridge both to the State and to the entire nation. The governor was joined by Chair of the Senate Environment… Read More
By Alan Bosworth The US Army Corps of Engineers’ Buffalo District has begun dredging Buffalo Harbor to maintain safe navigation for commercial vessels, cruise ships and recreational boaters on Lake Erie under a $2.3 million contract awarded to Michigan-based Ryba Marine Construction in April. The project will remove about 190,000 cubic yards (145,265 cubic metres)… Read More
By: Julianne Grohowski ST. JOSEPH, Mich. — Every year, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dredges the mouth of the St. Joseph River in St. Joseph, but this year, a new dredging technique has created a new peninsula just south of Silver Beach. Doug Krafft, the U.S. Engineering Research and Development Center Research Civil Engineer explains… Read More
By: Nick Broadway NAGS HEAD, N.C. (WAVY) — The Herculean effort of beach nourishment continues along a several mile stretch of Nags Head, including the area around Jennette’s Pier, where crews are storing the rest of the large pipes and construction equipment. “It’s been pretty crazy, I’ve seen all the pipes,” said one visitor. “Sand… Read More
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 Matthew Paxton At the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit, President Trump again stated that he wants reconciliation dollars spent on ships built overseas. But as Congress allocates those taxpayer funds, it and the White House should ask whether we’ve actually exhausted what American yards can do. The desire to build the Navy faster is… Read More
By Marc King Gov. Wes Moore has once again failed to secure a significant opportunity for the workers of the Baltimore area and the taxpayers of his state. Just last Friday the following headline was published in Defense News: “Saronic picks Brownsville, Texas, for $3 billion Port Alpha shipyard” The article refers to the maker of… Read More
Philadelphia, PA (July 17, 2026) — TOTE Services, LLC, a leading U.S. maritime services company specializing in vessel construction management and ship management, and Hanwha Philly Shipyard (HPSI), one of the nation’s leading commercial shipbuilders, today announced they have been selected to deliver the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) Missile Range Instrumentation Vessels (MRIV). TOTE Services will serve as vessel… Read More
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
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
BALTIMORE — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, is scheduled to remove approximately 5,000 cubic yards of dredged material from the Ocean City Inlet beginning Wednesday, July 22, 2026. The dredge MURDEN will conduct maintenance dredging focusing on the typical priority area in the federal channel. The dredging cycle is expected to last… Read More
By Alan Bosworth The US Army Corps of Engineers’ Buffalo District has begun dredging Buffalo Harbor to maintain safe navigation for commercial vessels, cruise ships and recreational boaters on Lake Erie under a $2.3 million contract awarded to Michigan-based Ryba Marine Construction in April. The project will remove about 190,000 cubic yards (145,265 cubic metres)… Read More
MOBILE, Ala. — Mobile Bay is more than just a beautiful body of water; it is a vital natural estuary and the undeniable economic heartbeat of Alabama. Serving as the endpoint for the sixth-largest river system in the United States, the Bay is a dynamic environment, constantly shaped by the powerful forces of nature. For thousands… Read More
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company has announced an updated timeline for the Buxton beach nourishment project, with the dredge Liberty Island now expected to arrive in Dare County during the week of Monday, July 27, 2026. This revised schedule is approximately one week later than the previously anticipated arrival during the week of July… Read More
BALTIMORE — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, is scheduled to remove approximately 5,000 cubic yards of dredged material from the Ocean City Inlet beginning Wednesday, July 22, 2026. The dredge MURDEN will conduct maintenance dredging focusing on the typical priority area in the federal channel. The dredging cycle is expected to last… Read More
By Alan Bosworth The US Army Corps of Engineers’ Buffalo District has begun dredging Buffalo Harbor to maintain safe navigation for commercial vessels, cruise ships and recreational boaters on Lake Erie under a $2.3 million contract awarded to Michigan-based Ryba Marine Construction in April. The project will remove about 190,000 cubic yards (145,265 cubic metres)… Read More
MOBILE, Ala. — Mobile Bay is more than just a beautiful body of water; it is a vital natural estuary and the undeniable economic heartbeat of Alabama. Serving as the endpoint for the sixth-largest river system in the United States, the Bay is a dynamic environment, constantly shaped by the powerful forces of nature. For thousands… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, continues the final phase of its Grand Strand Renourishment project in Surfside Beach and Garden City, South Carolina, on July 17, 2026. Under a $72‑million, 100% federally funded contract with Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, approximately two million cubic yards of sand are being placed along… 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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