It's on us. Share your news here.
It's on us. Share your news here.
Conrad Shipyard LLC,* Morgan City, Louisiana, is awarded a $122,375,200 firm-fixed-price modification to a previously awarded contract (N00024-22-C-2253) for the detail, design, and construction of four additional Yard Repair, Berthing, and Messing. Work will be performed in Amelia, Louisiana, and is expected to be completed by July 2029. Fiscal 2026 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) funds… Read More
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
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
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
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
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’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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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$2 billion in taxpayer money to walk away from energy projects. These politically motivated moves are costing Americans far more than just the buyouts. Communities have been laying the groundwork… Read More
Montreal, May 15, 2026 — The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) today announces the appointment of Mr. Paul Bird as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 8, 2026. Mr. Bird most recently served as Chief Commercial Officer of the MPA until March 2026. Mr. Bird’s appointment as President and Chief Executive Officer comes at a… Read More
By Hayes Gardner It remains unclear when the new Francis Scott Key Bridge will be completed, but one timeline element is now known: Maryland officials want to have new builders on board by summer 2027. Maryland ditched its original builder, Kiewit, last month — a move that federal and state officials said was in the best… Read More
By Noel Budeguer A project of R$ 100 million will deepen the Recife Port channel, increase the draft, and strengthen Pernambuco’s maritime logistics with a start expected by March 2026. The Port of Recife will undergo a dredging to readjust the waterway infrastructure with an estimated investment of R$ 100 million. The contract was signed… Read More
MOUNT PLEASANT — The State Ports Authority will move some of its vehicle export operations to North Charleston to help protect Upstate-built BMWs and other cars from flooding while also freeing up space at the Port of Charleston’s current — and low-lying — export hub for new cargo. The authority’s board of directors on Friday… Read More
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
By Michael Berry There’s so much sludge on the bottom of the Windmont Park lagoon that it’s only a couple of feet deep in some places. But the amount of sludge is decreasing, thanks to the Kewanee Park District and Ratliff Brothers. The park district is paying Ratliff $75,000 to dredge the sludge out of the… Read More
By CRAIG D. SCHENCK PETERSBURG — “Bear with us as we endure the beach replenishment of 2026,” Upper Township Administrator Jimmy Van Zlike said May 11, noting the work is expected to last through early August. “This is the process it takes to get a brand new 1.3 million cubic yards of sand on your… Read More
By Michael Regensburger A Fisher’s Dam watershed restoration and protection program is nearing completion, Orwigsburg Borough Council learned at its May 13 meeting. Toth Bros. Clearing and Dredging, Inc. is the contractor. Final completion is scheduled for May 31. Dredging work has been completed, and the contractor has stabilized the site. Wastewater treatment plant upgrade work… 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
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
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
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
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
May 10 (Asia Today) — South Korea and the United States are moving to strengthen industrial and energy cooperation centered on shipbuilding, nuclear power and strategic investment projects, as Seoul pushes to build a broader long-term economic alliance with Washington. According to South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy on Saturday, Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan… 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Mud Cat E Series Electric Dredges
