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Further to DredgeWire‘s Sept 17 post (see link) about a $3mm contract award from USACE, DredgeWire has spotted Southwind’s Ellicott dredge “Andi Rae” in the mouth of the Gordon River south of Naples, Fl. As expected, Southwind is initially pumping sand from the mouth of the Gordon River inlet channel to Keewaydin Island as beneficial… Read More
OAK ISLAND, NC (WWAY) — The Town of Oak Island says as of 4:30 p.m. on Friday, the Hopper Dredge RB WEEKS have begun active dredging and sand placement. The operations are in the area of 37th Place E to SE 43rd Street as part of the 2025/2026 Oak Island Beach Nourishment Project. The town… Read More
Summary: A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) announced Charlotte as its official North American headquarters, underscoring the city’s strong infrastructure as a foundation for continued growth and innovation. CHARLOTTE, NC — A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) announced that it has selected Charlotte for its official North America headquarters, committing to add more than 500 jobs to its current Charlotte-based workforce over the… Read More
Download PDF HOUSTON — McDermott and its joint venture partner Chiyoda International Corporation (CIC) have signed a contract amendment with Golden Pass LNG Terminal LLC (GPLNG) for the completion of Trains 2 and 3 of the Golden Pass LNG Project in Sabine Pass, Texas. This contract amendment follows the amendment signed in November 2024 for the engineering, procurement… Read More
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. LLC, Houston, Texas, was awarded a $20,244,400 firm-fixed-price contract for beach renourishment. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work will be performed in Palm Beach, Florida, with an estimated completion date of May 8, 2026. Fiscal 2023 and 2025 civil construction funds in the amount of… Read More
Expanded valve and actuator design and manufacturing capabilities further expand FMD offerings and global customer base Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, has entered into an agreement with IMI plc, to acquire its Birmingham, UK-based Truflo Marine business. This strategic acquisition significantly enhances the company’s valve design, engineering, and manufacturing… Read More
We’re proud to announce the promotion of Katlyn Yawn to Assistant Controller at Parker Towing! “This promotion really means a lot to me. It’s such a rewarding feeling to see how far I’ve come and to know my hard work and dedication have been recognized.” Since starting in Accounts Payable, Katlyn has continued to grow… Read More
Earlier this week, Dominion Energy announced that its Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project is now 66% complete, aiming to supply clean energy to hundreds of thousands of homes by the end of 2026 and expanding generation capacity for local data centers. This milestone highlights Dominion’s progress in grid modernization and renewable infrastructure, drawing attention to… Read More
NEWPORT, R.I. — Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. (“Pangaea” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: PANL), a global provider of comprehensive maritime logistics solutions, today announced the appointment of Paul M. Leand, Jr. to the Company’s Board of Directors as a Class III director, effective immediately. Mr. Leand has over two decades of experience advising companies and investors in… Read More
PDF Version HOUSTON — Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (“Great Lakes” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the United States, announced today that its Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Scott Kornblau, will present at NobleCon21 – Noble Capital Markets’ Twenty First Annual Emerging Growth Equity Conference… Read More
GALVESTON, Texas — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District (SWG), in partnership with the Calhoun Port Authority, will host a public meeting on December 3, 2025, in Port Lavaca, Texas. USACE made the draft Validation Report and Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (V/SEIS) to the Matagorda Ship Channel Improvement Project available for a 45-day… Read More
New Cloud-native TMS Delivers AI Insights and Operational Visibility across Connected Transportation Solutions NEW ORLEANS — TrimbleⓇ announced Trimble TMS, the company’s modular, cloud-native TMS for the AI age. Unveiled at the 2025 Trimble Insight Tech Conference in New Orleans, Trimble TMS is designed to command the entire transportation operations lifecycle from order-to-cash. By embedding AI across the TMS… Read More
Trimble Leaders Champion AI and Connected Tech at Annual Transportation Industry Event NEW ORLEANS — Trimble® kicked off its 2025 Trimble Insight Tech Conference with CEO Rob Painter and Transportation & Logistics SVP, Michael Kornhauser to champion collaboration and AI within the transportation industry. Their opening keynote showcased a future driven by a connected transportation management ecosystem that links people, data and… Read More
We’re proud to announce the promotion of Katlyn Yawn to Assistant Controller at Parker Towing! “This promotion really means a lot to me. It’s such a rewarding feeling to see how far I’ve come and to know my hard work and dedication have been recognized.” Since starting in Accounts Payable, Katlyn has continued to grow… Read More
NEWPORT, R.I. — Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. (“Pangaea” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: PANL), a global provider of comprehensive maritime logistics solutions, today announced the appointment of Paul M. Leand, Jr. to the Company’s Board of Directors as a Class III director, effective immediately. Mr. Leand has over two decades of experience advising companies and investors in… Read More
Althea Henslee has been named chief of the Sensor Integration Branch (SIB), part of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Information Technology Laboratory (ITL). SIB is focused on instrumentation, robotics, autonomy, physical phenomenology measurement, sensors, and the integration of hardware and software systems to support the nation’s civil and military missions. The… Read More
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. – The U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville welcomed incoming commander, Col. Robert Hilliard, while bidding farewell to Col. Sebastien Joly during the Oct. 2 change of command ceremony at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center’s Davidson Center for Space Exploration, 1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, Alabama. The Deputy Commanding General for… Read More
Earlier this week, Dominion Energy announced that its Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project is now 66% complete, aiming to supply clean energy to hundreds of thousands of homes by the end of 2026 and expanding generation capacity for local data centers. This milestone highlights Dominion’s progress in grid modernization and renewable infrastructure, drawing attention to… Read More
Key Points The Great Lakes have the potential to generate three times more electricity than all eight surrounding states currently use. Unlike oceans, Great Lakes states, not the federal government, have jurisdiction over offshore wind projects. Despite past efforts, no offshore wind turbines currently exist in the Great Lakes due to economic and legal challenges…. Read More
Secretary Signs Order to Unleash American Offshore Energy WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced a Secretary’s Order titled “Unleashing American Offshore Energy,” directing the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to take the necessary steps, in accordance with federal law, to terminate the restrictive Biden 2024–2029 National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas… Read More
New Orleans, LA WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management today announced a Proposed Notice of Sale for the second offshore oil and gas lease sale under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The proposed lease sale, known as Big Beautiful Gulf, or BBG2, is scheduled to take place on March 11, 2026. This sale… Read More
BROWNSVILLE, Texas — The Port of Brownsville has begun the demolition phase of the Cargo Dock 3 reconstruction project, marking the start of a major modernization effort for the port’s turning basin. Originally constructed in the 1940s, Cargo Dock 3 served the port for nearly 90 years handling a wide range of cargo. Located on… Read More
Port Houston Delivers Exceptional October Volumes Total tonnage up 12% this month HOUSTON — Port Houston’s public terminals recorded outstanding volumes in October, reaching 4,603,295 short tons, which is up 12% for the month and 6% year-to-date. Port Houston’s October container volumes were similarly noteworthy, putting Port Houston’s total TEUs for the year up 6%… Read More
The Alabama Port Authority said Wednesday that a plan to create hundreds of acres of wetlands in a portion of upper Mobile Bay has taken two big steps forward. The Upper Mobile Bay Wetlands project has been in the works for years, with backers saying it will provide a “beneficial use” for dredge spoil by creating… Read More
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey unveiled a 10-year capital development proposal with $20.7 billion in airport projects, including reconstructing a terminal at both New York LaGuardia (LGA) and Newark Liberty International (EWR) airports. The proposal for capital projects, now open to public comment, is a follow-up to the Port Authority’s 2017-25… Read More
Bethany Beach Mayor Ron Calef, during the Friday, Nov. 21, town council meeting, announced that DNREC workers were expected to be in Bethany Beach this week to repair beach crossovers after storm damage to the beach and dunes in October. “The Town has been having continuing discussions with DNREC and, as of an hour ago,… Read More
Sunset Beach is renowned for having one of the widest, most stable beaches along the N.C. coast, and one that doesn’t rely on periodic nourishments or erosion-control structures Key Points Sunset Beach in North Carolina is known for its wide and healthy beach, which contrasts with other coastal towns struggling with erosion. The town has… Read More
It’s a jewel of the Connecticut shoreline. After decades of erosion from rising seas that have eaten away at the coastline of Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison, a plan is underway to restore dozens of acres of salt marsh that provide critical habitat for thousands of native species. Audubon Connecticut, the local chapter of the National Audubon… Read More
Dare County Board of Commissioners Chairman Robert L. “Bob” Woodard Sr. has issued an urgent call for statewide support to address rapidly worsening coastal erosion and infrastructure vulnerabilities along portions of Hatteras Island. In a letter dated Nov. 14, 2025 and mailed to every member of the North Carolina General Assembly, Woodard highlighted the unprecedented… Read More
Company receives multiple distinctions from the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association AMRIZE, North America’s largest building solutions supplier, have been recognized with multiple distinctions by the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), the leading advocate for the US aggregates industry. The awards were presented as part of NSSGA’s annual Awards of Excellence programme during… Read More
Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE:VMC), the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates, announced that its Board of Directors has named Ronnie Pruitt Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026. At that time, he will also join the company’s Board of Directors. The company’s current Chairman and CEO, Tom Hill, will transition to the role of Executive… Read More
RALEIGH, N.C., Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (NYSE: MLM) (Martin Marietta or the Company), announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Quikrete Holdings, Inc. (Quikrete) for the exchange of certain assets. Under the terms of the agreement, Martin Marietta will receive aggregates operations producing approximately 20 million tons annually in Virginia, Missouri, Kansas… Read More
Caterpillar Inc and Luck Stone, the USA’s largest family-owned and operated producer of crushed stone, sand and gravel, announced a significant milestone in their ongoing collaboration: 1 million tons autonomously hauled at Luck Stone’s Bull Run Quarry in Chantilly, Virginia. The achievement marks a first for Caterpillar in the aggregates industry and it says underscores… Read More
Concerned experts, both civilian and military, have been warning for years about the dangers presented by the shocking decline in US shipbuilding capabilities, particularly in contrast to those of our rising geopolitical adversary, China. This week’s announcement by Secretary of the Navy John Phelan of the cancellation of the Constellation-class frigate-building program only added fuel to the… Read More
It’s an all-dredger roundup this week as we cover deliveries to a port operator and a transport authority in Russia and US water treatment specialists and an engineering firm. Two of this week’s featured dredgers even boast unmanned operating capability courtesy of remote control and autonomous systems. New dredger delivered to Russian port operator Rosmorport… Read More
Recently christened and ready to work, the MV Olive Parker is one tough towboat. Built in 2021 by C & C Marine in Belle Chasse, Louisiana, she measures 147.5 feet long and 34 feet wide, and is powered by twin Caterpillar 3516 engines pushing 4,400 horsepower through Reintjes reduction gears. You’ll find her and her… Read More
WASHINGTON — Building on an initiative that began during the Biden administration, the United States, Canada and Finland have strengthened their shared commitment to increase the building of icebreaker ships. Representatives of the three countries met in Washington on Tuesday to sign a joint statement of their intention to leverage one another’s expertise and counter Chinese… 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
A long-discussed plan to dredge St. Thomas Harbor to make way for massive Oasis-class cruise ships is on hold, after the V.I. Port Authority did not receive any responses to an invitation to bid on the project. Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. mentioned the lack of bids during Tuesday’s press briefing. Bryan spoke remotely from Miami… Read More
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District is lowering the Dardanelle pool on the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System to elevation 336 feet beginning Nov. 26, 2025, to facilitate repair work to a miter gate at Dardanelle Lock and Dam. It will take roughly two days to lower the pool… Read More
Maintaining the Presque Isle shoreline is essential for safe navigation in Erie Harbor, the health of the local economy, and the continued success of tourism in the region. Thanks to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District’s beach nourishment project, which started in 1993, we’re helping preserve the peninsula for years to come. In… Read More
The City of Sanibel is starting an important beach renourishment project designed to strengthen and protect the shoreline between Blind Pass and the western edge of Bowman’s Beach Park. What the Project Will Do The project will place about 300,000 cubic yards of new sand along the northern stretch of Sanibel, covering the area from… Read More
Collier County Beach Renourishment Project Scheduled to Begin Soon Later this month crews will start spreading 216,00 tons of sand across Collier County beaches to revitalize our sandy shores for residents and visitors alike. The Board of County Commissioners (BCC) at their meeting on Oct. 14 awarded Dickerson Infrastructure, Inc., a company from Fort Pierce,… Read More
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District is lowering the Dardanelle pool on the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System to elevation 336 feet beginning Nov. 26, 2025, to facilitate repair work to a miter gate at Dardanelle Lock and Dam. It will take roughly two days to lower the pool… Read More
Maintaining the Presque Isle shoreline is essential for safe navigation in Erie Harbor, the health of the local economy, and the continued success of tourism in the region. Thanks to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District’s beach nourishment project, which started in 1993, we’re helping preserve the peninsula for years to come. In… Read More
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. – The U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville welcomed incoming commander, Col. Robert Hilliard, while bidding farewell to Col. Sebastien Joly during the Oct. 2 change of command ceremony at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center’s Davidson Center for Space Exploration, 1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, Alabama. The Deputy Commanding General for… Read More
JACKSONVILLE, FLA. – Surrounded by family, friends, and fellow Soldiers, Maj. Matthew Westcott promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel during a ceremony held Nov. 13, 2025, at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District Headquarters, in the Prudential Building on the South Bank. Col. Brandon Bowman, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District Commander, presided… Read More
ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Waterways Operators – the trade association of the U.S. tugboat, towboat and barge industry – and the National Safe Boating Council have partnered to create a video educating recreational boaters on how to safely interact with commercial vessels on the water. The three-minute video, titled Sharing the Water: Safe Boating on… Read More
ARC Surveying and Mapping turns spooky uncertainty into calm, decision-ready insight, so owners, pilots, and contractors move with calm confidence. Multibeam bathymetry, side-scan sonar, sub-bottom profiling, electrical resistivity, magnetometer tracking, and ArcGeoTwin 3D models reveal hidden objects, map layers, confirm volumes, and set safe windows for navigation and dredging. Happy Halloween from the team that turns… Read More
While the mariners who transport cargo and facilitate commerce on America’s rivers, coasts, harbors and Great Lakes are critical to powering the economy, they also play a vital role in safeguarding our nation. This video from AWO highlights the American tugboat, towboat and barge industry’s contributions to U.S. national and homeland security. Source
