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Orion Group Holdings Reports 14% Revenue Growth to $256.2M, 37% Increase in Adjusted EBITDA and $179M in New Awards in Q3 2026


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USDOT Secretary Duffy Approves $8.2 billion Deepwater Port License

USDOT Secretary Duffy Approves $8.2 billion Deepwater Port License

United States

New MARAD takeover of deepwater port licensing slashed red tape delays by 70%—making it the fastest deepwater port license review in over 20 years HOUSTON, TX — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced the Maritime Administration (MARAD) has approved a deepwater port license application for ST LNG, LLC. This significant milestone builds on… Read More

Charlotte County, Fl. Signs $29.3 million Contract with GLDD to Rebuild Manasota Key & South Beach

Charlotte County, Fl. Signs $29.3 million Contract with GLDD to Rebuild Manasota Key & South Beach

FL, United States

Charlotte County commissioners have approved a $29,348,880 contract with Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company of Houston to restore hurricane-damaged beaches on Manasota Key and South Beach. The plan places roughly 590,000 cubic yards of sand on Manasota Key and 400,000 on South Beach, using sediment pulled from navigation channel dredging. That means the county… Read More

USACE Dredge Murden Working at Barnegat Inlet, NJ

USACE Dredge Murden Working at Barnegat Inlet, NJ

NJ, United States

State and federal dredge crews are stirring up Long Beach Island’s quiet off-season waters, making the channels feel as busy as the Island’s roads in spring, before road work clears out; against still marshes and empty slips, the churn is a reminder that the most recent nor’easter has passed, but hurricane season has not. “The… Read More

King Tides Causing Major Erosion on Satellite Beach, Fl.

King Tides Causing Major Erosion on Satellite Beach, Fl.

FL, United States

SATELLITE BEACH, Fla. — King tides and offshore winds continue to affect the Brevard County coastline, with some of the most visible erosion reported in the Satellite Beach area. Strong wind and waves have cut into the dune line, carving away large amounts of sand. Officials said that recent sand renourishment projects have helped protect… Read More


Company & People News | Dredge Mining

How MARAD Cut Years Off Deepwater Port Reviews Without Changing Environmental Standards

United States

By Tom Ewing As gCaptain reported earlier this week, the Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced its approval of the $8.2 billion Texas ST LNG export port application, a major development for U.S. energy production. But the announcement also highlighted another significant milestone: the fastest deepwater port license review in more than 20 years. According to the… Read More

Vard Marine’s Melisa Pacheco Named to Marine Log’s 2026 Top Women in Maritime

TX, United States

Congratulations to our very own Melisa Pacheco for being a Marine Log 2026 Top Women in Maritime honoree! Melisa Pacheco is a Project Engineer at Vard Marine’s Houston office, specializing in marine mechanical engineering, piping system design, and production engineering support. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering Technology from Texas A&M University… Read More

Dutra Museum of Dredging Named 2025 Nonprofit of the Year at Rio Vista Bass Derby & Festival

CA, United States

Earlier this month, the museum was honored as the 2025 Nonprofit of the Year at the Rio Vista 78th Bass Derby & Festival Kick Off & Awards Dinner. Congratulations to the entire museum team on this outstanding achievement and well-deserved recognition! Source

Dominion Energy Reports $1.2 Billion in Q3 2026 Net Income, Operating EPS Rises to $1.28

VA, United States

RICHMOND, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Dominion Energy, Inc. (NYSE: D), today announced unaudited net income determined in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP, or reported earnings) for the three months ended Sept. 30, 2026, of $1.2 billion ($1.30 per share) compared with net income of $1.0 billion ($1.16 per share) for the same period in 2025…. Read More


Events & Conferences

Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association 2026 Annual Meeting – November 17-19

FL, United States

2026 Annual Meeting November 17–19, 2026 | Atlantic Beach, FL Tuesday, November 17, 2026 5:30 pm–6:30 pm — Icebreaker Happy Hour Sponsored by Kokosing Industrial, Marine Division, on the Pool Deck. Wednesday, November 18, 2026 Registration and all presentations will be held in the Atlantica Ballroom. 8:00 am–8:30 am — Breakfast and Registration Check-in Sponsored… Read More

WEDA Pacific Chapter Annual Meeting Highlights Dredging Innovation, Safety and Coastal Resilience in Newport Beach

CA, United States

Innovation, safety, and collaboration were on full display at the WEDA Pacific Chapter Annual Meeting this week in Newport Beach. This year’s meeting brought together professionals from across the maritime, navigation, engineering, environmental, regulatory, and dredging communities to explore the projects and innovations shaping the future of the West Coast. From major port infrastructure investments… Read More

Eastern Shipbuilding Hosts USACE Philadelphia District Commander for DONNELLY Progress Visit

FL, United States

Great collaboration on the shipyard floor this week as Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. hosted U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District Commander Lieutenant Colonel Ryan A. Baum. During the visit to our Allanton facility, LTC Baum observed firsthand the significant progress made on the dredge DONNELLY since its keel laying earlier this year. Close coordination… Read More

WEDA Eastern Chapter Meeting Draws More Than 200 Dredging Industry Professionals to Wilmington

United States

The Western Dredging Association (WEDA) Eastern Chapter Meeting brought together more than 200 professionals from across the dredging, maritime, navigation, engineering, environmental, academic, and government sectors for several days of learning, collaboration, and connection. From thought-provoking technical sessions and industry updates to engaging networking events, Women of WEDA, Young WEDA, and conversations about the future… Read More


Maritime hires and promotions

HII Appoints Renee Swan as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

VA, United States

HII (NYSE: HII) announced today the appointment of Renee Swan to executive vice president and chief human resources officer (CHRO), effective Dec. 7, 2026. Swan comes to HII from Nashville-based Atmus Filtration Technologies (NYSE: ATMU), where she served as senior vice president and chief people officer. Renee will assume the position held by HII CHRO… Read More

Galveston Port Director Rodger Rees Appointed TPA President

TX, United States

Rodger Rees, Galveston Wharves port director and CEO, has been elected president of the Texas Ports Association (TPA) for a 2-year term effective Oct. 21. TPA is a member alliance of 21 maritime ports and industry affiliates, spanning the Gulf Coast and inland waterways. The election took place a the TPA’s membership meeting on Oct. 21. During… Read More

Col. Cullen Jones Assumes Command of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Northwestern Division

OR, United States

Colonel Cullen Jones assumes command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Northwestern Division in a ceremony, today. Lt. Gen. William Graham, Chief of Engineers and commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers turned command over to Jones during a traditional military assumption-of-command ceremony. Prior to his arrival in the Northwestern Division, Jones… Read More

Trailer Bridge Names Charles Gittens Chief Executive Officer

FL, United States

Trailer Bridge, Inc., an asset-based transportation provider, announced today the appointment of Charles Gittens as Chief Executive Officer, effective November 2, 2026. Gittens brings more than 30 years of experience in transportation and logistics, with extensive leadership in ocean transportation, commercial strategy and business operations throughout the Caribbean. Most recently, Gittens served as President of… Read More


Offshore Wind Power News

Wind turbines that “rest” at the right moment can gain ten extra years of life, but only if they rest for the right reason

World ,

By Daniel Garcia Across parts of Europe, electricity prices occasionally turn negative — meaning the grid is so flooded with power that producers effectively pay to keep generating. For offshore wind farm operators, the response seems obvious: shut the turbines down and wait it out. But a new study suggests that decision is far from… Read More

Can the US build a competitive offshore wind industry amid growing policy uncertainty?

United States

The US offshore wind industry is approaching a defining moment. After years of ambitious development targets, billions of dollars in investment and a growing pipeline of projects along the Atlantic coast, the industry is now confronting a much more difficult question. Can offshore wind construction remain viable in a market where political support, regulatory certainty… Read More

Wind turbine orders hit 2.8 GW in Q2 ahead of tax credit deadline: WoodMac

United States

By Diana DiGangi U.S. orders for wind turbines reached 2.8 GW in the second quarter of this year as developers raced to commence construction on projects before July 4, 2026, tax credit deadlines, according to a Monday report from Wood Mackenzie. Meanwhile, the U.S. installed about 5 GW of onshore capacity in the second quarter —… Read More

Offshore Wind Industry Update

World ,

By Jens Gjerrild, Robert Hjorth, Frank Klose, Jeremy Merz, and Josien Bovenberg As we predicted in the 2025 Offshore Wind Industry Update, governments are currently ramping up efforts to compete for developer interests; not all have however succeeded in moving from stated commitment to implementing the needed changes. The result is a strong divergence of market responses. Some have acted,… Read More


Port News

Clearwater Beach Marina Modernization Project Delivers New Floating Docks and Upgraded Utilities in Florida

FL, United States

A fresh look at our progress in Clearwater, Florida! Our Marine team replaced and modernized the Clearwater Beach Marina with new floating docks, upgraded utilities, and improvements designed to serve boaters, local businesses, and visitors for years to come. Source

Port Houston advances Project 12 planning

TX, United States

Chairman Ric Campo reflected on the October celebration marking completion of the Port-led Project 11 segments and emphasised the continuing responsibility to invest in the Houston Ship Channel’s future as an extraordinary economic engine supporting jobs and prosperity for generations. Campo also highlighted the upcoming Houston International Maritime Conference from November 2 to 5, which… Read More

T. Parker Host Invests $50M to Expand Avondale Global Gateway in Louisiana

LA, United States

T. Parker Host (HOST), a maritime services and industrial infrastructure company, has announced a $50 million capital investment to expand rail, warehouse, dock and industrial capacity at Avondale Global Gateway, its multimodal industrial campus along the Mississippi River in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. The investment will support growing demand from industrial customers while preparing the property… Read More

JAXPORT awarded $40 million federal grant to modernize Berth 32 at Blount Island

FL, United States

Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) has secured a $40 million grant from the US Maritime Administration (MARAD) through its Port Infrastructure Development Program to modernise Berth 32 at Blount Island. The project will involve rebuilding approximately 900 feet of berth, increasing its load-bearing capacity and upgrading infrastructure used for cargo operations. The funding forms part of… Read More


Project Updates & Industry Developments

Doctors Pass Dredging to Replenish Beach near Lowdermilk Park

FL, United States

The dredge Clearwater on an earlier project at New Pass near Sarasota. Photo: S.T. Cardinal, Your Observer. The Doctors Pass maintenance dredging project will improve navigation while replenishing the beach near Lowdermilk Park in Naples. According to a City of Naples update, approximately 37,000 cubic yards of material will be placed along the shoreline from… Read More

McNally Completes Placement of 14 Caissons and 18 Keys at Irving Shipyard

Canada

McNally, a Weeks Marine subsidiary, has placed the final of 14 concrete caissons and 18 keys for Irving Shipbuilders, a partner in the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) with the Canadian Federal Government. These are the largest caissons McNally has ever built, with some as large as 41 meters long, 21 meters wide and 21 meters… Read More

With Little Money to Make It Happen., Flagler County Will Discuss Next Beach Segment to Repair

FL, United States

Flagler County Engineering, along with its engineering consultant, will hold two meetings on November 9 (Monday) regarding the project design and alternatives for dune reconstruction and beach renourishment for the segment of beach north of Varn Park and south of Washington Oaks Gardens State Park, what is referred to as “Reach 3.” The county has… Read More

Honga River Dredging Underway Through March 31, 2027

MD, United States

If you take a boat out on the Honga River this fall or winter, you’ll be sharing the water with a dredging crew. Sea Coast Marine Construction started the work on October 10, 2026, and it’s set to wrap up on March 31, 2027. The crew is working around the clock, 24 hours a day,… Read More


Sand & Gravel News

The world is running out of sand, the strangest shortage on Earth, because only certain grains can build a city, and a violent black market now fights over what’s left

World ,

By Kiran Journals Sand and gravel are the second most used resources on Earth after water. The United Nations Environment Programme estimates global use at about 50 billion tonnes a year and says extraction is outpacing sustainable supply. Sand is central to concrete, asphalt and glass, while high-purity silica is a feedstock for silicon used in… Read More

The Worlds Rivers are Running Out of Sand

All over the world, industrial sand mining is extracting river sediment much, much faster than Earth’s natural cycles can replenish it. Our rivers are, quite literally, running out of sand. Scientists have just published a massive review of 411 studies conducted since 1974, revealing that the global demand for river sand and gravel to create construction… Read More

Granite Subsidiary Memphis Stone & Gravel Opens New River Yard in Memphis to Expand Regional Aggregate Supply

CA, United States

WATSONVILLE, Calif., July 28, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Memphis Stone & Gravel, A Granite (NYSE: GVA) Company, announced today that it has opened the new River Yard aggregate sales facility in Memphis, Tennessee. Strategically located on the Mississippi River, the River Yard receives limestone products barged from Warren Paving’s Slats Lucas Quarry in Salem, Kentucky, connecting operations within Granite’s integrated… Read More

Study finds river sand mining is outstripping nature’s supply

World ,

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


Shipbuilding | Marine Products | Technology

HDUSA Selected by TOTE Services for LSM Construction Contract in Philadelphia

VA, United States

Hanwha Defense USA (HDUSA) is the first shipbuilder selected by TOTE Services, a leading maritime services company specializing in vessel construction management, to build a Medium Landing Ship (LSM) for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps under TOTE Services’ Vessel Construction Manager (VCM) contract. The selection marks HDUSA’s first contract to build ships for the… Read More

New Maryland Maritime Task Force Targets Shipbuilding, Jobs

MD, United States

Maryland wants a bigger share of the federal push to rebuild American shipbuilding and sea power, and a waterfront school in St. Mary’s County is one of the assets the state is pointing to. Gov. Wes Moore signed an executive order Oct. 22 creating the Maryland Maritime Task Force, which will coordinate state agencies and… Read More

MARAD’s Training Ship Success Offers a Blueprint for U.S. Shipbuilding

United States

By Ira Breskin Vessel Construction Management practices received praise at the Shipbuilding in America conference here this week. Vessel Construction Management (VCM) essentially outsources oversight of a ship’s entire construction process, from design to delivery, to a third party acting as the owner’s representative. The vessel construction manager takes charge of the entire project, from… Read More

Hanwha Vital in U.S. Shipbuilding Revival Amid Cost, Order Challenges

United States

By Kim Sung-mo The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on October 25 (local time) that South Korea and Hanwha are playing a pivotal role in the Donald Trump administration’s plan to revive the U.S. shipbuilding industry. To restore America’s shipbuilding capabilities, which lag far behind China’s, the U.S. requires technology and investment from allies like… Read More


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Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Alsobrooks (D-Md) Announce Over $33 million for Md. Water Infrastructure Projects

MD, United States

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 & Mapping Transforms Complex Waterways with Leading Precision Technology & Data Accuracy for Modern Dredging

FL, United States

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

NMSA Announced New President, Jason Winter at its New Orleans Annual Meeting

LA, United States

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

Rep. Garamendi, Randall, Begich, Malliotakis Launch Bipartisan Congressional Ferry Caucus to Improve Ferry Transportation

United States

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


Upcoming Projects | Contracts | Tenders

Orion Group Holdings Announces New Contract Awards of $250 Million

TX, United States

HOUSTON, Oct. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:ORN) (“Orion” or the “Company”), a leading specialty construction company, today announced new contract awards and change orders totaling $250 million in the month of October 2026. “Fourth-quarter awards are off to a strong start, led by the largest Concrete award in Orion’s history,”… Read More

Brennan Marine Awarded $9.1 Million USACE Contract to Move 325,000 Cubic Yards of Dredged Sand Near Wabasha

MN, United States

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, recently awarded a contract to Brennan Marine, out of La Crosse, Wisconsin, to move dredged river sand near Wabasha, Minnesota. The St. Paul District awarded a $9.1 million contract to Brennan Marine Sept. 29, to move 325,000 cubic yards of sand from the Corps’ Grand Encampment… Read More

Norfolk Dredging to Begin $15.8 Million Stone Harbor Beach Replenishment Project in New Jersey

NJ, United States

By Peter Killeen A major beach replenishment project is about to get underway in Stone Harbor, with construction equipment scheduled to begin arriving Monday, November 2, ahead of an approximately $16 million federal effort to restore beaches and strengthen the borough’s defenses against coastal storms. The Borough of Stone Harbor announced Wednesday that contractors will… Read More

Cavache Awarded $1.89 Million Contract to Remove 68,000 Cubic Yards of Sand From Fort Pierce Inlet

FL, United States

St. Lucie County awarded Cavache Inc. a $1,894,280.30 contract to offload approximately 68,000 cubic yards of sand within the sediment trap basin within the Fort Pierce Inlet. The project is located north of the federal navigation channel and south of Fort Pierce Inlet State Park, within the Fort Pierce Inlet. Construction will include a cutter… Read More


USACE

Brennan Marine Awarded $9.1 Million USACE Contract to Move 325,000 Cubic Yards of Dredged Sand Near Wabasha

MN, United States

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, recently awarded a contract to Brennan Marine, out of La Crosse, Wisconsin, to move dredged river sand near Wabasha, Minnesota. The St. Paul District awarded a $9.1 million contract to Brennan Marine Sept. 29, to move 325,000 cubic yards of sand from the Corps’ Grand Encampment… Read More

Col. Cullen Jones Assumes Command of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Northwestern Division

OR, United States

Colonel Cullen Jones assumes command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Northwestern Division in a ceremony, today. Lt. Gen. William Graham, Chief of Engineers and commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers turned command over to Jones during a traditional military assumption-of-command ceremony. Prior to his arrival in the Northwestern Division, Jones… Read More

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Awards Contract for First Phase of Guterl Steel Cleanup

NY, United States

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, has awarded a contract with a total value of up to $249 million to SA Environmental Services II for cleanup activities at the former Guterl Steel Corporation property in Lockport, New York, under the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP). Remediation is currently expected to begin… Read More

USACE Dredge Murden Working at Barnegat Inlet, NJ

NJ, United States

State and federal dredge crews are stirring up Long Beach Island’s quiet off-season waters, making the channels feel as busy as the Island’s roads in spring, before road work clears out; against still marshes and empty slips, the churn is a reminder that the most recent nor’easter has passed, but hurricane season has not. “The… Read More


Videos | C-Suite Interviews

Panacea Waterways in Florida Have not Been Dredged for Nearly Fifty Years

FL, United States

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 (D-Md.) and Alsobrooks (D-Md) Announce Over $33 million for Md. Water Infrastructure Projects

MD, United States

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 Releases New Video on Product Development for Transportable Dredges

WI, United States

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