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Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. LLC., Houston, Texas, was awarded a $28,460,000 firm-fixed-price contract for the Fiscal 2027 South Atlantic Division regional harbor dredge program, with a total cumulative face value of $29,928,000. Bids were solicited via the internet with three received. Work will be performed in Brunswick and Savannah, Georgia, and Wilmington, North… Read More
By Sam LaGrone Three new shipyards have been tapped to construct seven Landing Craft Utility landing vessels as part of an overall $280 million deal to expand the production of the heavy-lift amphibious connector, the Navy announced Tuesday. Conrad Shipyard, LLC of Orange, Texas, Master Boat Builders, Inc. of Coden, Ala., and Saronic Technologies of… Read More
Austal (ASX:ASB) received a bid for its US assets from a Miami-based, privately owned investment firm, valuing the Australian shipbuilder’s US operations at a higher price than Korea’s Hanwha Group’s recent proposal. The non-binding proposal from Wildcat Infrastructure has an enterprise value between $1.25 billion and $1.35 billion, on a cash-free and debt-free basis, compared… Read More
According to Future Market Insights (FMI), the global Dredging Market is entering a period of steady expansion as governments, port authorities, and marine infrastructure operators increase investments in waterway maintenance, port development, coastal protection, and shoreline resilience. the market is projected to grow from USD 17.3 billion in 2026 to USD 21.3 billion by 2036,… Read More
Our Pacific Rock & Dredging team is hard at work on the Willapa Harbor Maintenance Dredging project in Willapa Bay, Washington. Operating around the clock, crews are mechanically dredging multiple entrance channels throughout the bay, with up to 180,000 cubic yards of material scheduled for removal. It’s the kind of work that keeps waterways accessible,… Read More
Turn Services, a leading provider of barge fleeting, shifting and towing services along the Lower Mississippi River and Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, announces the completion of its acquisition of St. John Fleeting, LLC and its affiliate companies. For 50 years, St. John Fleeting has been a respected presence on the Lower Mississippi River. The acquisition brings… Read More
Austal (ASX:ASB) received a bid for its US assets from a Miami-based, privately owned investment firm, valuing the Australian shipbuilder’s US operations at a higher price than Korea’s Hanwha Group’s recent proposal. The non-binding proposal from Wildcat Infrastructure has an enterprise value between $1.25 billion and $1.35 billion, on a cash-free and debt-free basis, compared… Read More
CMC, the largest provider of integrated intermodal solutions in the U.S., today announced the retirement of Shawn Olshefski following 30 years with the company, concluding an extraordinary career defined by commitment, relationships and service to CMC’s customers and the broader maritime community. Mr. Olshefski joined CMC, then known as Marine Repair Services/Container Maintenance Corporation, at… Read More
Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy have proposed a revised benefits package as part of a $67 billion merger bid that adds additional perks for Virginia customers and makes cost and jobs promises. “We’ve certainly been listening to policymakers and our customers, and the package is in direct response to what we’ve been hearing,” said Dominion… Read More
A workshop on the North Carolina Resilient Coastal Communities Program has been set for next month. The workshop set for Thursday, Sept. 24, targets RCCP communities in North Carolina’s 20 Coastal Area Management Act, or CAMA, counties. Participants, including those communities, along with partner organizations and consultants, are invited to reflect on the program’s successes,… Read More
Greetings from the Pacific Chapter! We’re thrilled to announce that registration is officially open for the 2026 Pacific Chapter Conference, taking place at the beautiful Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel in Newport Beach, California! Whether you’re planning to present, network, or simply soak up the insights and sun, now’s the time to secure your spot. Why You Don’t Want to Miss This Industry-Leading… Read More
WESTMINSTER, Colo., July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Trimble announced the return of the Trimble Dimensions User Conference 2026, taking place Nov. 9-11, 2026, at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas. Bringing together global industry leaders in architecture, engineering, construction (AEC) and land survey, the event focuses on connecting people, data and workflows to solve complex industry challenges. The… Read More
This year’s event brought together over 430 attendees from across the dredging, maritime, ports, navigation, environmental, engineering, government, and academic sectors for four days of technical learning, industry collaboration, and meaningful networking. From the opening plenary sessions through to the Port of Montréal Tour, the week was filled with insightful conversations, valuable connections, and a… Read More
The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) has appointed 30-year maritime industry veteran Bobby Wein as Incoming Chief Commercial Officer as part of a structured, long-term leadership transition. Wein joined JAXPORT in late August and will work alongside current Chief Commercial Officer Robert Peek, who will continue directing commercial strategy and the Marketing and Sales Department until… Read More
We Work The Waterways is thrilled to announce that Vivian is officially joining We Work the Waterways full time as our Events & Communications Coordinator! Vivian’s journey with WWW started back in August 2025 as our intern, and after graduating from Mississippi State University with a bachelor’s degree in marketing and a minor in supply… Read More
Troy W. Skelton has joined Conrad Shipyard as Vice President of Louisiana New Construction. Source
Bill Rebarick has been appointed President, U.S. Operations, with responsibility for the day-to-day leadership of Davie Defense and Gulf Copper. He will report to Philip Burns-O’Brien, CEO of Davie Defense and Gulf Copper. Rebarick brings more than 25 years of leadership experience across U.S. shipbuilding, defense and complex industrial programs, most recently with BAE Systems… Read More
By Sean Mowbray Offshore wind has enormous potential as a source of renewable energy and is tipped to greatly expand in the next few decades. As this clean energy drive gathers pace, experts underline that new wind farms must be developed responsibly to minimize harm to ecosystems and support biodiversity. Mongabay spoke to experts to… Read More
Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy have proposed a revised benefits package as part of a $67 billion merger bid that adds additional perks for Virginia customers and makes cost and jobs promises. “We’ve certainly been listening to policymakers and our customers, and the package is in direct response to what we’ve been hearing,” said Dominion… Read More
By Ray Brennan Massachusetts is putting fresh funding behind the clean energy workforce, pairing job training with marine science as offshore wind development continues to grow along the East Coast. In all, the $4.2 million package is intended to help residents move into maritime and offshore wind careers while also funding studies tied to wildlife,… Read More
By Hugo Rojas On a Saturday evening in July, something gave way 15 miles southwest of Nantucket. A 351 foot offshore wind turbine blade cracked, and a large section broke free and fell. Within hours, thousands of fiberglass pieces were in the Atlantic. Some washed onto beaches. Others sank to the seafloor. What happened next… Read More
By Anthony Wright US-based Aptamus Carbon Solutions and Demeter Energy have signed a deal to explore a new liquid carbon dioxide (LCO2) terminal and marine transport system in Florida, US. The collaboration will support Demeter’s planned biomethanol and carbon capture facility at Port Manatee, which is expected to produce around 100,000 tonnes of low-carbon biomethanol… Read More
By Stuart Chirls U.S. containerized imports rose 3.8% from July to 2.60 million TEUs in August, supported by higher volumes at major East, Gulf and West Coast ports and broad gains across sourcing countries. Imports climbed 3.8% from July to 2.60 million TEUs as gains at East, Gulf and West Coast gateways coincided with a… Read More
By Brian Cook The Port of Seattle and a coalition of Pacific Northwest local governments filed a federal lawsuit on Monday seeking to block the Trump administration from attaching anti-DEI, anti-immigrant, anti-LGBTQ+ and anti-abortion conditions to funding that Congress already approved. The case, titled Port of Seattle, et al. v. Blanche, et al., was lodged… Read More
The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) has appointed 30-year maritime industry veteran Bobby Wein as Incoming Chief Commercial Officer as part of a structured, long-term leadership transition. Wein joined JAXPORT in late August and will work alongside current Chief Commercial Officer Robert Peek, who will continue directing commercial strategy and the Marketing and Sales Department until… Read More
LORAIN, Ohio — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, will begin dredging operations this week in Lorain Harbor to maintain safe and navigable waterways for Great Lakes commercial vessels, recreational boaters and other harbor users on Lake Erie. The Buffalo District awarded a $2.5 million contract in June 2026 to Michigan-based Walsh Service Solutions… Read More
In order for massive cargo ships and tankers to traverse the Columbia River up to Portland, crews spend up to eight months each year dredging the river bottom so the channel remains deep enough for the commercial ships to pass. The dredging is a massive operation that most people never see. But the work could… Read More
By Leslie Lake BRADENTON BEACH – Dredging crews began work Sept. 9 on a project to restore a nearly mile-long stretch of Coquina Beach with sand that was lost during Hurricane Idalia in 2023. The Coquina Beach Hurricane Idalia Storm Damage Repair Project will place approximately 63,450 cubic yards of sand along about 0.9 miles… Read More
The storm that dropped about three inches of rain on White Crest Beach in Wellfleet Sunday severely damaged the parking lot, dune and steep beach access path. Streams of water took down signs, pieces of asphalt and carved gulleys into the dune cliff. Repairs were scheduled to begin Tuesday, Sept. 15, and the beach is… Read More
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
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
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
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
Trimble today announced the launch of the Trimble® ST30 smart target, a new-generation surveying system. This system breaks new ground by integrating optical and subscription-based GNSS functionality into a single smart target solution. Setting a new standard for traceability, redundancy, versatility and safety, the ST30 introduces key innovations, including tilt compensation and automatic rod height… Read More
By Sam LaGrone Three new shipyards have been tapped to construct seven Landing Craft Utility landing vessels as part of an overall $280 million deal to expand the production of the heavy-lift amphibious connector, the Navy announced Tuesday. Conrad Shipyard, LLC of Orange, Texas, Master Boat Builders, Inc. of Coden, Ala., and Saronic Technologies of… Read More
WESTMINSTER, Colo., Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Trimble today unveiled its next-generation GNSS technology with the debut of the new Trimble BD1090, BD1092, BD1092i and BX1092i receiver modules deploying the Trimble® Maxwell™ 8 technology. These advanced receivers enable OEM integrators serving the geospatial, marine, construction and mining industries to utilize precision in the world’s most challenging… Read More
Over 150 sailors, naval officers and state and local officials convened in Vallejo on Thursday for a summit on legislation that aims to reverse course on the country’s flailing shipbuilding industry. The consensus among panelists: The U.S. needs more ships. And it’s a matter of economic and national security. “The maritime industry is critical,” said… 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
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. LLC., Houston, Texas, was awarded a $28,460,000 firm-fixed-price contract for the Fiscal 2027 South Atlantic Division regional harbor dredge program, with a total cumulative face value of $29,928,000. Bids were solicited via the internet with three received. Work will be performed in Brunswick and Savannah, Georgia, and Wilmington, North… Read More
LORAIN, Ohio — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, will begin dredging operations this week in Lorain Harbor to maintain safe and navigable waterways for Great Lakes commercial vessels, recreational boaters and other harbor users on Lake Erie. The Buffalo District awarded a $2.5 million contract in June 2026 to Michigan-based Walsh Service Solutions… Read More
Dredging is set to begin next month on the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal, starting in the area of the Route 9 bridge in Lewes. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently announced work to dredge over six miles of the canal, from the bridge to Rehoboth Bay, will start in October and be completed by March. Cottrel… Read More
By Alan Bosworth The US Army Corps of Engineers’ 94-year-old dustpan dredge Potter resumed channel maintenance near St. Louis in late August after completing routine dry-dock repairs. The St. Louis District vessel is working on the Mississippi and Illinois rivers, where it helps maintain a nine-foot navigation channel for commercial traffic. Its 52 employees are divided… Read More
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. LLC., Houston, Texas, was awarded a $28,460,000 firm-fixed-price contract for the Fiscal 2027 South Atlantic Division regional harbor dredge program, with a total cumulative face value of $29,928,000. Bids were solicited via the internet with three received. Work will be performed in Brunswick and Savannah, Georgia, and Wilmington, North… Read More
LORAIN, Ohio — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, will begin dredging operations this week in Lorain Harbor to maintain safe and navigable waterways for Great Lakes commercial vessels, recreational boaters and other harbor users on Lake Erie. The Buffalo District awarded a $2.5 million contract in June 2026 to Michigan-based Walsh Service Solutions… Read More
Dredging is set to begin next month on the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal, starting in the area of the Route 9 bridge in Lewes. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently announced work to dredge over six miles of the canal, from the bridge to Rehoboth Bay, will start in October and be completed by March. Cottrel… Read More
By Alan Bosworth The US Army Corps of Engineers’ 94-year-old dustpan dredge Potter resumed channel maintenance near St. Louis in late August after completing routine dry-dock repairs. The St. Louis District vessel is working on the Mississippi and Illinois rivers, where it helps maintain a nine-foot navigation channel for commercial traffic. Its 52 employees are divided… 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
