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John’s Pass, Fl Dredging Project Gets Underway

John’s Pass, Fl Dredging Project Gets Underway

FL, United States

The Brief Crews have begun a long-awaited dredging project at John’s Pass in Madeira Beach to remove thousands of cubic yards of sand that officials say created dangerous conditions. The project will eliminate a small beach that formed under the bridge, an area described by local leaders as a hotspot for water rescues. State funding… Read More

Tom Marian named as Greater Houston Port Bureau’s 2026 Maritime Leader of the Year

Tom Marian named as Greater Houston Port Bureau’s 2026 Maritime Leader of the Year

TX, United States

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Greater Houston Port Bureau (“Port Bureau”) is pleased to announce that Tom Marian, General Counsel for Buffalo Marine Service, Inc., has been selected as the 2026 Maritime Leader of the Year. Marian will be honored at the Port Bureau’s Annual Maritime Dinner on August 22, 2026. The Port Bureau Board of Directors named… Read More

Dare County, NC Issues Permit for Buxton Beach Nourishment

Dare County, NC Issues Permit for Buxton Beach Nourishment

NC, United States

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management has issued a permit to Dare County for a beach nourishment project planned for this summer at Buxton. The division also announced Wednesday that it had issued a letter to the county affirming that the proposed work to rebuild one of three groins near… Read More

Trump administration to Appeal Offshore Wind Farm Rulings

Trump administration to Appeal Offshore Wind Farm Rulings

United States

By Ari Natter  and Jonathan Ferro The Trump administration plans to appeal a series of court rulings blocking efforts to stop construction of offshore wind farms, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said Wednesday. “Absolutely we are,” Burgum told Bloomberg Television. “There will be further discussion on this.” U.S. judges have overturned five orders by the Trump administration to halt… Read More


Company & People News | Dredge Mining

Trimble to headline sponsor Dezeen Awards – championing design excellence across the globe

CO, United States

WESTMINSTER, Colo., Feb. 11, 2026 — Dezeen and Trimble are excited to announce a three-year sponsorship agreement for Dezeen Awards, the leading global awards program for architecture, interiors and design. Trimble will work alongside Dezeen, furthering its ongoing commitment to inspire and support global design excellence as an established and essential companion to architects and… Read More

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Appoints John W. Chidsey as President and Chief Executive Officer

FL, United States

MIAMI, Feb. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH), a leading global cruise company operating Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed John W. Chidsey, a director of NCLH, as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr…. Read More

Arcadis earns Equality 100 Award in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2026 Corporate Equality Index

NY, United States

Arcadis announces its 100 rating in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s assessment of LGBTQ+ workplace equality  NEW YORK – February 13, 2026 – Arcadis, a global leader in intelligence-driven sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets, has received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation’s 2026 Corporate Equality Index, the nation’s foremost… Read More

Damen and Blue Water Autonomy announce licence agreement for Liberty Class 60-metre Autonomous Ship for the U.S. Navy

United States

Damen Shipyards Group has announced a licence agreement with Blue Water Autonomy, a Boston-based technology and shipbuilding company. Under the agreement, Blue Water Autonomy will construct its first vessel, the Liberty Class. Designed by the two companies in partnership, Liberty is a 60-metre steel autonomous ship with a range of over 10,000 nautical miles and over… Read More


Events & Conferences

Louisiana Governor’s Advisory Commission on Coastal Protection, Restoration and Conservation

LA, United States

Governor’s Advisory Commission on Coastal Protection, Restoration, and Conservation Wednesday, March 4, 2026 9:30 AM The Coastal Center at Nicholls 426 Ardoyne Drive, Thibodaux, Louisiana 70310

Dare County to Host Public Meeting for Buxton Beach Nourishment Project

NC, United States

Dare County will host a public meeting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 to provide general information and answer questions from the community about the Buxton beach nourishment project that is scheduled to begin this summer. The meeting will be held at the Fessenden Center, which is located at 46830 N.C. Highway 12… Read More

Save the date for Great Lakes Day and the GLC Semiannual Meeting!

WA, United States

Great Lakes Day, featuring the annual Great Lakes Day Congressional Breakfast Reception, will take place March 5, 2026, in the Cannon House Office Building – Caucus Room. This event is hosted by the Great Lakes Commission in partnership with the Northeast-Midwest Institute and is open to the public. Great Lakes Day will include dialogue on Great Lakes priorities by regional leaders and members… Read More

Port of Long Beach CEO to Speak at World Economic Forum

CA, United States

Port of Long Beach CEO Dr. Noel Hacegaba is set to speak this week at the World Economic Forum. This annual gathering brings together world leaders from government, business and academia in Davos, Switzerland to engage in forward-looking discussions to address global issues and set priorities. Hacegaba will be the only top executive of a… Read More


Maritime hires and promotions

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Appoints John W. Chidsey as President and Chief Executive Officer

FL, United States

MIAMI, Feb. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH), a leading global cruise company operating Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed John W. Chidsey, a director of NCLH, as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr…. Read More

Defense Tech VC-Backed Blue Water Autonomy Hiring for Head of Government Relations (Congressional Affairs), and other positions

Who We Are We are an early-stage, maritime defense technology startup backed by top tier investors. Our team is designing and building autonomous and highly producible ships that can serve multiple missions on the open ocean. The Role We’re seeking a Head of Government Relations (Congressional Affairs) to lead our engagement with Congress and key… Read More

Kevin Price to join Georgia Ports reporting to CEO Griff Lynch

GA, United States

SAVANNAH, Ga., February 10, 2026 – Georgia Ports Authority has appointed Kevin Price as President reporting to CEO Griff Lynch effective July 1, 2026, with a longer-term transition plan to assume the role of President and CEO in mid-2027. Price is a proven operations executive with exceptional credentials and currently serves as President of Gateway Terminals… Read More

Port Authority commissioners approve nomination of Kathryn Garcia as executive director

NY, United States

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Board of Commissioners approved the nomination of Kathryn Garcia to serve as the agency’s next executive director. As executive director, Garcia will lead day-to-day operations across the Port Authority’s air, rail, bridge, tunnel, and seaport operations and will deliver the recently approved 10-year Port Authority $45 billion capital plan…. Read More


Offshore Wind Power News

Empire Offshore Wind initiates legal action to prevent disruption to ongoing project construction

United States

By Prince As much as wind power has been beneficial for the United States over the years, it has faced the most adversity in 2026 following the Trump Administration’s return to power. There is an increasing number of court cases that are either yet to be decided on or have been halted indefinitely, which has… Read More

Trump administration to Appeal Offshore Wind Farm Rulings

United States

By Ari Natter  and Jonathan Ferro The Trump administration plans to appeal a series of court rulings blocking efforts to stop construction of offshore wind farms, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said Wednesday. “Absolutely we are,” Burgum told Bloomberg Television. “There will be further discussion on this.” U.S. judges have overturned five orders by the Trump administration to halt… Read More

Canada Blows A Big, Fat Offshore Wind Raspberry At Trump

Canada

US President Donald Trump swept back into office on a mission to stop the domestic offshore wind industry in its tracks. That is actually something any idiot could accomplish with the swipe of a pen. All you need to do is yank the federal leases that offshore developers depend on, and — oh, wait. Somebody… Read More

Offshore Wind Industry Posts Record Growth Amid U.S. Policy Setbacks

World ,

By Aaron Larson Record capacity, record auctions, and record-breaking turbines mark a maturing industry, but U.S. policy reversals and macroeconomic headwinds threaten to slow momentum. The global offshore wind industry achieved significant milestones in 2024 and early 2025, with installed capacity surpassing 83 GW and a record-breaking 56 GW awarded in competitive auctions worldwide. Yet,… Read More


Port News

Brunswick Harbor dredging under way; Georgia Ports updates on pending projects

GA, United States

SAVANNAH, Ga., Feb. 12, 2026 – Dredging is under way in the Port of Brunswick’s inner and outer harbor, aimed at returning the channel to its authorized depth. “This is terrific news for our customers, who rely on the Port of Brunswick to serve the fast-growing Southeast market,” said Georgia Ports President and CEO Griff Lynch. “Deeper water will mean… Read More

Tom Marian named as Greater Houston Port Bureau’s 2026 Maritime Leader of the Year

TX, United States

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Greater Houston Port Bureau (“Port Bureau”) is pleased to announce that Tom Marian, General Counsel for Buffalo Marine Service, Inc., has been selected as the 2026 Maritime Leader of the Year. Marian will be honored at the Port Bureau’s Annual Maritime Dinner on August 22, 2026. The Port Bureau Board of Directors named… Read More

US port imports projected lower in H1 2026 as tariffs remain

United States

By Jangoulun Singsit The decline in import volumes has been forecast as the effects of tariffs persist. Hackett Associates founder Ben Hackett stated that tariffs have resulted in “a global change in trade relations” affecting import volumes. “The continuing use of tariffs against friend and foe alike combined with the uncertainty of when or if… Read More

VESSEL REVIEW | Cowlitz – Compact tender to support river and port channel dredging in Oregon

OR, United States

The Port of Portland in Oregon recently placed a new workboat into service. Cowlitz was designed by naval architecture firm Glosten and built by Nichols Brothers Boat Builders of Freeland, Washington. She will primarily serve as a tug for towing and pushing pipeline strings and barges as well as a tender that will support dredging activities… Read More


Project Updates & Industry Developments

Brunswick Harbor dredging under way; Georgia Ports updates on pending projects

GA, United States

SAVANNAH, Ga., Feb. 12, 2026 – Dredging is under way in the Port of Brunswick’s inner and outer harbor, aimed at returning the channel to its authorized depth. “This is terrific news for our customers, who rely on the Port of Brunswick to serve the fast-growing Southeast market,” said Georgia Ports President and CEO Griff Lynch. “Deeper water will mean… Read More

Maunalua Bay dredging project finished ahead of schedule

HI, United States

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A ceremony is scheduled to mark the completion of a dredging project at Maunalua Bay, which finished ahead of schedule. The state Department of Land and Natural Resources announced Friday that the blessing will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 19, at 10 a.m. at the Maunalua Bay Boat Ramp. The dredging project… Read More

America’s New Maritime Plan Is Competing for the Wrong Century

United States

By Michael Barnard The new U.S. Maritime Action Plan, available from the White House Maritime Insights page, is serious policy work. It acknowledges that American commercial shipbuilding has withered to less than 1% of global output and that only a handful of domestic yards can build large oceangoing vessels. It recognizes workforce shortages, fragmented procurement, and… Read More

Winter Dredging Update: From Parkers River Completion to Bass River Setup

MA, United States

Barnstable County’s dredge program continues its winter operations across Cape Cod, moving from the completed Parkers River Approach & Entrance Channel project to the next phase of work at the Bass River Approach Channel. These short field updates provide a behind-the-scenes look at the work required to maintain safe navigation channels and support coastal infrastructure… Read More


Sand & Gravel News

Company behind proposed sand mining project partnering with U of Manitoba on groundwater monitoring research

Canada

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

Fine Grains: What Falling Sand Reveals About Global Power

World ,

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

Protecting our marine sands

World ,

Dear EarthTalk: “What is ‘sand mining’ and why is it bad for the environment?” — O.H., via email Sand mining, extracting sand from the earth, is the second most widespread human activity in marine environments, after fishing. Sand and gravel are the most extracted materials across the globe. According to the United Nations Environment Programme,… Read More

EarthTalk: Sand mining is taking its toll on the environment

World ,

Dear EarthTalk: What is “sand mining” and why is it bad for the environment? – O.H., Via email Sand mining, extracting sand from the earth, is the second most widespread human activity in marine environments, after fishing. Sand and gravel are the most extracted materials across the globe. According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP),… Read More


Shipbuilding | Marine Products | Technology

Trump Administration Details ‘Make Shipbuilding Great Again’ Effort in New Action Plan

United States

The Trump administration announced its plans Friday for expanding the nation’s commercial shipbuilding and maritime capabilities, a three-pronged approach that calls for bolstering U.S. shipbuilding, increasing the mariner workforce and regulating the industry to encourage use of U.S.-built and flagged vessels. America’s Maritime Action Plan, published Feb. 13, provides a blueprint for the government, shipbuilders and… Read More

DRBA awards contract to SENESCO Marine for new hybrid ferry

DE, United States

The Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) has taken a key step towards greener ferry travel by awarding a USD 78.6 million contract to SENESCO Marine LLC for a new diesel-hybrid vessel to join the Cape May–Lewes Ferry fleet, replacing the ageing MV Cape Henlopen. This unanimous commission decision, made on 18 November 2025, will… Read More

Davie Defense Awarded USCG Contract to Build Five Arctic Security Cutters

United States

American shipbuilder, Davie Defense, has been awarded a contract from the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to build five Arctic Security Cutters (ASCs), a new class of polar icebreaker critical to increasing U.S. presence in the Arctic. As part of the program of up to 11 total ASCs, authorized by the Presidential Memorandum “Construction of Arctic… Read More

Damen and Blue Water Autonomy announce licence agreement for Liberty Class 60-metre Autonomous Ship for the U.S. Navy

United States

Damen Shipyards Group has announced a licence agreement with Blue Water Autonomy, a Boston-based technology and shipbuilding company. Under the agreement, Blue Water Autonomy will construct its first vessel, the Liberty Class. Designed by the two companies in partnership, Liberty is a 60-metre steel autonomous ship with a range of over 10,000 nautical miles and over… Read More


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The Western Dredging Association (WEDA) announce the selection of Ada Agbogu Chimzulukeme and Nicholas (Nico) Lonergan as WEDA Fellows for 2026.

The Western Dredging Association (WEDA) is pleased to announce the selection of Ada Agbogu Chimzulukeme and Nicholas (Nico) Lonergan as WEDA Fellows for 2026. Ada Chimzulukeme graduated with a master’s in Civil and Environmental Engineering with emphasis in environment and water systems, from the University of Georgia. She holds a bachelor’s in Civil Engineering from the University of Nigeria…. 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

DRBA awards contract to SENESCO Marine for new hybrid ferry

DE, United States

The Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) has taken a key step towards greener ferry travel by awarding a USD 78.6 million contract to SENESCO Marine LLC for a new diesel-hybrid vessel to join the Cape May–Lewes Ferry fleet, replacing the ageing MV Cape Henlopen. This unanimous commission decision, made on 18 November 2025, will… Read More

Corps seeks comments on Pool 4 river sand transport

MN, United States

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is seeking comments on a draft environmental assessment, or EA, for the transportation of dredged material, or river sand, near Lock and Dam 4, east of Kellogg, Minn. This project is a continuation of the actions laid out in the 2022 Lower Pool 4 Dredged Material… Read More

Feds grant Kalama Columbia River ship turnaround project environmental greenlight

WA, United States

By Henry Brannan, Columbian Murrow News Fellow The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers granted an environmental approval last month to a project that would dredge a 1,000-foot-wide deep-water ship turn around in the Columbia River near the Port of Kalama and expand Longview’s existing turning basin. The environmental approval came despite the agency’s environmental review… Read More

Tetra Tech Wins USACE Contract And Extends Water Infrastructure Story

United States

Find your next quality investment with Simply Wall St’s easy and powerful screener, trusted by over 7 million individual investors worldwide. Tetra Tech, NasdaqGS:TTEK, has secured a new five year U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contract with the Portland District. The company will provide architectural and engineering services for critical navigation and water control infrastructure. The… Read More


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Corps seeks comments on Pool 4 river sand transport

MN, United States

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is seeking comments on a draft environmental assessment, or EA, for the transportation of dredged material, or river sand, near Lock and Dam 4, east of Kellogg, Minn. This project is a continuation of the actions laid out in the 2022 Lower Pool 4 Dredged Material… Read More

Feds grant Kalama Columbia River ship turnaround project environmental greenlight

WA, United States

By Henry Brannan, Columbian Murrow News Fellow The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers granted an environmental approval last month to a project that would dredge a 1,000-foot-wide deep-water ship turn around in the Columbia River near the Port of Kalama and expand Longview’s existing turning basin. The environmental approval came despite the agency’s environmental review… Read More

Tetra Tech Wins USACE Contract And Extends Water Infrastructure Story

United States

Find your next quality investment with Simply Wall St’s easy and powerful screener, trusted by over 7 million individual investors worldwide. Tetra Tech, NasdaqGS:TTEK, has secured a new five year U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contract with the Portland District. The company will provide architectural and engineering services for critical navigation and water control infrastructure. The… Read More

Beach Renourishment in action across the South Atlantic Division!

United States

USACE districts across the South Atlantic Division are hard at work strengthening coastlines, protecting communities and improving vital beach intrastructure. Charleston District has completed the first phase of the Grand Strand Renourishment Project in North Myrtle Beach. Over 49 days, crews placed more than 672,000 cubic yards of sand along eight miles of shoreline. Work… Read More


Videos | C-Suite Interviews

The Western Dredging Association (WEDA) announce the selection of Ada Agbogu Chimzulukeme and Nicholas (Nico) Lonergan as WEDA Fellows for 2026.

The Western Dredging Association (WEDA) is pleased to announce the selection of Ada Agbogu Chimzulukeme and Nicholas (Nico) Lonergan as WEDA Fellows for 2026. Ada Chimzulukeme graduated with a master’s in Civil and Environmental Engineering with emphasis in environment and water systems, from the University of Georgia. She holds a bachelor’s in Civil Engineering from the University of Nigeria…. Read More

Mud Cat Releases New Video on Product Development for Transportable Dredges

WI, United States

Mud Cat E Series Electric Dredges

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