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By Peter Bowe, Publisher, DredgeWire In 2025, the DredgeWire Stock Index (DWSI)—a basket of publicly traded maritime companies—didn’t just rise; it clobbered the broader market, delivering a 36% return, roughly double the S&P 500. Several constituents posted triple-digit or high double-digit gains, underscoring that maritime infrastructure has become one of the most powerful investment themes… Read More
FORT PIERCE – The St. Lucie County Erosion District is partnering with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to address the significant erosion in the area south of the Fort Pierce Inlet. A beach nourishment project is set to begin in early March. Fort Pierce Beach is on a two-year nourishment schedule because of the… Read More
A federal judge has dismissed a high-profile constitutional challenge to the Jones Act, delivering a major win for the U.S. maritime industry and the Trump Administration’s defense of America’s cabotage laws. In a 46-page opinion, Chief Judge James E. Boasberg of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia rejected claims from Hawaii-based Koloa… Read More
Upper Township in Cape May County is taking steps to green light its first-ever cannabis dispensary in order to pay for repairs to its battered beaches. The proposed store would set up shop on Roosevelt Boulevard east of the Garden State Parkway, which would place it on a busy route to the town’s Strathmere section… Read More
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has placed nearly 500,000 cubic yards of sand along the Grand Strand coastline as part of a $72 million renourishment project that began in mid-December. Crews have been working day and night, starting dredging operations at a small portion of Cherry Grove from… Read More
Supporting Our Future Leaders in Marine Technology MTS Scholarship Program Each year, MTS awards funding to outstanding undergraduate and graduate students who are accepted into or enrolled in full-time marine-related programs, with a focus on marine technology, marine engineering, or marine science. Learn more and apply! Scholarships Available to MTS Student Members: MTS Rising College Scholarship – $2,500… Read More
On February 18, 2025, about 0925 local time, the towing vessel Thor was pushing two barges downbound on the Delaware River, 1.5 miles downriver from New Castle, Delaware, when a fire broke out in the engine room (see figure 1 and figure 2).1 Four crewmembers isolated the fire to the engine room and subsequently abandoned… Read More
VANCOUVER, WASH. and UTQIAĠVIK, ALASKA — Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) has acquired a majority interest in Northbank Civil and Marine, Inc. (Northbank), a Vancouver, Washington–based construction firm. The acquisition strengthens UIC’s established maritime and infrastructure portfolio and expands its operational presence in the Pacific Northwest. Founded in 2014, Northbank specializes civil and marine construction projects… Read More
US marina operator Suntex Marina Investors, in partnership with Centerbridge Partners and its affiliates, has acquired Two Georges Marina in Shalimar, Florida. The marina will operate as Shalimar Harbor Marina going forward. Suntex says the new name references the former Shalimar Yacht Basin and the Town of Shalimar, where the facility has operated for many… Read More
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 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
Event Description The Association of Marina Industries (AMI) Conference & Expo is the leading event for marina and boatyard professionals worldwide. It serves as a vital hub for networking, education, and discovering the latest products and services in the recreational marine industry. From marina operators to dock masters, attendees gather to discuss the future of the… Read More
The AIWA Annual Meeting was a big success! After the federal government re-opened in early November, many of our agency partners were able to join us and we are grateful for their efforts to be with us. Within only a few short days between the government re-opening and the start of the annual meeting, their flexibility… Read More
The Alaska District selected John Raso as Deputy District Engineer for Program Management (DPM) and Chief of the Program and Projects Management Division for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District in January 2026. In this position he provides oversight of the district’s various programs and activities throughout the state and is responsible… Read More
Port of Seattle Commissioner Ryan Calkins today officially assumed the role of Commission President for 2026. Under President Calkins’ leadership, the Port will continue its commitment to sustainability, innovation, and economic opportunity for the region, building on years of progress toward a cleaner, more equitable future. “2026 is a critical year for our region as… Read More
WASHINGTON — Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam Telle and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lt. Gen. William “Butch” Graham announced today that USACE Little Rock District will soon have new leadership. “We have incredible, patriotic people serving in our Corps of Engineers Districts throughout the nation, including in… Read More
INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 15, 2026) – Ports of Indiana has appointed Brady Jacoba as Chief Commercial Officer to lead its strategic growth efforts. Jacoba brings three decades of expertise in real estate, sales, marketing, and economic development to the state port authority, which manages 2,800 acres of multimodal property across Indiana and generates $8.7 billion annually… Read More
Early findings suggest stronger support in California compared to other West Coast states for offshore wind, though many people reported facing information overload. Offshore wind is moving forward along the West Coast, even as the Trump administration has put up hurdles. Despite those delays, companies are continuing to plan for the large, floating wind farms…. Read More
A federal judge ruled Friday that work on a Virginia offshore wind project could resume, the third project this week to successfully challenge the Trump administration in court. The administration announced last month it was suspending leases for at least 90 days on five East Coast offshore wind projects because of national security concerns. Its announcement… Read More
By Mark Chediak Jan 18, 2026 (Bloomberg) –President Donald Trump’s campaign against offshore wind power in the US sustained major setbacks last week when three different judges blocked enforcement of a government ban and allowed projects in New York, Rhode Island and Virginia to resume construction. And two others may win similar decisions soon. But Trump may already have… Read More
President Donald Trump’s long-running quest to demolish the U.S. offshore wind sector is facing some serious blowback in federal court. Three different judges — including one appointed by Trump — last week allowed construction to resume on multi-billion-dollar offshore wind projects off the coasts of New England, New York and Virginia that the Interior Department… Read More
U.S. President Donald Trump warned Saturday that he would impose a 100% tariff on all Canadian goods entering the United States if Ottawa proceeds with what he described as a trade deal with China. Trump issued the threat after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Beijing, where he hailed a “new strategic partnership” and announced… Read More
The planned tariffs by the Trump administration are poised to instigate a trade war that could severely impact international shipping and U.S. companies. These reciprocal tariffs target nations that have imposed tariffs on American goods, which follows recent levies on imports from Canada, China, and Mexico, specifically on items like steel and automobiles. Major container… Read More
SAVANNAH, Ga., Jan. 22, 2026 – Construction on the Blue Ridge Connector is now 95 percent complete. Georgia Ports’ latest addition to its inland rail network will open for operation later this year. Among the next steps in the $134 million development will be connection of electrical power service, expected by the end of January. This will… Read More
HOUSTON, Texas — The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works (ASA CW) The Honorable Adam Telle visited the Port of Houston Authority as part of his first official visit to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District, January 21, 2026. Sec. Telle is visiting the Galveston District to see project sites,… Read More
The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), in coordination with the North Carolina State Ports Authority, has asked the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s (NCDEQ) Division of Coastal Management (DCM) to pause its review of USACE’s consistency determination for the proposed Wilmington Harbor federal channel deepening project. DCM has granted the request to pause… Read More
The Newark Bay Maintenance Dredging Project is nearing completion, restoring the federal navigation channel to an authorized depth of 50ft. Jun Yan, project manager, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, explains why a federal navigation channel is dredged and how important it is to the economy of the region. Source
VIGO COUNTY, Ind. — The lake at Fowler Park will be a little bit healthier this spring as it is currently being dredged. The Vigo County Parks Department announced this week that it has started dredging some portions of the lake. This is the process of cleaning out the bed of the lake by scooping… Read More
The Village of Bald Head Island officially joined other municipalities in the region on Friday in opposing a project to make the Cape Fear River deeper near the Wilmington harbor. The Village passed a resolution against the harbor deepening last month. This month they signed on to a regional statement in opposition to the U.S…. Read More
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
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
At a packed town hall meeting on Wednesday night, White Township residents said they are living in disharmony with their quarry neighbor. Local officials agreed to begin enforcing a new amendment that will limit township truck import loads to 25 trucks at 600 tons max, and ban operating on weekends and holidays. Two companies challenged… Read More
In Plymouth, concerned with the way earth removal occurs in town, the Plymouth Stewardship Alliance has been working with the Planning Board to form a bylaw review committee to look at strengthening laws to limit sand mining that can occur during earth removal. Although it’s a Planning Board committee, according to the Chair of the… Read More
Cashman has expanded its marine fleet with the addition of the 4000 horsepower tugboat Timothy M! The Timothy M brings added flexibility to our fleet and will work on multiple project types, including dredging and marine construction. The purchase of this tugboat reflects Cashman’s continued investment into innovative and efficient marine operations. We look forward to… Read More
BAY COUNTY, Fla. – Steel, sparks, and symbolism; a time-honored maritime tradition came to life Thursday at Eastern Shipbuilding. Eastern Shipbuilding Group held the keel laying ceremony on Thursday afternoon at its Allanton shipyard. The vessel is a medium-class hopper dredger called the Donnelly. Eastern is building the ship for the U.S. Army Corps of… Read More
Cashman has expanded its marine fleet with the addition of the 4000 horsepower tugboat Timothy M! The Timothy M brings added flexibility to our fleet and will work on multiple project types, including dredging and marine construction. The purchase of this tugboat reflects Cashman’s continued investment into innovative and efficient marine operations. Source
Another powerful signal that American shipbuilding is moving forward. Yesterday, Seatrium AmFELS, Inc. (Brownsville, Texas) delivered the TSHD Frederick Paup to Manson Construction Co. (Seattle) — now the largest self-propelled trailing suction hopper dredge ever built in the United States. Designed by Manson in partnership with Hockema Group (Seattle), the vessel measures 420’ x 81’,… 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
Contractors are setting up now for maintenance dredging of the Fly Creek boat channel. Last November, the city council selected low-bidder M & N of Alabama Llc. ($718K) to dredge the main Fly Creek boat channel (10′ depth) as well as a portion of the upper creek channel in the vicinity of city’s boat docks…. Read More
HOUSTON, Texas — The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works (ASA CW) The Honorable Adam Telle visited the Port of Houston Authority as part of his first official visit to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District, January 21, 2026. Sec. Telle is visiting the Galveston District to see project sites,… Read More
The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), in coordination with the North Carolina State Ports Authority, has asked the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s (NCDEQ) Division of Coastal Management (DCM) to pause its review of USACE’s consistency determination for the proposed Wilmington Harbor federal channel deepening project. DCM has granted the request to pause… Read More
Dredging operations are scheduled to take place in Maine’s Wells Harbor from Monday, February 2 through Friday, February 27, as part of efforts to improve navigational conditions in the harbour and address dune restoration along Atlantic Avenue. The dredging will entail the removal of 7,000 cubic yards (5,000 cubic metres) of sand. Michel’s Corporation will… Read More
Contractors are setting up now for maintenance dredging of the Fly Creek boat channel. Last November, the city council selected low-bidder M & N of Alabama Llc. ($718K) to dredge the main Fly Creek boat channel (10′ depth) as well as a portion of the upper creek channel in the vicinity of city’s boat docks…. Read More
HOUSTON, Texas — The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works (ASA CW) The Honorable Adam Telle visited the Port of Houston Authority as part of his first official visit to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District, January 21, 2026. Sec. Telle is visiting the Galveston District to see project sites,… Read More
The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), in coordination with the North Carolina State Ports Authority, has asked the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s (NCDEQ) Division of Coastal Management (DCM) to pause its review of USACE’s consistency determination for the proposed Wilmington Harbor federal channel deepening project. DCM has granted the request to pause… Read More
The Newark Bay Maintenance Dredging Project is nearing completion, restoring the federal navigation channel to an authorized depth of 50ft. Jun Yan, project manager, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, explains why a federal navigation channel is dredged and how important it is to the economy of the region. Source
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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
