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USACE Advances Curtis Bay Waterfront Upgrades for Future Coast Guard Cutter Fleet

USACE Advances Curtis Bay Waterfront Upgrades for Future Coast Guard Cutter Fleet

United States

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will design and construct upgrades to the waterfront infrastructure at the US Coast Guard Yard in Curtis Bay, MD, to prepare the Yard for a new generation of Coast Guard cutters. The requirement will be awarded as a competitive, Firm-Fixed-Price #contract using a two-phase Design-Build to Budget methodology, with… Read More

USACE awards Brandon Road Interbasin Project design services

USACE awards Brandon Road Interbasin Project design services

MI, United States

DETROIT – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) to obtain critical design, engineering, and analytical services to advance the Brandon Road Interbasin Project (BRIP). Black & Veatch-Stantec BRIP JV, of Overland Park, Kansas, was awarded the contract on April 23, for architect-engineer services to support the project. The SATOC has… Read More

McDermott Announces First Quarter 2026 Results

McDermott Announces First Quarter 2026 Results

TX, United States

HOUSTON, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — McDermott International, Ltd (“McDermott” or the “Company”) today announced financial results for the first quarter 2026. For the three months ended March 31, 2026, revenue was $2.4 billion; adjusted EBITDA was $117 million; and cash flow used in operating activities was $126 million. Backlog at quarter end was $17.6 billion. Trailing… Read More

American Waterways Operators Elects Matt Woodruff of Kirby Corporation as Chairman

American Waterways Operators Elects Matt Woodruff of Kirby Corporation as Chairman

VA, United States

ARLINGTON, Va., May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The members of the American Waterways Operators, the national tugboat, towboat and barge industry association, elected a new slate of leaders last week during the association’s Spring Convention and Annual Membership Meeting. Matt Woodruff, Vice President – Public & Government Affairs, Kirby Corporation, was elected Chairman of the Board of… Read More


Company & People News | Dredge Mining

Prologis anchors $200M maritime innovation fund

United States

By Todd Maiden Prologis Ventures has committed to co-anchor the launch of TMV Logistics, a new $200 million venture fund dedicated to maritime and logistics innovation and safety. With over $235 billion in assets under management, Prologis (NYSE: PLD) holds a critical position in global trade. Anchoring the TMV Logistics fund will allow the company… Read More

Crowley Mariners Honored with Gallant Ship Award on National Maritime Day

FL, United States

Crowley mariners who served aboard the U.S.-flagged tanker Stena Immaculate were honored with the U.S. Maritime Administration’s (MARAD) Gallant Ship Award during the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Maritime Day observance in Washington, D.C. The award, one of the maritime industry’s highest distinctions, recognizes the 23-member crew’s extraordinary professionalism, courage and commitment to safety. The award recognizes the crew’s actions during… Read More

McDermott Announces First Quarter 2026 Results

TX, United States

HOUSTON, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — McDermott International, Ltd (“McDermott” or the “Company”) today announced financial results for the first quarter 2026. For the three months ended March 31, 2026, revenue was $2.4 billion; adjusted EBITDA was $117 million; and cash flow used in operating activities was $126 million. Backlog at quarter end was $17.6 billion. Trailing… Read More

Bollinger Shipyards Names Mark Matta Sr. to Succeed Retiring Houma GM Rich Murphy

LA, United States

HOUMA, La. – (May 20 2026) – Bollinger Shipyards (“Bollinger”), a leading designer and builder of high-performance military and commercial vessels, today announced the retirement of Rich Murphy as Vice President and General Manager of Bollinger Houma Shipyards and the appointment of Mark Matta Sr. as his successor, effective [date]. Houma Shipyards is one of Bollinger’s… Read More


Events & Conferences

Statewide ‘Makahiki Kuleana Kahakai’ coastal restoration day, June 6

HI, United States

The Department of Land and Natural Resources – Division of Aquatic Resources invites people on all islands to join in the Makahiki Kuleana Kahakai on June 6, 2026. As part of the Year of Our Coastal Kuleana, this event serves as a day of collective action to mālama the shorelines, waterways and community spaces that sustain… Read More

WEDA : Nominations for the 2026 Dredger of the Year are due THIS FRIDAY!

Canada

Nominations for the 2026 Dredger of the Year are due THIS FRIDAY! Source

Trimble Insight 2026 Opens Attendee Registration

CA, United States

WESTMINSTER, Colo., May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Trimble has opened registration for its annual Trimble® Insight Conference running September 27-29, 2026 at the Marriott Marquis in San Diego: https://insight.trimble.com/2026/. Trimble Insight is back for its ninth year as a three-day festival-style event. Bringing together over 1,200 carriers, shippers, 3PLs and technology providers to explore the future of the global supply… Read More

WEDA: DEADLINE EXTENDED: Applications now due May 22, 2026

Canada

The WEDA Awards committee will be accepting applications for the 2026 Dredger of the Year award to be presented at WEDA’s Dredging Summit & Expo in Montreal, QC Go to https://lnkd.in/gZimYCGu for more information including award criteria and submission instructions Visit https://lnkd.in/g6PJdgDg for more info on the 2026 Dredging Summit & Expo and to register… Read More


Maritime hires and promotions

Bollinger Shipyards Names Mark Matta Sr. to Succeed Retiring Houma GM Rich Murphy

LA, United States

HOUMA, La. – (May 20 2026) – Bollinger Shipyards (“Bollinger”), a leading designer and builder of high-performance military and commercial vessels, today announced the retirement of Rich Murphy as Vice President and General Manager of Bollinger Houma Shipyards and the appointment of Mark Matta Sr. as his successor, effective [date]. Houma Shipyards is one of Bollinger’s… Read More

American Waterways Operators Elects Matt Woodruff of Kirby Corporation as Chairman

VA, United States

ARLINGTON, Va., May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The members of the American Waterways Operators, the national tugboat, towboat and barge industry association, elected a new slate of leaders last week during the association’s Spring Convention and Annual Membership Meeting. Matt Woodruff, Vice President – Public & Government Affairs, Kirby Corporation, was elected Chairman of the Board of… Read More

A veteran Panama Canal engineer becomes first woman to lead the interoceanic waterway

Panama

PANAMA CITY (AP) — Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino on Thursday announced the appointment of Ilya Espino de Marotta to a seven-year term leading the Panama Canal starting Oct. 1, the first woman to hold that post. The decision followed a weeks-long review process by the Panama Canal Board of Directors, which considered numerous high-profile candidates. Before Thursday’s appointment,… Read More

The Montreal Port Authority Announces the Appointment of Paul Bird as Chief Executive Officer

Canada

Montreal, May 15, 2026 — The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) today announces the appointment of Mr. Paul Bird as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 8, 2026. Mr. Bird most recently served as Chief Commercial Officer of the MPA until March 2026. Mr. Bird’s appointment as President and Chief Executive Officer comes at a… Read More


Offshore Wind Power News

Even Trump can’t stop the advance of wind power

United States

By Josh Axelrod The US president makes no bones about his disdain for wind power, which over the years he’s falsely blamed for cancer and whale deaths in the Atlantic Ocean. But his anti-wind sentiment has assumed new proportions since he took office. During that time, he has thrown up roadblocks to stop wind expansion at every… Read More

California moves to unlock 200 gigawatts of offshore wind as Trump tries to keep it buried

CA, United States

By Ray Brennan California is moving ahead with offshore wind development even as the Trump administration tries to slow the industry across the country. State officials and industry groups say California’s enormous wind resource could help power millions of homes, create jobs, and strengthen the grid for decades to come. A National Renewable Energy Laboratory… Read More

NextEra Energy to Join the Offshore Wind Club, But Does It Matter?

United States

By Dan Gearino A utility megamerger announced this week would mean that the largest offshore wind project in the United States would be owned by the same company that already is the nation’s leading developer of renewables and battery storage. NextEra Energy of Florida, the largest U.S. utility by market value, reached an agreement to combine… Read More

NextEra CEO praises offshore wind project hit by massive cost overruns

FL, United States

The chief executive of NextEra Energy said on Monday that his company felt good about Dominion’s investment in offshore wind, a technology he has disparaged in the past. CEO John Ketchum made the remarks on a call with investors to discuss NextEra’s $66.8 billion bid for Dominion, which is building a more than $11 billion… Read More


Port News

Public comment period begins for Port of Seattle’s Draft EIS for SAMP near-term projects

WA, United States

The Port of Seattle announced that the public comment period is now underway for the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) Near-Term Projects (NTPs) at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Here’s more info from the Port: SEA serves as a gateway for the over 8 million… Read More

‘We’re ready to go’: Federal judge refuses to postpone Dali civil trial, rejecting request for delay

MD, United States

By Michael Kunzelman BALTIMORE — A federal judge on Wednesday refused to postpone a trial that is scheduled to start next month for civil claims stemming from the 2024 collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, rejecting a request for a delay by companies involved in the deadly disaster. U.S. District Judge James Bredar said the civil… Read More

GPA’s Gainesville Inland Port open for business

GA, United States

SAVANNAH, Ga., May 21, 2026 – Crews at  Georgia Ports Authority’s Gainesville Inland Port has worked multiple  trains and trucks at the facility since the opening  on May 4, 2026, kicking off direct daily rail service between the inland manufacturing hub and the Port of Savannah. “With the start of operations in Gainesville, we’re extending the reach of… Read More

IMO adopts first global safety code for autonomous ships

World ,

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted a new International Code of Safety for maritime autonomous surface ships (MASS) at the 111th session of the Maritime Safety Committee in London. The MASS Code aims to support the safe integration of autonomous and remotely operated commercial ships into global shipping. It sets out a comprehensive, goal-based… Read More


Project Updates & Industry Developments

Mid Breton Land Bridge Marsh Creation and Terracing

LA, United States

CPRA recently completed the Mid-Breton Land Bridge Marsh Creation Project. This project restored 373 acres of vital wetland habitat in an area devastated by Hurricane Katrina. This $40 million investment is part of a larger land bridge that will help reduce wave erosion and storm surge impacts, while also decreasing salinity levels in Breton Sound…. Read More

O’Rorke Bridge on Pattonwood Drive causing delays as dredging project gets underway

NY, United States

CHARLOTTE, N.Y. — A dredging project underway in the Genesee River is causing frequent bridge lifts and traffic delays on the O’Rorke Bridge between Charlotte and Irondequoit. Dredging is the removal of underwater sediment like sand, silt or gravel from the bottom of a body of water. While the project may be inconvenient for bridge… Read More

After nourishment, NC beach towns face rising risks and costs

NC, United States

KURE BEACH | Bill Franklin marched up to the sand crossover pushed up and over the rusty-colored pipe carrying sand from Carolina Beach Inlet to near the southern end of Kure Beach and paused. “It’s nice to see the wide beach back,” said the Kentucky tourist and frequent visitor to Pleasure Island. “We needed the… Read More

Dune planting work to resume on Oak Island beaches this week

NC, United States

By Hudson Steiner OAK ISLAND, N.C. (WECT) – Dune vegetation planting resumed Monday, May 25, and will continue through Thursday, May 28, on two stretches of Oak Island beach, according to the town. Crews will work between 5th Place West and 17th Place West, and between 33rd Place West and 48th Place West. The planting is… Read More


Sand & Gravel News

Carmeuse to run autonomous Cat haulers at Michigan quarry

MI, United States

By Kevin Yanik  Carmeuse came to an agreement with Caterpillar to deploy autonomous haulers at the Drummond Island quarry in Drummond, Michigan. Delivered by Caterpillar and supported by Fabick Cat, Carmeuse will integrate Cat MineStar Command for hauling across its fleet of 777 trucks. Additionally, Carmeuse will utilize complementary MineStar capabilities for loaders and staff-supported equipment. “We are proud… Read More

The global sand crisis: it’s being used up faster than it can be replaced

World ,

Male is one of the world’s most overcrowded cities, but it faces double pressure. As well as a growing population, the capital of the Maldives is also threatened by rising sea levels. Owing to climate breakdown, its living space is shrinking. So the justification for a land reclamation project seemed clear. Take sand from elsewhere… Read More

Speyside Files for Chapter 11 Amid $32M Debt Load

NY, United States

By Rihem Akkouche The headline Speyside files for chapter 11 echoed through New York’s construction and materials sector Friday as Speyside Holdings LLC sought bankruptcy protection, listing more than $32 million in liabilities against less than $1.3 million in assets. The filing, lodged in federal bankruptcy court, signals a pivotal moment for the sand and stone supplier whose… Read More

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


Shipbuilding | Marine Products | Technology

Coast Guard, Eastern Shipbuilding Negotiating ‘Contract Resolution’ on First 2 Offshore Patrol Cutters

FL, United States

By Sam Lagrone The Coast Guard and Eastern Shipbuilding are negotiating the end of the Offshore Patrol Cutter program at the Florida shipyard, the service confirmed in a statement to USNI News this week. Eastern Shipbuilding stopped work last year on the first two cutters in the class — Argus (WMSM-915) and Chase (WMSM-916) — in November after announcing… Read More

Trump administration backs nuclear-powered shipping in bid to revive US maritime industry

United States

The Trump administration has launched a major push toward nuclear-powered commercial shipping, aiming to transform the U.S. maritime industry significantly. On May 7, Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and the US Maritime Administration (MARAD) unveiled a new initiative focused on developing Small Modular Nuclear Reactors (SMR) for commercial shipping. The initiative is part of an… Read More

U.S. Senators Urge Trump to Stand Strong in Shipbuilding Talks with China

United States

Summary Senators say China working to ‘decimate’ US shipbuilding US, China paused tit-for-tat port fees until November Trump to meet China’s Xi Thursday-Friday WASHINGTON, May 11 (Reuters) – A bipartisan group of U.S. senators on Monday urged President Donald ​Trump to hold fast to trade remedies proposed by his administration to rebuild U.S. shipbuilding and not offer… Read More

Trimble Technology Enables First Centimeter-Accurate 3D Model of Disappearing Puncak Jaya Glaciers

CO, United States

WESTMINSTER, Colo., May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Trimble today announced its continued support of Project Pressure by providing advanced GNSS positioning technology and research funding for the nonprofit organization’s latest expedition to map the disappearing tropical glaciers of Puncak Jaya in Papua, Indonesia. Project Pressure has released a centimeter-accurate, 3D model of the receding ice, created using Trimble positioning… 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

Dredging work to begin soon at Rochester Harbor

NY, United States

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Dredging work is set to begin soon at the Rochester Harbor, a routine project aimed at keeping the waterway deep enough for commercial traffic. Officials said the harbor is dredged every two years to maintain even levels along the bottom of the waterway. This round of work is expected to remove… Read More

Department of War announces contract awarded for dredging in Mobile Harbor

AL, United States

By Stephen Alexander MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) – The Department of War, formerly the Pentagon, announced on its website a contract has been awarded for maintenance dredging in the Mobile Harbor. The announcement Thursday says Norfolk Dredging Co. of Chesapeake, Virginia, was awarded a $45,741,737 firm-fixed-price contract for maintenance dredging in the Mobile Harbor, Alabama. It also… Read More

Albeni Falls Dam: Cutting Red Tape to Rebuild Infrastructure

ID, United States

By Nicole L. Celestine  When the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) awarded a $20,395,700 contract Feb. 26, it marked more than just a maintenance milestone for Albeni Falls Dam, located in Oldtown, Idaho. It signaled a shift in how federal infrastructure projects are delivered—prioritizing efficiency and community transparency over bureaucratic hurdles and working as a regional… Read More

Behind the Response: Inside USACE Chicago District Emergency Management

IL, United States

A crucial part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) mission involves responding to emergencies. USACE Emergency Management teams respond during times of need not only within their immediate areas, but also by supporting other districts—sometimes on a global scale. They provide engineering, construction, and water resources expertise to mitigate property damage and loss… Read More


USACE

Albeni Falls Dam: Cutting Red Tape to Rebuild Infrastructure

ID, United States

By Nicole L. Celestine  When the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) awarded a $20,395,700 contract Feb. 26, it marked more than just a maintenance milestone for Albeni Falls Dam, located in Oldtown, Idaho. It signaled a shift in how federal infrastructure projects are delivered—prioritizing efficiency and community transparency over bureaucratic hurdles and working as a regional… Read More

Behind the Response: Inside USACE Chicago District Emergency Management

IL, United States

A crucial part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) mission involves responding to emergencies. USACE Emergency Management teams respond during times of need not only within their immediate areas, but also by supporting other districts—sometimes on a global scale. They provide engineering, construction, and water resources expertise to mitigate property damage and loss… Read More

USACE Advances Curtis Bay Waterfront Upgrades for Future Coast Guard Cutter Fleet

United States

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will design and construct upgrades to the waterfront infrastructure at the US Coast Guard Yard in Curtis Bay, MD, to prepare the Yard for a new generation of Coast Guard cutters. The requirement will be awarded as a competitive, Firm-Fixed-Price #contract using a two-phase Design-Build to Budget methodology, with… Read More

USACE awards Brandon Road Interbasin Project design services

MI, United States

DETROIT – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) to obtain critical design, engineering, and analytical services to advance the Brandon Road Interbasin Project (BRIP). Black & Veatch-Stantec BRIP JV, of Overland Park, Kansas, was awarded the contract on April 23, for architect-engineer services to support the project. The SATOC has… 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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