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KONGSBERG Showcases AUV Technology at CANSEC 2026

KONGSBERG Showcases AUV Technology at CANSEC 2026

United States

KONGSBERG will showcase its autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) technology at CANSEC 2026, taking place May 27–28 at the Cohere Centre in Ottawa. Visitors to booth 707 will have the opportunity to see the HUGIN Edge AUV on display and speak directly with KONGSBERG specialists about how this proven technology addresses real-world undersea mission requirements. The… Read More

Norfolk Dredging Awarded $15.8 Million New Jersey Beach Nourishment Contract

Norfolk Dredging Awarded $15.8 Million New Jersey Beach Nourishment Contract

NJ, United States

By Bill Barlow A third summertime beach replenishment project is expected this year, with the award of a $15.8 million contract to add sand to beaches in Avalon and Stone Harbor. The Philadelphia District of the Army Corps of Engineers announced the contract with Norfolk Dredging Co. on Friday, June 5, with the project to… Read More

Barnstable County’s Two Ellicott Dredges Hard at Work in Allen and Saquatucket Harbors

Barnstable County’s Two Ellicott Dredges Hard at Work in Allen and Saquatucket Harbors

MA, United States

HARWICH – Barnstable Country’s two dredges are busy clearing Saquatucket Harbor and Allen Harbor channels and using sand to build up both public and private beaches along Nantucket Sound. The dredges are working under an emergency waiver from the state Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) which allows the projects to operate during time-of-year restrictions that… Read More

GLDD to Start in July Placing Sand from Great Egg Harbor to Peak Beach in Ocean City, NJ

GLDD to Start in July Placing Sand from Great Egg Harbor to Peak Beach in Ocean City, NJ

NJ, United States

Great Egg Harbor Inlet will be tapped again this July for sand to replenish Peck Beach in Ocean City, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. On June 1, the Army Corps announced that more than 1.6 million cubic yards of sand will be pumped from an ebb shoal area approximately 5,000 feet offshore. The… Read More


Company & People News | Dredge Mining

Vulcan Sharpens Aggregates Focus: Exits California Concrete, Expands Aggregates Footprint In Dallas-Fort Worth And Into Colorado

AL, United States

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE: VMC), the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates, today announced that it completed the divestiture of its ready-mixed concrete operations in California and acquired the southern Colorado and Dallas-Fort Worth operations of Brannan Sand & Gravel, LLC. The strategic acquisition includes a rail-connected aggregate quarry with long-term… Read More

Orion achieved ISO 45001 certification for Occupational Health and Safety Management System

TX, United States

Orion is proud to announce that Orion has achieved ISO 45001 certification for our Occupational Health and Safety Management System. This internationally recognized certification validates our structured approach to identifying risks, engaging employees, strengthening accountability, and continuously improving how we protect our workforce. Achieving ISO 45001 certification reflects who we are at our core. At… Read More

Brennan’s Brett Dvorachek Named 40 Under 40 Honoree

WI, United States

The future of our industry is shaped by people who care deeply about it 🎉So, please, help us congratulate Brett Dvorachek on being named a 40 Under 40 honoree. Brett’s leadership, professionalism, and commitment to serving our partners exemplify the qualities that move the marine industry forward. He has earned the respect of teammates and… Read More

Garcia Named Port’s Human Resources Director

CA, United States

The Port of Long Beach has named Ramon Garcia to lead the Harbor Department’s Human Resources Division. The Human Resources Division, part of the Port’s newly created Organizational Effectiveness Bureau, administers employment for the Harbor Department, serving a diverse skilled workforce of 600 employees. Garcia brings more than a decade of experience in human resources…. Read More


Events & Conferences

Document Crunch Launches Construction’s First Project-Level AI Risk Intelligence Platform

GA, United States

ATLANTA, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Document Crunch, a Trimble company, and provider of the AI risk intelligence platform built for construction, today launched its next generation platform that transforms single-document review to full project-level risk intelligence. Document Crunch helps teams manage risk through earlier detection and automated workflows. This protects project margins and reduces costly disputes, which… Read More

COPRI Houston Branch Presents at ASCE Meeting the Future of Coastal Resilience

TX, United States

Join COPRI Houston Branch at the upcoming ASCE Branch Meeting for an engaging technical session focused on the future of coastal resilience. In addition to chapter updates and upcoming initiatives, this session will explore how coastal engineers use innovative shoreline protection strategies, island breakwaters, and advanced numerical modeling tools to better understand waves, currents, and… Read More

WEDA Supports New State Dredging Working Group to Strengthen U.S. Dredging Programs

United States

The Western Dredging Association (WEDA) is pleased to support the development of a new State Dredging Working Group lead by Genevieve Clifton, Director – Office of Maritime Resources and Construction Support, NJDOT Across the 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸, state-led dredging programs operate under a wide range of structures, funding models, and regulatory frameworks. This diversity… Read More

DredgeWire CEO Briefing: Why the 2026 Posidonia Conference Matters to North American Maritime Executives

United States

The Posidonia maritime exhibition opened this week in Athens, drawing more than 2,200 exhibitors and tens of thousands of shipping executives from around the world. While many North American marine construction and dredging leaders may view it as a European shipping event, that would be a mistake. The conference comes at a time when maritime… Read More


Maritime hires and promotions

Garcia Named Port’s Human Resources Director

CA, United States

The Port of Long Beach has named Ramon Garcia to lead the Harbor Department’s Human Resources Division. The Human Resources Division, part of the Port’s newly created Organizational Effectiveness Bureau, administers employment for the Harbor Department, serving a diverse skilled workforce of 600 employees. Garcia brings more than a decade of experience in human resources…. Read More

FMC Welcomes Commissioner Robert J. Harvey

DC, United States

Today, Monday, June 1, 2026, Mr. Robert J. Harvey of Florida was sworn in as a Commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission. Commissioner Harvey was nominated by President Trump on September 3, 2025, to serve on the Commission for a term expiring on June 30, 2029. The United States Senate confirmed his nomination on May… Read More

Austal USA names Gene Miller as President

AL, United States

Mobile, Ala. – Austal USA today announced that Gene Miller has been chosen as the company’s president, effective immediately. Miller has served as interim president since February 16, 2026, following the planned retirement of former president Michelle Kruger. His selection follows a comprehensive three-month search conducted by the company’s Board of Managers. Miller’s career spans more… Read More

Vancouver Fraser Port Authority appoints Cheryl Nelms as President of Roberts Bank Terminal 2

Canada

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is pleased to announce the appointment of Cheryl Nelms as President of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project, effective July 30, 2026. Her appointment follows a competitive international executive recruitment process. Nelms brings more than 25 years of experience leading major infrastructure programs across Canada to the role, including experience… Read More


Offshore Wind Power News

GWEC Report: Fast-Track Offshore Wind To Help Prevent Future Energy Crises

World ,

9 June 2026, Hanoi | Governments across the world should expedite the development and construction of offshore wind farms to help shield their economies from the impacts of future energy crises, according to a new report from the Global Wind Energy Council. Published at a time of rising instability and uncertainty in international energy markets, GWEC’s… Read More

Offshore wind farms could become the next frontier for sustainable food production

World ,

When people think about offshore wind farms, they usually think about renewable energy. But between the turbines, another valuable resource could be produced: food. Over the past 15 years, researchers and industry partners have developed and refined methods for cultivating sugar kelp in Danish waters. The results show that seaweed can be grown at large… Read More

The Real Bottleneck in Offshore Wind Is No Longer Technology—It’s Execution

World ,

This vessel has now belonged to A.P. Moller – Maersk, worked for DeepOcean, moved to DOF, and is now heading to South Korea. That says a lot about where offshore is going. Many still think offshore wind is mainly a technology race. I increasingly think it is becoming a deployment race. Taihan Cable & Solution… Read More

Virginia offshore wind panel discusses Dominion, potential for future projects

VA, United States

By Dave Cantor No Dominion Energy representative was in attendance at the Virginia Offshore Wind Development Authority meeting earlier this week – even as the utility hopes state regulators sign off on a massive merger. The panel, which was established in 2010, works to foster development of the industry through research and makes recommendations to help… Read More


Port News

Port of Los Angeles speeds up cargo flows as shipping volumes rise

CA, United States

Port of Los Angeles continues to reaffirm its position as one of the world’s leading hubs in global supply chains. Containers of diverse goods arrive and depart daily, supporting the U.S. economy and trade ties with Asia, Europe, and other regions. In recent months, port activity has risen, reflecting growing demand and a return to… Read More

Port Everglades reaches new economic impact high with $48.3 billion supporting 300,000 jobs throughout Florida

FL, United States

Port Everglades reaches new economic impact high with $48.3 billion supporting 300,000 jobs throughout Florida. Port Everglades CEO & Port Director Joseph Morris discussed how energy contributes to that 72% growth during the Port Everglades Association’s annual Economic Engine Performance Report luncheon with 700+ people in attendance. Also discussing Broward County’s economic health were Aviation… Read More

Port of Portland approves lease for $130 million logistics center at PDX to boost job creation and economic growth

OR, United States

The Port of Portland recently approved a ground lease for PDX West Logistics LLC – a project entity formed by Capstone Partners – to transform a long vacant site on NE 33rd adjacent to Portland International Airport (PDX) into a bustling, $130 million logistics and distribution hub. It is projected to create over 500 permanent,… Read More

Zero-Emissions Truck Early Adopters Awarded Almost $5 Million

CA, United States

The Port of Long Beach has created a Zero-Emission Truck Early Leaders Award to provide one-time payments totaling as much as $4.8 million for companies who were the first to use the vehicles to serve marine terminals. Port staff used truck activity data for the period between January 2024 and December 2025 to determine eligibility… Read More


Project Updates & Industry Developments

Donjon: top-tier technology, teamwork enabled rapid clearance after boxship collapsed Baltimore bridge

MD, United States

By Martyn Wingrove Clearance of wreckage and debris from a port channel following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge that formed part of a major interstate highway near Baltimore, Maryland, US, was far quicker than originally anticipated, according to one of the key players in the operation. A partnership of federal and state… Read More

Comment window open on Oceanside sand plan

CA, United States

Oceanside residents have until June 30 to comment on a proposed federal plan that could bring millions of cubic yards of sand to the city’s eroding shoreline, part of a beach restoration effort that has been under study for more than two decades. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released a draft plan calling… Read More

Progress on City’s Gateway Project, Harbor restoration visible as work continues

CA, United States

On the opposite end of the harbor, crews continue to work on FEMA-funded repairs to the interior portion on the east side of the Long Beach. Source

Beach replenishment project begins in Sea Isle City despite peak season timing

NJ, United States

By Trish Hartman SEA ISLE CITY, N.J. (WPVI) — Construction equipment has arrived on the beach at JFK Boulevard in Sea Isle City, New Jersey, and sand pumping is expected to begin by the end of the week as a long-awaited beach replenishment project gets underway. While officials acknowledge the timing in early June could pose… Read More


Sand & Gravel News

Vulcan Sharpens Aggregates Focus: Exits California Concrete, Expands Aggregates Footprint In Dallas-Fort Worth And Into Colorado

AL, United States

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE: VMC), the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates, today announced that it completed the divestiture of its ready-mixed concrete operations in California and acquired the southern Colorado and Dallas-Fort Worth operations of Brannan Sand & Gravel, LLC. The strategic acquisition includes a rail-connected aggregate quarry with long-term… Read More

Global Demand for Sand Fuels Environmental Concerns and Intensifies Resource Competition

World ,

By Ana Alice Present in concrete, glass, and technology, sand has become a resource contested on a global scale, with increasing extraction in rivers, beaches, and seabeds, and impacts monitored by scientists and international organizations. The world uses about 50 billion tons of sand and gravel per year, according to the United Nations Environment Programme. The… Read More

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


Shipbuilding | Marine Products | Technology

Eastern Shipbuilding Group Delivers FALCON For Fisher Island Community

FL, United States

Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. is proud to announce the successful delivery of the vehicle-passenger ferry FALCON to the Fisher Island Community Association (FICA). The FALCON will provide reliable and modern transportation service to the Fisher Island community. The FALCON successfully completed trials prior to delivery and has entered service supporting daily operations between Fisher Island… Read More

General Dynamics NASSCO Christens the USNS Thurgood Marshall, the Seventh Ship in the T-AO Program Built for the U.S. Navy

CA, United States

SAN DIEGO – General Dynamics NASSCO has christened and launched the USNS Thurgood Marshall (T-AO 211), the seventh ship in the fleet oiler program built for the U.S. Navy. The ship is named in honor of Thurgood Marshall, the first African American appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, serving from 1967 to 1991. He was a prominent civil… Read More

Shipbuilders Look to Big Budget Plus-Ups to Reverse Delays, Cost Overruns

United States

By Tabitha Reeves NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland — The Navy’s fiscal year 2027 budget request calls for $65.8 billion in shipbuilding funds — a nearly 50 percent increase from the year before — to procure 34 vessels, bolstering the nation’s readiness at sea. “Let it sink in — a historic budget request like we have not seen in… Read More

Saronic Launches First Marauder Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel

TX, United States

The first Marauder hull moved from initial design to on-water trials in under a year, a pace not seen in American shipbuilding since World War II, validating both Saronic’s development approach and the integrated production model by which it was built. “I’m incredibly proud of our team for achieving this milestone. Designing, building, and launching… 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

Comment window open on Oceanside sand plan

CA, United States

Oceanside residents have until June 30 to comment on a proposed federal plan that could bring millions of cubic yards of sand to the city’s eroding shoreline, part of a beach restoration effort that has been under study for more than two decades. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released a draft plan calling… Read More

Ferrovial wins $1.08 billion contract to expand flood-control channel in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico , United States

By Olivia Tempest Ferrovial, a global infrastructure company, has been awarded a $1.08 billion contract by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to expand and upgrade a section of the Río Piedras channel in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The contract is Ferrovial’s second with USACE under the broader Puerto Nuevo flood control program. The project will widen the waterway… Read More

LA District commander hosts farewell town hall, awards ceremony

CA, United States

By Shawn Davis LOS ANGELES — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District Commander Col. Andrew Baker hosted his farewell town hall and the district’s Second Quarter Awards Ceremony June 3 at the LA District headquarters building in downtown LA. “It’s hard to believe it’s been three years,” Baker said. “It’s been a crazy, very… Read More

Norfolk Dredging Awarded $15.8 Million New Jersey Beach Nourishment Contract

NJ, United States

By Bill Barlow A third summertime beach replenishment project is expected this year, with the award of a $15.8 million contract to add sand to beaches in Avalon and Stone Harbor. The Philadelphia District of the Army Corps of Engineers announced the contract with Norfolk Dredging Co. on Friday, June 5, with the project to… Read More


USACE

Comment window open on Oceanside sand plan

CA, United States

Oceanside residents have until June 30 to comment on a proposed federal plan that could bring millions of cubic yards of sand to the city’s eroding shoreline, part of a beach restoration effort that has been under study for more than two decades. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released a draft plan calling… Read More

Ferrovial wins $1.08 billion contract to expand flood-control channel in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico , United States

By Olivia Tempest Ferrovial, a global infrastructure company, has been awarded a $1.08 billion contract by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to expand and upgrade a section of the Río Piedras channel in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The contract is Ferrovial’s second with USACE under the broader Puerto Nuevo flood control program. The project will widen the waterway… Read More

LA District commander hosts farewell town hall, awards ceremony

CA, United States

By Shawn Davis LOS ANGELES — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District Commander Col. Andrew Baker hosted his farewell town hall and the district’s Second Quarter Awards Ceremony June 3 at the LA District headquarters building in downtown LA. “It’s hard to believe it’s been three years,” Baker said. “It’s been a crazy, very… Read More

Norfolk Dredging Awarded $15.8 Million New Jersey Beach Nourishment Contract

NJ, United States

By Bill Barlow A third summertime beach replenishment project is expected this year, with the award of a $15.8 million contract to add sand to beaches in Avalon and Stone Harbor. The Philadelphia District of the Army Corps of Engineers announced the contract with Norfolk Dredging Co. on Friday, June 5, with the project to… 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

Mud Cat E Series Electric Dredges

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