It's on us. Share your news here.
It's on us. Share your news here.
America’s shipbuilding industry stands at a moment of renewal. With the skills, infrastructure, and workforce to compete globally, U.S. shipyards are well positioned to meet rising demand for naval and commercial vessels. By modernizing production and embracing modular methods, the U.S. can meet Navy needs, re-enter the global commercial market, and spark a new wave… Read More
The National Transportation Safety Board has concluded that the March 2024 collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge—which killed six highway workers and severed a vital transportation artery—stemmed from an improperly installed wire label that triggered cascading electrical failures aboard the containership Dali as it approached the span. The agency’s long-awaited final report, released this week… Read More
Key Points U.S. shipbuilding lags the world and hasn’t experienced a boom since World War II, but foreign companies with expertise are helping the industry get up to speed, in particular South Korea’s Hanwha. The U.S. government began investigating China’s dominance in the shipbuilding industry under President Joe Biden and has continued to press the… Read More
Congress appears poised to spend money in 2026 on beach replenishment projects in the wake of the zero dollars it allocated this year. But bills proposed in the House by U.S. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, R- Tenn., and in the Senate by U.S. Sen. John Kennedy, R- La., appear to still fall woefully short of what’s… Read More
Nags Head is gathering data to make a decision on beach nourishment. The town requested bids from contractors for nourishment for either 2026 or 2027. The final decision will be made based on finances and the condition of the beach. Nags Head is gathering data to make a decision on beach nourishment. The town requested… Read More
As I write this message, we are all preparing for Thanksgiving. When it comes to Manson, what I am most thankful for is the people that make up this great organization. Across the country, on projects large and small, Manson people are working hard to plan and safely dredge, build, and lift. Others are working… Read More
INDIANAPOLIS – Ports of Indiana has hired Kent Ebbing to lead a Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) initiative supporting the growth of global trade in Indiana. Ebbing joins Ports of Indiana as Foreign-Trade Zone Director, following a distinguished 27-year tenure as General Manager of the Greater Indianapolis Foreign-Trade Zone—also known as INzone—where he led one of the… Read More
Kathryn Garcia, a top aide to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, has been nominated as executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the bi-state agency which runs the metro area’s air and seaports. Garcia currently serves as the director of state operations for New York, and previously was the city’s sanitation… Read More
The Palm Beach Town Council reappointed one member and added two new faces to the Shore Protection Board. During the Dec. 9 meeting, board member Joel Zystra earned a second term as a regular member of the panel, which makes recommendations to the Town Council about coastal management, beach nourishment, coastal “armoring” and the sand-transfer… 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
We are honored to welcome representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), along with industry leaders, contractors, pipeline and utility partners, and maritime safety professionals from across the country. RSVP & Membership Requirements RSVP is required for both the daytime Annual Meeting and the evening Leadership in Safety… Read More
SHELL BEACH, La. – Today, the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of the Lake Borgne Marsh Creation Project in St. Bernard Parish. Construction on the project near Shell Beach began in 2021 and utilized 15 million cubic yards of dredged material, enough to fill the… Read More
PDF Version HOUSTON — Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (“Great Lakes” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the United States, announced today that its Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Scott Kornblau, will present at NobleCon21 – Noble Capital Markets’ Twenty First Annual Emerging Growth Equity Conference… Read More
INDIANAPOLIS – Ports of Indiana has hired Kent Ebbing to lead a Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) initiative supporting the growth of global trade in Indiana. Ebbing joins Ports of Indiana as Foreign-Trade Zone Director, following a distinguished 27-year tenure as General Manager of the Greater Indianapolis Foreign-Trade Zone—also known as INzone—where he led one of the… Read More
Kathryn Garcia, a top aide to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, has been nominated as executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the bi-state agency which runs the metro area’s air and seaports. Garcia currently serves as the director of state operations for New York, and previously was the city’s sanitation… Read More
The Palm Beach Town Council reappointed one member and added two new faces to the Shore Protection Board. During the Dec. 9 meeting, board member Joel Zystra earned a second term as a regular member of the panel, which makes recommendations to the Town Council about coastal management, beach nourishment, coastal “armoring” and the sand-transfer… Read More
Seamless Transition Advances Crowley’s Continued Growth in Supply Chain Sectors Key Facts: New COO Megan Davidson will build on Crowley’s talent and culture to grow the business and deliver results. Crowley is a 5,000-employee maritime, logistics and energy company that has operated in the U.S. and internationally since 1892. Ray Fitzgerald becomes advisor to Crowley… Read More
NEW ORLEANS — The Department of the Interior today announced that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management successfully conducted Lease Sale Big Beautiful Gulf 1, which is the first mandatory offshore oil and gas lease sale required under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The sale generated $300,425,222 in high bids for 181 blocks across 80… Read More
After months of pressure from local leaders, Nantucket has won new guarantees from Vineyard Wind, securing an agreement that sets clearer rules for communication, public transparency, and emergency response as the offshore wind project progresses toward full operations. The agreement was formally announced on Dec. 11. Town leaders first raised the issue publicly in July, when they called for… Read More
Panama City, FL — Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. (ESG) today announced the successful completion and redelivery of the HOS Rocinante, a first-of-its-kind U.S.-flagged Service Operation Vessel (SOV) converted for Hornbeck Offshore Services. The vessel marks a major milestone in the evolution of the U.S. offshore service fleet to be future-ready for both the offshore wind and petro-energy sector… Read More
The Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) based in Panama City, Florida, has completed and redelivered HOS Rocinante, a US-flagged service operation vessel (SOV) belonging to Hornbeck Offshore Services (HOS). Originally built by ESG as an offshore supply vessel, HOS Rocinante has undergone an extensive conversion at ESG’s Allanton and Port St Joe Shipyards in Panama City. The project transformed… Read More
The National Transportation Safety Board has concluded that the March 2024 collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge—which killed six highway workers and severed a vital transportation artery—stemmed from an improperly installed wire label that triggered cascading electrical failures aboard the containership Dali as it approached the span. The agency’s long-awaited final report, released this week… Read More
Kathryn Garcia, a top aide to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, has been nominated as executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the bi-state agency which runs the metro area’s air and seaports. Garcia currently serves as the director of state operations for New York, and previously was the city’s sanitation… Read More
We’ve been around for all the hits. Our look has changed over the decades, but one part of us remains unchanged: the people who live and work at the Port of Los Angeles and San Pedro Bay port complex are critical to the success of this city, state, and nation. We are proud to celebrate… Read More
SOUTHPORT — A project to deepen the Wilmington Harbor by 5 feet — as proposed by the Port of Wilmington — has caused a stir among environmentalists and local residents. While still in its planning stages, one area municipality wants to make sure its shoreline and resident homes are protected. The City of Southport held a… Read More
Washington, DC To advance President Trump’s national strategy for securing America’s critical mineral supply, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management today announced it has initiated the process for a potential mineral lease sale in federal waters off the coast of Virginia. This action—only the third of its kind in over three decades—marks a bold step… Read More
Congress appears poised to spend money in 2026 on beach replenishment projects in the wake of the zero dollars it allocated this year. But bills proposed in the House by U.S. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, R- Tenn., and in the Senate by U.S. Sen. John Kennedy, R- La., appear to still fall woefully short of what’s… Read More
Orange Beach, Ala. — Maintenance dredging is currently underway at Perdido Pass to ensure the busy waterway remains clear and safe for navigation. The project, managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, began in late November and is expected to be completed before Christmas, weather permitting. Encore Dredging Partners is utilizing the large cutterhead… Read More
Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant I have a simple question: If you can board a tanker, why do you need to sink/AKA “blow up/AKA “kill everybody” on fishing boats? While we grapple with this query, or not, one thing is clear: The Trump administration’s approach to maritime enforcement reached a peak of irony when… 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
Nearly two miles of sand have been added to West Galveston Beach! Yesterday, Commissioner Buckingham announced a major milestone for the Continuing Authorities Program Section 204 (CAP 204) West Galveston Beach Nourishment Project. As of November 18, 2025, 93,308 cubic yards of beach-quality sand have been added to West Galveston Beach. Thank you to the… Read More
Company receives multiple distinctions from the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association AMRIZE, North America’s largest building solutions supplier, have been recognized with multiple distinctions by the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), the leading advocate for the US aggregates industry. The awards were presented as part of NSSGA’s annual Awards of Excellence programme during… Read More
Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE:VMC), the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates, announced that its Board of Directors has named Ronnie Pruitt Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026. At that time, he will also join the company’s Board of Directors. The company’s current Chairman and CEO, Tom Hill, will transition to the role of Executive… Read More
America’s shipbuilding industry stands at a moment of renewal. With the skills, infrastructure, and workforce to compete globally, U.S. shipyards are well positioned to meet rising demand for naval and commercial vessels. By modernizing production and embracing modular methods, the U.S. can meet Navy needs, re-enter the global commercial market, and spark a new wave… Read More
Key Points U.S. shipbuilding lags the world and hasn’t experienced a boom since World War II, but foreign companies with expertise are helping the industry get up to speed, in particular South Korea’s Hanwha. The U.S. government began investigating China’s dominance in the shipbuilding industry under President Joe Biden and has continued to press the… Read More
This post has been updated with addional information from the Navy. The Navy’s four public shipyards and three unidentified private shipyards are working with Palantir for a program the service is calling “Ship OS” as part of a new $448 million effort to improve efficiency through better use of data. Announced at an industry day… Read More
Trusted, intuitive AI to accelerate workflows, explore creative concepts and excel with SketchUp WESTMINSTER, Colo. — Trimble today announced SketchUp AI, a suite of AI tools that simplify modeling, visualization and navigating the SketchUp ecosystem of 3D design solutions. Initially available as a monthly subscription, SketchUp AI delivers powerful new AI capabilities that fit seamlessly into existing workflows… 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
Seaward to Provide Training Support Across a Variety of Realistic Training Scenarios Supporting Carrier Strike Group FOUR in Norfolk, VA NORFOLK, Va. — Seaward Services, Inc., a leading provider of maritime solutions and part of the global Hornblower Group, announced its selection by the U.S. Navy’s NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk Contracting Department to provide qualified… Read More
KILN, Miss.— In partnership with the Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) cut the ribbon on the new home for I-ATLAS — a collaborative coastal mapping effort that provides the data needed to prepare, respond and stay ahead of emerging challenges in both civil works and national defense… Read More
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — A team with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District and multiple county and city agencies joined forces Dec. 10 to clear debris from homeless encampments in the lower Santa Ana River Marsh, a sensitive habitat that supports several threatened and endangered species. The half-day operation involved 17 USACE… Read More
SEATTLE — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Seattle District, Water Management is monitoring conditions at its eastside operating projects, in response to multiple atmospheric rivers and heavy precipitation impacting the region. The water level of Lake Pend Oreille at Albeni Falls Dam, Idaho, is expected to rise due to high flows in the basin…. Read More
KILN, Miss.— In partnership with the Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) cut the ribbon on the new home for I-ATLAS — a collaborative coastal mapping effort that provides the data needed to prepare, respond and stay ahead of emerging challenges in both civil works and national defense… Read More
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — A team with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District and multiple county and city agencies joined forces Dec. 10 to clear debris from homeless encampments in the lower Santa Ana River Marsh, a sensitive habitat that supports several threatened and endangered species. The half-day operation involved 17 USACE… Read More
SEATTLE — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Seattle District, Water Management is monitoring conditions at its eastside operating projects, in response to multiple atmospheric rivers and heavy precipitation impacting the region. The water level of Lake Pend Oreille at Albeni Falls Dam, Idaho, is expected to rise due to high flows in the basin…. Read More
I had the privilege of joining Dr. Nicole Elko and the American Shore & Beach Preservation Association for a special podcast celebrating ASBPA’s 100‑year anniversary. A century of service to America’s coasts is no small milestone. It was a great opportunity to reflect on the evolution of coastal engineering and the critical role it plays… Read More
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
ARC Surveying and Mapping turns spooky uncertainty into calm, decision-ready insight, so owners, pilots, and contractors move with calm confidence. Multibeam bathymetry, side-scan sonar, sub-bottom profiling, electrical resistivity, magnetometer tracking, and ArcGeoTwin 3D models reveal hidden objects, map layers, confirm volumes, and set safe windows for navigation and dredging. Happy Halloween from the team that turns… Read More
While the mariners who transport cargo and facilitate commerce on America’s rivers, coasts, harbors and Great Lakes are critical to powering the economy, they also play a vital role in safeguarding our nation. This video from AWO highlights the American tugboat, towboat and barge industry’s contributions to U.S. national and homeland security. Source
