The Port of Oakland has teamed up with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to sign a design agreement for a $642 million project. This initiative aims to help larger containerships navigate more easily at one of the busiest ports on the U.S. West Coast. Signed on August 27, the agreement moves the Oakland Harbor Turning Basins Widening Project into… Read More
The Ports and Waterways Safety Act Board of Inquiry report, made public on 4 September, found that existing waterway risk-assessment tools have been underused and have not kept pace with the evolving risks facing US ports and waterways. The report highlights gaps in how these tools are applied, raising concerns over whether critical maritime infrastructure is… Read More
By Abigail Quinn ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCIV) — After 35 days of construction, Reach 1 of the Isle of Palms Beach Renourishment Project has been completed two weeks ahead of schedule. According to a Wednesday release from the city, nearly 900,000 cubic yards of sand was moved and placed along Reach 1, extending from Mariner’s… Read More
Port Houston’s proposed Barbours Cut Northside Expansion has moved into federal environmental review, advancing plans for a major new container terminal on Spilman Island. The US Army Corps of Engineers has opened the scoping process for an environmental impact statement after receiving the port authority’s permit application for the project. Plans call for an approximately… Read More
By DAVID NAHAN OCEAN CITY – Ocean City’s $20 million beach replenishment project should be done within a week with the resort picking up 9 percent of the cost. Mayor Jay Gillian outlined the nearly-complete progress and thanked the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. for the work, while… Read More
ATLANTA, Sept. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kaleris, a global leader in supply chain execution software, today announced the acquisition of Newport Systems Inc. (NSI), a category-leading provider of maintenance and repair (M&R) and depot management software. The combination creates the industry’s only end-to-end M&R platform, connecting the full asset lifecycle across marine terminals, inland depots,… Read More
ATLANTA, Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kaleris, a global provider of supply chain execution solutions, has been recognized for the fifth consecutive year as one of the Top 150 Most Innovative Companies in Maritime by research analyst firm Thetius. The annual report honors organizations driving meaningful advancements in the maritime industry. This year, Kaleris… Read More
Colonel Kenneth P. Rockwell assumed the duties as the deputy commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Southwestern Division on August 26, 2026. As deputy commander of the “Pacesetter” Division, Rockwell provides leadership and direction to five districts headquartered in Fort Worth and Galveston, Texas; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Little Rock, Arkansas; and Winchester, Virginia. Together,… Read More
The Pasha Group (“Pasha”) has appointed Raymond Fitzgerald as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective October 1, 2026. In conjunction with this appointment, company owner George Pasha, IV has transitioned from his previous role as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to Chairman and CEO, reflecting a strategic evolution in the company’s leadership structure…. Read More
A workshop on the North Carolina Resilient Coastal Communities Program has been set for next month. The workshop set for Thursday, Sept. 24, targets RCCP communities in North Carolina’s 20 Coastal Area Management Act, or CAMA, counties. Participants, including those communities, along with partner organizations and consultants, are invited to reflect on the program’s successes,… Read More
Greetings from the Pacific Chapter! We’re thrilled to announce that registration is officially open for the 2026 Pacific Chapter Conference, taking place at the beautiful Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel in Newport Beach, California! Whether you’re planning to present, network, or simply soak up the insights and sun, now’s the time to secure your spot. Why You Don’t Want to Miss This Industry-Leading… Read More
WESTMINSTER, Colo., July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Trimble announced the return of the Trimble Dimensions User Conference 2026, taking place Nov. 9-11, 2026, at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas. Bringing together global industry leaders in architecture, engineering, construction (AEC) and land survey, the event focuses on connecting people, data and workflows to solve complex industry challenges. The… Read More
This year’s event brought together over 430 attendees from across the dredging, maritime, ports, navigation, environmental, engineering, government, and academic sectors for four days of technical learning, industry collaboration, and meaningful networking. From the opening plenary sessions through to the Port of Montréal Tour, the week was filled with insightful conversations, valuable connections, and a… Read More
Colonel Kenneth P. Rockwell assumed the duties as the deputy commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Southwestern Division on August 26, 2026. As deputy commander of the “Pacesetter” Division, Rockwell provides leadership and direction to five districts headquartered in Fort Worth and Galveston, Texas; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Little Rock, Arkansas; and Winchester, Virginia. Together,… Read More
The Pasha Group (“Pasha”) has appointed Raymond Fitzgerald as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective October 1, 2026. In conjunction with this appointment, company owner George Pasha, IV has transitioned from his previous role as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to Chairman and CEO, reflecting a strategic evolution in the company’s leadership structure…. Read More
C-Innovation (C-I), a leader in subsea services and an affiliate of Edison Chouest Offshore, announced today the promotion of Lucas Cribley to Chief Executive Officer. In his new role, Cribley will lead C-I’s overall strategy and operations as the company expands its capabilities and strengthens its position in the global subsea services market. Cribley brings over… Read More
With more than 15 years in the marine industry and a strong background in financial leadership and volunteer service, Valerie brings valuable experience and passion to this role. We’re excited to have her help guide WIMOs into its next chapter. We also extend our heartfelt thanks to Laura T. Lewis for seven years of dedicated… Read More
By Zachary Whalen Large scale, renewable power is difficult to come by on the East Coast, which must contend with aging power lines and a dense landscape. As the region’s electricity prices continue to rise, offshore wind offered a unique solution to its energy and emissions woes — but the Trump administration’s hostility has caused these… Read More
By Ros Davidson California officials will sue over the Trump administration’s recent deal with RWE to relinquish the German utility’s 1.6GW offshore wind lease off the far north of California. Source
By Ariana Hurtado As offshore wind portfolios expand and the industry’s earliest projects move beyond their first decade of operation, operators are increasingly focused on maximizing asset availability, extending equipment life and improving maintenance efficiency. Advances in digital monitoring, predictive maintenance and vessel logistics are helping reshape how offshore assets are managed throughout their lifecycle…. Read More
Maine regulators have picked Clearway Energy to develop an 800-megawatt (MW) wind farm in northern Maine – a project that would boost the state’s existing onshore wind capacity by about 66%. The Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC) also selected Avangrid Networks, the parent company of Central Maine Power, to develop the high-voltage transmission line needed to carry the… Read More
The Ports and Waterways Safety Act Board of Inquiry report, made public on 4 September, found that existing waterway risk-assessment tools have been underused and have not kept pace with the evolving risks facing US ports and waterways. The report highlights gaps in how these tools are applied, raising concerns over whether critical maritime infrastructure is… Read More
By Marlon Hyde Georgia’s ports were involved in $181 billion in economic activity in the last fiscal year, according to a study from the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business. The report concludes that port activity supports more than 600,000 jobs in the state. Tom Smith, an economist at Emory University’s Goizueta Business School,… Read More
By Donni Steele State Rep. Donni Steele, chairwoman of the Michigan House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, recently met with U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to discuss the importance of Michigan’s maritime industry, shipbuilding, ports and transportation infrastructure. Steele and Duffy discussed the critical role Michigan’s ports and waterways play in moving goods, supporting manufacturing and… Read More
Port Houston’s proposed Barbours Cut Northside Expansion has moved into federal environmental review, advancing plans for a major new container terminal on Spilman Island. The US Army Corps of Engineers has opened the scoping process for an environmental impact statement after receiving the port authority’s permit application for the project. Plans call for an approximately… Read More
By Abigail Quinn ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCIV) — After 35 days of construction, Reach 1 of the Isle of Palms Beach Renourishment Project has been completed two weeks ahead of schedule. According to a Wednesday release from the city, nearly 900,000 cubic yards of sand was moved and placed along Reach 1, extending from Mariner’s… Read More
Our crews have completed the beach fill phase of the 2026 Beach Nourishment Project in Nags Head, a popular vacation destination on North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Using a combination of hopper and cutter dredges, we placed approximately 2.4 million cubic yards of sand to help restore the beach and provide greater protection for dunes, homes,… Read More
By Kaylee Wendt LAKESIDE MARBLEHEAD, OHIO — For the first time in nearly a decade and just in time for Labor Day weekend, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District completed dredging in West Harbor. Dredging of the federal navigation channel in West Harbor ensures accessible depths for vessels traveling the Great Lakes and… Read More
By Alayna Alvarez The days of Sloan’s Lake being gross and grimy enough to inspire Reddit posts asking, “Why is [this place] so smelly?” could be numbered. Why it matters: Denver’s largest lake, which draws 2 million visitors a year, has become dramatically shallower, fueling toxic algae blooms, fish kills and warnings to keep dogs away. The big picture: Mayor Mike Johnston… Read More
All over the world, industrial sand mining is extracting river sediment much, much faster than Earth’s natural cycles can replenish it. Our rivers are, quite literally, running out of sand. Scientists have just published a massive review of 411 studies conducted since 1974, revealing that the global demand for river sand and gravel to create construction… Read More
WATSONVILLE, Calif., July 28, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Memphis Stone & Gravel, A Granite (NYSE: GVA) Company, announced today that it has opened the new River Yard aggregate sales facility in Memphis, Tennessee. Strategically located on the Mississippi River, the River Yard receives limestone products barged from Warren Paving’s Slats Lucas Quarry in Salem, Kentucky, connecting operations within Granite’s integrated… Read More
The sand used to build cities, roads and other infrastructure is being removed from many rivers faster than nature can replace it, according to a global review led by researchers from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore). The authors said the problem can be better managed if governments track where mining is taking place, measure… Read More
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
By Donni Steele State Rep. Donni Steele, chairwoman of the Michigan House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, recently met with U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to discuss the importance of Michigan’s maritime industry, shipbuilding, ports and transportation infrastructure. Steele and Duffy discussed the critical role Michigan’s ports and waterways play in moving goods, supporting manufacturing and… Read More
Delegates from across the shipbuilding and shipbreaking sectors met in Helsinki on 2 September for IndustriALL Global Union’s Shipbuilding-shipbreaking action group meeting. Their imperative was clear: when capital organizes globally, unions must too. The shipbuilding industry has exploded – 27 per cent growth since 2021. The growth is driven by increased international trade and defence… Read More
By Liu Zhen Washington is considering using Japanese, South Korean or Turkish frigate designs to expand the country’s naval fleet as the American shipbuilding industry struggles to meet demand, according to US media reports. The move comes after President Donald Trump signed a National Security Presidential Memorandum on August 13 calling for the use of… Read More
Austal USA has started construction on its third U.S. Coast Guard Heritage-class Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC), the future USCGC Ingham, at the company’s Mobile, Ala. ship manufacturing facility. Ingham is being built under a contract that includes options for up to 11 cutters and has a current potential value of $3.3 billion. “Each new OPC… Read More
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 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
CONNEAUT, Ohio — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, will begin dredging operations in Conneaut Harbor to maintain safe and navigable waterways for Great Lakes commercial vessels, recreational boaters and other harbor users on Lake Erie. The Buffalo District awarded a $4.1 million contract in June 2026 to Michigan-based Walsh Service Solutions to… Read More
By Kaylee Wendt LAKESIDE MARBLEHEAD, OHIO — For the first time in nearly a decade and just in time for Labor Day weekend, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District completed dredging in West Harbor. Dredging of the federal navigation channel in West Harbor ensures accessible depths for vessels traveling the Great Lakes and… Read More
By DAVID NAHAN OCEAN CITY – Ocean City’s $20 million beach replenishment project should be done within a week with the resort picking up 9 percent of the cost. Mayor Jay Gillian outlined the nearly-complete progress and thanked the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. for the work, while… Read More
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District contractors conduct beach restoration operations as part of the Harrison County Beach Resoration Project along the Mississippi Gulf Cost, Sept. 3, 2026. The project will restore approximately 1.9 million cubic yards of sand, followed by the installation of approximately 1.8 million native plants to establish a living dune… Read More
CONNEAUT, Ohio — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, will begin dredging operations in Conneaut Harbor to maintain safe and navigable waterways for Great Lakes commercial vessels, recreational boaters and other harbor users on Lake Erie. The Buffalo District awarded a $4.1 million contract in June 2026 to Michigan-based Walsh Service Solutions to… Read More
By Kaylee Wendt LAKESIDE MARBLEHEAD, OHIO — For the first time in nearly a decade and just in time for Labor Day weekend, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District completed dredging in West Harbor. Dredging of the federal navigation channel in West Harbor ensures accessible depths for vessels traveling the Great Lakes and… Read More
By DAVID NAHAN OCEAN CITY – Ocean City’s $20 million beach replenishment project should be done within a week with the resort picking up 9 percent of the cost. Mayor Jay Gillian outlined the nearly-complete progress and thanked the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. for the work, while… Read More
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District contractors conduct beach restoration operations as part of the Harrison County Beach Resoration Project along the Mississippi Gulf Cost, Sept. 3, 2026. The project will restore approximately 1.9 million cubic yards of sand, followed by the installation of approximately 1.8 million native plants to establish a living dune… Read More
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, 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
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