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Article This story is not new, but it’s as dramatic now as when we first published it in 2020. The video is still gripping and heart-wrenching to watch: the sad and unexpected end to one of the most famous and storied dredges in history. The video is worth watching again. Original Story The world’s oldest… Read More
The long awaited dredge project for the Wareham River will officially be starting on August 13th! – The first site for dredging to take place will be in the area of Besse Park. – Expect some level of congestion within the navigation channel at times and operate your vessels at a safe distance. – Some… Read More
Managing a reservoir as massive as Tuttle Creek Lake in the Kansas River Basin is a heavy lift — especially when dealing with more than 400 million cubic yards of stubborn sediment. Since the dam was completed in 1962, this buildup has buried boat ramps and led to the abandonment of water intakes. Without intervention,… Read More
Sarasota County has temporarily closed the beach portion of Brohard Paw Park as construction continues on the Venice Beach Renourishment Project. The closure is intended to protect visitors and their dogs as construction equipment and vehicles move through the area, Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources said. The fenced dog park area near South… Read More
By Aaron Styza Pinellas County commissioners unanimously approved a $54.5 million agreement today to help reimburse beach and dune construction along Sand Key that was completed in 2025, following years of uncertainty surrounding federal beach nourishment funding. The agreement includes $27.3 million from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and an equal county match… Read More
By Patrick Bloodgood ARLINGTON, Va. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers conducted a Change of Responsibility ceremony between outgoing Command Sgt. Maj. Douglas W. Galick, the 15th USACE command sergeant major, and incoming Command Sgt. Maj. Shade Munday at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, in Arlington, Virginia, Aug. 15. The ceremony was followed by a retirement ceremony… Read More
July 29, 2026 (Barnstable, MA) – The Barnstable County Dredge Program has completed its 30th season of dredging on Cape Cod, marking several significant milestones for the regional program. Beginning in mid-September, the “Longer, Wider, Deeper” dredging project in the Popponesset Bay Approach Channel in Mashpee became the department’s largest single-season project ever, with more than 57,000 cubic… Read More
By Mike Schuler South Korea’s Hanwha has made a preliminary offer worth up to $1.2 billion to acquire Austal USA, potentially giving the Korean defense giant control of one of the largest U.S. naval shipbuilders as Washington pushes to expand domestic shipbuilding capacity. Hanwha Defense USA confirmed Monday that it submitted a preliminary, non-binding offer… Read More
William P. Doyle, Chief Executive Officer of the Dredging Contractors of America, delivered comments on August 11, 2026, during NOAA’s virtual public meeting on its performance evaluation of the California Coastal Management Program. Doyle highlighted the vital role dredging and marine construction companies play in maintaining navigation channels, improving ports and harbors, restoring coastal habitats,… 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
PANAMA CITY, FLA. – Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson, Washington State Ferries and Eastern Shipbuilding Group are holding a ceremonial steel cutting event to celebrate the start of construction on the new hybrid-electric 160-auto ferries. These are WSF’s first new vessels under construction in more than a decade, and the first ever new hybrid-electric vessels. When: 10 a.m. to 12… Read More
Three WEDA Regional Chapter Meetings 🔜 Three Opportunities to Connect. This fall, the Western Dredging Association’s regional chapters will bring together industry leaders, engineers, researchers, regulators, contractors, ports, and environmental professionals across the country. 📣 Calls for Abstracts are now open for the Eastern and Pacific Chapter Meetings. 🔹 Eastern Chapter Meeting 📍 Wilmington, NC… Read More
By Patrick Bloodgood ARLINGTON, Va. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers conducted a Change of Responsibility ceremony between outgoing Command Sgt. Maj. Douglas W. Galick, the 15th USACE command sergeant major, and incoming Command Sgt. Maj. Shade Munday at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, in Arlington, Virginia, Aug. 15. The ceremony was followed by a retirement ceremony… Read More
The Port of Los Angeles has appointed Alvin Chu as Director of its Internal Audit Division, where he will oversee a comprehensive audit programme designed to identify risk, promote efficiency and advocate for responsible stewardship of port resources. Chu brings 19 years of auditing experience spanning both public and private sectors. He most recently served… Read More
By Lynda Yezzi A key leadership transition took place this month as Maj. Cristina Palomino assumed duties as deputy commander of the Latin America & Caribbean District, succeeding Maj. Ricardo Herrero, who will move into a new role within the district’s Programs and Project Management Division. As Deputy Commander, Maj. Palomino will help lead the Corps’ first district… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Fort Worth District welcomed Col. Marlon Ringo as its new commander during a change of command ceremony held July 31, 2026, as he assumed leadership from Col. Calvin Kroeger. The ceremony marked the official transfer of command following Kroeger’s three years of leadership of one of USACE’s largest and… Read More
By Noah Baustin California is launching a probe into the Trump administration’s most recent move to scuttle the state’s nascent offshore wind industry. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration on Tuesday released an investigative subpoena against German energy company RWE, according to David Hochschild, chair of the California Energy Commission. “These are unlawful actions … they’re using funds that are not dedicated… Read More
By Ajani Stella, Inside Climate News When Gerard Mullin decided to train in offshore wind, he didn’t know what to expect. But on his first long-term project in Massachusetts, he immediately relished the consistency of the work, the good pay, and the novelty of laboring at sea. “I thought it was the best thing in the… Read More
By Ajani Stella When Gerard Mullin decided to train in offshore wind, he didn’t know what to expect. But on his first long-term project in Massachusetts, he immediately relished the consistency of the work, the good pay and the novelty of laboring at sea. “I thought it was the best thing in the world,” he said…. Read More
By Joshua Atlantean German energy developer RWE has agreed to surrender its offshore wind leases in the United States after securing a $1.22 billion settlement with federal authorities. The deal resolves legal claims made by RWE U.S. Offshore against the federal government, effectively halting development across three key marine lease tracts. The agreement covers offshore lease… Read More
Port Everglades marked the arrival of the largest cargo ship to ever call at the port, though water depth restrictions meant the vessel was lightly loaded. The MSC Vandya measures 143,521 gross tonnes and 1,200. 2 feet in length, with capacity for 13,050 TEUs. Currently, 8,000 TEUs is the maximum load a vessel calling at… Read More
The University of Southern California (USC) Marshall School of Business Randall R. Kendrick Global Supply Chain Institute today recognized the Port of Los Angeles and Port Executive Director Gene Seroka with its Global Supply Chain Leadership Excellence Award for work navigating volatility, uncertainty and disruption across the supply chain. “This award recognizes Gene Seroka and… Read More
The Los Angeles Harbor Commission has approved $66.5 million in construction contracts for the Port of Los Angeles to add new permanent parking and expanded road infrastructure along the LA Waterfront, the host site for sailing competitions during the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. “By improving our roads and expanding pedestrian spaces, we’re keeping our… Read More
By Thad Randazzo PENSACOLA, Fla. (WWSB) – Florida will award $9 million to the city of Pensacola to support construction of two boat-building facilities at the Port of Pensacola, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced. The money comes from the state’s Job Growth Grant Fund and is intended to support site development, utilities and facility construction, DeSantis said…. Read More
The long awaited dredge project for the Wareham River will officially be starting on August 13th! – The first site for dredging to take place will be in the area of Besse Park. – Expect some level of congestion within the navigation channel at times and operate your vessels at a safe distance. – Some… Read More
Managing a reservoir as massive as Tuttle Creek Lake in the Kansas River Basin is a heavy lift — especially when dealing with more than 400 million cubic yards of stubborn sediment. Since the dam was completed in 1962, this buildup has buried boat ramps and led to the abandonment of water intakes. Without intervention,… Read More
Sarasota County has temporarily closed the beach portion of Brohard Paw Park as construction continues on the Venice Beach Renourishment Project. The closure is intended to protect visitors and their dogs as construction equipment and vehicles move through the area, Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources said. The fenced dog park area near South… Read More
Funding will support dredging and habitat restoration in the Maumee and Ottawa Rivers U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) joined state and local partners at the National Museum of the Great Lakes in Toledo, Ohio, to announce more than $37.6 million in funding to support continued restoration and remediation efforts in the Maumee Area of Concern in… 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
TRANSFORMING U.S. SHIPBUILDING: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed a National Security Presidential Memorandum to fix critical long-term issues in Navy shipbuilding and ship repair programs and restore capacity and competition to the maritime industrial base. The Memorandum directs the Secretary of War to replace the Advanced Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch Systems and the Advanced Weapons Elevators with traditional… Read More
Lyman-Morse launched Firefly, the first fully electric, lithium-iron-phosphate-battery-powered passenger vessel built to meet U.S. Coast Guard Subchapter T requirements, on August 3, 2026, at the company’s shipyard in Thomaston, Maine. Lyman-Morse Workboats custom built the 49-foot aluminum catamaran for Upstream Alliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting people with nature through on-the-water education and conservation programs…. Read More
The Republic of Korea (ROK) and the United States are advancing their shipbuilding partnership with the July 2026 opening of a cooperation center in Washington, D.C., paving the way for Seoul’s planned $150 billion investment in U.S. shipbuilding. The Korea-U.S. Shipbuilding Partnership Center will be the hub for ROK investment, U.S. shipyard modernization, workforce development… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ newest hopper dredge, the Donnelly, is taking shape at Eastern Shipbuilding Group’s Allanton Shipyard in Panama City, Florida. Built to replace the nearly 60-year-old dredge McFarland, the Donnelly is a ready reserve vessel designed to carry forward the Corps’ navigation mission and help keep America’s shipping channels open and… 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
Interested parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District (USACE) proposes to perform maintenance dredging of the Yaquina River Federal Navigation Channel (FNC) from river mile (RM) 4+20 to RM 14+20 to authorized dimensions by removing shoals that have formed in the FNC. Dredged material would be transported for disposal… Read More
By Patrick Bloodgood ARLINGTON, Va. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers conducted a Change of Responsibility ceremony between outgoing Command Sgt. Maj. Douglas W. Galick, the 15th USACE command sergeant major, and incoming Command Sgt. Maj. Shade Munday at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, in Arlington, Virginia, Aug. 15. The ceremony was followed by a retirement ceremony… Read More
By Justin Campfield, public affairs specialist HANOVER, N.H. — Two researchers from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) in Hanover, New Hampshire, have been awarded a national environmental award from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Drs. Adrian Doran and Kyle Dunn, both CRREL research physical scientists,… Read More
Link: https://hdl.handle.net/11681/50369 Report Number: ERDC/CHL MP-26-30 Title: Lifecycle Analyses of Subaerial Beach Nourishments with Concurrent Nearshore Placement of Dredged Sediment and the Role of Alongshore Transport By Douglas R. Krafft, Brian C. McFall, Jeffrey A. Melby, and Bradley D. Johnson Approved for Public Release; Distribution is Unlimited August 2026 11 pages / 1.33 MB *Journal: https://doi.org/10.1061/jwped5.wweng-2152 Source
Interested parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District (USACE) proposes to perform maintenance dredging of the Yaquina River Federal Navigation Channel (FNC) from river mile (RM) 4+20 to RM 14+20 to authorized dimensions by removing shoals that have formed in the FNC. Dredged material would be transported for disposal… Read More
By Patrick Bloodgood ARLINGTON, Va. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers conducted a Change of Responsibility ceremony between outgoing Command Sgt. Maj. Douglas W. Galick, the 15th USACE command sergeant major, and incoming Command Sgt. Maj. Shade Munday at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, in Arlington, Virginia, Aug. 15. The ceremony was followed by a retirement ceremony… Read More
By Justin Campfield, public affairs specialist HANOVER, N.H. — Two researchers from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) in Hanover, New Hampshire, have been awarded a national environmental award from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Drs. Adrian Doran and Kyle Dunn, both CRREL research physical scientists,… Read More
Link: https://hdl.handle.net/11681/50369 Report Number: ERDC/CHL MP-26-30 Title: Lifecycle Analyses of Subaerial Beach Nourishments with Concurrent Nearshore Placement of Dredged Sediment and the Role of Alongshore Transport By Douglas R. Krafft, Brian C. McFall, Jeffrey A. Melby, and Bradley D. Johnson Approved for Public Release; Distribution is Unlimited August 2026 11 pages / 1.33 MB *Journal: https://doi.org/10.1061/jwped5.wweng-2152 Source
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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