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President and Senate Push $105M for Small Shipyards

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President and Senate Push $105M for Small Shipyards

April 9, 2026

In his formal FY 2027 budget proposal released last week, President Donald Trump again requested $105 million for the Small Shipyard Grant Program, matching the record request level included in… Read More

Washington Waves

May 29, 2026

President Donald Trump marked National Maritime Day by honoring mariners and recommitting to restoring and expanding America’s maritime dominance. “Today, that mission is more vital than ever,” the… Read More

Washington Waves: Nov. 14, 2025 Waterway News From D.C.

November 14, 2025

After 43 days, the longest government shutdown in U.S. history came to an end with a stopgap measure that extends funding through January 30. In addition, H.R. 5371… Read More

Donjon Marine Dredges New York Terminal in Record Time for Navy Hospital Ship Donjon-Marine-Ops-Dredging

Donjon Marine Dredges New York Terminal in Record Time for Navy Hospital Ship

April 6, 2020

“The dredging was done faster than anyone knew it could be done.” Those were the words of New York Mayor Bill DeBlasio, spoken as he thanked all those who made… Read More