Ensuring navigable channel depths and supporting vital commercial shipping along the Mid-Atlantic coast, Curtin Maritime Corp. has been awarded a $12,740,187 firm-fixed-price contract. The civil works project covers maintenance dredging of approximately 500,000 cubic yards of sediment within the Delaware River navigation channel.

Contract Details: At A Glance

District Context & Mission Impact

This critical river navigation maintenance project is administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. The Philadelphia District maintains over 500 miles of federal navigation channels across Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, including the main ship channel of the Delaware River. The Delaware River main channel serves as a vital artery for international trade, oil refineries, and commercial ports throughout the Greater Philadelphia region. Natural siltation continually reduces available draft depths, creating hazardous shoals for commercial cargo ships and tankers. By removing 500,000 cubic yards of accumulated sediment near Morrisville, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers prevents vessel draft restrictions, reduces grounding risks, and maintains seamless supply chain operations for regional industrial hubs.

Contractor Spotlight & Industry Context

Headquartered in Long Beach, California, Curtin Maritime Corp. is an innovative marine solutions company specializing in heavy marine construction, specialized towing, and high-capacity dredging across U.S. coastal waters. The competitive internet procurement received five proposals from commercial maritime contractors. Executing deep-water channel dredging requires specialized mechanical or hopper dredging vessels capable of precise sediment removal in active commercial waterways. Partnerships between federal agencies and top-tier marine operators reflect the vital role commercial dredging fleets play in sustaining national maritime infrastructure and keeping key trade corridors open.