Jaia Robotics to Deliver Aquatic Drones in US Marine Corps Contract
systems in support of U.S. Marine Corps hybrid littoral maneuver and amphibious operations.This contract includes the procurement of JaiaBot-HYDRO systems, training and support as well as continued development and commercialization of an acoustic bathymetry variant in collaboration with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).This contract will provide the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) with an initial operating capability to rapidly characterize beach landing sites and other littoral environments while keeping the warfighter out of harm's way.The award supports the DoD's mission to accelerate the deployment
Summit at Sea Level to Accelerate Coastal Resilience in Louisiana
The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA), the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) have agreed to a joint commitment to overhaul bureaucratic processes and accelerate coastal resilience efforts.The agreement follows the "Summit at Sea Level," hosted by CPRA and DOTD on Friday, June 26, 2026, in Baton Rouge. The event marked a convergence of top national, state, and local figures, bringing them together with federal partners, major industry associations, local governments, levee boards, ports
Eco Wave Power Completes Los Angeles Wave Energy Pilot with Shell
, without the need for seabed anchoring, offshore construction or subsea cabling.The company added that the system operated successfully under real marine conditions, demonstrating reliability and confirming regulatory feasibility following approvals from U.S. authorities, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Port of Los Angeles.The project also confirmed cost advantages, with total capital expenditure remaining below $1 million, highlighting the economic potential of onshore wave energy systems compared with offshore alternatives."This project followed a clear and disciplined development
Study Assesses U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Inland Navigation Project Delivery
Projects and accompanying infographic) that examines why costs for U.S. inland waterways capital projects (locks and dams) escalate, timelines for completion continue to slip, and economic benefits to the Nation from projects’ execution are consistently delayed. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Civil Works mission is responsible for constructing the Nation’s inland waterways infrastructure. The HDR study employed a multi-faceted approach, including interviews with customers of the Corps and other relevant entities to obtain perspectives on improving the delivery of
USACE's Major General Jason Kelly & Modernizing America’s Waterways
For Major General Jason Kelly, Rebuilding and Maintaining the Nation’s Critical Waterway Infrastructure is personal.When Major General Jason Kelly reflects on his path to leading the United States Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) Civil Works mission, he doesn’t describe a straight line. He describes a journey, one that began “on the business end of the Army,” as he puts it, and evolved into a passion for solving complex problems that impact every American who depends on safe, reliable, efficient water infrastructure.For more than two decades, Kelly served as a combat arms
Wave Power System Installed at the Port of Los Angeles
demonstration station. The company is using it to:• Demonstrate Eco Wave Power’s patented technology in real U.S. marine conditions• Facilitate environmental monitoring and regulatory processes in collaboration with local stakeholders and authorities, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers• Serve as a learning hub for officials, industry partners and potential customers• Lay the groundwork for future commercial, grid-connected projects in the U.S.While U.S. energy production validation will remain limited to demonstration measurements, Eco Wave Power continues to
Army Corps of Engineers Seeks Public Comments On Proposal to Renew and Revise Nationwide Permits
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced it is seeking comments on its proposal to renew and revise 56 existing nationwide permits and issue one new nationwide permit authorizing activities associated with improving fish passage. Nationwide permits authorize activities in wetlands and other waters that are regulated by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899.“The streamlined set of nationwide permits proposed today offers a clear, efficient path for timely authorization of a broad range of project types, while upholding our commitment to
Eco Wave Power, All-Ways Metal Sign Wave Power Tech Manufacturing Deal
the Port of Los Angeles, signifying the official launch of the Company's U.S. project.This agreement follows Eco Wave Power's receipt of a final licensing approval from the Port of Los Angeles, which was granted earlier this month, and builds on the federal permit received from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in November 2024. These regulatory milestones clear the way for full implementation of the Company's first U.S.-based wave energy system.Co-developed with Shell Marine Renewable Energy (Shell MRE), the project represents a convergence of public and private investment in renewable energy
Israeli Firm Gets Final Permit for US Wave Energy Demo
Director, Eugene D. Seroka on March 27, 2025.This permit is the final approval required for Eco Wave Power to start construction of its pilot project, following it receiving a federal Nationwide Permit (NWP) 52 for Water-Based Renewable Energy Generation Pilot Projects granted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in November 2024.With all necessary permits secured, the company is set to move forward with implementation, which is expected to be completed within two or three months.The pilot project, co-funded by Shell Marine Renewable Energy (Shell MRE), marks a significant milestone in advancing
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