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NEW YORK –The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New York District, and the U.S. Department of Transportation recently broke ground on a critical maintenance dredging project in the Hague Basin at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA). The $12.9M job, which was awarded to Breakwater Marine LLC, involves removing 51,000 cubic yards of sediment and deepening the basin to 15 feet at the entrance and 12 feet along the interior.
This will allow USMMA vessels to safely transit within the basin and dock at the academy. The dredging is part of a multi-year Campus Modernization Plan to rehabilitate aging infrastructure and strengthen the academy’s training capabilities in accordance with President Trump’s executive order to restore America’s maritime dominance.
“Restoring full operational depth to the Hague Basin ensures the Academy can train and operate without constraint,” said Col. Alexander Young, Commander, USACE New York District. “This contract award would not be possible without our project delivery team members who worked tirelessly under expedited schedules to handle complex environmental and permitting issues, meet every milestone, and deliver at the highest level. We look forward to working closely with them and our partners to successfully advance the broader USMMA revitalization effort.”
Additional Background:
USMMA: One of the Nation’s five Federal service Academies. Located along the scenic north shore of Long Island, the Academy educates and graduates leaders of exemplary character who serve the economic and national security interests of the United States as merchant marine officers and commissioned officers in the U.S. armed forces. Most of the facilities at USMMA date back to the Academy’s founding in the early 1940s, have not been modernized since, and are not conducive to the immersive training and demanding coursework today’s midshipmen are required to complete.
About the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District:
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New York District is responsible for a diverse range of engineering projects and services in the New York and New Jersey region. This includes managing water resources, improving public spaces, conducting environmental restoration, and providing critical infrastructure development. Through these initiatives, the New York District plays a vital role in enhancing community resilience, supporting economic growth, and preserving cultural and historical landmarks in the region.
