During early October 2025, the Alabama Port Authority celebrated the completion of the Mobile Harbor Modernization Project, marking the achievement of a 50-foot channel depth that officially makes the Port of Mobile the deepest container terminal in the Gulf of America. Since the 50 ft depth was achieved on October 3, 2025, the Port has...Read More

Watch the BOEM Maritime Heritage Video Series HERE. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has published a series of short videos showcasing 19th century underwater Gulf of America shipwreck sites that have been nominated for placement on the National Register of Historic Places.  The videos explore the captivating realm of shipwrecks and archaeology. They...Read More