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MESSAGE TO STAKEHOLDERS - February 13, 2026

623373939 10163718209846210 2224272417522507906 n Congratulations are in order for the Port of Morgan City Executive Director, Raymond “Mac” Wade. Mac was recognized as Citizen of the Year by the St. Mary Chamber of Commerce at its Annual Banquet on Friday, January 30, 2026.

Mac Wade and Rep Higgins on Atachafalaya.

Mac Wade and Rep Higgins boating down the Atchafalaya River.

Innovative Dredge Allows Port Of Morgan City To Thrive

FEBRUARY 2, 2024 BY FRANK MCCORMACK

What does refitting an offshore supply vessel (OSV) for space tourism, operating a sprawling scrapyard, loading components onto a barge bound for Venture Global’s forthcoming LNG export facility in Plaquemines Parish and building berthing barges and submarine drydocks for the U.S. Navy all have in common?

All are projects underway along the Morgan City, La., waterfront. What’s more, they’re all possible, in large part, thanks to the Port of Morgan City’s 20-foot navigation channel, which extends from the sea buoy 20 miles offshore through the Atchafalaya River and Bayous Boeuf, Black and Chene.

That hasn’t always been the case.

We have great news to share with you!

Progress continues on the Port of Morgan City 800 Youngs Road Marine Terminal Dock Expansion, and the Corps of Engineers has a total of 6 dredges under contract to dredge area waterways The unprecedented funding we have received for dredging and for infrastructure supports the Port’s mission to provide a consistent, navigable channel 20 feet deep by 400 feet wide for industry and to serve as an economic engine for the Port District.

May 3, 2023

MESSAGE TO STAKEHOLDERS FOR THE YEAR 2022 AND JANUARY 1 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2023

2022 was an exciting time for the commissioners and staff of the Port of Morgan City (POMC), and we have certainly started 2023 off on the right foot.