Americas
Deer Lake, White Lake Delisted as Areas of Concern
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced that two U.S. Areas of Concern, Deer Lake in the Lake Superior basin and White Lake in the Lake Michigan basin, have been removed from the binational list of toxic hotspots that were targeted for cleanup in the U.S.-Canada Great Lakes Water Qu
GLDD Secures Tampa Harbor Gig
Historic Egmont Key will soon receive critical sand thanks to maintenance on the Tampa Harbor channel. The small island has experienced large-scale erosion and structural damage on its western shoreline. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District awarded a $13.4 million contract to Grea
Officials Visit Ideal Beach Project
On the two year anniversary of Superstorm Sandy’s landfall in New Jersey, Congressman Chris Smith, who represents some of the hardest hit towns at the shore, toured several areas slammed by Superstorm Sandy to assess recovery efforts. “Two years ago today, New Jersey rallied to help those in need af
Orion Posts Third Quarter Results
Orion Marine Group, Inc., a heavy civil marine contractor, today reported net income for the three months ended September 30, 2014, of $3.0 million ($0.11 diluted earnings per share). These results compare to a net loss of $0.9 million ($0.03 diluted loss per share) for the same period a year ago. “
Eatons Neck Plan Unveiled
United States Coast Guard (USCG) has introduced a plan for the Eatons Neck maintenance dredging program. “The Contractor shall provide all labor, material, equipment, supervision, transportation and disposal necessary to perform maintenance dredging (by mechanical means) of the entrance channel at t
IADC: Dredging in Figures 2013
International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) has just published its Dredging in Figures, an annual review of the global dredging market. The document focusses on the global dredging and maritime construction industry in 2013. The IADC aims to be thorough and precise in the figures presente
Gulfport Channel Dredging on Track
The Port of Gulfport dredging works that will bring the port’s shipping channel to its federally authorized depth of 36 feet are progressing as planned. The channel leading to and from the port was 33 feet deep, 3 feet less than its authorized depth. Dredging of the channel began on September 7th an
Picture of the Day: Biden at Delaware Dredging
Vice President Joe Biden, Senator Casey, Congressmen Brady and Fattah and state, local and industry leaders recently toured ongoing Delaware River Main Channel Deepening operations in Philadelphia. During the visit, Biden emphasized that the project is very important for keeping Philadelphia competi
Prince Rupert Harbor Cleanup Completed
The Prince Rupert Harbor Debris Society announced yesterday the successful completion of its extensive harbor cleanup. The Harbor Debris Society was incorporated as a non-profit group in 1983 with the objective of controlling and reducing the dangers to navigation caused by debris and promoting safe
VIDEO: Offshore Energy 2014 Day Two Highlights
Offshore Energy, the fastest growing gathering of offshore industry professionals, is breaking records year after year with more than 600 exhibitors present in 2014. The two-day event was opened by Dr. María de Lourdes Melgar Palacios, Under Secretary of Hydrocarbons of Mexico, joined by Pieter van
Revitalization of the San Antonio River
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and thirteen other federal partners are teaming up with San Antonio to revitalize the San Antonio River Basin and improve the local community. This partnership will reconnect local communities, particularly those that are overburdened or economically di
Comprehensive Study of Hudson Shoreline Areas
GE announced recently that it has reached an agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to perform a comprehensive assessment of the Hudson River shoreline from Fort Edward to Troy, New York. “GE welcomes the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announcement of our agreement on a compre