Americas
Caterpillar Introduces Cat Marine Propulsion Systems (USA)
Caterpillar Marine has announced the acquisition of Johan Walter Berg AB has successfully closed, enabling the industry-leading marine power solutions provider to now offer complete propulsion systems to the commercial marine market. The firm’s core brand, Berg Propulsion, is a leading manufacturer
USA: McIntyre Announces Shallotte River Dredging Plan
U.S. Congressman Mike McIntyre, Chairman of the Congressional Waterways Caucus, announced yesterday that plans are in place to dredge the Shallotte River by the end of the year. Congressman McIntyre said, “This is a great victory for the Town of Shallotte and Brunswick County! Dredging the Shallotte
Bright Future for Duluth Seaway Port (USA)
With a $10 million TIGER grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Duluth Seaway Port Authority embarks on an exciting new project along Duluth’s waterfront – undertaking a major adaptive reuse and redevelopment project on Garfield Pier (Dock C&D) that will not only re-establish the dock
Italdraghe Delivers Dredging Equipment to Guyana Company
Italian dredging equipment builder Italdraghe has just delivered another BDC 200 dredging attachment to a mining company in British Guyana. The BDC dredging head will be installed on a Doosan 225 LC excavator, effectively transforming it into a mini cutter suction dredger destined for a series of ri
Corps Presents Tangier Island Dredging Plan (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District, has announced a plan to invite bids for the Tangier Island dredging project. The main goals of this maintenance dredging program are to remove critical shoals from the Tangier Island channels, restore previously authorized navigable depth and provi
USA: Officials Call for Harbor Maintenance and Protection
Following a tour of Olcott and Wilson harbors, Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) joined with state and local leaders to highlight the urgent need to maintain and protect local harbors along Lake Ontario’s south shoreline. Collins highlighted the important role these harbors play in the region’s econ
USA: Sunfish Lake Project Set for October
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, awarded a $4 million construction contract for the Sunfish Lake Habitat Rehabilitation and Enhancement Project (HREP) in Pool 12 of the Mississippi River just south of Dubuque, Iowa, in Jo Daviess County, Ill. The contract, awarded to Dubuque B
Port Freeport Reaches Settlement on Berth 7 (USA)
Port Freeport has announced that they have reached a settlement with multiple companies related to the investigation, redesign and repairs to the failure of the Berth 7 project. Berth construction started in 2007 and hopes were high until the completed berth began to show signs that there were stabi
USA: Lawmakers Welcome Report on Port of Gulfport Expansion
U.S. Senators Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Congressman Steven Palazzo (R-Miss.) welcomed a new report highlighting the state’s progress to repair and grow the Port of Gulfport. Major findings in the Mississippi Development Authority’s (MDA) Status Report include the creation
Panama Canal Prepares Workforce for New Locks
As part of the preparations for the expanded Panama Canal, the Board of Inspectors of the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has certified 12 new tugboat captains after successfully completing training. This is the fourth group of the program which started in 2008 and has certified 47 tugboat captains. Th
USA: Corps Awards Contract for HHD Improvements
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, has awarded a contract to replace two water control structures in Herbert Hoover Dike as part of the ongoing rehabilitation project for the earthen structure surrounding Lake Okeechobee. The Corps awarded the contract Aug. 30 for $31.8 million
Utsch: Dredge Spoils Could Become Mulch (USA)
It’s rich in nutrients, occurs naturally and something marinas are happy to rid themselves of: dredge spoils. Could dredge material be bagged and sold for gardening? Ernest Utsch, an owner of Utsch’s Marina in Lower Township, said he believes dredge spoils could become mulch and be mixed together wi