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Dredge Dubuque responds to critical dredging mission along Red River
The cutter suction dredger (CSD) Dubuque departed the Vicksburg Harbor last week for a critical dredging mission along the Red River in response to low water conditions. Drought conditions throughout the Mississippi River Valley have caused a low water event on the lower Mississippi River and its tr
Dredging plan for Murphy’s Landing Marina on the table
The City of Gig Harbor is proposing to dredge sediment from a location near the northern entrance to the Murphy’s Landing Marina. The purpose of the dredging is to restore the site to previous grades, facilitating boat access into and out from the marina. The proposal includes the dredging of accumu
Restoring the Lake George Canal in Chicago (VIDEO)
Earlier this year, J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. started work on a remediation and restoration project in East Chicago, IN. Working under the Army Corps’ Chicago District, Brennan is executing environmental dredging, sampling, capping, and habitat restoration at Lake George Canal – Middle Section. The
DEME releases 3Q2022 Trading Update
DEME Group announced its 3Q2022 Trading Update today. The orderbook remains high reflecting healthy demand, strong market positioning and sizeable wins for both Offshore Energy and Dredging & Infra. On a year-to-date basis, Group turnover grew 14%, led by Offshore Energy and Environmental and slight
Unalaska dredging project moving forward
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is about to move forward with the Unalaska Channels dredging project, also known as the Dutch Harbor scheme. The proposed project calls for dredging at the entrance to Iliuliuk Bay that prevents deeper draft vessels from safely passing and accessing the Port of Dutch
VIDEO: Dredge Potter pipeline positioning
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, has released this very interesting video named ‘Dredge Potter pipeline positioning’. The St. Louis District, Dredge Potter can move 50,000 cubic yards per day of alluvial materials from the bottom of the river bed and send the material long dista
Ellicott dredgers keep industries moving VIDEO
Ellicott dredges have been supplied to over 100 countries across the globe, including countries in the African continent. An Ellicott 670 dredge is currently operating near the Chevron-owned, Olero oil & gas Flow Station, located on the Edo Delta River, in the Delta State of Nigeria. The Ellicott 67
USACE expedites St. Joseph Harbor dredging after vessel touches bottom
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District awarded $1.3 million dredging contract to King Co., Inc, of Holland, Michigan Nov. 17 to dredge St. Joseph Harbor. Shoaling at the St. Joseph Harbor caused a vessel to touch bottom near the north side of the harbor entrance in October. Survey crews
Watermaster amphibious dredger proves success in Trinidad and Tobago
Following the passage of Tropical Wave 51, the Drainage Division discovered a breach in the embankment in the vicinity of the Tusla Trace Pump House, Ministry of Works and Transport Trinidad and Tobago said. In an effort to provide further flood relief to the residents of Woodland, the Ministry – wi
DNREC crews dredging Assawoman Canal
Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has begun dredging activities along the Assawoman Canal. The state-managed waterway that connects large water bodies (Indian River Bay and Little Assawoman Bay) recently received many complaints about shoaling. The project wi
Bank Stabilization Navigation Project kicks off along Missouri River
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, marked the start of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funded Bank Stabilization Navigation Project (BSNP) repair contracts along the Missouri River earlier this week in Atchison. This event signified the start of the first of four BIL fun
Open meeting on Dredged Material Management Program set for December 9
The MDOT MPA Dredged Material Management Program (DMMP) is hosting its Annual Meeting on Friday, December 9. This open meeting is an opportunity to learn about what the DMMP has achieved in the past year, initiatives currently underway, and news about upcoming projects. Titled Building the Future To