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USACE awards contract for maintenance dredging of the Tampa Harbor
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District has awarded a contract worth almost $13 million to Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co for the maintenance dredging works in Tampa Harbor. Each year, contractors remove around 120,000 cubic yards of sediment from the port’s berths and its channel. A
Snye dredging operations underway
Crews are at work dredging the Snye to keep the channel clear for boats and watercraft, Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo said. The mouth of the Snye fills with sediment deposits (silt) brought by the current of the Clearwater River. Each year, this silt is dredged from the river to maintain an
Repairing west pier along Little Sodus Bay
USACE Buffalo District’s contractor Crane Hogan Structural Systems INC recently began the permanent repair to 610 linear feet of the west pier along Little Sodus Bay. The project is located in the Village of Fair Haven, Cayuga County, New York. A $3.3 million contract for repairs was awarded in Marc
JAXPORT Video: New turning basin now operational
Jacksonville’s 47-foot deepwater shipping channel is now wide enough for two ships to pass at the same time. With two-way vessel traffic and open berthing windows seven days a week, ships remain on schedule at JAXPORT, lowering costs for carriers and shippers. These ZIM Integrated Shipping Services
Norfolk Dredging wins work in Lido Beach, New York
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, has awarded a $17 million contract to Norfolk Dredging Company for maintenance dredging of the Jones Inlet Federal Navigation Channel. According to the Corps, work will be performed in Lido Beach, New York, with an estimated completion date of Nov
GLDD expects stronger third-quarter results
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (GLDD) yesterday reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2022. According to Lasse Petterson, President and Chief Executive Officer, the second quarter results did not meet expectations as GLDD continues to face and navigate a challenging enviro
Final Report on South Atlantic Coastal Study signed
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, South Atlantic Division (SAD) Commander, Brig. Gen. Jason E. Kelly, signed the Final Report of the South Atlantic Coastal Study during a virtual, online ceremony July 25. The four-year, $18.4 million, comprehensive regional study was designed to identify the risks a
Vuyk Engineering to design a large cutter suction dredge for Great Lakes
The Dutch maritime design and engineering company, Vuyk Engineering Rotterdam B.V. is embarking on a new project to design a large Cutter Suction Dredge (CSD) for a client in the US. As reported, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (GLDD) has contracted Vuyk Engineering to design a large CSD for p
Major milestone achieved in construction of CSD Lorraine Hooks
The team at Mike Hooks, LLC hit a major milestone in the construction of the new state-of-the-art cutter suction dredger (CSD) Lorraine Hooks last week. The 430,000 lb. cutter ladder was carefully carried and lowered into place by overhead gantry cranes at Southwest Shipyard in Galveston, TX. The tr
$30M for the development of Oshawa Port
Canadian Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra, and the President and CEO of the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority, Ian Hamilton, have announced a significant investment of almost $30 million for an expansion project at the Port of Oshawa. As reported, the Government will invest close to $14 million to
Dutra’s dredgers busy in Cape Canaveral
Dutra’s dredgers Paula Lee and Harry S. are busy working on the latest Cape Canaveral Operations and Maintenance Project for the USACE Jacksonville District. The O&M dredging contract, combining the Canaveral Harbor civil works project along with the Canaveral NOTU project, was award in September 20
CSD General Arnold construction on track for Q4 2022 launch
Callan Marine has launched the hull and set the house on the 32” cutter suction dredger General Arnold. The General Arnold is on schedule for launch in 2022 and will join Callan Marine’s additional 32” CSD, General MacArthur. At 290’ feet in length and 72’ feet wide, the dredger will have a maximum