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Barnegat Bay Dredging Company busy in NJICW
A contractor for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District is once again dredging portions of the New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway. This time, Barnegat Bay Dredging Company of Harvey Cedars, NJ, will dredge area of the NJICW near the Cape May – Lewes Ferry terminal. Last time, the comp
ODNR plans to purchase more dredging pipes
Additional state money has been allocated to help remove vegetation from Indian Lake, according to Ohio Representative Jon Cross, R-Kenton. Along with the $500,000 earmarked for this vegetation removal, Cross announced that the Ohio Department of Natural Resources will receive $150,000 in additional
West Grand Terre beach nourishment project almost done
Leadership from the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) and the RESTORE Council (RESTORE) visited recently the West Grand Terre Beach Nourishment and Stabilization project in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, which is currently under construction. The design phase of this projec
Beneficial use of dredged material for the Hampton Roads project (VIDEO)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District is rallying round Virginia’s largest and most productive seabird colony. The Hampton Roads Bird Habitat Restoration project will create and restore primary habitat for bird species displaced due to the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel expansion. Accordin
Funding announced for Saugatuck River dredging
First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker joined Representative Jim Himes and Senator Richard Blumenthal as they took a boat tour of the Saugatuck River recently to survey conditions and announce $2.81 million in federal funding for proposed dredging activity. Also joining the tour were Police Chief Foti Ko
Officials tour Old Fort Niagara coastal resiliency project
The Great Lakes Inspection Team from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers toured the latest USACE Buffalo District coastal resiliency project at Old Fort Niagara along Lake Ontario earlier this week. Considerable erosion is occurring along the fort’s northern shoreline, impacting the existing masonry se
DSC webinar on revolutionary dredging technology
DSC Dredge, Teledyne Marine and Trimble are organizing a webinar to present new revolutionary dredging technology – the DSC Vision. Through joint efforts and a combination of revolutionary software and apparatus, the trio has developed an innovative, easy to operate 3D guidance and visualization sys
Shallow-draft hopper dredger Miss Katie hits the water
The official launch of the Miss Katie – the shallow-draft hopper dredger – took place at Conrad Shipyard in Morgan City, LA, on April 4, Dare County said. Once the vessel is delivered to Dare County and successfully completes a series of required sea trials this summer, Miss Katie’s dredging operati
Hydrographic survey of the Craighill Channel (PHOTO)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District has just released last week’s photo when USACE conducted hydrographic surveys at the Craighill Channel to determine any potential channel impacts resulting from East Coast maritime response efforts to remobilize the box ship EVER FORWARD. The Dist
Keynote speakers announced for WEDA’s Dredging Summit
The Western Dredging Association (WEDA) has confirmed the keynote speakers for the upcoming Dredging Summit & Expo ’22 in Houston this July. Col. Rhett A. Blackmon will take command of the Galveston District in July and address WEDA members during the opening plenary on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at 8:
Ocean Boulevard Improvement Project breaks ground
A groundbreaking ceremony for the Ocean Boulevard Improvement Project took place on Tuesday, April 26, the City of Pismo Beach said. Granite Construction, the City’s contactor, is beginning mobilization activities this week. The Ocean Boulevard Improvement project will repair storm damaged bluff fac
Callan launches CSD General Bradley
Callan Marine has announced the launch of its newest fleet asset – the 28” cutter suction dredger (CSD) named The General Bradley. At 341 feet in length and 52 feet wide, General Bradley will have a maximum digging depth of 60 feet and a dredge pipe diameter of 28 inches. Constructed at Halimar Ship