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PHOTO: Pacific Dredge in Newport Beach
Pacific Dredge and Construction (PDC) recently completed a multi-faceted project in Newport Beach, California, improving the channel and east jetty. The intent of the jetty repair was to make it safer for the public, and dredging activities were performed with the goal of bringing the water depth to
Ventura Harbor dredging on the way
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District is looking for a contractor for the upcoming Ventura Harbor dredging project. The project consists of the annual maintenance dredging of Ventura Harbor federal navigation channel and sand traps, with placement of dredge material on the nearby do
ROHR-IDRECO introduces new line-up hybrid CSDs
ROHR-IDRECO Dredge Systems (Netherlands/USA, Germany, France) has just announced two new cutter suction dredge (CSD) models, the Hawk and Falcon, to its product line-up. Group CEO, Fulco Vrooland Löb, said: “With our roots in the wet mining industry, we have been building electrical dredges for deca
Review of the Ley Creek PCB Dredgings Subsite continues
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is conducting its fourth five-year review of the cleanup plan at the Ley Creek PCB Dredgings Subsite, located in Salina, NY. The review seeks to confirm that the cleanup conducted at the subsite continues to protect human health and the environment. The
Pearl River WMA Middle River boat launch reopens
Renovation work on the Pearl River Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Middle River boat launch has been completed and the launch reopened, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) said. Work on the ramp converted it from a one-lane gravel ramp to a two-lane concrete ramp. In addition, w
Electric Marlin Class dredge delivered to Gerke Excavating
Gerke Excavating Inc., located in Tomah, WI, recently took delivery of a highly powered customized cutter head dredge, the DSC 10300 Series Electric Marlin Class dredge. The Marlin Class dredge is designed to meet the needs of deep mining and aggregate deposits. The dredge is designed to reach extre
Great Lakes orders first Jones Act-compliant Subsea Rock Installation Vessel
Philly Shipyard, Inc. (PSI) and Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, LLC, have signed a contract for the construction of one Jones Act-compliant Subsea Rock Installation Vessel – the first such ship to enter the U.S. market. According to PSI, the initial award is valued at approximately $197 million.
Work in progress on the Army Corps dredge Currituck
Memphis District Corps of Engineers Commander Col. Zachary Miller recently toured work in progress on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District Dredge Currituck. The Currituck is at Memphis District’s world class Ensley Engineer Yard where it’s getting a $9.6 million makeover by a team of
Rio Salado dredging moves ahead with Damen CSD500
With a large number dredgers working 24/7, a dredging program in the Buenos Aires province on the Rio Salado is making good progress. Additional Damen equipment – such as the CSD500 suction dredger – has boosted the dredged volumes enormously. The project, which started over 20 years ago and has mov
New infrastructure package delivers significant wins for Louisiana’s coastal communities
In a historic step toward strengthening the nation’s resilience to climate change, President Biden yesterday signed into law the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The spending package – whose implementation will be coordinated by Mitch Landrieu, the former New Orleans mayor and f
Two virtual presentations on Tampa Harbor, Florida Study
USACE Jacksonville District has announced public participation log-on instructions for two virtual Tampa Harbor, Florida Study presentations scheduled for Thursday, November 18. The study focuses on the deep draft navigation channel and will investigate alternatives to improve ship vessel navigation
More infrastructure funding needed to strengthen U.S. ports’ competitiveness along the West Coast
A recent study commissioned by ports in Washington and California reveals that Canadian ports have received more than double the federal funding levels compared to U.S. West Coast ports. According to the the Northwest Seaport Alliance, a massive increase in U.S. port infrastructure funding is needed