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Dredging completed at Little Sodus Bay
New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo yesterday announced the completion of dredging at Little Sodus Bay in Cayuga County. The project was conducted as part of the State’s $15 million REDI Regional Dredging Project, which removed built-up sediment from the bottom of the waterway to allow for continued s
Van der Leun control system for CSD Delaware
Van der Leun North America has successfully integrated electrical installation and control system of the idler barge on the cutter suction dredger (CSD) Delaware. With a tablet, their customer now can control and monitor the idler barge remotely from the whole dredge. “In the realisation of your new
Gunde – first vessel to arrive at Baltimore Port after Suez blockage
The Gunde Maersk is the first vessel which arrived at the Port of Baltimore after being stuck in the Suez Canal during the March blockage. The Gunde is an 11,000 TEU containership. “Ports America Chesapeake can accommodate it at Seagirt Marine Terminal with our 50-foot deep channel and berth. A seco
Minnesota Point beach cleanup on the way
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and City of Duluth have a plan to remove debris placed on Minnesota Point during 2020 beach nourishment. “Safety is a top priority for the corps of engineers,” said Corey Weston, Chief of Construction and Survey, at the Corps of Engineers, Duluth Area Office. “We tak
Two weeks until WEDA’s Virtual Dredging Summit ’21
There is still time to register for the Western Dredging Association (WEDA) Virtual Dredging Summit ’21. The 2021 Virtual Dredging Summit is a technical meeting organized by WEDA to promote the exchange of knowledge in fields related to dredging, navigation, marine engineering, and construction. The
Supplemental EA and FONSI for Depoe Bay Maintenance Dredging
The USACE Portland District has finalized the Depoe Bay Maintenance Dredging Supplemental Environmental Assessment (SEA) in Lincoln County, Oregon and signed a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). The SEA and FONSI were prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), t
Maintenance dredging at Port of Itajai by Van Oord
Van Oord’s dredging vessels have been a familiar sight in the Brazilian Port of Itajai for over 20 years already. At this moment, they have a five-year contract with the local port authority for the maintenance dredging service of the access channel. The Port of Itajai is considered the most represe
Chicago Shoreline GRR included in the FY22 budget
The President’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2022 includes about $6.8 billion in gross discretionary funding for the Civil Works program of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, including about $100 million in funding for the USACE Chicago District. Of great significance for the region is an additional $500,0
Nags Head beach nourishment update VIDEO
Town of Nags Head, NC, has just released a video in which their Mayor, Ben Cahoon, discusses the town’s 2022 beach nourishment project and the creation of additional municipal service districts. While nearly all beaches are naturally prone to gradual erosion, adverse weather conditions and severe st
Dredging allows largest boxship to visit Charleston
Late last week, the massive CMA CGM MARCO POLO sailed into Charleston, setting the record as the largest ship to ever call the U.S. East Coast and the Port of Charleston. The docking of the 1,300 feet long vessel at Wando Welch Terminal comes after SC Ports has invested $2 billion in port infrastruc
PHOTO: Dredge Jadwin in Morgan City
Earlier this month, the Army Corps’ Dredge Jadwin worked on the city front at Morgan City, Louisiana. This dredging ensures that the waterway is clear enough to allow for navigation. The Dredge Jadwin departed from the Vicksburg Harbor on May 3rd 2021, for its annual season of dredging along the Mis
$89.3 million for the Army Corps Buffalo District
The President’s Budget for fiscal year 2022 includes more than $6.79 billion in discretionary funding for the Civil Works program of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, with just over $89.3 million set aside for Buffalo District projects. Great significance for the region is an additional $500,000 for