Americas
Duluth-Superior Dredging Program Progresses Smoothly
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Detroit District has just released the latest update on their Duluth-Superior Harbor dredging project, located in western Lake Superior on the Minnesota-Wisconsin border. USACE said that the $1.93 million project, awarded to Roen Salvage Co., from Sturgeon Bay, Wisc
Mouse River Flood Protection Project Moves Ahead
A ton of work – around 23,000 tons – is being done on the MI-1 4th Avenue phase of the Mouse River flood protection project in City of Minot, ND, in the form of rip rap, according to the latest project update. Rip rap is the big rocks that are being placed along the banks […]
USACE PHOTO: Busy Days for CSD Goetz
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ St. Paul District has just released this amazing photo of their cutter suction dredger (CSD) William L. Goetz, taken last week, during the dredging operations in the Chippewa Delta, at the foot of Lake Pepin – in Pool 4 of the Mississippi River. With that work wrapp
Highlights of the Week
Dredging Today brings you an overview of the most popular stories from the past week (October 15-21, 2018). Van den Herik Wins Dredging Contract in Poland The local authority of the Polish maritime administration in Szczecin has selected Dutch dredging company Van den Herik to design and execute t
Manson Kicks Off Oceanside Harbor Dredging Project
After months of delay, the Army Corps of Engineers and Manson Construction yesterday started dredging operations at the mouth of the Oceanside Harbor. Over the next few weeks, the contractor will remove around 200,000 cubic feet of sand from the harbor mouth and place it on the nearby beach. Oceansi
Honolulu to Host WEDA Pacific Chapter Fall 2018 Conference
The Pacific Chapter Western Dredging Association Fall 2018 conference will take place in Waikiki, Honolulu, from Tuesday, October 23, through Thursday, October 25, reports WEDA. For the 2018 conference, the Pacific Chapter Board has adjusted typical conference days to provide a bonus half day of tim
USACE to Study Brazos River Erosion
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District, and Fort Bend County have signed an agreement for a feasibility study that will investigate erosion flood risks along the Brazos River. The purpose of the Feasibility study is to ensure the protection of infrastructure, such as roads, levees and b
USACE, Toms River: Dredging Operations Resume in Ortley
Toms River Township, New Jersey, said in their latest announcement that following a long stretch of bad weather, dredging operations have resumed in Ortley and have begun in the North Beaches. The latest estimates from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) are that Ortley will be complete around
Orion Group Releases Preliminary Results for the Third Quarter
Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (ORN) today announced preliminary results for the quarter ended September 30, 2018. According to ORN, during the third quarter 2018, the company experienced unanticipated delays in commencing certain work due to customer schedules. The company also experienced significant
J.F. Brennan VIDEO: 2018 Fountain Lake Dredge
J.F. Brennan Company Inc., a marine construction and environmental remediation contractor, has just released a short overview video about the dredging project at Fountain Lake in Albert Lea, MN. The Shell Rock River Watershed District Board of Managers approved a nearly $5.1 million contract with La
Ala Wai Project Designs Presented
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu District, recently completed a three-day Ala Wai Flood Risk Mitigation Project Design Charrette in Honolulu. USACE together with stakeholders from the governor’s office, mayor’s office, State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources discussed prop
Texas Dredge Accident: Coast Guard Responds to Fuel Discharge
The U.S. Coast Guard responded to a diesel fuel spill near Buffalo Bayou, Texas, yesterday morning. Sector Houston-Galveston watchstanders received a report from the captain of the dredger Susan Crosby that during a fuel transfer the vessel’s tank overflowed and released an estimated 1,000 gallons o