Americas
Naming Ceremony of Fregate and Papillon in French Guyana
The naming ceremony has been held for two custom tugs built by Damen Shipyards Hardinxveld for De Boer Remorquage SARL, a joint venture between Dutch Dredging and Iskes Towage and Salvage. The ceremony took place in the Port of Cayenne in French Guyana. Both vessels represent innovative solutions an
Funding Secured for Port of Erie Development Projects
Governor Tom Wolf has announced $2.7 million in new state investments to the Erie Western PA Port Authority designed to spur economic development through the Port of Erie. “These investments reflect my administration’s commitment to spurring the ongoing revitalization efforts in Erie and the growth
Ouachita River Gets $7.9M in Federal Funding
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will receive $7.9 million in federal funding that will be used for maintenance of the locks, dams and levees on the Ouachita River. While approximately $2 million more is needed for ongoing maintenance efforts, the latest funding is a major milestone. Working togethe
Lower Rouge River Dredging Project on the Way
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, in partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), recently awarded a contract to clean up the old channel in the Lower Rouge River. Great Lakes Dock and Materials (GLDM) from Muskegon, Michigan, will receive approximately $16 million t
Addicks and Barker Study Agreement Signed
The Harris County Flood Control District joined its federal partner, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in signing a Feasibility Cost Sharing Agreement (FCSA) for a comprehensive study of the Addicks and Barker Reservoirs and surrounding watersheds. The $6 million study will include Buffalo Bayou and
Capital Funding Announced for Cairo River Port Terminal
Illinois State Senator, Dale Fowler, said in its latest announcement that a total of $1 million in capital funding has been released for the proposed river port terminal in the city of Cairo in Southern Illinois. “This funding is a commitment to a project that is critical to the people of Cairo and
Big Win for EPA Long Island Sound Program
Congressman Lee Zeldin, Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Long Island Sound Caucus, has announced that the Senate passed the 5-year reauthorization of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Long Island Sound Program. The program, which Rep. Zeldin secured at $65 million per year, will now head to the Pr
Swinomish River Dredging Work Begins Next Week
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Seattle District plans to begin maintenance dredging work on the Swinomish River during the next week, probably October 17, with an anticipated completion date of November 30. Under this cleanup project, J.E. McAmis, Inc. of Chico, California will be removing approx
Harvey Cedars Dredging Operations Completed
Weeks Marine Inc. completed dredging operations in Harvey Cedars, Ocean County, NJ, earlier this month, meaning that the replenishment work on all of Long Beach Island is, for now, wrapped up. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District had awarded this contract to the Cranford, NJ based
Senate Votes in Favor of WRDA 2018
Dredging Contractors of America announced late yesterday that the Water Infrastructure Act of 2018/Water Resources Development Act – otherwise known as WRDA 2018 – has overwhelmingly passed the Senate, heading now to the White House for President Trump’s Signature. The Senate voted 99-1 in favor of
Charleston Dredging Program Moves Ahead
Dredging in the Charleston Harbor Entrance Channel is underway as the first part of the Post 45 Harbor Deepening Project. Working on the first two contracts for the $529 million project, three dredges and roughly 40 support vessels began deepening and extending the Entrance Channel to 54 feet in Mar
Major General Milhorn Tours Poplar Island Restoration Work
Major General Jeffrey L. Milhorn, Commanding General, North Atlantic Division, visited Poplar Island yesterday – a restoration project cooperated on by USACE and Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Port Administration. Poplar Island once covered over 1100 acres and was used as a vacation