After two-plus weeks of working in the Port of Tampico, Boskalis’ trailing suction hopper dredger Crestway is now dredging in the Port of Tuxpan on the Atlantic side of Mexico. Over the next few weeks, the Crestway will be dredging a significant volume of sand and silt from the access channel, keepi
From the first concept on paper to a fully operational machine, Manson Project Manager Jordan Brown reflects on the collective effort it took to bring America’s largest self-propelled trailing suction hopper dredge, the FREDERICK PAUP, to life. The journey spanned over a decade starting with pre-pla
The USACE New Orleans District said that the anchor and anchor chains of the hopper dredger Wheeler received a new coat of paint after regular inspections while in drydock at the Alabama Shipyard earlier this week. The Wheeler is operated by the District, and is the largest hopper dredger in USACE.
The USACE Buffalo District’s crews are hard at work on essential improvements to the breakwater at the Dunkirk Pier. This vital structure protects the harbor, supports safe navigation, and preserves the waterfront for future generations, according to USACE. “From reinforcing aging infrastructure to
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently finalized a Chief’s Report for the Town of Surf City Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) project, marking a major milestone in ongoing efforts to protect the community and its coastline. The CSRM project is a joint effort between the Town of Surf City (NC)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Small Craft Harbors, is planning a project at the Dauphin River Small Craft Harbor located on the Icelandic River in Manitoba. This project includes: Also, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Small Craft Harbors Branch, plans to make a determination about whether the carrying o
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said that they plan to begin sidecast dredging in Bogue Inlet in the following days. The work is expected to take place over a two-week period and will result in the shifting of navigation aids to a more central location in the inlet. “The sidecast dredge does not ha
With an active Atlantic hurricane season expected, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District conducted a slipway survey August 6 at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Florida. The third-quarter survey is especially important during hurricane season, which runs from June 1 th
The USACE Buffalo District’s crews are still at work on the waters of Ashtabula Harbor as they continue maintenance dredging of the federal shipping channel. Connor Foster, Buffalo District mechanical engineer and Gina Brescilli, Buffalo District civil engineer, were at the Ashtabula Harbor dredging
The USACE Philadelphia District has awarded an $8.1 contract to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company (GLDD) for dredging and beachfill along the north shore of the Indian River Inlet in Sussex County, Delaware. The contract calls for dredging approximately 550,000 cubic yards of sand from the ebb shoal
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, South Atlantic Division, Brig. Gen. Zachary Miller, along with Command Sgt. Maj. Derrick Braud met with Port Director Joe Morris for a presentation and tour at Port Everglades recently. The Port Everglades Navigation Improvements Project, led by USACE Jacksonville Distr
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corp. (GLDD) from LLC, Houston, Texas, has won an $8,7 million firm-fixed-price contract for a beach renourishment work in Delaware. Bids for this job were solicited via the internet with three received, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) said. Work will be performed at t
