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IADC: Scientific Approach to Active Reef Rehabilitation
The International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) has just released their latest article named ‘ReefGuard: A Scientific Approach to Active Reef Rehabilitation’. ReefGuard, a mobile coral breeding facility provides a highly controlled environment to aid in integrating the breeding and outpla
SCPA Approves $262.3M Capital Plan
South Carolina Ports Authority Board of Directors yesterday adopted a 2018 fiscal year financial plan that includes six percent pier container growth, $251.1 million operating revenues, $44.1 million operating earnings, and capital expenditures of $262.3 million. “The Port’s FY2018 financial plan re
‘Waterways, Wetlands and You’ in Traverse City
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, will host an informational outreach event entitled “Waterways, Wetlands and You!” about the Corps’ Regulatory Program tomorrow. This event, facilitated by the Corps’ Regulatory staff, will provide an overview of the Corps’ Regulatory Program and gi
Ribbon Cutting of the New T-Wharf in Plymouth
Local officials and special guest Lt. Governor Karen Polito gathered recently to celebrate the opening of the brand-new T-Wharf in Plymouth, MA with a ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly constructed project. The new T-Wharf is twice the size of the previous pier, measuring at 18,360 square feet, a
Registrations Open for Dredging Today Conference
Maritime & Offshore Media Group Navingo has just announced that the registrations for the first annual Dredging Today Conference are now open. The event will take place on 9 and 10 October 2017 at Amsterdam RAI under the theme ‘Changing Climate, Resilient Business’. The conference is part of Navingo
USACE General Visits Fargo to Learn About FM Area Diversion Project
Major General Ed Jackson of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers visited Fargo and Moorhead recently to learn more about the FM Area Diversion Project. Mr. Jackson, along with Mr. Let Mon Lee, the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Legislation, met with local officials and attended a Flood Divers
Lake Linganore Dredging Project Moving Forward
Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner announced yesterday that the Lake Linganore Dredging Project is moving forward on schedule. The project is aimed at restoring water depths in the upper portion of the lake by removing up to 350,000 cubic yards of sediment. As part of the emphasis on an open and
PHOTO: Christening of Cutter Suction Dredger Robert M. White
Royal IHC has just released this very interesting photo from the christening of bespoke cutter suction dredger (CSD) Robert M. White. The photo was taken in Mississippi, where the CSD will shortly start on its first project, IHC said. Constructed at Halimar Shipyard LLC in Morgan City, Louisiana, fo
EPA Issues IROD for Terry Creek Dredge Spoil Areas
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an Interim Action Record of Decision (IROD) that specifies the interim remedy for Operable Unit 1: Outfall Ditch at the Terry Creek Dredge Spoil Areas/Hercules Outfall Site. The State of Georgia Environmental Protection Division concurred wit
Lower Pool 2 Channel Management Study on Display
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, released a draft Environmental Assessment for its Lower Pool 2 Channel Management Study – Boulanger Bend to Lock and Dam 2, near Hastings, Minnesota, on June 19. The purpose of the project is to provide safe, reliable and efficient navigation thro
Ports of Indiana, Metro Ports: Additional Investments Planned
The Ports of Indiana announced yesterday that the country’s oldest stevedoring company, Metro Ports, will become the new bulk terminal operator at the Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor. Starting July 1, 2017, Metro Ports will manage the loading and unloading of shipments along the port’s East Harbor for
Lake Havasu City Proposes Bank Stabilization Project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District, has received application for permit to implement bank stabilization measures in the Hillside Drain Wash, Lake Havasu City, Arizona. According to the Corps, the city is proposing implementation of bank stabilization measures using stacked gabion