The Migratory Bird Conservation Council (MBCC) has approved a $3 million North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) grant to Ducks Unlimited and partners for a coastal wetlands restoration project in Louisiana, targeting the restoration and enhancement of 5,000 acres of critical habitat in the
The International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) has announced the list of 14 finalists in the running to receive the Safety Award 2025. The IADC Safety Award celebrates the innovative approaches dredging companies take to ensure the highest level of safety in their operations. The award i
Boskalis’ giant trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Shoalway took part in a very specific dredging project in Scotland recently. In the port of Lerwick on the Shetland Islands, the vessel dredged over 150,000 cubic meters of sandy material on top of the rocky seabed. According to Boskalis, this w
The City of Busselton, WA, has developed a draft Coastal Erosion Strategy for the Marybrook–Siesta Park coastline. The Strategy outlines a long-term approach to managing erosion and protecting coastal assets, with a preferred option of installing a rock groyne system supported by targeted beach nour
Sutherland Shire Council has secured $1.567 million in funding from the NSW Government’s Boating Infrastructure for Communities Grants Program to support the delivery of three key boating infrastructure projects. The funding will support dredging works on the Woronora River to restore all-tide, year
Port of Auckland said that full consent has been granted for the Bledisloe North and Fergusson North wharf developments. This approval marks the completion of the fast-track consent process and clears the way for construction to begin, the Port said. “Port of Auckland has started site preparation wo
J.E. McAmis crews aboard the ABS Derrick Barge “Ellis Island” are wrapping up the 2025 Alaska dredging tour. Over the summer, the crews worked hard to improve navigation to the vital port facility that serves Alaska and the nation — the Unalaska (Dutch Harbor). In total, over 170,000 cubic yards of
Construction will begin in the coming days on Pinellas County’s emergency beach nourishment project, which will include much of Sand Key, Treasure Island and Upham Beach. Work will begin at 197th Avenue in Indian Shores with installation of the pipeline, the County said. The project will involve dre
Gordon Dove, Chairman of the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA), and Col. Scotty Autin, 66th Commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, have signed a formal agreement to initiate the design phase of the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet (MRGO) Ecosyst
Once again, the annual Conference on Dredging in India will be held in Mumbai, from September 2-3, 2025. According to the organizers, India Infrastructure Publishing, the event will discuss the recent trends and developments in the sector, highlight the experience of key players, and identify unreso
Cashman Dredging and Marine Contracting from Quincy, Massachusetts, has won an $18.3 million firm-fixed price contract for maintenance dredging of the New York and New Jersey Harbor. Bids were solicited via the internet with five received, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) said. Work will be perf
Leask Marine has successfully completed the 2025 dredging season at Fair Isle and Grutness, supporting BAM Nuttall and Shetland Islands Council’s Fair Isle Ferry Replacement Project. The scope of works involved pre-construction dredging of Fair Isle Harbor, where Leask team utilized a flattop barge
Once again, the Department of Transport WA will perform annual maintenance dredging works at the Port Geographe Marina. Maintenance dredging at the entrance to the Port Geographe is set to commence in August 2025 and will proceed until approximately February 2026. “Dredging will occur Monday to Satu
Maintenance dredging campaign is set to begin today, August 22, at the head of Lake Pepin in the Goose Bay Cut (River Miles 785.9–786.5). The mechanical dredging will remove an estimated 34,750 cubic yards plus 2,602 yd3 access dredging over the course of 19 days (September 10th) to improve navigati
