Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has secured up to £1.175 million ($1.6 million) for an Ultra-Deep-Water Quay in Shetland. This funding is set to support preparatory works, dredging and deepening areas adjacent the quayside and approaches at Dales Voe in Lerwick Harbor to -16 meters. Commentin
Maintenance dredging of the Quillayute River’s inner and outer navigation channels, situated on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington, will begin September 1, USACE said. Dredging operations, which will run continuously, 24/7 and are scheduled to conclude no later than February 28, 2026. To maintain a
The City of Gold Coast has engaged Rohde Nielsen to undertake emergency nearshore beach nourishment through offshore dredging and subsequential placement along vulnerable sections of the coast. The city is using hopper dredger Trud-R to place sand across the beaches of Surfers Paradise and Main Beac
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is awarding a $1 million Brownfield Redevelopment Grant to a project that will improve the Port of Monroe, allowing it to take in more cargo and be better prepared for emergencies. The port opened in 1940 and expanded operations
The City of Muskegon officials anticipate Muskegon Harbor dredging could begin as early as today August 15, 2025. According to the city, King Company – working on behalf of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will soon begin dredging the Muskegon Harbor entrance. The work is expected to continue throu
The Whanganui Port said that the trailer suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Kawatiri arrived yesterday, all the way from the West Coast, on loan from Buller District Council. Dredging work along Wharf 1 is set to begin today. “From Monday, the Wharf Street boat ramp will be closed temporarily to allow fo
Representatives of the Palau Government along with the U.S. Department of Defense hosted two public meetings in Peleliu and Koror states, August 12 and 14 respectively, to share information about the proposed Peleliu South Dock rehabilitation and improvement project. The public meetings provided res
The Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has won a contract for land reclamation works in B. Hithaadhoo, valued at MVR 137 million ($8.9 million). The agreement was signed yesterday, during President Mohamed Muizzu’s visit to Baa Atoll. MTCC Managing Director, Ahmed Saudy, signed the co
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District has awarded a contract to Vigor Marine to provide drydock, labor, materials, and equipment to drydock the Dredge Essayons to repair starboard hopper door. Vigor Marine will to provide mission critical drydocking and repair services to return the ve
Dredging works continue across key channels to improve navigation and water flow in the Myall River system. Myall River dredging project includes removal of 100,000m³ of sand from key waterways in the Hawks Nest and Tea Gardens area, including the Lower Myall River, Corrie Channel, and Eastern Chann
Royal Boskalis (Boskalis) has concluded a remarkably strong first half of the year with all of the company’s divisions reporting substantial increases in their results, leading to an exceptional first half performance. Revenue increased by 14% compared to last year, reaching EUR 2.35 billion (H1 202
A plan to allow the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors (DBH) to use sand that may have otherwise gone to a landfill for beach nourishment is moving forward with the L.A. County Board of Supervisors’ unanimous approval of the Sand Compatibility and Opportunistic Use Program (SCOUP).
Mackenzie County has announced that the La Crete Ferry is closed for dredging operations. Alberta transportation and Economic Corridors decided to dredge the Peace River at Tompkins Landing to increase the depth of water with the goal of increasing ferry operational availability. Dredging work start
After closing for renovation as part of the vital Sea Defense work on the Central Rhyl Coastal Defense Scheme, the prom in Rhyl is set to reopen to the public tomorrow. Recent work undertaken on the prom has seen pre-cast concrete steps installed and the ground level raised to provide flood protecti
