The City of Newcastle (NSW) has been working on a long-term plan to manage the coastline between Nobbys Headland and Glenrock Lagoon, collectively known as the Southern Beaches. Now, the city is sharing the shortlisted strategies being considered to help protect places like Merewether, Dixon Park an
Dredging International, a major operating company of DEME Group, recently secured work in Port Hedland in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. According to the Maritime Union of Australia – WA branch, the hopper dredger Nile River is expected to undertake this project sometime in September. It i
Damen Shipyards is launching the second cutter suction dredger (CSD650 series) in Azerbaijan. “This is an example of ongoing economic cooperation between the two countries in the maritime and logistics sector,” the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Azerbaijan said. “Cooperation in the mar
The Philippines’ Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon said that dredging works on creeks and waterways in Valenzuela City and Bulacan are non-stop to mitigate flooding in the area. Secretary Dizon said that the continuous cleaning and dredging of the Paso de Blas creek in Valenzuela City is in line
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)
The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) conducted dredging along the Abra River recently to divert more irrigation water to the intake of the Abra River Irrigation System (ARIS) in barangay Bumagcat in Tayum. Dredging was necessary because the river portion near the ARIS intake was heavily silt
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 Maritime Area Regulatory Authority (MARA) has approved Fingal County Council’s application for the construction of a coastal protection scheme at Burrow Beach in Portrane where there have been issues with coastal erosion in recent years. It is the first Strategic Infrastructure Development (SID)
Dredge Yard’s Cutter Suction Dredger 250 is currently very busy working in the challenging environment of Greenland. “Designed for versatility and efficiency, the CSD250 is well-suited for remote and harsh conditions, delivering reliable dredging performance,” the company said. The CSD250 is a compa
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
The Ukrainian State Seaport Authority (USPA) said that they reopened its Bystre Canal at the mouth of the Danube yesterday, which had been closed since a dredger exploded last month. “Shipping is permitted for vessels with a draught of up to 4.5 meters, with mandatory pilotage and exclusively during
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 City of Moreton Bay is getting ready to clear built-up sediment from some of the Newport’s most important waterways. According to the City’s latest announcement, the maintenance dredging is now scheduled to begin in November 2025 and will continue for about five months, depending on weather and
The Whanganui Port will temporarily close the Wharf Street boat ramp for a period of approximately two weeks from mid-August through to 31 August. This is to allow essential dredging work to proceed at pace in the Whanganui Port basin. “Weather and conditions permitting, dredging will take place sev
