Maritime Safety Queensland is kicking off beach replenishment works across the Port Douglas shire region, an important project to help restore beaches in the area. From early August to late September 2025, around 45,000m³ of sand will be reused from the Killaloe dredge facility to top up local beach
The City of Gold Coast, QLD, is continuing its long-term commitment to protect the local beaches with the annual dredging beginning at Tallebudgera Creek this week. This dredging is part of the City’s ongoing efforts to combat beach erosion and protect community infrastructure by pumping approximate
Next Generation Logistics, based in New Orleans, is about to kick off work on a maintenance dredging project in the Manistique Harbor, MI. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District expects dredging work in Manistique Harbor to begin as early as August 7. The $1.9 million project will remove
The Otter 250 dredger, developed by Royal IHC, has been fully assembled on-site and is now operational in South Africa. This compact, highly efficient cutter suction dredger will support the City of Cape Town’s efforts to improve water quality and environmental health across one of its most importan
St Francis Property Owners Association (SFPO), South Africa, has announced that preparations are underway for the Long Term Coastal Protection Scheme (LTCPS). The scheme will dredge sand from the Sand River Delta and other priority areas on The Kromme to various discharge points along the beachfront
In the heart of San Juan, Puerto Rico, a long-awaited transformation has been underway since June 2025. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Caribbean District – in partnership with La Corporacion del Proyecto ENLACE and the Department of Natural and Environmental Resources – has begun dredging operati
The City of Virginia Beach and the Army Corps of Engineers have begun maintenance dredging operations on the Rudee Inlet. As the City reported earlier this week, dredge Merritt started dredging on July 28 and will be staying longer at Rudee Inlet for five (5) days of dredging, departing August 2nd.
The Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping (ASCO), part of the AZCON Holding, recently wrapped up dredging operations in the harbor area and approach channel of the Baku Shipyard. Vessels taking part in the project included dredger “Muhendis Balarza Mammadov”, the hopper barges “Bakinskaya-3” and “Bakinskaya-5
Orion Group Holdings (ORN) yesterday reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. According to the report, ORN delivered another strong performance in the second quarter with revenue increasing 7% to $205 million and Adjusted EBITDA doubling to $11 million from the seco
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District is seeking comments on a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for a proposed Johnson Island ecosystem restoration project in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, in Pool 6 of the Upper Mississippi River. The quantity and quality of backwater habitat has d
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has officially started their search to find the best qualified team to progress planning towards building of the landmass and wharf component of Roberts Bank Terminal 2—a significant step towards delivering the project. Last week, the Port Authority invited experi
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District recently released solicitation for the Hutchinson Island Shore Protection Project in Florida. According to the Corps, project work includes construction of a dune and beach berm in two segments within the approximately 4 miles of the Martin Cou
Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) is currently seeking to engage a suitably qualified organization to undertake maintenance dredging of the Tweed River Entrance. Despite the jetty that collects most of the coastal sand drift, some sand still moves past the jetty and into the Tweed River entrance
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, is dredging the federal navigation channel at Great Sodus Bay, New York. A total of 20,000 cubic yards of material will be dredged by Dean Marine & Excavating from Great Sodus and placed in designated open lake sites. Great Sodus is home to more th
