One of the largest dredging efforts in Iraq’s modern history, the Al Faw Grand Port project is entering its final stage. According to the General Company for Ports of Iraq, the completion rate of dredging and excavation works in the outer navigation channel, part of Al Faw Grand Port project, has re
The Victorian Government said that they are committed to making it easier and more accessible for boaters to enjoy a day out on the water. That’s why recreational boating license and registration fees are being reinvested into the 2024-25 Recreational Boating Dredging and Access Program. Grants of u
The Minns Labor Government is delivering on its election commitment to repair Stockton Beach by allocating $21.5 million in the 2025–26 NSW Budget to continue crucial renourishment works. This action, backed by funding, is set to protect the beach’s natural beauty, Aboriginal heritage, and its recre
The Welsh Government said that a major coastal defense program has been completed in Prestatyn, benefiting thousands of homes and businesses. The new £26 million coastal project, brought forward by Balfour Beatty on behalf of Denbighshire County Council, is set to safeguard 2,297 homes and 86 busine
Damen has successfully delivered a new Shoalbuster 2711 WID (Water Injection Dredger) to UK Dredging, a subsidiary of Associated British Ports. The Shoalbuster 2711 WID was designed specifically for UK Dredging as a multipurpose dredging and support vessel. It will be used for surveys, buoy handling
Royal IHC recently presented the new American Beaver Standard 24/27” cutter suction dredge (CSD). With a proven track record, the Beaver dredger is well known for its construction, reliability and performance, resulting in the best value for money. Key enhancements of the new American Beaver: With t
The U.S. Army of Engineers, New England District is about to award a contract for maintenance dredging of the New Haven Harbor Federal Navigation Channel. The New Haven Harbor dredging project in Connecticut consists of dredging the 35-foot deep navigation channel and 35-foot deep turning basin belo
The USACE Philadelphia District has just announced the name for the new medium class hopper dredge under construction – The Donnelly. “The vessel is named in honor of the late Ray Donnelly who served as our Resource Management Chief for many years. Like Ray, we expect the new dredge will have a last
The Port of Corpus Christi recently hosted federal, state and local leaders at a historic event celebrating the forthcoming completion of the ship channel improvement project. The project, which began in 2019, improved approximately 11.9 miles of channel, deepening it from 47 to 54 feet and widening
The Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) started dredging and land reclamation work for the development of an airport in Guraidhoo, Thaa Atoll, earlier this week. According to MTCC, the scope of the project includes creation of 13.80 hectares of new land, the installation of 979 meters
Dredging work along Turnbull Creek, north of Jungle Road, is set to be completed by end of July, according to the City of New Smyrna Beach Public Works Director, David Ray. “As of last week, they’ve taken 1,900 cubic yards of sediment out. They have about 500 feet left to finish and then they’re goi
Russia’s Ust-Luga Port has completed another infrastructure project – reconstruction of the Ultramar marine terminal (phase 3.2). During the works, the seafloor near berth No. 1b was deepened up to -17.2 meters. FSUE Rosmorport, acting as the client for the terminal water area reconstruction, oversa
The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) has been awarded a $60 million grant from the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council (RESTORE Council) to support the construction of the River Reintroduction into Maurepas Swamp Project (MSP). This award represents the final major source of
The CEDA Technical Papers Committee is inviting interested parties to contribute to the Dredging Days conference programme and submit abstracts for presentations. The CEDA Dredging Days 2026 conference, taking place from 11-13 May at A Room with a ZOO, in the splendidly charming Antwerp ZOO, founded
