The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority will issue a request for qualifications in July 2025 for a construction partner to deliver the landmass and wharf component of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project—a significant step towards delivering the project. Based on ongoing discussions with industry, the po
HID Shipyard said that its new HID CSD450 cutter suction dredger has completed commissioning and is now ready for immediate delivery. Designed for high-efficiency dredging operations, the CSD450 boasts: “Whether you’re undertaking port maintenance, channel deepening, or land reclamation, the CSD450
The USACE Buffalo District awarded a $2 million contract to Michigan-based Dean Marine & Excavating last week to conduct dredging of the federal navigation channels in Great Sodus Bay and Oak Orchard Harbor on Lake Ontario. Dredging of these harbors ensures accessible depths for vessels traveling th
The recent Tropical Cyclone Alfred event caused severe beach erosion and significant loss of sand in the northern beach areas of the Gold Coast. This event has highlighted the ongoing vulnerability of key sections of the coastline, foreshore areas and the importance of maintaining a sufficient sand
During dredging operations in the Madura Strait, archaeologists found the fossilized remains of 36 vertebrate species, Leiden University said. This is the first discovery of fossils from the seabed between the Indonesian islands. This area, called Sundaland, was once a vast lowland. Among the finds
For the past four years, Jan De Nul has ensured that the Ghent–Terneuzen Canal in Belgium remained navigable, and they will keep doing so in the year ahead, the company said today. This work is set to allow large seagoing vessels to reach the port of Ghent, keeping the North Sea Port fully accessibl
Sunshine Coast Council is taking action at Golden Beach to protect the coastline and coastal communities from the impacts of climate change, as part of the Bribie Island breakthrough action plan. The work is being done in stages and they are partnering with the Australian and Queensland governments
The Philippines’ Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has prepositioned its heavy equipment to hasten the dredging and desilting of creeks in Ilocos Norte in anticipation of heavy rains. This was after the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Ilocos Norte approved Provincial Resolution No. 2025-05-
Walsh Service Solutions has won contracts totaling $9.3 million from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to conduct dredging of the federal navigation channels in Conneaut and Fairport harbor this summer. Dredging projects like these ensure accessible depths for large vessels, the continued flow of com
The Town of Hilton Head Island (SC) has just announced that Marinex Construction Company is the selected contractor for its upcoming beach renourishment project. The 2025 beach renourishment is expected to be similar to the previous projects in 1990, 1997, 2006 and 2016. The work includes placement
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District has received more than $218 million in funding for numerous infrastructure improvement, dredging, and environmental projects benefiting Maryland, Pennsylvania, southern New York, and the District of Columbia, including $62 million towards Baltimor
The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) will celebrate its ninth annual Maritime Month May 1-31 and National Maritime Day on May 22, 2025. National Maritime Day is observed each year to highlight the critical role the maritime industry plays in global commerce and to salute the dedicated women and men w
Dredge Yard’s Auger Suction Dredger 200 is currently at work in a European reservoir lake, efficiently removing accumulated sediments. This operation is part of an ongoing effort to restore and increase the lake’s water storage capacity. “The compact and precise design of the auger dredger makes it
About 40% of new trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) DCI Dredge Godavari, said to be India’s largest dredger, has been completed at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL). Local media said that, as per the provisional schedule, CSL is likely to launch the vessel on July 20. The keel of the dredger – built
