A maintenance dredging project at the Clutesi Haven Marina is almost complete. This project is targeting the removal of sediment between D float and the mouth of Kitsuksis Creek, Port Alberni Port Authority said. The officials hired the barge and excavation team from B. Berry Enterprises and Timberr
Based on the Dredging for Sustainable Infrastructure (DfSI) book, IADC has published a paper on ‘Integrating dredging in sustainable development‘. The paper outlines the philosophy and concepts of sustainability and its application to water infrastructure projects focusing on practical issues for dr
Work on the second phase of the Tema Port Expansion Project in Ghana is in full swing. According to the latest update, the new revetment and dredging works are progressing nicely, and the yard expansion is approaching the next milestone on time. In a historic moment for Ghana’s maritime landscape, t
The Town of Palm Beach (FL), partnering with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will this month begin work on a sand placement project on the island’s north end. This stage of the Town’s overall Coastal Management Plan includes dredging operations in Palm Beach Harbor. The project will dredge around
Jan De Nul and Maritime Robotics have launched an advanced Otter Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) Vaquita 04 in Dubai. The companies said that the USV is now in Jebel Ali, conducting hydrographic surveys for dredging and coastal development projects. “Dubai is renowned for its ambitious infrastructure
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District will soon award a contract for the U.S. Naval Station Mayport Maintenance Dredging project. According to the Corps, the work consists of maintenance dredging of portions of the U.S. Naval Station Mayport including Bar Cut-3. Mayport Entrance Ch
In a step toward restoring Dhaka’s waterways, three advisers of the interim government inaugurated dredging work on six canals yesterday. The six canals scheduled for renovation are: Syeda Rizwana Hasan, adviser for Environment, Forest, Climate Change, and Water Resources; Adilur Rahman Khan, advise
Dredging Contractors of America (DCA) said that the private sector Jones Act dredging, marine construction and tug/barge operators are all hands-on deck for recovery, evidence collection and debris removal from the crash site on the Potomac River near Washington, D.C.’s Ronald Reagan Washington Nati
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham yesterday celebrated the completion of the largest beach nourishment project in Texas – the McFaddin Beach Nourishment and Dune Restoration Project Phase II, which encompasses 14.5 miles of restored dunes and beaches. Situated on the Texas Chenier Plain in Jef
Yorke Peninsula Council said that they have secured significant funding through the Coast Protection Board’s 2024-25 Coast Protection Grants program to support crucial coastal protection and improvement projects. Highlighting the importance of these projects for the region, Mayor Darren Braund said:
The dredging operations in Newhaven Marina, conducted by ML (UK) Dredging Ltd, are in full swing. The dredging work, which started in late November, is being carried out by the backhoe dredger Witton II. Self-propelled split hopper barge Split Three is transporting the spoil material from the marina
The Sebastian Inlet District (FL) has released the latest update about the ongoing dredging and beach nourishment project. According to the District, ATL Diversified (ATL) has completed about 20 percent of the Upland Truck Hauling and Beach Placement phase of the project (based on volume). During th
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dredging crews have officially completed their work removing a hazardous sandbar at the mouth of Southport Harbor. The channel is restored to a nine-foot depth and a 100-foot width at low tide. The crews worked day and night to complete the project. Coral Siligato, P
The Port of San Diego said that the repair work on the west side of the Shelter Island Boat Launch Ramp is underway. Work on the west side of the launch facility will include: In June 2023, the west floating dock sustained significant damage due to sand accumulation underneath it, which caused the d
