The Port of Corpus Christi Authority recently presented plans to expand cargo movements at its Bulk Materials Terminal through a multi-year, phased expansion. The expansion will include dredging and construction of a pile supported concrete bulkhead with docks capable of servicing larger vessels, ta
The Panama Canal celebrated the eighth anniversary of its expansion program this week by announcing an increase to its draft and daily transits. Through an Advisory to Shipping, the Panama Canal announced that the maximum authorized draft was raised from 46 to 47 feet (14.33 meters), and will increa
Earlier this week, Port Stephens Council unanimously endorsed the draft Coastal Management Program taking Port Stephens a step closer to further protecting its greatest coastal assets. Mayor Ryan Palmer said that the endorsement was a major milestone to reach. “This endorsement marks a significant s
The first delivery of rocks is underway as part of the Cromer Coastal Management Scheme, North Norfolk District Council said. The first barge arrived from Scotland to start the second stage of the scheme, which will put sea defences in place on the west side of the pier – a 300m “armour revetment” c
San Francisco District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Commander Lt. Col. Timothy Shebesta and staff embarked on a tour of the Dredge Essayons recently to see the ship and its mission in their area. The Essayons recently completed dredging the San Francisco Harbor Main Ship channel and is currently d
The Western Dredging Association has honored J.F. Brennan Company and GEI Consultants with a 2024 Safety Excellence Award for their work on the Third Ward Milwaukee River remediation project. GEI and Brennan accepted the award at WEDA’s Annual Dredging Summit and Expo in Tampa, Florida. WEDA’s Safet
An excavator driver became an unexpected fisherman earlier this month when he unearthed something rather unusual while dredging a riverbed in Xuancheng in China’s Anhui province. While clearing the waterway, the man realized he had caught more than just silt and debris, and instead found a huge croc
Weeks Marine has completed the $38.6 million Ponte Vedra Beach Restoration Project two months ahead of schedule. The project was originally anticipated to be completed by mid-August. The contractor worked with two dredges for a limited time, greatly expediting the overall project schedule so that it
Protecting Viet Nam’s long coastline against erosion is a major challenge in an era of accelerating climate change, sea level rise, and extreme weather events. A project being prepared by the Government of Binh Thuan Province, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and Invest International aims to protec
Kenmare Resources Plc has revealed the names of two new dredgers which are being built at Royal IHC’s yard in Kinderdijk (Netherlands). The company will name the newbuilds after female members of the management team. The first of the new dredges will be named Calen, after the eldest daughter of Higi
Norfolk Dredging Company has won a $37 million contract for the maintenance dredging of Fire Island Inlet and Shores Westerly to Jones Beach, the USACE New York District said. This essential multi-purpose project includes the maintenance of a navigation channel at least 250 feet wide and to a minimu
Orion Group Holdings recently won a $20 million marine construction project in the Port of Tampa, Florida. The project, scheduled to start in the third quarter of 2024, includes construction of a new 481 ft by 125 ft Berth 218 to handle bulk materials. The new berth will have additional breasting do
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has just released the latest update about the terrible accident when the dredger Vox Maxima struck the fuel supply ship Marine Honor, saying that the removal of bulk oil from the sea and beaches is nearly completed. There has been no observed oil sl
Clearing of Peoples Avenue and Florida Avenue canals are nearing completion as part of the SELA 26 project, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ New Orleans District said. This process produces an improved flow and volume capacity in the drainage canals. According to USACE, the Southeast Louisiana Urba
