The dredging operations at Ocean Reef Marina, in collaboration with the WA Department of Transport, are making great progress. According to the Ocean Reef Marina, the crews are on track to wrap up this phase of work in just a few weeks. Working on the project, the 22m cutter suction dredge “Cooper I
The USACE Detroit District began dredging work last week in Muskegon Harbor to remove about 133,000 cubic yards of sediment from the federal navigation channel. The project marks the start of the 2024 Detroit District dredging season on the Western Michigan shoreline of Lake Michigan to maintain Gre
Around 200 kilometers off the coast of Dampier in northwest Australia, Boskalis has safely completed a unique operation. At a record depth of 600 meters, Boskalis’ BOKA Tiamat undertook excavation works at the continental slope: the steep zone where the seabed transitions from the continental shelf
Damage along approximately 260-feet of the 10,200-foot-long Buffalo West Breakwater is in need of repair, said USACE Buffalo District. If this section is not repaired, this damage would spread laterally along the structure in either direction, said USACE. The lakebed in the damaged area is comprised
Van Oord and Van Aalsburg have signed a collaboration agreement to further develop circular fascine mattresses. Fascine mattresses are mats of twisted willow that play an important role in maintaining embankment stability, preventing land degradation and protecting waterways from erosion. At present
The US has dispatched a vessel to build a temporary port in Gaza to supply vital humanitarian aid to Palestinian civilians. The U.S. Army Vessel (USAV) General Frank S Besson set sail from Virginia “less than 36 hours after President Joe Biden announced the US would provide humanitarian assistance t
The Government of Romania has given its approval for an important infrastructure project aimed at enhancing the southern sector of Constanta Port on the Black Sea. This decision was made following a proposal by the Ministry of Transport to develop new terminals, access roads and utilities in the reg
Once again, Trailer Hopper Suction Dredger SOSPAN DAU will return to Portsmouth for another spectacular display of ‘rainbowing’ shingle onto the Southsea beach. According to KHM Portsmouth, the SOSPAN DAU will be performing beach recharge activities along that area of the seafront between the Hover
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith voted last week to send the White House the FY2024 Energy and Water Development (EWD) Appropriations Bill, which will direct more than $195.9 million to Mississippi in support of specifically-authorized USACE projects and activities. “Mississippians rely on Army Corps w
The Town of Emerald Isle, NC, and the Army Corps have just released the latest update on the Bogue Inlet dredging project. The dredging and beach nourishment works, coordinated by USACE and Carteret County, began on January 1, 2024. Originally the project was anticipated to be completed in mid-Febru
Mxtv has just released the latest video update from the largest land reclamation project in Boskalis’ history – the New Manila International Airport (NMIA). Under this massive development scheme, around 1,700 hectares of land will be developed for the new facilities, located around 20 kilometers nor
After nearly two months of work, Manson Construction has completed sand replenishment project in Solana Beach, California. The project, which will reduce coastal storm damage and erosion along a 7,200-foot-long stretch of shoreline, included construction of a 150-foot-wide beach fill using 700,000 c
The Boskalis’ trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Strandway underwent a 2.5-week drydocking project at the Damen Harlingen shipyard last week. Throughout the project, overseen by the V.H.F.R. Group, the team multitasked and provided guidance and support to the crew where necessary, assisting with
The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met for its monthly meeting last week. During the meeting, Chairman Ric Campo highlighted a $136 million contract award on the Port Commission’s agenda for segment 1C of the Houston Ship Channel Expansion – Project 11. Callan Marine Ltd., the newl
