Van Oord’s LNG trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Vox Apolonia is pumping 400,000 cubic meters of new sand onto the Heemskerk coastline. Earlier this year, Van Oord completed coastline maintenance in the Dutch Noord-Beveland – part of the same contract, commissioned by Rijkswaterstaat. For this
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District (USACE) has awarded a $21.6 million contract to Norfolk Dredging Company of Chesapeake, VA, for dune and beachfill work in Sea Isle City and Upper Township (Strathmere), N.J. The contract calls for dredging, pumping and placing approximately 1.
Jenkins Marine’s self-propelled excavator hopper dredger CH Horn is currently dredging Whitstable Harbor. “This is essential maintenance that we carry out every two years to remove silt that has built up in the harbor basin,” Canterbury City Council said. This work keeps the harbor operational and e
U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla and U.S. Representatives John Garamendi and Julia Brownley have announced more than $22 million in federal funding from the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) for the Port of Hueneme in Ventura County, California and for the Port of Richmond in
Construction is now underway on Phase 2 of the 40 Arpent Canal Wetlands Enhancement. This is a major step towards restoring this once thriving marsh, Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) said. “This project is spearheaded by our partners Ducks Unlimited, who secured funding
NMDC Group’s dredging arm is building the world’s first manmade mountains in the dredging industry. NMDC Dredging and Marine said this morning that their crews continue to drive development across Abu Dhabi through its transformative projects and sustainable practices. The latest addition is Modon’s
With dredging works completed for the Marsa LNG project in Sohar, Oman, the development moves into its next phase, jetty construction and shore protection – in collaboration with BESIX Middle East. The dredging operations, conducted by Boskalis’ trailing suction hopper dredgers (TSHDs) Coastway and
The Oceanside Harbor dredging program will wrap up on Friday, May 1. The Army Corps of Engineers said that 320,000 cubic yards of sand have been deposited on Oceanside beaches. “Crews will begin to demobilize pipe, fencing, and other equipment on Monday, May 4, which could take up to a week. The par
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) undertakes shoreline stabilization projects – like the Victoria Channel to Seadrift 1 project – to protect navigation, because these structures are critical to maintaining safe, reliable harbor access. Vicksburg District (MVK) maintenance workers arrived in t
Essential maintenance dredging is continuing at Bridport Harbor, Dorset Council said this morning. This project is designed to support vessel access, safe navigation, and ensuring efficient long-term operation of the harbor. According to the Council, West Beach will remain closed until the work is c
The Port of Barcelona has presented its Fifth Strategic Plan for 2026–2030, describing it as the largest investment cycle in its history. The document is structured into an action plan with 120 initiatives grouped into 25 environmental, social and economic objectives. According to their latest annou
The Government of Fiji has secured a major grant agreement valued at $16.7 million (FJD $37.33 million) to strengthen the resilience of vulnerable coastal communities against the impacts of climate change. Minister for Agriculture, Waterways and Sugar Industry, Tomasi Tunabuna, delivered the update
The Town of Cobourg said that the annual dredging operations of Cobourg Harbor will be taking place throughout April, May and June. Mechanical dredging involves removing accumulated sand and silt, which contributes to shallow water levels and hinders boat anchoring and navigation. Maintaining proper
WM Dredging Ltd said that the water injection dredging operations in Bembridge are now complete. The project included dredging in the areas of Bembridge Marina, the fairway channel, and the south side of the Duver pontoon towards Attrill’s Point. The work was conducted with the WM Innovation – a sma
