At the Western Dredging Association’s Summit & Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, WEDA’s 2023 Dredger on Deck Award was awarded to Mr. Wayne Kostuk, General Superintendent at Sevenson Environmental Services, Inc. Mr. Kostuk is the first recipient of this annual award, which is meant to honor on-site operati
Royal IHC is currently working on an advanced autonomous dredging system to increase the autonomy of the dredging and unloading process of TSHDs – called Mission Master. Implementing automation is complex. “We believe it is important that experienced industry professionals are involved in this proce
National Marine Dredging Group (NMDC) has announced a significant surge in its net profit during the first half of 2023, reaching AED 881 million (near $240 million). The first half year results demonstrate record-breaking numbers and substantial growth in both revenue and net profit, with the Group
Mangroves are like the guardians of our planet. Not only do they absorb CO2 at an impressive rate, but they also protect the coasts and filter the water. Plus, they are a hotspot for biodiversity. Jan De Nul, together with its partners, is currently working on the AquaForest project in Ecuador. Ther
The Cook Government is continuing to drive economic diversification opportunities in the Pilbara, with the new multi-user facility and logistics hub at Port Hedland’s Lumsden Point reaching another milestone. “We know there are enormous opportunities in the Pilbara for job-creating new green industr
The Spoilbank Marina project in Port Hedland has reached another important milestone, with the final stage of construction for the landside component and landscaping now underway. “This final stage of construction will deliver a vibrant and culturally rich community amenity for locals and visitors t
A coastal habitat restoration and nourishment project in North Chicago, IL won the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association’s 2023 Best Restored Beaches Award. Michels Construction, Inc. restored approximately 1,300 feet of shoreline at Foss Park with approximately half dedicated to recreat
The Baker Hughes Foundation has announced two grants focused on coastal restoration in the United States: first, a $100,000 grant to National Coastal Resilience Fund, and additionally a $50,000 grant to Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana. The National Coastal Resilience Fund is a program led by
Once eroded and struggling, Queen Bess Island near Grand Isle has been transformed into a flourishing bird haven. This project, developed in partnership with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, was designed to rebuild the island with rock perimeters, breakwaters, and 150,000 cubic ya
New Jersey Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. yesterday announced the start of a major dredging project of the Shrewsbury and Navesink Rivers. Pallone secured $26 million for maintenance dredging of the rivers in a federal spending bill for Fiscal Year 2023 that President Biden signed into law late last
Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG), Panama City, Fla., has been awarded a $257 million firm-fixed-price contract for the design-build of a new medium-class hopper dredger. Bids were solicited via the internet with three received, the Department of Defense announced yesterday. Work will be performed in
The USACE Jacksonville District has published a draft of its General Reevaluation Report and Environmental Impact Statement (GRR/EIS) for the Tampa Harbor Navigation Improvement Study in Hillsborough County, Florida. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the GRR/EIS and r
Curtin Maritime, Corp. has captured this beautiful photo of the DB Avalon dredging the Houston Ship Channel. “Beautiful sunrise this morning in Texas, where DB Avalon is dredging the Houston Shipping Channel,” Curtin Maritime said in yesterday’s update. DB Avalon is a market-first, hybrid-powered dr
Connecticut Senators Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal have announced the inclusion of $5.725 million for Connecticut Congressionally Directed Spending projects in the Fiscal Year 2024 Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill. In addition, the bill includes over $10 million in funding for
