Dane County has officially begun the second phase of its Yahara Chain of Lakes Sediment Removal Project. This phase of the project kicked off this week, with dredging equipment now in the water, working between Lake Waubesa and Lower Mud Lake. The County plans to remove approximately 52,000 cubic ya
Callan Marine has announced the construction of its newest dredge, an 18” cutter suction dredge (CSD) named The General Marshall. The General Marshall will join Callan’s fleet in 2022. At 194 feet in length and 41 feet wide, the General Marshall will have a maximum digging depth of 60 feet, a dredge
IADC has just released the latest issue of Terra et Aqua, featuring articles covering dredging projects as well as the topics of safety, socio-economics, technical innovations and the environment. Coastal ecosystems have always created a natural defence that protects inhabitants and infrastructure f
Mid West Ports Authority (MWPA) is preparing a plan to undertake maintenance dredging activities within Geraldton Port waters to remove accumulated sediments from the Commercial Harbour and Main Shipping Channel. This project is necessary to ensure the safe navigability and continued operations of
The Port of London will, in the coming weeks, organise a series of engagement events as they seek views on Thames Vision 2050, an updated framework for development of the 95 miles of river from Teddington Lock to the North Sea. The original Thames Vison 2035 was published in summer 2016. Now it is b
ROHR-IDRECO, an internationally operating company, designs and manufactures a complete portfolio of deep digging electric dredging vessels and equipment for the mining, dredging and dam desiltation industries. A couple of days ago, we took an opportunity to talk with Mr. Fulco Vrooland, ROHR-IDRECO
Anders Invest, an investment company that focuses on partnering with Dutch SMEs with a technical focus, has acquired a minority stake in ROHR-IDRECO Dredge Systems. Anders Invest provides financing for both minority and majority interests and has investments in 23 profitable and expanding businesses
The largest dredging company in the U.S. pleaded guilty earlier this week to federal charges for causing a 2016 oil spill while rebuilding one of Louisiana’s barrier islands. United States Attorney, Duane A. Evans, has announced that Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company (GLDD) pled guilty on June 15,
Mission-Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve has just released this amazing video about the dredging operations to reopen Cedar Bayou along the Texas coast. This is the first couple of weeks of work to establish a connection from the Gulf of Mexico to Mesquite Bay. The video was shot in mid J
Boskalis Nederland, a unit of Royal Boskalis Westminster active on the Dutch market, will conduct the dredging works in Rijnhaven, Rotterdam, during the following months. With this dredging program, the Rijnhaven development is becoming visible. The areas between the Wilhelminapier and Katendrecht w
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) officially completed land reclamation works of R. Dhuvaafaru on June 14, 2021. At the moment, the shore protection works are moving forward according to schedule. The R. Dhuvaafaru Land Reclamation and Shore Protection project includes: dredging and
As ships grow larger with increased draft and harbors continue to silt, the demand for modern dredges continues to grow. The acknowledged masters of the design and operation of these are the lowland countries, the Netherlands and Belgium. It came as no surprise when, a few years ago, the Dutch firm
Salisbury Beach sand dune replenishment project officially started earlier this week, Salisbury Beach Betterment Association (SBBA) reports. According to a press release from the office of state Senator Diana DiZoglio, D-Methuen, $90,000 in state money was secured for the project, while the remainin
More awards have been presented at the 2021 Virtual Dredging Summit, to recognize individuals, organizations, and project teams for outstanding engineering and operational achievements while meeting the goals and objectives of WEDA. One of the primary goals and objectives is to recognize individuals
