The 4th International Congress “Hydraulic Engineering Structures and Dredging” organized by the maritime industry media group PortNews kicked off this morning in Moscow. The event, taking place at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation, is supported by the Federal Marine and
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District has presented latest update on the Muddy River Flood Risk Management project. According to the Army Corps, dredging activities continue to progress on Phase 2 of the $36.5 million Muddy River project in Boston and Brookline, Massachusetts. “Begi
Sections of the Mill Creek Levee System that were damaged during the February 2020 flooding are now repaired thanks to the efforts of the Army Corps’ Walla Walla District and their contractor TDX Power Services. This was a partnership project with the levee sponsor, the Mill Creek Flood Control Zone
The Government of Canada has announced the environmental assessment decision for the Contrecoeur Port Terminal Expansion Project. According to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Jonathan Wilkinson, the proposed Contrecoeur Port Expansion Project can now proceed. The project located appr
The New York State Canal Corporation recently acquired a new Watermaster Amphibious Multipurpose Dredger that will be used year-round for the Canal maintenance activities. The dredger will also be tested out on ice-breaking operations in the Lock E-7 harbor this winter. If proven to be safe and effe
USACE will present their final engineering design for the Matagorda Ship Channel Improvement Project at a Lavaca Bay Foundation meeting this week. According to a news release from the Lavaca Bay Foundation, the meeting will take place at 6 p.m. in Calhoun County’s extension office auditorium, 186 He
San Miguel Corp. (SMC) is gearing up to dredge the Pasig River, a heavily-silted and polluted water body – still considered an economically important river in Metro Manila. Under their official plan, SMC will annually remove 600,000 tons of silt and solid waste from Pasig River over the next five ye
Western Dredging Association (WEDA) is about to hold their next webinar, Development of a Guidance Manual for Determining the Environmental Suitability of Dredged Sediments for Beneficial Uses in the Great Lakes, on Friday, March 12, 2021, from 2 to 3 PM EST. The webinar – jointly developed by the A
The Port of Frederikshavn has just released these beautiful photos from their latest dredging program. The work with deepening is well in progress, the Port said in their project update. The dredging is being done in connection with the establishment of the new quay facility by Østre Kaj, deepening
USACE has received an application to re-issue a permit for the Berths 226-236 Container Terminal Improvements Project, located in Los Angeles Harbor, Port of Los Angeles in the city and county of Los Angeles, CA. The applicant, Los Angeles Harbor Department, is proposing to complete project elements
Callan Marine recently launched a new Marine Construction Division, providing a broad range of turnkey marine, civil, and specialty construction services along the Gulf Coast. According to Callan, the Division has the capability to complete projects requiring 110 to 300-ton crane barges, including m
Everything is ready for tomorrow’s 4th International Congress Hydraulic Engineering Structures and Dredging that is taking place in Moscow at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation. This dredging congress, organised by maritime media group PortNews, will be held in person wit
The Port of Townsville said that the Independent Technical Advisory Committee (ITAC) will meet this week to discuss the Channel Upgrade Project. The public update will be held online on Thursday, 11 March 2021 from 2.30pm to 4pm. The ITAC members have diverse technical backgrounds and all are recogn
The Florence Renourishment Project – Phase III, located in Emerald Isle, NC, is moving forward according to schedule. Town of Emerald Isle has just released this interesting video, highlighting the dredging works in the western part of the town on March 4, 2021. “Everyone is reminded to respect the
