The Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to board and inspect all dredgers operating in Manila Bay reclamation projects amid renewed concerns over vessel identity, ownership and compliance with Philippine laws. “The President orders the PCG to bo
The South Eastern Railway has begun vital works to safeguard the iconic line through the Warren, strengthening sea defenses for decades to come, with railway set to remain open to passengers throughout the work, Network Rail said. Essential work is now underway to safeguard the railway line running
Dredging work is underway to improve the flood carrying capacity of the Taylor River near Blenheim’s town center, Marlborough District Council said. “The purpose-built amphibious excavator navigated its way down the river yesterday which was quite a sight to see. It was evident from how high the exc
Beginning this week, Dollman Beach, located at 9200 South Ocean Drive, will have intermittent closures due to work contractors performing sand renourishment for the South St. Lucie County Coastal Storm Risk Management Project (CSRMP). Under the plan, Manson Construction will begin mobilizing equipme
The trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Leiv Eiriksson, owned by Jan De Nul, is currently very busy working in Ha. Dhidhoo, the Maldives. With a hopper volume of 46,000m³, it is one of the largest dredgers in the world. The Dhidhoo land reclamation contract was awarded to Maldives Transport and C
Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) said that the Ha. Dhidhoo Land Reclamation Project – aimed to advance airport development, housing initiatives and the provision of essential services – is now underway. This capital development contract was awarded to Maldives Transport and Contracting Compa
Orion Group Holdings, Inc. has received an $86.3 million shoreline protection project from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Commenting the latest news, Travis Boone, President and Chief Executive Officer of Orion Group Holdings, said: “We are proud to be part of one of the largest shoreline
Galveston Port said that they are advancing a significant program of waterside upgrades at its West Port Cargo Complex, marking the largest investment in its cargo berths and yards for several decades. According to their latest announcement, the port is investing $106 million to improve dilapidated
The City of Victor Harbor said that the construction of a Coastal Sea Defense Wall between Fell Street and Charles Street in Encounter Bay is now practically complete. Only minor works remain to finalize the project. Work on the project started in late April 2025. The Council engaged CATCON to under
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) said that 40 percent of the dredging work for the second phase of the land reclamation and shore protection of GDh. Thinadhoo Industrial Zone has now been completed. The project involves reclaiming three hectares of land at the island’s industrial zo
Lahore’s first floating restaurant is expected to open to the public later in 2026 as construction nears its final stages. The three-storey floating structure is being built on a canal branching from the River Ravi, near Jallo Park. According to the project managers, civil and construction work is p
Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) said that 49 hectares of land have been reclaimed for Hulhumalé Phase 3, with more than 77.8 percent of the project having been completed. This capital development project was awarded to Capital Marine and Civil Construction (CMC), with the government having
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has just released a plan for the land reclamation works within an area of about 240 hectares of foreshore and seabed at Lung Kwu Tan. The proposed works include filling of the seabed to form about 145 hectares of new land, reprovisioning
In January 2019, a tailings dam collapsed in Brumadinho (a Brazilian municipality in the state of Minas Gerais), releasing a large volume of mining residues into the Paraopeba River. As part of the mining company’s recovery program, Construtora Vale Verde is now removing tailings from a 6 km stretch
