The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, is continuing work on the Carolina Beach Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) Project. Norfolk Dredging crews are placing sand to strengthen the shoreline, reduce storm impacts, and help protect infrastructure, USACE said in the latest project u
Royal IHC hosted a keel laying ceremony for a new dredging vessel Vishwa Dhan at their shipyard facility in Kinderdijk earlier this week. “This moment marks the official start of the assembly of the vessel, and from this point forward, every component added brings us closer to delivering her to our
The USACE Buffalo District has awarded a $4.2 million contract to Michigan-based Ryba Marine Construction Co. for repairs to the Bird Island Pier along the Niagara River. The contract is part of $15.5 million in repairs to the pier, ensuring safe navigation, a strong regional economy, and protection
AD Ports Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kuwait Ports Authority (KPA) to explore the development and operation of container operations at Shuaiba Port. Under the agreement, AD Ports Group will prepare the technical, environmental, and financial feasibility studies, in a
Istanbul-based Norse Shipyard launched the first two workboats of a six-vessel order for Turkey’s Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure in November. The Mimar Sinan, a newbuild number SR018, is a 50-m workboat for dredging and cleaning operations, and SR019, Aslan Sivri, is a 24-m tugboat for to
Cottrell is currently dredging the Dewees Inlet Shoal within the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, with material being placed in an open-water placement area, the City of Isle of Palms said. According to the City, this phase of work is expected to be completed by the end of the week (~December 21, 202
The dredging operations within the Whyalla marina – primarily within the main entrance channel and the boat ramp approach – are moving forward. According to South Australia (SA) Department for Infrastructure and Transport, the dredging work will take place 7 days a week and be completed by the end o
The Louisiana Trustee Implementation Group is developing a new restoration plan to evaluate and select the best construction alternatives for two important projects: Raccoon Island Barrier Island Restoration and the New Orleans East Landbridge Restoration. Draft Restoration Plan #8.1 builds on earli
Rohde Nielsen has successfully tested remote operation technology on the barges Hugin R and Munin R at Rohde Nielsen’s yard in Denmark. According to their official statement, this action is part of their equipment modernization strategy. With the support of MAHI Maritime Autonomy Systems, a Remote O
The Town of Barnstable’s contractor, AGM Marine Construction, will soon begin mobilizing equipment in preparation to start the Barnstable Harbor Mid-Entrance Channel and Blish Point Boat Ramp Dredging Project. Dredging operations are anticipated to begin on Monday, December 22. “Weather pending, dre
Harwich Haven Authority (HHA) has stared an innovative project working with Suffolk Yacht Harbor, where dredged sediment from routine marina maintenance is being repurposed to help restore a rapidly eroding saltmarsh and enhance biodiversity along the River Orwell. According to HHA, the Beneficial U
A very important beach restoration program at Costa Sur, Argentina, was completed recently with a Watermaster amphibious dredging machine. The work included removing aquatic biomass and waste, dredging the swimming area, and replenishing the beach with sand. All tasks were carried out using the Wate
Brevard County has introduced a plan to restore the South Reach section of shoreline near Melbourne Beach between December 2025 and April 2026 as part of a scheduled beach restoration project. The 3.8-mile South Reach begins at Flug Avenue in Indialantic and extends south to Spessard Holland Park No
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, has finished critical repairs to the South Breakwater, restoring a structure essential to safe navigation in Buffalo Harbor and strengthening the Great Lakes Navigation System. “Over 260 feet of the breakwater were rebuilt using more than 10,000 to
