The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District will soon release a solicitation seeking private companies to conduct the FY26 Willapa Harbor Maintenance Dredging project. Earlier this summer, USACE held a Virtual Industry Day to provide additional information about the upcoming Willapa Harbor dr
Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCI) has made history with the launch of its latest vessel – Dredge Godavari – at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) today. According to DCI, this giant is the first-ever 12,000 m³ Beagle Series dredger constructed anywhere in the world, setting a new benchmark for
The Babitonga Bay dredging program, conducted by Jan De Nul’s giant trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Galileo Galilei, is moving forward. During the project, a portion of the dredged material will be used for beach nourishment in Itapoá – one of the largest coastal engineering projects ever car
The Cochin Shipyard will launch three vessels tomorrow. According to the Shipyard, each vessel addresses a strategic national need and illustrates India’s expanding maritime capability, from defense and port infrastructure to green energy and sustainability. The new vessels include the sixth Anti-Su
Two more Royal IHC cutter suction dredgers, Beavers 65, have been successfully completed for a client in the APAC region. Delivered from stock, immediately available and freshly loaded and already on their way to their new owner, these iconic Beaver dredgers are set to kick-start vital dredging work
Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council has secured a second round of Central Government funding to support critical flood protection projects across the region. According to the Council, this co-investment was allocated through the Before the Deluge program, a collaborative initiative by regional
Earlier this week, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (GLDD) won a $14.6 million USACE contract for coastal protection works in Martin County, Florida. According to the Corps, the project includes construction of a dune and beach berm within the approximately 4 miles of the Martin County Shore Pr
With the township of Ba in Fiji experiencing an average of one major flood every four years, Fiji’s Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways engaged Hall Contracting to remove sediment build-up from the Ba River, improving its ability to discharge excess water during rain and storm events. Hall was tas
The South Australian Government this week commenced beach replenishment works at Henley Beach. The works have been deferred until after the October school holidays to minimise disruption to beach users and businesses. According to the government, up to 15,000 cubic meters of quarry sand will be deli
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has signed an agreement with the Ministry of Construction, Housing & Infrastructure for the execution of the Sh. Milandhoo shore protection project. The agreement was signed in Milandhoo between the Ministry of Construction and the Minister of State
Construction work started this week on a beach nourishment pilot project at Dominion Beach, Province of Nova Scotia said. Build Nova Scotia’s Sydney office is managing the project on behalf of the Department of Natural Resources. The project consists of adding cobble and gravel to the southeastern e
Manson Construction has just won a $14.7 million USACE contract for the St. Lucie County, FL Coastal Storm Risk Management Project. The CSRM project calls for the construction of a dune and beach berm along approximately 3.4 miles of shoreline in southern St. Lucie County. This includes beach and du
NMDC Group has signed a 5-year strategic collaboration agreement with Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) to establish a specific framework between the parties covering 13 key areas associated with to the protection of the marine environment from pollution, climate change, and to safeguard marine l
Construction crews are making progress on the 2025 Pinellas County (FL) beach nourishment project. Gator Dredging has begun mobilizing barges, pipelines, and other equipment for the upcoming Upham Beach renourishment. Construction is scheduled to start on Upham Beach beginning the week of October 20
