The Cassowary Coast Regional Council, Queensland, announced today that sediment testing is currently underway as part of the Port Hinchinbrook (One Mile Creek) dredging project. This activity will focus on analysing the sediment composition, pollutant levels, and potential ecological impacts; and is
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District project teams and leadership yesterday hosted staff from the offices of Senator Ben Cardin and Senator Van Hollen for a briefing and aerial tour of the Poplar Island and Mid-Chesapeake Bay Island ecosystem restoration projects. Poplar Island, once
Following damage caused to the dredge Faucon during the Ettalong dredging campaign (NSW), another dredge will be sent to the area to finish the work, Faucon’s sister ship – Port Frederick. “Faucon is on its way back to her home on the Gold Coast, where crew will have a quick turnaround and then retu
St. Tammany Parish Government (LA) will dredge the Pearl River Navigational Canal near the West Pearl River, following permitting approval from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. “This marks a long overdue and fantastic day for our boaters, fisherman and hunters on the beautiful West Pearl River,” sa
Department of Transport, Western Australia, is about to begin another maintenance dredging campaign at the Port Geographe Marina. As reported, dredging works at the entrance to the marina will commence in September 2023 and will proceed until approximately early March 2024. “Dredging will mainly occ
The Disposal Area Monitoring System (DAMOS) Program was started in 1977 by the New England District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to manage and monitor dredged material disposal sites in the District. DAMOS is a comprehensive monitoring program designed and conducted to address environmental c
The Port of Coos Bay and NorthPoint Development have submitted a proposal for the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port (PCIP) project for the second round of Mega grant funding. The PCIP is considered to be a project of national significance by creating a new gateway for west coast imports and exports for
The 55m trailing suction hopper dredger Kawatiri was beached over the weekend in Westport, New Zealand, for planned maintenance. According to Buller District Council, the dredge was beached in the fisherman’s basin at 7am on Sunday (27 August) and came off at 6pm. Dredge Master Kawatiri Steve Christ
International Association of Dredging Companies has just announced that 9 submissions are in the running for IADC’s Safety Award 2023, one of these submissions is from – Van Oord. Van Oord’s LNG training on its fleet of LNG powered dredgers provides crew with system specific knowledge for safe opera
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District has begun sand placement on Vilano Beach, St. Johns Co., starting at the north end of the project area. This will restore sand loss due to the November 2021 nor’easter and Hurricanes Ian and Nicole. The $20.2 million emergency re-nourishment pr
St. Johns County, Florida, announced yesterday the closure of Riverdale Boat Ramp to complete a routine maintenance dredging project. “The scope of the project will result in a full closure of the boat ramp from Sept. 5 to Sept. 15 and some minor impacts to the parking and picnic areas of the park d
Donjon Marine Co Inc. of Hillside, New Jersey, will once again perform maintenance dredging activities in Newark Bay. Similar to last year, the company has won a $45.7 million USACE contract for the Newark Bay maintenance dredging works. According to the Corps, this year’s campaign includes removal
Berkeley County Government, South Carolina, has awarded a $5 million contract to J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. for the Bushy Park Dredging and Spoil Site project. Bushy Park Landing is located near the Naval Weapons Station in Goose Creek and provides public access to Foster Creek and the Cooper River.
NOAA has announced the availability of up to $240 million in funding for transformational projects that restore coastal habitat and strengthen community resilience. This funding has been made available through the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Ac
