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USACE Completes Ninilchik and Dillingham Dredging Work
A maintenance dredging scheme at Ninilchik was completed in May 2017 by Alaska Marine Excavation, despite a late start because of ice, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District, said in its latest facebook post. The team than moved to Dillingham and finished dredging operations ahead of sche
USACE Extends Comment Period for Lower Pool 4
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is extending the public comment period for its draft Environmental Assessment for its Lower Pool 4 dredged material management plan until July 14. According to the Corps, USACE decided to extend the public comment period after listening to communi
Highlights of the Week
Dredging Today brings you an overview of the most popular stories from the past week (June 19-25, 2017). VIDEO: Launching of the Hopper Dredger Vox Amalia Earlier this year, Van Oord’s new trailing suction hopper dredger Vox Amalia hit the water at the LaNaval shipyard in Bilbao, Spain. Agreemen
Christening of the World’s First LNG Powered Dredger in Zeebrugge
The naming ceremony of DEME’s 3.500m³ LNG-powered trailing suction dredger Minerva took place today in Zeebrugge, Belgium. The dredger was named by Mrs Marijke Verboven, the wife of Mr Ben Weyts, the Flemish Minister of mobility, public works, Flemish periphery, tourism and animal welfare. During th
New Record for APM Terminals Pipavav
As a result of the recently completed expansion scheme, the 10,100 TEU capacity Maersk Gibraltar arrived at APM Terminals Pipavav on June 16th, marking a new record for the largest vessel ever to call Pipavav Port. An expansion at APM Terminal Pipavav was recently completed and included strengthenin
Colwyn Bay Waterfront Project Wins Award
Colwyn Bay Waterfront Project – Phase 1b/c – was one of the winning projects at Wales Engineering Awards 2017. The ICE Wales Cymru 2017 Project Awards – which celebrate the contribution of civil engineering – saw projects from across Wales compete for a number of awards. Commending the entrants, ICE
Port of Kapellskar Completes Expansion Project
The Port of Kapellskar, part of the Ports of Stockholm Group, has completed a three year port refurbishment and expansion project. In order to celebrate the completion of the project, the port recently organized the inauguration ceremony for the five new modern quay-berths and new port area. The rec
Van Oord Announces Collaboration with Promising Startups
The partnership between Van Oord and the start-up acceleration platform PortXL has reached new heights this year. During the final event on 22 June, Van Oord announced its collaboration with as many as five very promising start-ups. According to the company, the young entrepreneurs of Parable, a sta
DNREC Produces Leipsic River Watershed’s Report Card
DNREC’s Wetland Monitoring and Assessment Program announced that its final report on the health of wetlands located in Kent County’s Leipsic River Watershed and Little Creek area has been given a C+ grade for their current condition, with opportunity for improvement. Tidal wetlands in the watersheds
Field Surveys for Fargo-Moorhead Flood Diversion Project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, in cooperation with the Flood Diversion Board of Authority, will continue its field surveys for the Fargo-Moorhead flood diversion project starting this week, announced the Corps. USACE staff; Gulf South Research Corporation, from Baton Rouge, Lou
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Port Manatee’s Berth 9
Port Manatee’s Berth 9 is now able to accommodate heavier loads thanks to completion of a reconstruction project in concert with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). At a dedication ceremony last week, officials cut a ribbon signaling the formal opening of the fortified 625-foot-long ber
First Round of Louisiana’s RESTORE Act Grants
Enhancing sediment retention of diversions and improving flood risk assessment are just two of thirteen research projects recently funded through the first round of Louisiana’s RESTORE Act Center of Excellence grant process. Announced June 22, the two-year grants fund projects that directly relate t
VIDEO: Moin Terminal Development Scheme in Full Swing
APM Terminals has just released a video update about their Moin terminal development project in Costa Rica. The Moin terminal is being built on the artificial island, 500 meters out to sea in front of Moin Bay in Limon, Costa Rica. The consortium Van Oord/BAM International is responsible for the con
Los Angeles River Channel Wall Repairs Underway
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently awarded a contract for like-for-like repair of damaged embankment and levee toe within the Glendale Narrows section of the Los Angeles River Flood Control Channel at Reach 4D. In order to conduct the repair, a limited portion of the channel will be dewatered. Ap