Business & Finance
CSD Artemy Volynsky Arrives at Volga-Caspian Dredge Site
The cutter suction dredger (CSD) Artemy Volynsky arrived at the Volga-Caspian Maritime Shipping Channel dredging site earlier this week, FSUE Rosmorport said in its latest announcement. The vessel will be involved in the dredging operations on the 143-144km section of the waterway. Since the beginni
UM Coral Restoration Research Gets Support
The University of Miami’s (UM) Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science announced yesterday a two-year award from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to support coral conservation research. The grant will support coral propagation and restoration efforts necessary t
Ecology Extends Comment Period for Tacoma Cleanup Scheme
Additional time was just added to the public comment period for the former Occidental Chemical cleanup site on Tacoma’s Hylebos Waterway, Washington State Department of Ecology said in its latest release. “With an additional 60 days, people now have until June 26 to review and comment on potential c
DEP Secures USACE Permit for Two Artificial Reefs
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) artificial reef program has secured a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit to proceed with construction of two new artificial reefs off Ocean County’s Manasquan Inlet, Commissioner Bob Martin announced yesterday. “We are very excited to mo
Government Invests in Trent-Severn Waterway Infrastructure
On behalf of the Government of Canada, Maryam Monsef, Member of Parliament for Peterborough-Kawartha and the Minister of Status of Women, has announced four contract awards totaling $330 million for the Trent-Severn Waterway Federal Infrastructure Investment Program in Central Ontario. The contracts
Dover Western Docks Revival Scheme Progresses
Port of Dover has just announced that the work is now underway to prepare the harbor for the piling and land reclamation phase of the port’s flagship Dover Western Docks Revival (DWDR) development. Currently, dredging activity is in operation to remove soft sediments in the harbor prior to the pilin
Huntington Park Boat Ramp Closing Due to Dredging
Beginning Tuesday, May 2 through Thursday, May 4, the boat ramp at Huntington Park will be closed to the public due to the emergency dredging operations inside of the ramp area, the City of Newport, Virginia, just announced. “Sediment build up on the ramps has made it difficult for boaters to use,”
Merrimack River Bank Stabilization Proposed
The Chelmsford Department of Public Works (DPW) is seeking a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District, to conduct work in waters of the U.S. in conjunction with placing fill material to build the Merrimack River Bank Stabilization project in Chelmsford, Mass. The proposed p
ND Legislature OKs $193 Million for Minot Flood Protection
The City of Minot’s flood protection efforts received a significant funding boost this week, as the North Dakota Legislature on Wednesday gave final approval to legislation providing $193 million for flood control projects within the city. “It’s incredible to have this funding secured,” said City of
NIBULON Continues Work on New Self-Propelled Dredger
NIBULON shipbuilding and repair yard has been busy lately working on several newbuild projects including a self-propelled dredger of the SDS-15 project. In order to perform dredging on the Dnipro River, NIBULON is building the self-propelled dredger able to dredge up to 15m, including the limiting a
Dredge Texas Remains in the Cape May Channel
The Borough of Stone Harbor (NJ) yesterday released an update on the periodic nourishment and repair of the dune and berm system in Avalon and Stone, the Avalon/Stone Harbor Beach Replenishment project. Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company dredge “Texas” departed recently the Avalon work site to fini
Governor Cuomo Announces Completion of Onondaga Lake Capping
New York Governor, Andrew M. Cuomo, announced yesterday that the capping of the Onondaga Lake bottom is now complete. “The completion of this project to revitalize Onondaga Lake marks a major milestone for Central New York that will improve the quality of life for residents, and opens up additional
Rossall Sea Defense Works Continue Apace
Wyre Council has just released the latest update on Rossall sea defense scheme in Lancashire, saying that the works continue apace, with some large gaps in the new defenses starting to be filled. “We currently have a 60 meter gap in the new defenses adjacent to Chatsworth access ramp. This is the lo
USACE Announces Public Meetings on Back Bays Study
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ New York District, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) and Nassau County will host two scoping meetings for the Nassau County Back Bays, NY Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study. The meetings are being held pursuant to the requ