Business & Finance
Stanton Bank Stabilization Project on the Table
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, is evaluating a Department of the Army (DA) permit application from James Arthaud for a bank stabilization project on the Missouri River near Stanton, North Dakota. The project purpose, as stated by the applicant, is to place rip rap along the toe of
TSHD Charlock Fitted Out with Damen Dredge Pumps
Damen recently equipped Van den Herik’s new 3,200 m³ trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Charlock with its two dredge pumps. One semi-axial dredge pump is fitted on the trailing pipe, the other dredge pump is mounted inboard. Both dredge pumps work in series, enabling a highly efficient dredging
America’s First Mechanically Powered Amphibious Digger
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, North Atlantic Division, has just released this picture of an amphibious digger constructed by Oliver Evans for the Philadelphia Board of Health in 1804. This was probably the first wheeled vehicle to move under its own power in America and the first mechanically po
Waurika Lake Dredging Scheme Nears Completion
The Waurika Lake dredging scheme is nearing its completion, ahead of schedule and under budget. This cleanup scheme started in November 2015 with the main goal to remove tons of silt and sediment that had settled at the bottom of Waurika Lake. The dredging operations are the culmination of months of
VIDEO: Spotlight on Bournemouth’s Beach Replenishment Scheme
Bournemouth Borough Council has just released a video about the progress on the 2016 Bournemouth’s Beach Management Scheme. This beachfill project is a program of work, planned from 2015 to 2032, to replace Bournemouth’s existing 53 groynes, construct an additional three new groynes and replace the
USACE Receives Application for Columbia River Marina Dredging
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, has received an application for the Army permit for the proposed dredging works at the Columbia River Marina. According to Stern Group LLC application, the project calls for dredging of up to 10,000 cubic yards of sediment annually for up to five
USACE: New Flow-Way Opens in Chicopit Bay
A new flow-way is now open in Chicopit Bay on the St. Johns River, and boaters there are helping the Mile Point construction crew by remaining alert in the busy construction area. Restoring the historical flow-way in Chicopit Bay and its connection to the Intracoastal Waterway system is necessary fo
Rohr KS 225 Bucket Ladder Dredge on Its European Job
A new Rohr floating bucket ladder dredge was installed on a greenfield site of an existing sand and gravel operation for a European customer. The KS 225 is an electric dredge with a digging depth of 40 ft (12 m) and production capacity up to 620 tph (432 m³/hr) utilizing 225 liter buckets. The dredg
Grab Hopper ‘Dredger-1’ Ready for the Action
In mid-April of 2016, the Indian Navy’s grab hopper dredger, Dredger-1 was preparing to depart its birth shipyard following a comprehensive one-year warrantee review. Tebma Shipyards Senior Vice President, M. Balasubramaniam, explained that the 44.15 by 12.2-meter vessel was designed to meet precise
All Set for Yamba Harbor Dredging Scheme
The NSW Government has committed $455,000 for navigational dredging of Yamba boat harbor to improve boating access, Clarence MP, Chris Gulaptis announced yesterday. “This important project will improve safe navigation for the commercial fishing fleet and recreational vessels,” Mr Gulaptis said. “Aro
Walnut Creek Marina Works About to Begin
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) has just announced that a construction project to rebuild the supporting sidewalls at the Walnut Creek Marina in Fairview, Erie County, is expected to begin within the next week. The $3.77 million project is expected to take 12-15 months to complete a
New Guidelines for Better Valuing Natural Solutions for Coastal Protection
With more than $300 billion paid out by insurers for coastal storm damage in just the past 10 years, losses from natural disasters are reaching all-time highs, according to The Nature Conservancy. As coastal communities seek to maximize the cost-effectiveness of their infrastructure solutions, The W
Seatools Presents Pile Dredge Tool
Seatools, a Dutch subsea engineering company, has launched its latest product, named Pile Dredge Tool (PDT). Jan Frumau, Managing Director, said: “Based on strong market demand related to pile dredging and cleaning, we have developed and reviewed several concepts for a pile dredge tool and we have n
VIDEO: Research on Rodanthe Ferry Channel Dredging
UNC Coastal Studies Institute, a Roanoke Island-based inter-university research institute, has just released a video about the Rodanthe ferry channel dredging program. The video shows how an interdisciplinary team of scientists from the UNC Coastal Studies Institute works with the North Carolina Dep