Van Oord said that their newest uncrewed survey vessel (USV) – the VO:X Barentsz – is the first uncrewed seagoing vessel to fly the Dutch flag. The VO:X Barentsz is Van Oord’s fifth USV and the first one specialized for operations at sea. Also, this 7-meter vessel is designed for challenging offshor
A joint venture of Jan De Nul and DEME has signed a letter of award (LOA) with Indian engineering and construction company ITD Cementation for dredging and reclamation works in Vadhavan Port. The project includes nearshore reclamation and shore protection for the greenfield port, which is located on
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, recently completed dredging operations at Mattituck Harbor. The project included removal of approximately 10,000 cubic yards of dredge material from the Mattituck Harbor. The contractor, Seacoast Construction of New York, worked to maintain the Fe
To mitigate coastal risks—particularly flooding—and enhance the resilience of Togolese and Beninese shorelines against climate change, mechanical dredging of the Gbaga channel and the restoration of its surrounding ecosystem are currently underway. Since the project’s launch, biweekly site meetings
The Lake of the Woods Association (LOWA) is preparing for an important dredging project on Keatons Lake, scheduled to take place from March 10, 2025, through April 16, 2025. This dredging project, located in Locust Grove, Virginia, is crucial for maintaining the long-term health and functionality of
Orion Group Holdings (ORN) yesterday reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024. According to ORN, contract revenues of $216.9 million increased $15.3 million or 7.6% from $201.6 million in the fourth quarter last year, primarily due to an increase in
Norfolk Dredging crews are currently hard at work on the Banks Channel Shallow Draft Navigation Project to improve navigation of local waterways. This project involves dredging material from the full length of Banks Channel to improve navigation for boaters and support the coastal waterways, while a
Nature Collective, the nonprofit organization coordinating the San Elijo Lagoon project, has performed limited inlet maintenance of the lagoon mouth at Cardiff State Beach. Using a land-based excavator, a small channel was created to drain accumulated lagoon water and manage storm runoff. Pacific Dr
National Water Authority and Dredge Masters Kenya have signed a framework agreement to enhance cooperation in desilting of dams and dredging rivers prone to floods. Areas of collaboration include planning, execution, and management of water infrastructure projects to enhance water storage, flood con
The Western Australia Department of Transport (DoT) has announced a new round of maintenance dredging at the Port of Bunbury. According to DoT, the dredging campaign to keep the main shipping channel and outer and inner harbors at the Port of Bunbury clear and safe for trade commenced on Saturday, M
As part of the Government of Canada’s commitment to growing the economy by supporting safe and effective harbors, the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Diane Lebouthillier has announced an investment of $1.15 million for the Grande- Entrée harbor. This investment will be us
A dredging campaign to keep Port Taranaki’s shipping channel clear and safe for trade will get underway next week. The biennial maintenance dredging campaign, which will remove sand and sediment build-up in the harbor channel and berth pockets, will begin on March 4, and take approximately 6 weeks.
MidCoast Council (NSW) is finalizing logistics and contractor arrangements for dredging to take place in the Lower Myall River. Council is managing this major project which is fully funded by TfNSW through the NSW Boating Now Program. Works will see the removal of approximately 100,000m3 of sediment
Boskalis Westminster Ltd will next week begin surveying operations and maintenance dredging works at the Portsmouth Harbour. According to the KHM Portsmouth, the areas primarily to be focused on during this campaign include the harbour itself and its approach channels. The contractor for the works w
