The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District is looking for a contractor to perform the 2025 West Coast Hopper Maintenance Dredging works. This dredging project includes work at Humboldt Bay, CA (HUM); Mouth of the Columbia River, OR/WA (MCR); Lower Columbia River, OR/WA (LCR); and Coos Bay,
Barnstable County Dredge has just released this very interesting video named ‘Dredging in Action at Sesuit Harbor!’ In the video, Dredge Director Ken Cirillo takes us through the process, explaining how the County Dredge is keeping the waterways navigable and coastlines protected.
The Port Authority of Bahia (CODEBA) last Friday (Feb. 14) celebrated an important milestone — the start of maintenance dredging at the Port of Ilhéus. According to CODEBA, this dredging project aims to maintain the port’s full navigability and increase its capacity to handle larger ships from 30 to
Pinellas County (FL) is a peninsula with 35 miles of sandy beaches on 11 barrier islands. The sand is what attracts visitors from across the world and is vital to the economy and the way of life for local communities. Last year, the County completed a nourishment project at Pass-a-Grille, in which t
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2024. Commenting the news, Lasse Petterson, President and Chief Executive Officer, said: “Great Lakes had an outstanding 2024, with strong project performance and exceptional fin
After completing its annual dry dock maintenance in the Maldives, KSR Marine Services relaunched its dredger KSR-V Royal IHC Beaver 50 yesterday. “This milestone marks a significant step in ensuring the vessel remains in top operational condition, ready to take on demanding dredging projects with en
Tradepoint Atlantic has just released a very interesting video about “Dredging 101” program, explaining the process they are taking to ensure that the Sparrows Point dredging plan is safe and environmentally conscious. From testing to placement, the dredging plan for Sparrows Point Container Termina
The Port of Oakland said that they deepen its commitment to sustainability by sending more dredged sediment from the Oakland Seaport to a Solano County wetland restoration site. Montezuma Wetlands will receive an approximately $2.1 million grant over the next three years to allow more Port-dredged s
Marine & Safety Tasmania (MAST) has just released the latest update on the Port of Burnie – Berth 5 – Dredging and Construction project. According to the announcement, a long reach excavator on the Barge Eldon will be used to undertake side casting and dredging at the western end of Burnie Berth 5 f
The maritime industry is facing a shortage of skilled crew. At the same time, vessels need to operate more efficiently and safely to keep up with increasing demands. Autonomous technology is emerging as a key solution to bridging this gap, said Royal IHC. This approach allows certain vessel operatio
U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock are demanding answers from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on failures to execute planned dredging operations at the Brunswick Harbor, which supports the Port of Brunswick. In a letter to Corps leadership, Ossoff and Warnock expressed alarm over
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District is developing a plan to dredge critical shoals within Long Island Intracoastal Waterway Federal Navigation Channel. According to the Corps, the proposed work will involve dredging of the Long Island Intracoastal Waterway in the eastern end of Bellp
As part of the ongoing revitalization of Braddock Bay, the Town of Greece has just announced a plan for spring 2025 dredging and long-term maintenance of the navigation channel between the bay and Lake Ontario. The first phase of the plan is already complete with the purchase of a new hydraulic dred
Cowes Harbour Commission (CHC) has just announced that a routine maintenance dredge of Shepards Marina is scheduled for Spring 2025. This essential work helps CHC maintain the original depths, ensuring smooth and safe operations ahead of the busy season. “Regular bed leveling and maintenance dredgin
