Flinders Port has announced the start of dredging operations at Port Adelaide’s Inner Harbor. According to the Notice to Mariners No. 78 of 2024, dredging will take place in and around Osborne Naval Shipyard facility. The first phase of dredge works, which kicked off in late November, is expected to
Parks Victoria is embarking on a dredging project that will remove a build-up of sand at the entrance to Patterson River. This work is part of the routine maintenance dredging to avoid navigation hazards at the entrance of the river. Dredging will be carried out by a cutter suction dredge along the
Dredging at the Cape Jaffa Marina is progressing well, with approximately 1500m3 of sand being moved per day and relocated onto the eastern side of the marina. According to the Kingston District Council (SA), a channel is currently being dredged between the two groynes to expedite re-opening. The dr
The long-awaited completion of the dredging work at Wailoa Small Boat Harbor in Hilo has finally come for Hawaiʻi Island boaters. The dredging contractor wrapped up its operations on November 27 and will be removing its barge from Wailoa Small Boat Harbor on Saturday, December 7. The barge has occup
The Tampa Harbor Maintenance Dredging 34-Foot Project, Upper Channels was a 270-day initiative in Hillsborough County, Florida. The work involved dredging channels to a 34-foot depth, with meticulous material disposal and rigorous environmental monitoring. Dredged material was removed, transported b
To address weed growth and sediment build up within the Port of Orillia, Ontario, dredging will take place over the next few months. The project was approved as part of the 2024 Budget process and has been awarded to Galcon Marine Ltd. The contractor has now mobilized on site and has launched a smal
Dredging of the Everett Harbor and Snohomish River federal navigational channels will begin the week of December 16, making it safer for local boaters to navigate. The dredging operations will involve HME Construction using a clamshell dredge to remove approximately 250,000 cubic yards of accumulate
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District is preparing to continue beach renourishment of the Mid-Reach segment of the Brevard County, Florida Shore Protection Project from December 2024 to April 2025. Due to recent issues with the contractor’s dredge, sand will instead be obtained fro
Whakatane District Council, New Zealand, is undertaking maintenance dredging of the Whakatane River in the vicinity of Otuawhaki Wharf. “We’ve kicked off mahi to dredge around the Otuawhaki (Green) Wharf. This will ensure this facility remains usable for all water users,” the Council said. “The chan
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company has started work on the Absecon Island dune and beachfill project. This project is vital for storm protection, beach preservation and maintaining public access along Absecon Island. According to the NJDEP, dredging and pumping operations began on November 24 at the
The Barnstable County (MA) dredge Sand Shifter continues to make steady progress on the Cotuit Channel dredging project. Since the November 5th update, dredging has continued in Area 3. Despite the recent weather and mechanical delays, the crews are now halfway through this area. As the work moved f
Jenkins Marine is shifting into high gear as it prepares to get some serious amounts of mud moved this winter. The company’s busy dredging program is expected to last until Easter 2025 at a variety of sites in locations including; Southampton, Cowes, Chichester Harbour, River Hamble and Poole Harbor
As part of the Navarre Beach Restoration Project, heavy equipment will begin staging on Thursday, December 5, at Navarre Beach Access 37A. Manson Construction’s hopper dredge Glenn Edwards is tentatively expected to arrive on site in mid-December, 2024. Dredging is expected to start as soon as the w
Cassowary Coast Regional Council, Queensland, is set to commence emergency dredging works at Port Hinchinbrook’s One Mile Creek. The dredging program has been awarded to Australasian Marine Associates, with preparation works already underway. Initial activities will include management plans, surveys
