After several months of hard work, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) is about to successfully complete the first phase of Indian River Inlet emergency dredging and beach nourishment project. The dredging and beachfill of the north side of the Indian River
Cowes Harbour Commission (CHC) has reported significant progress in the development of a new marina in East Cowes. According to the February update, significant progress continues on the marina redevelopment, with key milestones achieved. Following the successful completion of sampling in December,
The USACE Jacksonville District is preparing a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) document for the maintenance dredging and channel re-alignment of portions of the federally authorized and constructed Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW) in Nassau County, Florida. The Corps is currently gathe
The western end of Sampson’s Island (adjacent to Cotuit) was dredged by the Barnstable County over a three-year period from 2018 to 2020. Over 135,000 cubic yards of sand was removed and piped to the eastern end of Sampson’s Island (Dead Neck). Since this project was completed in 2020, erosion and l
Congresswoman Kat Cammack has announced significant progress for the future of the McGriff Channel, also known as ‘Wadley Pass,’ where the Gulf of Mexico meets the Suwannee River in Dixie County, Florida. “I’m thrilled to have secured this crucial step in getting the challenges with McGriff Channel
Klaipėda Port Authority has signed a contract with UAB Tilsta for the reconstruction of quays on Smeltė peninsula – set to ensure smooth assembly, handling and transportation of wind turbines. According to the Port, Tilsta has been tasked with reconstructing the quays at the former International Fer
The Dutra Group of San Rafael, California, has won a $15 million USACE contract for maintenance dredging project in Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to the Corps, the project consists of maintenance dredging at Canaveral Harbor (FL) to remove approximately 1.2 million cubic yards of shoal material
The USACE Norfolk District said that W F Magann Corporation is proposing to perform new and future maintenance dredging by mechanical methods for the extended waterfront development at the W F Magann East Yard on the Western Branch of the Elizabeth River in Portsmouth, Virginia. This project include
The first full-scale beach nourishment of the Mexico Beach shoreline is in full swing, according to the Community Development Council. This is a very important storm protection project for Mexico Beach that has taken years of hard work and planning to make happen. In fact, the Mexico Beach Community
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd. (KMEW) has won a contract for the dredging works in the navigational channel of Kandla Creek, Oil Jetties and Cargo Berths at Deendayal Port. The contract, awarded by the Dredging Corporation of India (DCI), is valued at Rs 48.45 crore ($5.5 million), includ
Town of Dauphin Island (AL) has proposed to dredge waterbottoms and discharge material in association with beach and dune restoration activities within the Town. The purpose of the project is to improve beach/dune habitat, protect infrastructure, reduce island overwashing and provide a recreational
After months of delays, the dredging operations on the main St. Clairsville Reservoir are now underway. The City of St. Clairsville, Ohio, approved the bid for the project in December, but freezing temperatures led to the work being stalled until the ground stabilized. This week, two local companies
Last month, The City of Oulu in central Finland launched dredging work at the Nallikari Beach. The aim of the dredging is to increase water’s turnover rate on the beach and thus improves water quality. “Heavy vehicles will move in the area which will cause disturbances in traffic. Construction traff
The Boskalis’ trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Willem van Oranje has left the drydock in Singapore and is getting ready for her next job. Last week, the giant TSHD left the anchorage in Singapore and set course to Sohar in Oman. It is expected to arrive there on February 10. The dredger, built
