Earlier this week, President Biden signed into law a new policy that enables the use of the vast amount of sand accumulated in Hereford Inlet for federally-sponsored beach nourishment projects on the 7 Mile Island. The signing of this bill, H.R. 5490, into law dramatically reduces the cost of beach
The USACE Detroit District and Engineer Research and Development Center in partnership with the U.S. Navy removed over 25,000 cubic yards of material from Little Lake Harbor in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan this fall. Little Lake Harbor, designated as a harbor of refuge, requires annual maintenanc
KSR Marine Services Private Limited has just announced the latest addition to its dredging fleet – the Royal IHC Beaver® 65 DDSP. “We have proudly named this powerful vessel KSR-X as it marks our tenth dredger, symbolizing a significant milestone in our journey,” the company said. KSR-X boasts impre
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has initiated an emergency dredging project to restore the severely eroded beach area north of the Indian River Inlet. The project is necessary to protect critical transportation infrastructure, including Coastal Highway,
Glandŵr Cymru, the Canal & River Trust in Wales, has completed a six-week dredging program on the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal to improve the navigation for boaters. Taking place between 23 September and 5 November, the work saw in the region of 300 tons of sediment removed from four different locat
Stacey Payne, USACE Walla Walla District safety specialist currently supporting Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in western North Carolina, last week supervised the installation of the spud leg system that will be used to anchor the barges holding a system that will reduce turbidity and remove sedi
The Port of Cleveland has entered the second round of seasonal dredging to ensure the Cuyahoga River channels remain at the proper depth for large vessels. This vital process supports the safe and efficient movement of goods, keeping the port operations running smoothly and helping sustain regional
The inauguration ceremony of NMDC Dredging & Marine’s new Multi Cat 3013 Gaff took place in Abu Dhabi last week. According to NMDC, this vessel is set to “further enhance our operations and services as part of our continued international growth.” The Damen built workboat is equipped with two large w
The Dutra Group has announced the completion of dredging for the United States Coast Guard Station at Winchester Bay, Oregon. Dutra’s Crane Barge Morty commenced dredging operations in the East Basin near the U.S. Coast Guard Station and Dock-A on October 25, 2024, and completed work on October 31.
The Upper Navesink River channel dredging project is scheduled to begin in early December, the NJ Dept. of Transportation said. The $5.2-million project, aimed to restore the waterway to a safe navigable depth, will take place in Middletown. Under the dredging program, the DOT’s contractor, Mobile D
Finding the right Energy Management System (EMS) to support on-board electrification is one of the key challenges in the transition to electric power on dredging vessels. Demanding dredging operations present unique challenges for integrating an EMS. Royal IHC is conducting a thorough exploration of
HR Wallingford’s two-day dredging management course will take place next week on 26-27 November 2024 at their offices in Oxfordshire. The course provides an introduction to the subject of dredging and will assist those who are responsible for commissioning and managing dredging contractors, and thos
Dissen & Juhn of Stevensville, Maryland, is preparing for a busy 2024/2025 dredging season with locations ranging from Kent, Cecil, and Anne Arundel Counties. Last season, Dissen & Juhn managed some amazing projects, like the one at Clements Creek Marina in Annapolis, or the Lighthouse Point Marina
Curtin Maritime, Corp. has just announced the successful completion of San Juan Harbor dredging and deepening project. The company thanked all team members and partners for helping Curtin achieve another huge milestone with dredge vessel DB Avalon in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. During her stay in Pue
