The trailing suction hopper dredger Sospan Dau has kicked off its next campaign, maintenance dredging of Sovereign Harbour in Eastbourne, UK. According to Premier Marinas, maintenance dredging operations in the outer harbour commenced earlier this week. “To facilitate safe and efficient navigation o
China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) hosted an open day event at Mongla Port recently, showcasing their advanced trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Xin Zi Lang 5. The event, started on Tuesday, aimed to raise awareness about marine engineering and share technology with the lo
A shoreline stabilization project is currently underway at Tanner Park in Copiague, the Town of Babylon said. The scope of work involves: This comprehensive approach not only fortifies the shoreline but also contributes to the preservation of local ecology, said the Town. “The Tanner Park shoreline
Southwind Construction of Evansville, Indiana, will soon wrap up work on the Intracoastal Waterway (IWW) maintenance dredging project in St. Johns County. Since the last fall, Southwind has been using a cutter suction dredge to deepen portions of the IWW and keep the channels open and safe for navig
The Korora Lagoons are set for a gradual, staged remediation. The City of Coffs Harbour Council resolved at its 14 March meeting to start initial works in the 2024/25 year, to be funded through the Environment Levy Program. Remediation works will include: “A gradual, considered approach is recommend
South Carolina Ports is working on another expansion project in the Port of Charleston. With support from the state and unanimous approval from the SC Ports Board of Directors, SC Ports plans to purchase the former WestRock paper mill site in North Charleston to further expand port capacity at the P
Dredging work within the Whakatāne River bar, known as ‘The Narrows’, is underway, the Whakatāne District Council said. The dredging will be ongoing until such time as the area reaches a depth which is deemed safe, said the Council. The work is set to occur on the outgoing tide only, and between the
The international tender for the design and construction of the marine infrastructure of the Anaklia Port has been announced, the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia said. According to the Ministry’s announcement, the tender documents have been sent to the Big Four dredging co
Southern Dredging Co. Inc., from Charleston, South Carolina, has won an $8.7 million firm-fixed-price contract for a maintenance dredging program in South Carolina. Bids were solicited via the internet with three received, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) said. Work will be performed in Charlest
Manson Construction of Seattle, Washington, yesterday won a $22.8 million USACE contract for maintenance dredging work in Portland, Oregon. Under the deal, the contractor will provide a suitable hopper dredge and support equipment to remove approximately 3.3 million cubic yards of materials from mul
Starting this week, St. Johns County (FL) will temporarily close public access to Mickler’s Landing Beachfront Parking and beach access as it begins the $38.6 million Ponte Vedra Beach Restoration Project. Due to the mobilization of large contractor equipment and dredging supplies and for the safety
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. has won a $9.3 million contract for maintenance dredging works in St. Lucie Inlet, Florida. According to the Army Corps, the project consists of maintenance dredging of the entrance channel and impoundment basin to a depth of 7 feet. The dredged material will be placed
To accommodate future developments in the Baltic Sea, Klaipeda Port recently announced an international tender for the reconstruction of quays and dredging works. According to the port, the quays of the Smeltė peninsula will be reconstructed and adapted for the handling, assembly, and storage of win
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham has announced the approval of Coastal Erosion Planning & Response Act (CEPRA) funding for the West Galveston Beach Nourishment project. The project will utilize CEPRA and other federal funds to construct a large-scale beach nourishment project extending six mi
