Australia’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has declared that the State waters component of a Pilbara Ports proposal to dredge a bypass channel in the Port of Port Hedland will not be formally assessed. The new navigation channel to the east of the existing shipping lane is proposed as a ve
The USACE Baltimore District is about to remove approximately 15,000 cubic yards of dredged material from the Ocean City Inlet in the following weeks. Yesterday, the dredger Murden started the dredging works in the Priority Area #1, which includes the entrance to Sinapuxent Channel, as well as a sec
MTECK The Dutch Crane Manufacturer has won a contract to supply a new duty cycle clamshell crane for Damen Shipyards Gorinchem. The crane will be one of the 300 series: a 316E full-electric heavy-duty dredging crane, featuring an operational grab load (including content) of 16 metric tons and a lift
The Miri Port Authority said that the Kuala Baram Delta access channel dredging project – a key initiative to strengthen Sarawak’s maritime capabilities – is in full swing. “This project is not only focusing on the development a port at sea, but also on ensuring long-term operational stability throu
The next round of the Swansea Channel dredging program is now underway. This latest round of dredging is set to remove around 10,000 cubic meters of sand and take about two months. “This will help to ensure a safe and navigable waterway for all boaties,” said the Minister for the Hunter, Yasmin Catl
The Linda Isle Maintenance Dredging Project is currently underway, led by Pacific Dredge & Construction on behalf of the Linda Isle Community Association and individual homeowners. According to Pacific Dredge, this comprehensive effort includes dredging the access channel and inner lagoon, along wit
Donegal County Council will conduct plough dredging at Buncrana Harbor in Lough Swilly until May 15, subject to operational and weather constraints, Irish Maritime Administration, Department of Transport, said. Dredging operations will take place along the berthing face of Buncrana Pier, for a dista
The Port of Blyth has launched its Battleship Wharf Expansion scheme at its Annual Public Meeting, introducing a transformative investment of up to £100 million to expand key infrastructure. According to the Port, the early development phase of the scheme is being jointly funded by Port of Blyth, No
Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (both D-Md.) have announced over $33 million in direct federal funding for six projects throughout Maryland within the fiscal year 2026 Energy & Water Development appropriations bill. These investments in local projects – submitted and secured by the S
Work is underway on a $2 million transformation to Blacksmiths boat ramp – one of the most popular gateways for anglers and other boaties using Swansea Channel, Lake Macquarie City Council said. The project will include construction of a new concrete boat ramp with underwater scour protection mattre
Beginning Friday, May 8, 2026, Lake Mars Boat Launch will undergo routine maintenance dredging, Jackson County, Mississippi Government, said. Heavy equipment will be operating in the area as crews work to improve county waterways. Boats are urged to stay alert, keep a safe distance from equipment, a
Georgia has officially launched the construction phase of the Anaklia Deep Sea Port. The Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, Mariam Kvrivishvili, visited Anaklia earlier this week to launch the maritime infrastructure works and review the ongoing progress on site. She was acc
The trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Hegemann V recently visited Kooiman Marine Group’s shipyard in Zwijndrecht for some maintenance work. “The vessel is currently active in the Netherlands. Since she was in the area, maintenance was immediately carried out on one of the rudder propellers,” Ko
A large yellow lattice boom crane lifts a dredge barge complete with cutter head attachment over a coastal waterway during a waterway maintenance operation. Last year, USACE’s Charleston District, marked a milestone on the Isle of Palms by completing two forward-thinking dredging and sand placement
