Every day, the Gold Coast Sand Bypass System quietly does the heavy lifting that keeps the Seaway open and the waterways connected. Since Cyclone Alfred hit in March, more than 160 000 cubic metres of sand have been pumped through the system. This continuous process keeps the Gold Coast’s boating ch
Transport for NSW will carry out the emergency dredging works at the entrance to Coffs Harbour Marina. Sand has built up at the marina entrance faster than anticipated, making it unsafe for vessels to navigate, particularly during low tide. Dredging is necessary to restore safe access for vessels at
Ellicott Dredge Enterprises, LLC has just announced the successful delivery and commissioning of an IMS® Dredges Model 7012 HP Versi-Dredge at a decommissioned quarry site in Ohio. The dredge was purchased by Synagro Technologies, Inc. for a multi-year project focused on efficient and environmentall
Dredging Corporation of India (DCI) has entered into 22 Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) with 16 organization during the India Maritime Week 2025 event held in Mumbai from 27th – 31st October 2025. DCI operates under a consortium of four major ports – Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA), Paradip P
Van Oord christened its new Water Injection Dredger (WID) Thor yesterday. According to the company’s official announcement, guests gathered at the quay of Van Oord’s head office in Rotterdam to celebrate this festive occasion. “Thor marks an exciting new step in WID development with low emissions an
The Van Oord’s trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Vox Alexia started dredging operations in the Port of Boulogne, France, and nearby waters earlier this week. According to the Port, the TSHD will remove sediment from the harbor and discharge it around five kilometers offshore. Each year, mainten
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District dredging operations are underway in the Grand Haven Inner Harbor and expected to conclude earlier than previously scheduled. The Army Corps project is removing about 43,000 cubic years from the federal channel under a modified $1.095 million contrac
Mid West Ports Authority said that their routine maintenance dredging work at the Fishing Boat Harbor in Geraldton is now complete. These works play a crucial role in keeping this important marine hub safe and accessible for vessels year-round, the Authority said. “The next stage of the project is t
The NSW Government is delivering major improvements to maritime infrastructure and facilities statewide, including the Crowdy Head Boat Harbour. According to the government, work on the Crowdy Head project is progressing well with the crew ready to start dredging the harbour from Friday, October 31,
BEML Limited has entered into three non-binding Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCI). The agreements include the design and construction of five inland cutter suction dredgers, the provision of cable dredgers and long-reach excavators, and the supply o
The Honorable Mr. Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma, Minister for Irrigation & Flood Control, Government of Delhi, and his engineering team visited Finland last week to inspect the Watermaster Eco-Dredger, which will soon begin cleaning the Yamuna River in Delhi. The Yamuna River has long struggled with pol
U.S. military and Republic of Palau government representatives hosted a public meeting at Koror State Constitution Hall yesterday to share information about the Malakal Port and Harbor Improvement Project Environmental Impact Statement. The meeting aimed to inform the public that an EIS is being pre
The dredging operations at the entrance of the Rio Ospo in Muggia are moving forward according to schedule. Adriacos S.R.L. said that the main goal of this dredging program is to improve navigability of the waterway. This decades-long effort is set to restore a suitable depth for the vessels in the
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District plans to issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the Ocean Ridge beach renourishment project. The project will renourish approximately 1.1 miles of shoreline in Palm Beach County, Florida, within the Town of Ocean Ridge. This includes dredging an
