Weir’s ESCO division delivered its Ultralok® adapters and teeth to US-based dredging contractor Callan Marine recently. The ESCO® Ultralok® adapters and teeth were installed on the company’s powerful ploughbar towed by their versatile Multicat workboats. “A ploughbar helps smooth and level the seabe
The US Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District is gearing up for the next Lorain Harbor dredging campaign. The 2026 dredging operation at Lorain Harbor is tentatively scheduled to be performed during the period between 1 July and 14 September. Sediments will be removed from the channel bottom by a
The Paraguay’s Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC) has received three bids in a tender for the maintenance dredging works of the Paraguay River. According to MOPC, the dredging operations will be carried out in three strategic sections extending from the confluence with the Paraná Riv
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has begun planning a dredge operation for the federal channel of the San Rafael Creek in 2026. On its website, the City of San Rafael (CA) thanked all those who were involved in securing federal funding and appropriations for USACE so they can begin working on their
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (GLDD) has delivered another solid quarter, driven by strong project execution and high equipment utilization. The company ended the third quarter with revenue of $195.2 million, net income of $17.7 million, and adjusted EBITDA of $39.3 million. “Our substantial
The new working season has started at Lake Neusiedl. Spanning 315 km2 with an average depth of one meter, it supports local communities as both an ecological and recreational hub. Yet sediment build-up and excess eutrophication due to nutrient overload threaten its delicate ecosystems and recreation
Compiled and published by the International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC), Dredging in Figures presents an annual overview of the global dredging industry’s performance in 2024 as well as insights into its key performance indicators. The report begins with a general overview of the preced
Poland is embarking on one of the largest investments in the Baltic Sea — the PLN 10 billion (EUR 2.35 billion) port development project named Cape Pomerania. The Cape Pomerania project, presented yesterday by Deputy Infrastructure Minister Arkadiusz Marchewka, will include construction of a nearly
House Deputy Minority Leader and Mamamayang Liberal (ML) Party-list, Rep. Leila de Lima, filed this week a resolution seeking an urgent probe into the reported large-scale dredging and extraction activities of a Chinese firm in San Felipe, Zambales. In House Resolution No. 424, de Lima also sought t
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Lake Montauk Harbor dredging project is officially underway. H & L Contracting LLC has been awarded the dredging contract, which is expected to continue through January 31, 2026. Their suction dredger Oyster Bay and its supporting equipment have arrived, and work wi
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials will begin maintenance dredging of two sections of the Everett Harbor and Snohomish River federal project this week. Operations will run 24/7 and are expected to be completed February 14, 2026. The dredging operations will involve a hydraulic pipeline dredg
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is working to get the upcoming Carolina Beach Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) project underway. Several representatives from USACE came to an open house, which was held at Town of Carolina Beach last week, and provided information and answered questions about th
Royal IHC and RIS Rubber have entered into a partnership for the production of rubber molded products. In its latest announcement, RIS said that “after several exploratory discussions, it was concluded that Royal IHC’s needs were perfectly matched by RIS Rubber’s capabilities.” Based on a jointly de
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
