The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is awarding a $1 million Brownfield Redevelopment Grant to a project that will improve the Port of Monroe, allowing it to take in more cargo and be better prepared for emergencies. The port opened in 1940 and expanded operations
The City of Muskegon officials anticipate Muskegon Harbor dredging could begin as early as today August 15, 2025. According to the city, King Company – working on behalf of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will soon begin dredging the Muskegon Harbor entrance. The work is expected to continue throu
The Whanganui Port said that the trailer suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Kawatiri arrived yesterday, all the way from the West Coast, on loan from Buller District Council. Dredging work along Wharf 1 is set to begin today. “From Monday, the Wharf Street boat ramp will be closed temporarily to allow fo
Representatives of the Palau Government along with the U.S. Department of Defense hosted two public meetings in Peleliu and Koror states, August 12 and 14 respectively, to share information about the proposed Peleliu South Dock rehabilitation and improvement project. The public meetings provided res
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District has awarded a contract to Vigor Marine to provide drydock, labor, materials, and equipment to drydock the Dredge Essayons to repair starboard hopper door. Vigor Marine will to provide mission critical drydocking and repair services to return the ve
Dredging works continue across key channels to improve navigation and water flow in the Myall River system. Myall River dredging project includes removal of 100,000m³ of sand from key waterways in the Hawks Nest and Tea Gardens area, including the Lower Myall River, Corrie Channel, and Eastern Chann
Royal Boskalis (Boskalis) has concluded a remarkably strong first half of the year with all of the company’s divisions reporting substantial increases in their results, leading to an exceptional first half performance. Revenue increased by 14% compared to last year, reaching EUR 2.35 billion (H1 202
Mackenzie County has announced that the La Crete Ferry is closed for dredging operations. Alberta transportation and Economic Corridors decided to dredge the Peace River at Tompkins Landing to increase the depth of water with the goal of increasing ferry operational availability. Dredging work start
Van Oord’s trailing suction hopper dredger Vox Ariane has completed its first bunkering of bio-LNG on the Elbe in Germany. This milestone marks an important step towards Van Oord’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions. As the first marine contractor to have its climate targets approved by the Scienc
Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology has appointed Meridian Engineering Consultancy to carry out the design and supervision for the planned Khor Grama marina. The site lies about 22 kilometers east of Sur and is centered on Khor Grama, the country’s largest lagoon
Kenmare’s two new high-capacity dredgers for the Wet Concentrator Plant (WCP) A upgrade project have been landed safely on the beach near Moma Mine. The dredgers travelled by sea to Mozambique and were then floated on a barge to a purpose-built beach landing area. The new electric Cutter Suction Dre
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District is hosting a Virtual Industry Day in late August to provide additional information and gain feedback from industry on the upcoming Willapa Harbor Maintenance Dredging project in Washington. The Corps is seeking qualified, experienced sources capable
Another round of dredging along the Whitby Harbor in North Yorkshire is now underway. The harbor has its own dredger, the ‘Sandsend’ who was converted from a dumb barge to the split hopper in 2003. The dredger was the first of its kind and had an extensive modification in 2016. A Hitachi long reach
After two-plus weeks of working in the Port of Tampico, Boskalis’ trailing suction hopper dredger Crestway is now dredging in the Port of Tuxpan on the Atlantic side of Mexico. Over the next few weeks, the Crestway will be dredging a significant volume of sand and silt from the access channel, keepi
