A Ukrainian dredging vessel sank following an explosion in the Bystre estuary of the Danube Delta on July 23, resulting in the deaths of three crew members and injuries to several others. The Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority (USPA) has confirmed the incident and reported that the dredger was carrying o
European Maritime Safety Agency’s (EMSA) subsea service conducted a marine safety investigation program in Italy recently. Last month, EMSA’s Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) was deployed off the coast of Tuscany to assist in a safety investigation led by Italy’s Ufficio per le investigazioni ferrovi
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is looking for a contractor to perform the Brunswick Inner Harbor dredging project. The work is located in Brunswick Harbor Georgia and includes removal of up to 835 thousand cubic yards of dredge material from the inner harbor. This contract is traditionally perform
The Lions Weir dredging project officially started last week, the Shire of Boddington said. The opening began with a Welcome to Country from local Traditional Owner Debbie Thorne, followed by a smoking ceremony led by Wayne Ninnyette. Members of the Lions Weir Project Reference Group, Peel Harvey Ca
The Minister of Ports and Airports, Silvio Costa Filho, and the CEO of PortosRio, Flavio Vieira, have signed the service order for the start of dredging works at the Gamboa Pier in the Port of Rio de Janeiro. The R$117 million (approx. $21 million) Gamboa Wharf Access Channel dredging project will b
The Government of Queensland is fast-tracking the rapid deployment of the $20 million emergency packed to implement immediate and urgent works focused on restoring the impacts of erosion and breakthrough events on Bribie Island. The works will restore Bribie Island’s northern tip and protect the Pum
Van Oord dredger Vox Alexia is dredging the seabed in the Bay of Gdańsk where Poland’s first floating LNG terminal will be built by GAZ-SYSTEM. The dredging, one of the most important stages of the project, has been divided into four phases. The first involves dredging the section of the seabed wher
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District has awarded a $53.6 million contract to Donjon Marine for maintenance dredging works in Newark Bay, New Jersey. Work will be performed in some parts of the Newark Bay with an estimated completion date of January 25, 2026. The project will maintain
Dragflow has just announced the newest addition to their range of electric submersible pumps — the EL30. This new model was developed in direct response to the market’s need for a pump that can maximize flow rate and head, delivering superior performance in a wide range of applications. Built with h
Maritime Safety Queensland is kicking off beach replenishment works across the Port Douglas shire region, an important project to help restore beaches in the area. From early August to late September 2025, around 45,000m³ of sand will be reused from the Killaloe dredge facility to top up local beach
The City of Gold Coast, QLD, is continuing its long-term commitment to protect the local beaches with the annual dredging beginning at Tallebudgera Creek this week. This dredging is part of the City’s ongoing efforts to combat beach erosion and protect community infrastructure by pumping approximate
Next Generation Logistics, based in New Orleans, is about to kick off work on a maintenance dredging project in the Manistique Harbor, MI. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District expects dredging work in Manistique Harbor to begin as early as August 7. The $1.9 million project will remove
The Otter 250 dredger, developed by Royal IHC, has been fully assembled on-site and is now operational in South Africa. This compact, highly efficient cutter suction dredger will support the City of Cape Town’s efforts to improve water quality and environmental health across one of its most importan
St Francis Property Owners Association (SFPO), South Africa, has announced that preparations are underway for the Long Term Coastal Protection Scheme (LTCPS). The scheme will dredge sand from the Sand River Delta and other priority areas on The Kromme to various discharge points along the beachfront
