The ongoing dredging at the Panay River is just one of the interventions to address the flooding in Capiz while the feasibility study (FS) for the Panay River Integrated Development Project is being updated, the Philippine News Agency said. “We will just jumpstart anything that could lessen the silt
Marinex Construction has won a $26 million firm-fixed-price contract for the Savannah Inner Harbor maintenance dredging work. Bids were solicited via the internet with three received, reports the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). Work will be performed in Savannah, Georgia, with an estimated complet
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Louisville District, has begun annual channel maintenance dredging on the Ohio River, which will likely include maintenance dredging at Evansville Bend at Ohio River Mile 792 near Evansville, Indiana. USACE typically dredges at the Evansville location annual
Maintenance dredging has been completed in the inner basin and at the approaches to the seaport of Shakhtersk (Sakhalin Region), the Federal Marine and River Transport Agency (Rosmorrechflot) said. The design depth of the access canal ensured by the dredging is now 4.5 meters. The dredging operation
Infrastructure Malta recently kicked off works to develop a new 180-metre breakwater at Bugibba, in St Paul’s Bay. The new breakwater is to be longer than the existing one and will provide better protection for vessels moored in this area. Next to the breakwater, Infrastructure Malta will construct
In a boost for wetland environmental management, a specialised weed harvesting boat for Zandvlei is on track for delivery by the end of November 2023, the first of three new vessels that will be delivered by the end of 2025, The City of Cape Town said. Rietvlei is set for a weed harvester delivery b
USACE Jacksonville is announcing the publication of a proposed Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment (SEA) for Duval County, Florida Shore Protection Project, Duval County, Florida, for public review and comment. The documents evaluate selecting a s
The Belgian consortium TM EDISON, including DEME and Jan De Nul, is building the world’s first artificial energy island. The island is set to be a crucial link in Belgium’s energy supply. It will open up the future Princess Elisabeth wind zone (3.5 GW) and connect Belgium with Great Britain and Denm
The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) has teamed up with Aviva, the savings and insurance business, on a ground-breaking project to restore saltmarshes in the UK – unlocking the superpowers of wetlands. Aviva, which has committed to invest £100m into nature-based solutions by 2030, has awarded WWT £21
National Marine Dredging Company is the leading contractor of the iconic Hudayriyat Island masterplan revealed by developer Modon. NMDC Group’s dredging arm is building the world’s first manmade mountains in the dredging industry and has already completed the first hill that stands over 45 meters ta
Flagler County received good news this week when the Florida Department of Environmental Protection notified it that it was allocating an additional $18.06 million for dunes restoration. “We will receive the amendment after July 1 (the beginning of the state’s new fiscal year),” said County Engineer
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has just released the latest update on the N. Manadhoo Harbor Channel Dredging and Breakwater Construction Project. MTCC said in the announcement that the Manadhoo development operations are well underway. According to MTCC, the third shipment of roc
Delaware Senator Tom Carper, Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, has received the Gold de Fleury Medal for his work to support the mission of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Commanding General Scott Spellmon presented the award to Carper at a ceremony that included
The Queensland Government has committed $50 million in funding towards the future of the Bowen Wharf as part of the State Budget. North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) hosted a visit by the Minister for Transport and Main Roads, Mark Bailey, at the Bowen Wharf yesterday, with key community
