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Royal IHC increases its guarantee facilities to EUR 430M
Royal IHC said that they have consolidated the recent years of strategic realignment during 2025 and laid the basis for further growth in its order book and revenues, and is on track towards net profitability. These improvements are reflected in the increased financing facilities available to Royal
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Teignmouth Harbour dredging works
Teignmouth Harbour Commission (UK) has just announced that the dredger MV Mannin will commence dredging activities in the channel approaches next week, weather permitting. The dredging operations are planned to take place from November 24 and last until December 8, 2025. Thanks to the dredging, Teig
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The Gulf Coast’s draft 2026 FPL released for public comment
The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council (RESTORE Council) has released the draft of its fourth Funded Priorities List (FPL), which includes over $403 Million in proposed funding for water quality improvement, habitat conservation and restoration, and other ecosystem projects and programs across
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Queensland Government unlocking Port Hinchinbrook full potential
Port Hinchinbrook has been announced as Queensland’s first-ever Provisional Priority Development Area (PPDA), which will unlock the full tourism, economic and residential potential of the marina and the surrounding Cardwell region. The declaration allows the Queensland Government to begin to transfo
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Planning underway for the next Lorain Harbor dredging campaign
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
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Rudee Inlet maintenance dredging project on the way
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District is in the process of developing a plan for the maintenance dredging of the Rudee Inlet Federal Navigation Channel in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The Rudee Inlet Maintenance Dredging Project will consist of dredging up to approximately 220,000 cubic ya
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IADC Annual Report available online
The International Association of Dredging Companies has published its “Annual Report 2024”. Produced and released by IADC, the report aims to provide insight into the dredging industry’s contribution to the global economy as well as key sectors. This report, compiled on behalf of the Board, outlines
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Dredging part of the Omi Eko project
The Lagos State Government has officially launched the Omi Eko Project, a landmark initiative aimed at transforming water transportation in the state. The project, spearheaded by the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), represents a major step toward achieving a cleaner, smarter, and more effici
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USACE proposes dredging of the Haverstraw Bay, NY
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District is proposing to perform maintenance dredging of the Hudson River Federal Navigation Project, located at Haverstraw Bay, NY (River Mile 38). The Hudson River channel was last dredged in 2022 with the removal of 56,795 CY of sediment. Based on the re
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IADC launches new online resource: Responsible Marine Solutions
Exciting news coming out of Lima, Peru, where IADC Director Arnold de Bruijn is speaking at the OAS-CIP Conference on Sustainable Port Development. As well as discussing the role of the dredging industry in ensuring the sustainability of ports, Arnold is launching a new online resource: Responsible
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USACE releases FY25-26 Ohio Dredging Newsletter
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District has published the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Ohio Dredging Newsletter to inform stakeholders and the public about the status of dredging of Lake Erie harbors and initiatives for the coming year. Dredging of harbors across Ohio ensures accessible depths f
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Beach nourishment works begin at Skenes Creek
The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority, Victoria, is ready to commence beach nourishment works at Skenes Creek. According to the authority, sand nourishment works will begin today, September 17, at Skenes Creek, with sand carefully transported from Apollo Bay (south of Point Bunbury) to stre
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USACE to dredge Hudson River in Troy, NY
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District is proposing to perform maintenance dredging of the Hudson River Federal Navigation Project, located in Troy, NY. The Hudson River channel was last dredged in 2022 with the removal of 56,795 cubic yards of sediment. Based on surveys performed March
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USACE seeks comments on moving dredged material in Pool 3
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is seeking comments on a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for the unloading of dredged material from the Corps Island placement site in Pool 3 of the Upper Mississippi River, located near Red Wing, Minnesota. The purpose of the proposed action