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Boskalis in Harwich: Improving salt marshes in Copperas Bay
When maintaining a port or waterway, the dredged material – sand, clay or silt – is often transported to a designated location outside the port area. In some cases, the dredged material can be given a second life nearby. This is the case in Harwich, United Kingdom. During port maintenance using Bosk
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Tynaarlo dredging program moves ahead
Knoop BV said that their latest dredging project in Tynaarlo, a municipality in the Northeastern Netherlands, is in full swing. “Our Waterking WK 350, equipped with a Damen DOP 200 dredge pump, is now fully operational on site. The pipeline system is in place, gravel is being pumped ashore, and the
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Gulfport expansion plan clears major federal hurdle
The Port of Gulfport cleared a major hurdle this week in its effort to deepen and widen its shipping channel, bringing the long-awaited project one step closer to congressional approval and eventual construction. Lt. Gen. William H. Graham Jr., the 56th Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of t
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Historic Jeddah Waterfront Project enters second phase, dredging included
Saudi Arabia’s Historic Jeddah Waterfront Rehabilitation Project has entered its second phase, with construction underway on a 972-metre marine quay. This work is part of wider efforts to restore Al Arbaeen Lagoon and revitalize the city’s historic waterfront. The project, implemented under the Hist
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BREAKING NEWS: Van Oord kicks off Lincolnshire beach nourishment
Van Oord has started the beach nourishment works to help reduce flood risk for Lincolnshire’s coastal communities, on behalf of the Environment Agency. According to Van Oord, over the next 4 to 5 weeks, around 300,000 cubic meters of sand will be pumped onto the beaches using the Vox Alexia – one of
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: Keeping the Rocky River flowing
A long-awaited dredging project is underway at Rocky River Harbor. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Buffalo District is working with Toledo-based contractor Geo Gradel to complete the project. “We’re hard at work conducting maintenance dredging in Rocky River, Ohio. By keeping the harbor clear and
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Jan De Nul’s TSHD Alvar Nunez Cabeca De Vaca gears up for Guyana job
ExxonMobil Guyana will conduct dredging operations in the Stabroek Block offshore Guyana, with works expected to conclude by November 24, 2026. According to a Notice to Mariners issued by the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD), the dredging program will be undertaken within Guyana’s Exclusiv
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Montezuma Wetlands wins $60M dredge material placement deal
Montezuma Wetlands LLC, from Emeryville, California, has won a $60 million firm-fixed-price contract for offloading and placement of dredged material services at the Montezuma Wetlands Restoration Project. This work will be undertaken in support of the San Francisco District’s fiscal 2026 through 20
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: The largest hopper dredger in USACE fleet ready for action
The hopper dredger Wheeler docks by the headquarters for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, located along the east bank of the Mississippi River in New Orleans, La. The largest hopper dredger in the USACE fleet, the Wheeler keeps waterway channels clear from Key West, Fla., to B
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Spotlight on North Carolina’s federal navigation channels
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, hosted a public scoping meeting June 9 in Wilmington, North Carolina, as part of the Supplemental Analysis of the Wilmington Harbor Operations and Maintenance Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The purpose of the meeting was to gather public
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EGLE, EPA: $10M for continued Detroit River restoration
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have announced $10 million in funding to support continued restoration and remediation efforts of the Detroit River. The announcement was made yesterday, during a press conference at
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: Hall’s cutter suction dredger at Bluewater Marina
Bluewater Marina has just released this amazing photo from their latest dredging program on the marina basin, located in Trinity Park, QLD. “This week started with some small mechanical delays and as such, we anticipate that Hall Contracting will continue working in H & I fingers for the remainder o
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Keeping Outer Banks transportation route open and accessible
The USACE Wilmington District and contractor Cottrell Contracting Corporation are conducting maintenance dredging in Hatteras Sloop North Channel to help maintain safe and reliable navigation for ferry traffic between Hatteras and Ocracoke. Approximately 50,000 cubic yards of shoaled material will b
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Marine Plant Hire expands fleet with Damen 2611 Multicat
Marine Plant Hire (MPH) has added a Damen 2611 Multicat workboat to its fleet. Designed for towing, dredging, diving and survey operations, the Damen 2611 provides a highly versatile platform capable of supporting complex marine civil engineering projects in UK waters and beyond, Marine Plant Hire s