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IWW and Ponce de Leon Inlet dredging project starting soon
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District is about to begin maintenance dredging of the federal navigation channels of the Intracoastal Waterway (IWW) and Ponce de Leon Inlet in Volusia County. The works are scheduled to start sometime in early April, and the mobilization of constructi
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Renovation of the Europa Terminal in Antwerp (VIDEO)
The transformation of Europa Terminal in Antwerp has been underway for nearly two years. With this large-scale modernisation, Port of Antwerp-Bruges is joining forces with PSA Belgium to increase the container capacity and upgrade the infrastructure to meet future demands. The project will be undert
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Whitby Harbour remediation project in full swing
Fisheries and Oceans Canada is working to improve the health of the Small Craft Harbour in Whitby, Ontario, by dredging to remove old sediment that picked up historical contaminants over time. Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) recently developed a Remedial Action Plan (RAP) to guide the cleanup (rem
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The shift in the design and construction of reclamation projects
In the winter issue of the Terra et Aqua journal, IADC (International Association of Dredging Companies) presented an article titled “Unsuitable to suitable: a change in the reclamation design paradigm” that investigates the shift in the design and construction of reclamation projects. The availabil
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Boskalis wraps up another dredging campaign in Southampton
Using trailing suction hopper dredgers Causeway and Strandway and backhoe dredger Manu Pekka, Boskalis Westminster recently completed another dredging project in Southampton, UK. The project consisted of two phases: And after ruling out the presence of UXO or objects of archaeological value, the sec
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Agreement reached to dredge Hythe Quay and the Visitor Pontoon in Maldon
Maldon District Council (UK) has announced that agreement has been reached to dredge Hythe Quay and the Visitor Pontoon. The decision to dredge Hythe Quay and Visitor Pontoon in Maldon was approved at the Full Council meeting held on Thursday, 13th February. This project will ensure that the Quay an
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Emergency dredging underway at Lake Montauk Inlet
Congressman Nick LaLota yesterday hosted officials from all levels of government and leaders of the community to witness the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers conduct emergency dredging of the vital Lake Montauk Inlet. According to USACE, the work is being conducted with the shallow draft dredger Murden.
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USACE to award the 2025 West Coast dredging project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District is looking for a contractor to perform the 2025 West Coast Hopper Maintenance Dredging works. This dredging project includes work at Humboldt Bay, CA (HUM); Mouth of the Columbia River, OR/WA (MCR); Lower Columbia River, OR/WA (LCR); and Coos Bay,
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Dredging in action at Sesuit Harbor (VIDEO)
Barnstable County Dredge has just released this very interesting video named ‘Dredging in Action at Sesuit Harbor!’ In the video, Dredge Director Ken Cirillo takes us through the process, explaining how the County Dredge is keeping the waterways navigable and coastlines protected.
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Dredger Elbe starts work in the Port of Ilhéus, Brazil
The Port Authority of Bahia (CODEBA) last Friday (Feb. 14) celebrated an important milestone — the start of maintenance dredging at the Port of Ilhéus. According to CODEBA, this dredging project aims to maintain the port’s full navigability and increase its capacity to handle larger ships from 30 to
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Restoring the Pinellas County beaches (VIDEO)
Pinellas County (FL) is a peninsula with 35 miles of sandy beaches on 11 barrier islands. The sand is what attracts visitors from across the world and is vital to the economy and the way of life for local communities. Last year, the County completed a nourishment project at Pass-a-Grille, in which t
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GLDD posts full year 2024 results
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2024. Commenting the news, Lasse Petterson, President and Chief Executive Officer, said: “Great Lakes had an outstanding 2024, with strong project performance and exceptional fin
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EXCLUSIVE: KSR Marine relaunches KSR-V Royal IHC Beaver 50
After completing its annual dry dock maintenance in the Maldives, KSR Marine Services relaunched its dredger KSR-V Royal IHC Beaver 50 yesterday. “This milestone marks a significant step in ensuring the vessel remains in top operational condition, ready to take on demanding dredging projects with en
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Sparrows Point Container Terminal – Episode 3 VIDEO – Dredging
Tradepoint Atlantic has just released a very interesting video about “Dredging 101” program, explaining the process they are taking to ensure that the Sparrows Point dredging plan is safe and environmentally conscious. From testing to placement, the dredging plan for Sparrows Point Container Termina