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Working beneath the surface: Rochester Harbor dredging (VIDEO)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, is conducting maintenance dredging operations in Rochester Harbor, Rochester, New York. According to USACE, the dredging works maintain safe and navigable waterways for commercial vessels operating on the Great Lakes Navigation System, supporting r
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Damen: Work on new TSHD 1000 progresses steadily
Damen said that the construction activities on their new TSHD 1000 trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) are moving ahead according to schedule. According to the latest update, “work on the build continues steadily. Cable pulling is now underway, and outfitting activities of, for instance the dredg
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CSD Kirra kicks off Inverloch dredging project
THE Gippsland Coastal Projects Team from the regional office of the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) said that dredging operations have now started on-site at Inverloch. “As works progress west along the beach, sections of the shoreline will be temporarily closed,” said D
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USACE starts multi-phased improvements to Lexington Harbor
The USACE Detroit District will begin a multi-phase project in Lexington Harbor, Michigan, with the first phase involving dredging and breakwater revitalization work set to start as early as this week. Phase One will focus on hydraulic dredging of the outer harbor. Their contractor will then mechani
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Lahaina dredging about to begin
Hawaii’s Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation (DOBOR) has scheduled regular maintenance dredging of the Lahaina Small Boat Harbor to begin Monday, June 1, 2026. Over time, sediment accumulates and reduces harbor entrance depths, blocking safe vesse
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DNR approves over $4M in grants for recreational boating improvements and dredging
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said that seven communities throughout the state will share $4.035 million in Waterways Grant-in-Aid Program funding to improve public access to recreational boating. This year, projects in Benzie, Emmet, Mackinac, Marquette, Ottawa and Sanilac coun
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Dredger Goetz: Keeping the Upper Mississippi River navigable (VIDEO)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Paul District, has released a very interesting video named ‘The Dredger Goetz: Keeping the Upper Mississippi River Navigable’. The St. Paul District maintains a 9-foot navigation channel by dredging around 1 million cubic yards of river sand each year from the Mi
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Ettalong Channel dredging wraps up
Ferry services are expected to resume at Ettalong Channel within a week with dredging operations now completed. According to Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch MP, the team at Transport for NSW had acted quickly once shoaling occurred to bring in shuttle services to connect to the Patonga wharf. “With
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Dredging begins at Rocky River Harbor
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, has started maintenance dredging works in Rocky River Harbor to maintain safe and navigable waterways for recreational boaters and other harbor users on Lake Erie. USACE awarded a $1.1 million contract in April 2026 to Toledo-based Geo Gradel to co
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BREAKING NEWS: Algeria, China ink strategic dredging agreement
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed yesterday in Algiers between the Maritime Works Group (GTM) and the China Harbor Engineering Company (CHEC), for the establishment of a joint venture responsible for dredging works at national ports and all related operations. The deal was signed at the
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Willapa Bay maintenance dredging set for July
Mechanical (clamshell) maintenance dredging of three federal features in Willapa Bay, Wash., is expected to begin as early as July 16, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) said. “Dredging is expected to begin in the Palix River Access Lane to obtain dredge access to Bay Center Entrance Channel.
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TSHD Sand Falcon leaves dry dock at UK Docks Teesside
Just over a week ago, the Cemex-owned trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Sand Falcon left dry dock at UK Docks Marine Services Teesside after completing a three-week program. Works included preparation and painting, tank cleaning, cooler repairs, rudder works, dredge pipework repairs and replace
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DPW secures final federal permit for Veterans Drive Improvement Project
The Virgin Islands Department of Public Works (DPW) has secured the final federal permit required for the long-anticipated Veterans Drive Improvement Project, marking a major milestone in advancing one of the territory’s most transformative transportation and waterfront infrastructure initiatives. T
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Protunus opts for Damen MuC
Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with Protunus for the delivery of a Multi Cat (MuC) 2712. According to Damen, the vessel will strengthen the operational capabilities of Protunus and Pro Liquid and will support both in-house operations and international charter activities. The MuC 2712 is