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Channel Islands/Port Hueneme maintenance dredging project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District is preparing to award contract for the Channel Islands/Port Hueneme Harbors Maintenance Dredging project. Every two years, USACE dredges the sand trap and channels near the entrance of Channel Islands Harbor. Dredging of the area has been conduc
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Dredging of the São Lourenço Canal in full swing
The City of Niterói continues to make great progress with the dredging work in the São Lourenço Canal. The project, considered the largest of its kind in Brazil, is expected to be completed in 15 months. In total, 1,600,000m³ of sediment from Guanabara Bay is expected to be dredged, out of which mor
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Traders Cove Marina dredging on the way
The first phase of a dredging program at Brick Township’s Traders Cove Marina and Park is set to commence in early November and is expected to continue through December 31. This project, vital for maintaining safe and accessible waterways, involves removing accumulated sediment from the boat slips w
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Cotuit Channel dredging project update
The Barnstable County (MA) has released the latest update on the ongoing Cotuit Channel Dredging project. “Two of four areas have been completed and we are now moving to the mid section of the channel,” the county said in a statement. Area 3 has approximately 8,500 Cubic Yards (CY) of sand and requi
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Improving dredged material management practices in the Great Lakes
The Great Lakes Navigation System is an economically critical waterway. To maintain safe and navigable waterways, approximately 3–5 million yd³ (2.3–3.8 million m³) of sediments are dredged annually. The US Army Corps of Engineers and others now recognize that beneficial use of these sediments can a
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EXCLUSIVE: Jan De Nul TSHD Galileo Galilei kicks off Babitonga dredging project
The Jan De Nul’s giant trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Galileo Galilei is currently very busy working in Brazil, restoring the minimum depth of 14 meters throughout the Babitonga Port Complex access channel. The latest dredging program will cover the full 22-kilometer stretch of the channel –
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Great Lakes reports solid third quarter
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (GLDD) today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024. According to Lasse Petterson, President and Chief Executive Officer, GLDD had a solid third quarter with strong project performance and substantial project wins in the bid ma
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VIDEO: Dredging wraps up at Honolulu Harbor
Maintenance dredging at the Honolulu Harbor is now complete. It took two months and a total of 10,533 cubic yards of material was removed. The dredge material was taken to a dewatering site at Kalaeloa to dry out before it will be hauled to a landfill. Honolulu Harbor is the principal seaport of the
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HSG Park JV 2 wins $22M dredging deal in Riverdale
HSG Park JV 2 LLC from Harvey, North Dakota, has won a $22 million firm-fixed-price contract for a spillway dredging project in North Dakota. Bids were solicited via the internet with three received, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) said. Work will be performed in Riverdale, North Dakota, with a
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Swansea Channel dredging tender
Transport for NSW is seeking to engage a suitably qualified contractor to undertake maintenance dredging activities at Swansea Channel. Swansea Channel connects Lake Macquarie to the Pacific Ocean and Is the only entrance to the popular boating area in the Hunter region. The Swansea Dredging Project
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DE Klop delivers A-frame for Van den Bosch Marine multifunctional workboat
DE Klop BV delivered an A-frame for the Husky, Van den Bosch Marine’s multifunctional workboat last week. The Husky, now serving as a bed leveller/plough boat and push tug, is even more efficient and versatile thanks to its new frame, said DE Klop. The frame, designed by DE Klop in 3D and manufactur
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Port of Sevilla dredging project shortlisted for the ESPO Award 2024
Port of Sevilla dredging project has been shortlisted for the ESPO Award 2024 under the theme “Port projects or strategies in the field of circular economy that benefit the city and/or the surrounding community”. The project was developed to address the need for sustainable management, while adherin
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Dredging for Sustainable Infrastructure Magazine
The International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) recently launched the new industry publication: DFSI (Dredging for Sustainable Infrastructure) Magazine. The aim of DFSI Magazine is to disseminate and update the content of the book by the same name, published in 2018. Each issue will take
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One person injured in fire aboard dredger Stuyvesant
A fire broke out aboard a dredging vessel near Mayport, Florida, two days ago, injuring one person and prompting a rapid medevac response. At about 15:30 hours on Saturday, Coast Guard Station Mayport received an alert that an engine room fire had occurred aboard the dredging vessel Stuyvesant. Smal