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Richmond Inner Harbor FY2024 maintenance dredging project
The US Army Corps of Engineers, San Francisco District will soon embark on the Richmond Inner Harbor FY2024 maintenance dredging project. Typically, this work is performed annually by mechanical dredging to -37.5-ft (MLLW) plus 1 foot of paid overdepth. According to the Corps, the Richmond Inner Har
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Watermaster eco-dredger busy in Chinkundu, Zambia
Rehabilitation works on the 1.2 kilometers Chinkundu embankment in Zambia are progressing according to schedule, the Chilubi Town Council said. The Council is using a Watermaster eco-dredger to strengthen the flood barrier, reducing flood risks and protecting local communities as the rainy season ap
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Weiman Creek dredging set for mid-November
Shane Rendalls, Councillor for Redland Bay and Southern Moreton Bay Islands, has announced the start of dredging operations in Weiman Creek. Dredging operations in the creek and approaches will commence on Wednesday, November 13th 2024 with works expected to be completed by April 2025. This will rem
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Spotlight on Caneel Bay Resort cleanup work
The National Park Service (NPS) has awarded a contract for the second phase of environmental cleanup work at the Caneel Bay Resort (Site), the Virgin Islands National Park said. The second phase of work includes removal of contaminated soil and sediment from the maintenance area and associated drain
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TSHD Brisbane resumes dredging in Cleveland Bay
Trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Brisbane has returned to Cleveland Bay to continue the annual maintenance dredging campaign. According to the Port of Townsville, dredging activity will recommence today and continue until 8 November 2024. It will occur 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This r
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Bristol Port’s new Swing Arm Dredger passes sea trials
After successful sea trials, the new Cutter Suction Swing Arm Dredger 500 named TRYM will soon set sail for her homeport of Bristol. The new Swing Arm Dredger has been designed specifically to meet the unique demands of the Bristol Port dredging projects and keeping the dock waterways navigable. Thi
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Baltimore Harbor dredging project about to begin
Curtin Maritime Corp. will soon begin maintenance dredging at the Baltimore Harbor, Maryland. The company recently won a $33.4 million contract to dredge Baltimore Harbor and the Channels in Chesapeake Bay. The project consists of maintenance dredging approximately 2,290,000 cubic yards from the dee
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Lake Refugio dredging project on the way
The City of Hercules (CA), at the council meeting on October 22, voted and approved the contract with LSA Associates to secure the Environmental Permits and complete the Final Design for the Lake Refugio Dredging Project. Lake Refugio was last dredged in 2005. During large storm events, sediment is
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Boskalis TSHD Crestway busy at Puerto Chiapas
Boskalis’ trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Crestway recently navigated through the Panama Canal to carry out essential maintenance dredging work in Puerto Chiapas, a key Mexican port on the Pacific Ocean. “As a global dredging and offshore contractor and maritime services provider, we operate
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Port of Rijeka wraps up $18.9M dredging project
The Port of Rijeka, Croatia, has completed $18.9 million infrastructure upgrade project that will allow the Adriatic Gate container (AGCT) terminal to process large container vessels. The program included dredging works of the seabed in the length of 100 meters along the coastal wall of the southern
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Boskalis reinforcing the coastline in Zeeland (VIDEO)
Over the years, Boskalis has been involved in maintaining and reinforcing much of the Dutch coast with a significant number of trailing suction hopper dredgers. In one of the current projects, Boskalis is working to replenish the beaches in the Netherlands province of Zeeland. The four trailing suct
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Lucerne Harbor dredging project starting next week
The Lake County Water Resources Department (CA) will next week begin work on the Lucerne Harbor dredging project. According to the Department, the contractor – Marz Engineering will start dredging works on November 4. During the works, the boat launching ramp and portions of the parking lot at Lucer
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New Waterking amphibious excavator on its way to Poland
Waterking Amphibious and Dredging equipment has just unveiled the final result of their latest project: the fully assembled WK 20 NG-A with a customer requested JCB upper structure. This 2-ton amphibious excavator is now complete and on its way to Poland. “From the boom extension to the precise asse
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Dredger Elbe rainbowing in Dunkirk (PHOTO)
Over the last decade and more, Baggerbedrijf De Boer – Dutch Dredging has been undertaking maintenance dredging works in the Port of Dunkirk, France. Usually the work involves dredging in the Eastern and Western areas of the port to ensure that the waterways are maintained at their design specificat