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Completion of Cove Island Park Marina dredging set for February
The final phase of dredging at Cove Island Park Marina is underway, according to an update from Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons. “This is an investment that not only impacts the boating community but also enhances our park and improves water quality,” Simmons said in a recent Facebook post. “The dre
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Smooth Point Pier extension officially opened
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has officially opened the Smooth Point Pier Extension at Killybegs Fishery Harbor Center. This major project, delivered over the past 10 years, was funded through the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine’s Fishery Harbo
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Position control systems in shallow water dredging operations
Positek – specialized in high performance sensors for dredging and subsea applications – has published a blog post on the optimization of position control in shallow water dredging operations. In marine and freshwater environments, shallow water dredging is a process used to remove sediment, debris,
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Maintenance dredging underway at Lyttelton
Lyttelton Port Company (LPC) said that the hopper dredge Albatros, operated by Dutch Dredging, began dredging last month and will be in the port areas until mid-January. The dredging locations are the main channel, Cashin Quay pockets and Cruise Berth pockets. Alistair Boyce, Head of Engineering and
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Dredging at Port Clinton Harbor nears end
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, is closing in on the finish line for dredging Port Clinton Harbor. Dredging the federal navigation channels of Port Clinton Harbor in Port Clinton, Ohio, is set to help maintain sufficient water depths for safe recreational navigation. “We’re halfw
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Dredging work at Sunset Marina moves ahead
Dredging work at Sunset Marina in Rock Island, Illinois, is moving forward according to schedule. As part of the FY24 Regular Appropriations Bill (Public Law 118-42) as Harbor Maintenance Trust Funds under the Operation and Maintenance Appropriation, the Rock Island Boat Harbor received funds for ha
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Mud Cat commissions new 115D dredging system
Mud Cat commissioned a brand new 2024 Mud Cat® 115D dredging system for a repeat customer in Louisiana last week. The customer opted for Mud Cat’s optional remote-control system for use in a high H2S environment. Additionally, the dredge automatically returns to its start position once it hits the e
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EXCLUSIVE: Royal IHC cuts steel for new Dutch Dredging TSHD
The steel cutting ceremony of Baggerbedrijf de Boer – Dutch Dredging BV’s new custom-built trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Magdalena took place at Nam Trieu Shipyard in Vietnam yesterday. According to Dutch Dredging, the production process is now officially underway. In June this year, the Sl
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The Norfolk coast: Foyle & Marine Dredging completes rock delivery job
Foyle & Marine Dredging has completed of a rock delivery project for its client Aggregate Industries UK as part of essential coastal protection efforts on the Norfolk coast.“Our team at Foyle & Marine Dredging utilized two tugs and two barges to transfer rock from the delivery vessel to shore, even
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Trailing suction hopper dredger Xin Hai Xun ready for action
Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (ZPMC) said that the dual-fuel-powered trailing suction hopper dredger Xin Hai Xun, also known as the New Sea Sturgeon, has set sail to begin dredging operations, primarily for coastal port dredging, deep-water channel maintenance, and land reclamation. “M
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Great Lakes: Spotlight on innovative regional dredging management plan
Orleans County Legislature Chairman Lynne Johnson and Niagara County Legislator David Godfrey presented to the Great Lakes Commission at the group’s annual conference last week at the Strathallan Hotel in Rochester. The legislators were invited to present on the innovative regional dredging manageme
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Southeast Asia: Mud Cat commissions two new electric dredgers
Mud Cat just commissioned two new Mud Cat 40E electric remote-control dredges at a water treatment plant in Southeast Asia. “The Mud Cat E-Series electric remote-control dredges are known globally for their reliability, ease of operation and maintenance, and ability to cut an even bottom profile usi
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Palm Beach approves $18M for beach nourishment works
The Palm Beach Town Council has awarded a $16.5 million contract to Great Lake Dredge & Dock for the Phipps Ocean Park Beach Nourishment Project. At the October 8th meeting, the Council also approved a contingency in the amount of $1.65 million establishing a total project budget of $18,133,500. The
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The Maldives: Manadhoo dredging program in full swing
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has just released the latest update on their N. Manadhoo Harbor channel dredging and breakwater construction project. According to MTCC, this capital development program is well underway, with overall 93% project progress. Also, construction of a jet