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Salem River dredging about to begin
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District said that a dredging and marsh restoration project at the mouth of the Salem River in New Jersey is about to begin. Dredging operations, to be conducted by the Dredge Lexington, are set to start in early July as part of contract that was awarde
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Cape Town proposes modification of weirs at Zeekoevlei and Rondevlei
The City of Cape Town proposes the redevelopment and upgrade of the weirs at Zeekoevlei and Rondevlei that are located within the False Bay Nature Reserve. The proposed redevelopment of the ‘weir complex’ is to supplement other medium-term interventions, including the dredging of Zeekoevlei, to impr
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Works complete on the Ocean Village Marina project
MDL Marinas today confirmed successful completion of a £2.2 million Ocean Village Marina development project. This significant investment in the Southampton marina has enabled the complete replacement of all pontoons along the south side of the marina, dredging works and the introduction of new smar
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USACE seeks input on Fernandina Harbor maintenance dredging
The USACE Jacksonville District is inviting public comments, views, and information regarding the preparation of a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) document for the maintenance dredging of the federal navigation channel in the vicinity of Fernandina Harbor, Florida. The district has publishe
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Plans presented for Corpus Christi/Nueces Bay dredging project
The Port of Corpus Christi Authority recently presented plans to expand cargo movements at its Bulk Materials Terminal through a multi-year, phased expansion. The expansion will include dredging and construction of a pile supported concrete bulkhead with docks capable of servicing larger vessels, ta
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USACE officials tour Dredge Essayons
San Francisco District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Commander Lt. Col. Timothy Shebesta and staff embarked on a tour of the Dredge Essayons recently to see the ship and its mission in their area. The Essayons recently completed dredging the San Francisco Harbor Main Ship channel and is currently d
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WEDA’s Safety Excellence Award goes to Brennan and GEI
The Western Dredging Association has honored J.F. Brennan Company and GEI Consultants with a 2024 Safety Excellence Award for their work on the Third Ward Milwaukee River remediation project. GEI and Brennan accepted the award at WEDA’s Annual Dredging Summit and Expo in Tampa, Florida. WEDA’s Safet
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VIDEO: Excavator catches huge crocodile while dredging in Xuancheng
An excavator driver became an unexpected fisherman earlier this month when he unearthed something rather unusual while dredging a riverbed in Xuancheng in China’s Anhui province. While clearing the waterway, the man realized he had caught more than just silt and debris, and instead found a huge croc
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Successful completion of the Ponte Vedra beachfill project
Weeks Marine has completed the $38.6 million Ponte Vedra Beach Restoration Project two months ahead of schedule. The project was originally anticipated to be completed by mid-August. The contractor worked with two dredges for a limited time, greatly expediting the overall project schedule so that it
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Kenmare reveals the names of two new dredgers
Kenmare Resources Plc has revealed the names of two new dredgers which are being built at Royal IHC’s yard in Kinderdijk (Netherlands). The company will name the newbuilds after female members of the management team. The first of the new dredges will be named Calen, after the eldest daughter of Higi
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Fire Island Inlet dredging program set for fall 2024
Norfolk Dredging Company has won a $37 million contract for the maintenance dredging of Fire Island Inlet and Shores Westerly to Jones Beach, the USACE New York District said. This essential multi-purpose project includes the maintenance of a navigation channel at least 250 feet wide and to a minimu
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UPDATE on Vox Maxima accident: Removal of bulk oil nears end
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has just released the latest update about the terrible accident when the dredger Vox Maxima struck the fuel supply ship Marine Honor, saying that the removal of bulk oil from the sea and beaches is nearly completed. There has been no observed oil sl
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Clearing of Peoples Avenue and Florida Avenue canals almost done
Clearing of Peoples Avenue and Florida Avenue canals are nearing completion as part of the SELA 26 project, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ New Orleans District said. This process produces an improved flow and volume capacity in the drainage canals. According to USACE, the Southeast Louisiana Urba
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Dredging works start at Gul Basin and West Jurong Channel
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said that maintenance and dredging works at Gul Basin and West Jurong Channel for ST Engineering Marine Ltd will be ongoing from this week until the end of August 2024. Dredging operations will be carried out by a grab dredger which will be held in posi