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UPDATE Hilton Head beach renourishment project
Marinex Construction began pumping sand on the Pine Island beach in Hilton Head Plantation last Thursday. However, on Saturday, beach renourishment work was paused due to Tropical Storm Imelda. Adverse weather and ocean conditions from the storm made it necessary to halt operations to ensure the saf
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Alabama Port Authority achieves 50-foot channel depth
The Mobile Ship Channel has officially reached its authorized 50-foot depth, marking a transformational milestone for the Port of Mobile and Alabama’s economy, the Alabama Port Authority said. Last week, the Port, in coordination with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the Mobile Bar Pilot
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Moreton Bay maintenance dredging wraps up
The Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd Marine team wrapped up a maintenance dredging project at the Jetty for the City of Moreton Bay recently. With the whale season approaching, the crew mobilized the Ken Harvey – a clamshell grab dredger – to remove sediment and ensure the waterway was deep enough for comme
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Port of Ashburton dredging campaign about to begin
The dredging and hydrographic survey activities will be undertaken at the Port of Ashburton in the following days. According to Pilbara Ports, this activity is scheduled to start on or about October 8, continuing for a period of up to 10 days. Maintenance dredging is required within the Wheatstone M
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Vuyk Engineering develops concept design for a next-generation dredger
The maritime design house, Vuyk Engineering Rotterdam has developed conceptual design plans for a new Trailing Suction Grab Hopper Dredger for UK Dredging. The aim of the project was to explore how a new vessel could meet today’s operational demands while significantly improving efficiency, versatil
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Another Latvian port prepared for the winter season
Filia Dredging has successfully completed another maintenance dredging project in Latvia. Last week, the hopper dredger Willem Sr completed dredging work in the Port of Ventspils. Earlier this summer, TSHD Willem Sr also dredged the fishing port of Roja. Even though they are two completely different
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Registration open for the 2025 Gulf Coast Chapter
Registration is still open for the annual 2025 Gulf Coast Chapter meeting in New Orleans, LA. According to WEDA, the meeting is set to take place from October 29-30, at the posh Barnett JDV by Hyatt Hotel in New Orleans. Representatives from all areas of the dredging industry, including regulatory,
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Southern to dredge Brunswick Inner Harbor
Southern Dredging has won a $3.3 million USACE contract for FY25 Brunswick Inner Harbor maintenance dredging work. The work, located in Brunswick Harbor Georgia, is traditionally performed with a hydraulic cutterhead dredge in late summer or fall. The dredging of the inner harbor will take place in
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Why dredging matters: From sediment to sustainability (VIDEO)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, has just released this very interesting video named ‘Why Dredging Matters: From Sediment to Sustainability’. In this video, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is showing behind the scenes of dredging, from the buildup of sediment to the science of en
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Work begins on the $15.1M Langan Lake dredging project
The City of Mobile (AL) has commenced work on the multi-million dollar Langan Lake dredging project. Before the start of work, the City made changes to traffic flow inside Langan Park to accommodate the Lagan Lake dredging project while maintaining access to park’s amenities. This includes closure o
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EXCLUSIVE: Boskalis’ new mega TSHD hits the water
Boskalis’ new mega hopper Seaway was successfully launched at Royal IHC today. The new dredger will be more than just a vessel; it is the largest newbuild in the Boskalis’ history, and above all, the largest trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) ever built at a Dutch shipyard. The giant TSHD will h
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Van Oord nets $81M contract to dredge the Port of Rio Grande
Eduardo Leite, Governor of the State of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, has signed the order and contract for the dredging works in the Port of Rio Grande. The $81 million project (432.2 million BRL), which was awarded to Van Oord, will deepen the harbor’s access channel, ensuring safe and efficient navi
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Port of Tauranga: Northport obtains resource consent for dredging, land reclamation
Port of Tauranga Limited said today that its associate company Northport Group Limited has obtained resource consent for its planned expansion. The Environment Court has approved updated conditions for the project, which involves nearly 12 hectares of reclamation and a 250-metre wharf extension, wit
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USACE awards Caño Martín Peña dredging contract
The USACE Caribbean District recently awarded a $57.4 million contract to Novel Construction LLC for the dredging of the first portion of the Caño Martín Peña Ecosystem Restoration Project, from the San Jose Lagoon to Barbosa Bridge. At its completion, the Caño Martín Peña Ecosystem Restoration Proj