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Higgins, Ezell introduce legislation to support dredging workforce
Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) and Congressman Mike Ezell (R-MS) have introduced the “Industrial Certification for Coast Guard Veterans Act,” which would expand opportunities for U.S. Coast Guard personnel to transition to the dredging sector upon completion of their service. The bill directs the D
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Port of Hastings new Victorian Terminal project on display
The Port of Hastings Corporation has submitted a new referral to the Australian Government under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act for the Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal. This referral is the next step for the project to confirm the Commonwealth environmental a
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J.E. McAmis kicks off Dutch Harbor dredging
J.E. McAmis started the dredging operations for the USACE Alaska District at Dutch Harbor yesterday. According to J.E. McAmis, their new excavator dredge Ellis Island is set to remove 170,000 cubic yards of glacial till. Currently, a bar shallower than the surrounding seabed located at the entrance
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Audierne dredging campaign underway
A crew from Groupe Merceron is dredging the access channel to the Port of Audierne. This annual campaign is essential to maintain navigability for marine traffic in the area, the Group said. The main goal of this dredging program is to mechanically remove 28,500 m³ of sand, restoring the waterway’s
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EXCLUSIVE: MaraSoft to equip new Royal IHC dredger with Marad system
In close cooperation with Royal IHC, MaraSoft has won a contract to equip a newly built dredger for an Indian client with its Marad Fleet Management system. “Last time, we shared a project from our hometown. This time, it’s one from much farther away,” said Pieter van Urk, MaraSoft owner. Marad is a
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Medieval sword with spiritual symbols found in Dutch river during dredging
A medieval sword, found during a dredging work on a river in the Netherlands, has gone on display at a museum in Leiden. The sword was found during routine maintenance dredging at the Linschoten Estate and has been donated to the Rijksmuseum van Oudheden (National Museum of Antiquities), according t
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Royal IHC expects ‘busy year’ ahead
Royal IHC has stated that the 2024 was a significant ‘turning point’ for the company after years of financial uncertainty. The positive results of the strategic review and restructuring in 2023 have created the foundation for further growth, IHC said in the release. Revenue increased with 40% in 202
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Crews begin dredging project at Port Orford
The Port of Port Orford, Oregon, has announced the start of Federal Navigation Channel maintenance dredging campaign. According to the port, from June 25 to July 5, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and contractors will be working around the clock to deepen the channel. “They will be bringing two dum
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Central Coast Council: $1.2M for Tuggerah Lakes dredging program
At Central Coast Council’s Ordinary meeting yesterday, the officials resolved to allocate $1.2 million to fund a dredging program in Tuggerah Lakes to help mitigate the extent and frequency of flooding in the area. The funding is possible due to a favorable adjustment in budget predictions, they sai
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USACE to dredge East Rockaway Inlet
The U.S Army Corps of Engineers, New York District recently proposed to perform maintenance dredging of East Rockaway Inlet, New York, Federal Navigation Project, including dredging the deposition basins. The channel was last dredged under the Operations and Maintenance Dredging Program in 2022, wit
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Work underway to dredge lower Yarra River
Dredging is now underway along the lower Yarra River to provide better boating access to a pair of publicly accessible berths. Thanks to a previous round of the Better Boating Victoria Recreational Grants, the City of Melbourne is dredging at Collins Landing and Yarra’s Edge marina. Nearly 11,000 cu
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BMT presents AI dredging tools at WODCON
BMT said that they will share development of its next-generation AI enabled tools for dredging decision intelligence at the 24th World Dredging Congress & Exhibition (WODCON XXIV) this week. This year’s event, themed “Dredging Towards a More Resilient Future,” brings together global leaders in dredg
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Al Faw Grand Port dredging project in Iraq almost done
One of the largest dredging efforts in Iraq’s modern history, the Al Faw Grand Port project is entering its final stage. According to the General Company for Ports of Iraq, the completion rate of dredging and excavation works in the outer navigation channel, part of Al Faw Grand Port project, has re
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Spotlight on 2024-25 Recreational Boating Dredging Program
The Victorian Government said that they are committed to making it easier and more accessible for boaters to enjoy a day out on the water. That’s why recreational boating license and registration fees are being reinvested into the 2024-25 Recreational Boating Dredging and Access Program. Grants of u