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Monongahela River dredging scheme progresses
Dredging on the lower Monongahela River has progressed to river mile 31, Pittsburgh District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said in their latets project update. Two cranes perform production dredging on 12-hour daylight shifts. A third crane is being utilized to dredge under bridges and powerli
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Royal IHC launches Oretol’s new dredger
This morning Royal IHC launched the IHC Beaver® 65DDSP, called OREOLUWA, for the Nigerian customer Oretol Nigeria Ltd. The vessel, which will be delivered in combination with a booster station and discharge pipelines, will now be further outfitted at the quayside of IHC yard in Kinderdijk and it wil
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Stabenow joins Environment and Public Works Committee
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow will join the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, an important committee assignment for Michigan. Senator Stabenow has worked closely with this committee, which impacts many high-priority issues for Michigan including the Great Lakes,fisheries, wildlife, wa
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Money secured for Grand Haven and Holland Harbor dredging
Michigan Congressman Bill Huizenga yesterday released the following statement on dredging funding for both the inner and outer harbors in Grand Haven and Holland being included the latest Army Corps of Engineers Work Plan. Grand Haven is scheduled to receive just over $1.7 million for dredging and m
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Dredging operations upstream of Imperial Dam about to begin
Dredging work on a 50-acre open water area upstream of Imperial Dam is set to begin within the next two-weeks – following the launch, post assembly testing and fine-tuning of the dredge. According to the Bureau of Reclamation’s Yuma Area Office, “over the next two years, dredging operations will occ
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Waikīkī Beach works kick off
The multi-million dollar effort to restore sand to Waikīkī Beach has officially begun, reports the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources. Yesterday morning, Kahu Kordell Kekoa joined project principals for a traditional Hawaiian blessing. Mobilization of heavy equipment began last week an
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Congressman Murphy: Additional dredging for Silver Lake Harbor
After North Carolina Congressman Greg Murphy called for additional funding, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced plans to include additional dredging operations during their regular maintenance of Manteo-Shallowbag Bay, Silver Lake Harbor and New River Inlet. A special request for an a
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USACE officials tour Fort Sumter
Officials from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, visited Fort Sumter last week to discuss an upcoming project to construct a new stone breakwater around the fort to decrease the impact of waves on the fort walls. The project would involve removing the existing stone and assessin
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Houston Ship Channel Expansion project starting soon
The Port of Houston recently received notification from the Army Corps that it was awarded a “new start” designation and $19.5 million in federal funds to begin construction of the Houston Ship Channel Expansion Channel Improvement Project. That project was authorized in the Water Resources and Deve
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Final stage works on the Seaway Promenade
A new promenade making the most of expansive views along the Gold Coast’s spectacular coastline is nearing completion at The Spit. Inspecting final stage works on the Seaway Promenade today, Acting Premier Steven Miles, said that it signals further progress with the delivery of The Spit Master Plan.
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Dredger Zheng He wrapping up work in Tarragona (Spain)
Cutter suction dredger Zheng He is about to complete dredging and infilling works for the new Baleares Wharf in Spain, informs the Port of Tarragona. According to the port, the dredger Zheng He is filling the interior of the Baleares Wharf at a good pace. The work is going faster than planned and dr
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Ungoofaaru land reclamation deal for MTCC
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) and the Maldives’ Ministry of National Planning, Housing and Infrastructure have signed a contract for the R. Ungoofaaru land reclamation and shore protection program. MTCC COO, Shahid Hussain Moosa, signed the agreement on behalf of the company and
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Cagayan River dredging on the way
Removal of sandbars to clear the constricted section of Cagayan River, known as the Magapit Narrows, will begin on February 2, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary, Roy A. Cimatu, announced today. “This is the culmination of weeks of meticulous planning and detailed coord
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Colonna’s Shipyard Drydock #3 plan on the table
Colonna’s Shipyard is proposing to relocate Drydock #3, located in Spotico Creek, a tributary to the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River, at 400 East Indian River Road in Norfolk, Virginia. The project consists of dredging a 545-foot by 155-foot (80,325 sf) basin to achieve maximum depths of -48 f