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Meeting on Lake Mitchell restoration set for June 20
The City of Mitchell is seeking up to $25 million of funding from the South Dakota Board of Water and Natural Resources for a project that will consist of various components designed to improve the health of Lake Mitchell. The project will include, but is not limited to, drawing down the lake to exp
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Daytime dredging operations continue at Rudee Inlet
Due to excessive buildup of material in the sand trap, daytime dredging of the Rudee Inlet channel and sand trap will be extended until June 11 – weather permitting, Virginia Beach City Government said. The sand will be pumped onto the resort beach at 3rd Street, and the area where the material is b
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Spoilbank Marina rock wall almost complete
Spoilbank Marina has just announced the latest update on its marina development project. “The 760 metre marina basin rock wall is almost complete, thanks to our contractor MGN Civil. With only 50 metres left to go, we’re excited to be nearing the finish line.” Once complete, MGN Civil will continue
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Royal IHC to build a Mega Dredger for Boskalis
Following the unique collaboration between Boskalis and Royal IHC in the design and engineering phase of two state-of-the-art trailing suction hopper dredgers, the two parties have now signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the construction of a 31,000m3 TSHD for Boskalis. The new dredger – to be built
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Environmental groups: Cancel all reclamation projects in Manila Bay
Environmental groups urged the Philippines’ Government to cancel all reclamation and dredging activities in Manila Bay, saying that these operations would affect at least 27,000 hectares of the country’s coastal areas. Jon Bonifacio, national coordinator of Kalikasan People’s Network for the Environ
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Werribee River dredging update available
Coast Guard Werribee, VIC, Australia, has just released the latest update on the Werribee South – River Entrance – Maintenance Dredging Program. “Mariners are advised of maintenance dredging operations occurring at the entrance to Werribee River,” according to their official announcement. Works will
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Kemi expansion project enters final phase
Started in the spring 2021, the biggest expansion in the history of the Kemi Port has reached its home stretch. “The expansion work has continued after a short winter break. The quay and the infrastructure will be finished up by the end of June and the dredging work will continue through the summer,
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Two major dredging contracts for GLDD
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (GLDD) has announced the receipt of two major dredging awards totaling $186.6 million. The awarded work includes: The Freeport Harbor Channel Improvement Project entails deepening the channel to authorized depths of 51 to 56 feet, which will make Port of Freepor
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Construction of Kirk Point breakwater about to start
Construction’s coming along well at Kirk Point, Better Boating Victoria (BBV) said. The old boat ramp has been demolished and fill has been brought in to expand the footprint of the bigger parking area. Jetty piles are being driven and tested, with the final piles to be driven next week in preparati
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Mein Schiff 3 at Portsmouth – the largest ship ever to enter the harbour
Portsmouth harbour has been the backdrop of many spectacles, Friday, 26 May, it was the turn of cruise line TUI, as their ship Mein Schiff 3 took the title of largest ship ever to sail into the city. Measuring 293.3m in length and weighing 99,536 in gross tonnage TUI cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 takes
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Moreton Bay Council’s plan to shore up precious coastline
Moreton Bay’s coastal communities will be better prepared for the impacts of coastal hazards, with Moreton Bay Regional Council today setting the long-term strategy for managing the coastline. Mayor Peter Flannery said that the Living Coast Plan, developed in consultation with the community, will gu
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EXCLUSIVE: Boskalis’ TSHD Gateway gears up for Melbourne dredging campaign
Over the next few weeks, Boskalis’ trailing suction hopper dredge (TSHD) Gateway will be very busy in the Port of Melbourne, said Warwick Laing, Harbour Master – Port of Melbourne. The giant dredger will conduct critical maintenance dredging of the port’s channels, swing basins and berth pockets. “I
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BREAKING NEWS: Van Oord’s TSHD HAM 318 kicks off Addu land reclamation
Van Oord’s trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) HAM 318 is about to begin the land reclamation activities in Addu City, the Maldives. According to Addu City Council, the work will start from the Hithadhoo Zone-2 area. This is the largest development project in Addu City and will solve the land pro
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Milandhoo dredging operations move forward
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has just released the latest update on their Milandhoo dredging project. “We have commenced physical work for the Sh. Milandhoo Harbor Development Project on May 16. New harbor basin dredging work is currently ongoing at the site,” the company said.