Share this article Maryland Department of Natural Resources has just announced that the Army Corps dredge Murden is about to begin dredging operations in Ocean City, Maryland. Photo courtesy of USACE According to the DNR, hopper dredge Murden is expected to commence dredging works in Ocean City on or about April 28. The work will be conducted in the Assateague shoal, and the two priority areas from earlier this year in the Ocean City Inlet, as well as the junction between the Isle of Wight and Inlet channels. For approximately two weeks, the Murden will dredge shoaling areas, allowing ..read more

Share this article CEDA Dredging Days is the flagship conference of the Central Dredging Association and is the main event on the dredging industry calendar in the CEDA (EMEA) region. Photo courtesy of CEDA It is widely considered to be the primary forum for leading researchers and industry experts, to share ideas, discuss challenges and consider potential solutions. The dredging community has proven its ability to adapt to a changing world. Rather than simply following new rules and regulations, the industry is leading, innovative and open to co-operation. To reflect the dredging comm ..read more

Share this article The christening ceremonies of two new Van Oord’s hybrid water injection dredgers (WIDs), Rijn and Rhône, and an unmanned survey vessel VO:X Barentsz took place at the company’s head office jetty in Rotterdam yesterday.  photo courtesy of Van Oord The new WIDs are sister vessels of the Maas and Mersey – successfully commissioned in 2021. According to Van Oord, the new vessels are among the most sustainable water injection dredgers to date and will have the Ultra Low Emission Vessel (ULEV) notation of the classification society. “The combination of hybrid energy m ..read more

Share this article Targeted dredging to eradicate exotic caulerpa seaweed from Iris Shoal near Kawau Island in Te Moananui-ā-Toi|Hauraki Gulf started today, said Ngāti Manuhiri. photo courtesy of We are Ngāti Manuhiri The suction dredging trial is being delivered in partnership with Ngāti Manuhiri Settlement Trust (the Trust) and Biosecurity New Zealand, including marine specialists from NIWA and Bay Underwater Services NZ Ltd. “Dredging involves divers using an underwater suction pump to extract caulerpa from the seabed, and this trial will help inform how we remove caulerpa in other ..read more

Share this article The USACE Los Angeles District is back in San Clemente working on an important beach nourishment project to get sand on the beach. USACE photo by Brooks O. Hubbard IV Manson Construction’s hopper dredger, the Bayport, arrived April 25 and began pumping sand on the beach near the pier. USACE photo by Brooks O. Hubbard IV The project is ongoing for the next 25 days and should wrap up just in time for Memorial Day weekend, said USACE. The post San Clemente: Hopper dredger Bayport starts pumping sand onto the beaches appeared first on Dredging Today ..read more

Share this article Everglades Foundation has just announced the completion of the Seepage Wall Project. photo courtesy of Everglades Foundation This 7.3-mile long and 60-foot deep underground wall was built with the world’s largest rock trencher. “The new Central Florida Everglades Planning Project Water Seepage Barrier Wall Project is already protecting local western Miami-Dade communities from flooding while helping keep water inside the Everglades and enabling much-needed freshwater to flow south to Florida Bay,” Everglades Foundation said. The CEPP New Water Seepage Barrier Wall Pr ..read more

Share this article A massive trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) has arrived at the Itajaí-Açu Port Complex to facilitate ongoing maintenance operations in the access channel to the terminals. photo courtesy of portoitajai.com.br According to the Port, TSHD Utrecht’s mission is to ensure the safe passage of large vessels entering and exiting the Port Complex. Additionally, the work is set to mitigate flood impacts by restoring the channel’s depth to 14 meters and enhancing the drainage capacity of rainwater from the Itajaí Valley. “Maintaining the river’s depth between 13 and 14 met ..read more

Share this article Congressman Salud Carbajal and Santa Barbara Mayor Randy Rowse joined Santa Barbara Harbor officials recently to survey the semiannual dredging at Santa Barbara Harbor. photo courtesy of Congressman Salud Carbajal fb During the visit, they discussed how $3,040,000 secured in the 2024 federal funding deal will help ensure safe navigation for Santa Barbara’s maritime industry, recreational boaters, and maintain its public beaches. “Santa Barbara Harbor is a cornerstone of not only our slice of paradise but also the economy that sustains our community. Whether it’s fami ..read more

Share this article The annual Army Corps’ dredge of the entrance to the Oceanside Harbor is set to begin this week. Photo courtesy of USACE According to the City, equipment is being mobilized, and Harbor Lot 12 is closed during the work. The sand dredged will be pumped onto Oceanside beaches. Oceanside officials expect the operation to be completely wrapped up by late May or early June. USACE annually dredges the mouth of the Oceanside Harbor for safe navigation of vessels. The annual dredge typically occurs in the spring. The amount of sand available each year to be placed on the beac ..read more

Share this article Governor Ron DeSantis yesterday highlighted Florida’s investments to strengthen the state’s defenses against hurricanes through infrastructure improvements, beach fortification and support for homeowners. Photo courtesy of GLDD “Strong infrastructure is the best way to protect against the impacts of a future hurricane,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “We are making investments that strengthen our state, help homeowners strengthen their homes, and increase our coastal protection against a storm.” To support infrastructure improvements, the Governor highlighted $100 milli ..read more