Dredging, like all sectors of the maritime industry, is experiencing rapid evolution, accelerated by increased demand and diverse challenges. Projects for waterways, infrastructure and submerged utilities grow more complex every year, and thus dredging companies must meet industry needs while ensuring awareness of and compliance with all relevant safety standards. The problem(s) The obstacles facing… Read More
The Argentine government on June 4 issued a preliminary award for a major river dredging contract to a Belgian company and its local partner, which has previously worked with a Chinese state-owned dredging firm. The losing bidder, another Belgian company backed by U.S. partners, has since challenged the outcome, fueling debate over the geopolitical considerations… Read More
The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners has approved the allocation of $6.18 million in Tourist Development Tax (TDT) funding to advance a major beach renourishment and recovery project on Anna Maria Island following significant storm-related erosion caused by Hurricane Idalia in 2023 and Hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton in 2024. The funding will allow… Read More
The Chattogram Port Authority (CPA) has commenced emergency maintenance dredging at the Matarbari Deep Seaport channel to restore navigability and ensure the safe and uninterrupted movement of vessels. The initiative follows a recent increase in sediment accumulation, which has reduced the channel’s depth and raised concerns over vessel operations. At present, the channel is being… Read More
GULF COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Cape San Blas has been the center of a major beach nourishment project since March 2026, receiving millions of dollars in grants to make it happen. Gulf County Commissioners say it’s an investment for future growth. Allowing tourists and residents to enjoy the beaches for years to come. “The breakwaters… Read More