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PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District command leadership, hosted by the Canaveral Port Authority, provided U.S. Rep. Mike Haridopolos (FL-8) with a waterside tour of multiple Federally-funded projects totaling over $150 million that ensure the continued safe navigation of Canaveral Harbor and preserve Brevard County’s shoreline. “The U.S. Army… Read More
SAVANNAH, Ga. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Savannah District, the Engineer Research and Development Center and the Field Research Facility, in partnership with the City of Tybee Island, Georgia, installed test instruments to measure vessel waves on the island’s North Beach March 21, 2025, so engineers can ultimately design a solution which helps keep beachgoers… Read More
Twin Brothers Marine (TBM), a leader in heavy steel fabrication for the oil and gas, infrastructure, and renewables industries, has been awarded three contracts, with a combined value of over $12 million, to provide pressure vessels and infrastructure components for a major marine transportation provider and major infrastructure contractor. TBM will fabricate ASME-coded pressure vessels… Read More
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District entered into a Project Partnership Agreement (PPA) with the City of Pearl, Mississippi on March 19, 2025, as part of the Mississippi Environmental Infrastructure Program (Section 592). For the City of Pearl, Mayor Jake Windham. signed the PPA, and Col. Jeremiah Gipson, Vicksburg District commander, signed… Read More
The Dutra Group is proud to announce the issuance of a Notice to Proceed for the new-build construction of a 10,464 cubic yard Trailing Suction Hopper Dredge, the “Adele” at Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. The “Adele” will be constructed at Eastern Shipbuilding Group’s Allanton and Port St. Joe Florida facilities. Delivery is scheduled for late 2028…. Read More
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Sacramento District welcomes Sandi Dolbee as the newly elected Community Co-Chair of the Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) for the Former Beale AFB Titan 1-A Missile Facility environmental restoration project. Over her one-year term, Dolbee will lead the RAB in its ongoing efforts to ensure the… Read More
The Saint Lawrence Seaway stands as one of the greatest engineering feats of the 20th century, yet it remains one of the least talked about. This massive infrastructure project, which transformed North American trade and transportation, was built with precision, innovation, and sheer determination. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with Canadian authorities,… Read More
Plans to revitalize Barto Landing are moving ahead in Spring Valley. The Spring Valley City Council Monday night approved a proposal for about $150,000 to dredge Barto Landing. River Docks Inc. of Peru was awarded the job and is expected to begin dredging the river attraction as soon as possible. Last year, a message from… Read More
Current Project (2025 / 2026) March 11, 2025: Town Manager, Kathryn Adams provided the following project updates to the Town Council: 2025 / 26 Renourishment Project (OSOKI): Rebidding by contracted engineering firm Moffatt & Nichol will take place in April. The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) permit has been approved and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) lease is… Read More
If you don’t want to wake up from your hotel or rental balcony seeing and hearing the pumping machines and heavy equipment, plan accordingly. If you’re planning a week at the beach in northern Ocean County in late spring or early summer this year, it may be interrupted by the ongoing replenishment project. If you… Read More
BALTIMORE — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, which oversees operations of numerous Flood Risk Management and recreation sites throughout the Susquehanna and Potomac River Basins, will close several campgrounds and beaches due to staffing shortages that will prohibit the safe operations of these facilities ahead of the 2025 recreation season. USACE staff… Read More
Conrad Shipyard, LLC,* Morgan City, Louisiana, was awarded a $28,285,715 firm fixed-price modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-22-C-2253) for detail design and construction of one additional Yard Repair, Berthing, and Messing (YRBM) craft. This contract action includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $59,856,020. Work will be performed… Read More
This statement of work (SOW) for the New Buffalo Harbor Dredging Project is identified by solicitation number W911XK25R0020. It outlines the general requirements, including real estate rights and payment procedures associated with the dredging activities planned for fiscal year 2024. The SOW specifies that contractors must adhere to existing real estate agreements for work and… Read More
DredgeWire likes this article and offers this relevant dredging history: Mount St. Helens Eruption and Dredging: On May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens erupted, causing the deadliest and most economically destructive volcanic event in U.S. history, with 57 deaths and widespread destruction. Ellicott Dredges’ Role: Ellicott Dredges, a company specializing in dredging equipment, was instrumental… Read More
The project encompassed the engineering, fabrication, and delivery of a booster station. This booster station, designed for both land and floating operations, functions as a secondary booster, enabling the dredge Goetz to achieve pumping distances exceeding 15,000 feet. We developed a fully independent booster station capable of being operated remotely and providing vital data to… Read More