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Photon Marine wins $1M inaugural MegaBoost grant for marine electrification

NY, United States

What’s the deal? Photon Marine has received US$647.1K grant, the inaugural MegaBoost award from the National Science Foundation Energy Storage Engine in Upstate New York. The money funds a commercial-scale demonstration of marine electrification and distributed energy storage in New York State. What’s the endgame? The project will build an integrated marine electrification ecosystem with… Read More

New fight over Apalachic­ola River dredging

FL, United States

With a Sept. 28 dead­line approach­ing for pub­lic com­ment on a fed­eral pro­posal to resume dredging on the Apalachic­ola River, Flor­ida counties and river advoc­ates are urging the U.S. Army Corps of Engin­eers to con­sider altern­at­ives they say could restore com­mer­cial nav­ig­a­tion without repeat­ing dec­ades of envir­on­mental dam­age. The Corps is pre­par­ing an Envir­on­mental Impact… Read More

The latest connected and autonomous dredging solutions

United States

Connected tool for better performance Dredge Rx from DSC Dredge provides real-time access to operational data, alarms, production information, equipment hours and system performance from virtually anywhere. When issues arise, DSC’s support team can remotely access the system to assist with troubleshooting, review performance data and help customers identify solutions faster. The result is faster troubleshooting,… Read More

South San Francisco Ferry to be suspended for dredging

CA, United States

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco Bay Ferry’s South San Francisco terminal will temporarily close beginning Nov. 1 to allow for dredging work in the Oyster Point area. “The dredging project, being conducted in partnership with the San Mateo County Harbor District, will help maintain long-term waterway depths in the Oyster Point area, supporting… Read More

Delaware Bay beach nourishment project delayed as property owners raise concerns

DE, United States

By Adriana Myers DELAWARE – A major beach nourishment project planned for four Delaware Bay communities is being pushed back until fall 2027, leaving residents to face another year before large-scale sand replenishment with dredged materials can begin. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control say the project… Read More

Maintaining Lake Houston: Dredging and Maintenance District looks to provide long-term solution

TX, United States

By Wesley Gardner Members of the Lake Houston Dredging and Maintenance District met for the first time in late August, paving the way for continued dredging operations in Lake Houston and portions of its tributaries. State lawmakers approved House Bill 1532—authored by state Rep. Charles Cunningham, R-Humble—in May 2025, resulting in the creation of the… Read More

Gov. Sherrill tours Jersey Shore nor’easter damage as beach towns push for federal aid

NJ, United States

By Ryan Hughes Cleanup continues down the Jersey Shore as many people are still assessing the damage after the weekend nor’easter. New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill was on the ground in Brigantine Tuesday to see the power of Mother Nature firsthand. Sherrill says the state is working with federal partners to help beach towns recover…. Read More

Nor’easter aftermath: Sussex County beaches could have long recovery ahead

DE, United States

By Sarina Grossi After a nearly six-day nor’easter churned up the East Coast, Delaware and federal officials are assessing damage the storm left in its wake. Sussex County beaches like Bethany Beach, South Bethany and Dewey Beach took the brunt of the storm, with flooding and beach erosion. Bay communities like Pickering Beach, Slaughter Beach… Read More

Work To Restore Waretown Marsh Set To Begin

NJ, United States

By Veronica Flesher Parts of the Lighthouse Center in Waretown and the Upper Barnegat Wildlife Management Area will be temporarily closed while a coastal habitat restoration project moves forward there, according to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Fish & Wildlife program. Construction is anticipated to occur Monday through Friday, generally between 7 a.m…. Read More

Dutra Advances Cal Poly Maritime Pier Expansion for Training Ship Golden Bear

CA, United States

The Cal Poly Maritime pier expansion project is making impressive progress as crews work toward completion of the new training vessel berth for the Golden Bear. This stunning aerial photo showcases just how far the project has come and the scale of work taking place along the waterfront. A special shoutout to Dutra employee Randahl… Read More

Longboat Pass Is Being Dredged Again, and This Time the Sand Goes North

FL, United States

The dredge is back in Longboat Pass, and for the second time in three years the sand on the bottom of the channel is being turned into beach. This time, under the Town’s sand-sharing agreement with Manatee County, none of it is coming to Longboat Key. Manatee County’s 2026 Coquina Beach Hurricane Idalia Storm Damage… Read More

Lorain Harbor Dredging Completed in Just Over a Week

OH, United States

By Maj. Avery Schneider The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, completed dredging Tuesday of approximately 45,000 cubic yards of sediment from Lorain Harbor in just over one week, ensuring safe and navigable waterways for Great Lakes commercial vessels, recreational boaters and other harbor users on Lake Erie. The work was completed 33% sooner… Read More

Why are our rivers still dying despite so many projects?

World ,

In the mid-1960s, a survey conducted by a Dutch company for the East Pakistan Inland Water Transport Authority found 12,000 kilometres of navigable waterways across what is now Bangladesh. Today, at the height of monsoon, only about 4,500 km of these waterways remain navigable, which shrinks to 2,500 km during dry seasons—a loss of more… Read More

Vancouver starts Second Narrows dredging to boost ship loading

Canada

Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has started dredging works in Burrard Inlet’s Second Narrows, beginning a project designed to improve shipping efficiency and allow cargo ships using the channel to load more fully. The project covers around 17,000 sq m along the northern and southern edges of the deep-sea navigation channel east of the Ironworkers Memorial… Read More

Coquina Beach renourishment project completion update

FL, United States

By Katelyn Foley A beach renourishment project at Coquina Beach is nearing completion after damage from Hurricane Idalia. Dredging and sand discharge operations for the project wrapped up last week, according to Manatee County officials. Remaining work, including pipeline removal and beach tilling, is expected to be finished this week. READ FULL ARTICLE AT ORIGINAL… Read More

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