Today, the Cod Fish II made its long-awaited transit from the Sandwich Boat Basin to Falmouth, en route to the upcoming Popponesset Approach Channel dredging project in Mashpee. This journey began back on March 4th, departing from Sesuit Harbor in Dennis. However, deteriorating weather conditions forced the dredge to take refuge at the Sandwich Boat… Read More
The Dredge King Fisher is providing maintenance dredging for the Corpus Christi Ship Channel in Texas! This contract involves multiple dredges and will remove over 3 million cubic yards of material to keep the channel safe and navigable for commercial traffic. This project has been underway since October 2024 and is a key part of… Read More
The Koloa Rum Company is known for producing popular spirits using pure cane sugar and water from Mount Waialeale, a volcano whose summit is one of the rainiest places on the planet. Business is booming in Hawaii, where the distiller is based, and beyond. Its offerings can be found on the shelves of more than three… Read More
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) – A multi-million-dollar restoration project in the Maumee River is in the home stretch. It involves the “Clark” and “Delaware” horseshoe islands near Walbridge Park. The islands are owned by the city of Toledo. The project is an important piece of the puzzle when it comes to making significant water quality and… Read More
Dublin — The “Dredging Market Report 2025” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The dredging market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $12.84 billion in 2024 to $13.28 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to early port development,… Read More
Resilient leaders are coming up with sustainable solutions, enhancing and upgrading urban environments to safeguard critical assets and infrastructure In the face of escalating climate extremes, cities all across America are stepping up as leaders in building resilience and mitigating the impact of climate change. Cities recognize the urgent need to prevent loss of life… Read More
In Newport, $150,000 will go toward restoring marsh habitat and public green spaces at South Easton Pond. Newport County is receiving a significant boost in climate resilience funding, with three communities set to benefit from over $399,000 in grants through the Ocean State Climate Adaptation and Resilience (OSCAR) Fund Program. The Rhode Island Department of… Read More
The dredging of Fountain Lake will not take place this summer because of issues tied to permitting for the project. Shell Rock River Watershed District Administrator Andy Henschel said during the Watershed Board of Managers meeting Tuesday that after watershed district staff and engineers had multiple meetings with DNR representatives over the last few months,… Read More
An enormous federal project meant to protect the coasts of multiple Jersey Shore towns is on the precipice of no longer happening at all because local mayors can’t agree on whether it makes sense. The “Five Mile Island” project, most recently estimated to cost about $54 million, has been more than a decade in the making…. Read More
Right now, there are still more than 160 easements needed between two separate projects. WASHINGTON — Pinellas County officials hope a recent trip to Washington will move beach nourishment projects forward. Commissioner Kathleen Peters called the meetings incredibly productive and said she’s optimistic but concerned that the easements are a big roadblock to getting beach… Read More
Coastal Watch recently held a volunteer event with residents of the Gulf Harbour Yacht and Country Club community in Fort Myers to help provide a natural solution to their eroding shoreline. Residents strategically planted mangroves, placed by Coastal Watch team members, in existing rocks and other mangrove roots. The plantings give the smaller seedlings a… Read More
SIOUX CITY – Sioux City is taking steps to re-open the Sioux City Marina, which was closed last year, and to take control of the marina from its current operator. Dredging of the silt buildup started last Monday, March 3. The city council has agreed to pay a company $60,000 to remove the sediment. That… Read More
The emergency dredging project intended to ensure safe navigation for fishermen undertaken by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Montauk Inlet is now complete, the Town of East Hampton… Source
In this insightful discussion, Bill Doyle, CEO of the Dredging Contractors of America, shares his extensive experience in the maritime industry, covering topics from shipbuilding investments, port expansions, and national security concerns to the future of American shipping and dredging operations. Key Takeaways from the Video Major Investments in U.S. Shipping: CMA CGM, a global leader in shipping and… Read More
What do you do with a big hole in the ground? You fill it, of course. The first phase of the long-awaited $25 million Portland Harbor dredging project — construction of a 9-acre confined aquatic disposal pit, or CAD cell — was completed early in March, wrapping up after 40 days despite bad winter weather, said Bill… Read More