By Kevin Montien Brazil has officially begun building a 7.7-mile bridge across the Bay of All Saints, linking Salvador with Vera Cruz on Itaparica Island. Scheduled for completion in June 2031, the Salvador-Itaparica crossing is expected to become Latin America’s longest bridge built continuously over water. It is an investment worth about $2.23 billion at Brazil’s recent… Read More
The Port of Coos Bay plans to end its roughly decade-long role carrying out state dredging projects at Oregon ports. Port officials say the arrangement diverts nearly half of Charleston Marina’s maintenance staff for months each year, contributing to years of deferred maintenance while generating no profit for the port. Oregon’s statewide dredging program uses… Read More
Filia Dredging was able to bring the Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger (TSHD) BIESBOSCH back into reliable operation without the need for costly, extensive modifications. By focusing on the existing dredging installation and the proven technology already on board, IHC Equipment helped Filia Dredging make the most of its current asset while keeping the project within… Read More
Dredging works are beginning at the Anaklia Deep-Sea Port, with the first dredger, Tristao Da Cunha, entering the maritime area of the future port. After completing the procedures required by law, the vessel will begin work on the construction of the breakwater channel. The seabed in the Anaklia maritime area will be deepened to 17.5… Read More
STAFFORD, NJ — A maintenance dredging project is underway in the Beach Haven West Complex in Ocean County, where New Jersey Department of Transportation officials said several channels will be restored to their authorized depths. According to NJDOT, the $8.4 million project covers the Harvey Cedars, Harvey Cedars 2, Margos, Beach Haven West Mill Creek,… Read More