Doonhamer is currently dredging the inner harbour using water injection (outer harbour will be next). Sediment is disturbed by high pressure water jets and while still in suspension, washed out to sea by the action of the River Brit. It should be cheaper and more effective than previous methods. More info here: Bridport Harbour –… Read More
The project aims to rebuild the sandy beach by utilizing dynamic revetment, a nature-based approach that uses materials such as small rocks, anchored wood and native vegetation to absorb wave energy NORTH COVE — Recent initiatives along the north shore of Willapa Bay are working to change the narrative about a shoreline that’s eroded faster than… Read More
BEIJING – China expects the United States to continue working with China in the same direction to maintain a fair competition environment in the international shipping and shipbuilding markets, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce said on Monday. This will help add more certainty and stability to the China-US economic and trade cooperation, as well as… Read More
The eastern part of the Kiel Canal is being widened. The last time this was done was in imperial times. Now the first section has been completed – with more space for large ships. The expansion of the eastern section of the Kiel Canal is a mammoth project – and urgently needed to maintain the… Read More
The water at a famous Melbourne beach has been turned into smelly black sludge due to nearby dredging works. St Kilda beach and the marina are almost unrecognisable today as the popular coastline undergoes a week-long operation to deepen the St Kilda Marina Entrance Channel. Authorities have warned dredging can result in discoloured water and sand with… Read More
