Lisa Parker

Work is underway on the final phase of a major capital dredging programme at Lerwick Harbour, with operations beginning at Dales Voe today (Monday 8th June 2026). Specialist contractor Boskalis Westminster Ltd has returned to the port to complete works that will further improve deep-water access and allow larger vessels to use Lerwick’s facilities across... Read More

By: Joy Crist The Dare County Board of Commissioners received an update on the ongoing Avon and upcoming Buxton beach nourishment projects, along with progress on a planned repair of Buxton’s southernmost terminal groin, during its monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 9. The most significant development was news that long-awaited FEMA funding for the Buxton... Read More

Rotterdam, the Netherlands, 8 June 2026 – Van Oord has been commissioned by Rijkswaterstaat to build almost 4 kilometres of longitudinal dams and create approximately 31 hectares of tidal area in the Dutch Scheur river. In doing so, it will support the objectives of the European Water Framework Directive (WFD). The project will restore the... Read More

Montezuma Wetlands LLC,* Emeryville, California, was awarded a $60,000,000 firm-fixed-price contract for offloading and placement of dredged material services at the Montezuma Wetlands Restoration Project in support of the San Francisco District’s fiscal 2026 through 2030 dredging program. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with... Read More

KEY TAKEAWAYS: • DSC Dredge increased revenue by 85% over three years, reaching $99 million in 2025. • International demand and large-scale dredging contracts drove major company growth. • The company expanded manufacturing operations in Reserve and Poplarville to boost capacity. • DSC continues investing in engineering, workforce growth, and dredging technology for 2026. DSC Dredge, a... Read More

Buyer demand has rebounded this month after a temporary slowdown caused by May’s record-breaking heatwave and the half-term school holiday, according to new analysis from property website Rightmove.

By Gary Reich During a mandatory hearing yesterday involving West Marine’s Chapter 11 restructuring, bankruptcy trustee Linda J. Casey said something that caught the attention of at least one of the more than 170 participants, many of whom West Marine owes money: “The former chief executive officer received a $1.2 million bonus. Can you explain what that bonus... Read More

In today’s uncertain world, energy independence has become more important than ever. And offshore wind is a key part of the solution. Inch Cape, a 50/50 equal joint venture by ESB and Red Rock Renewables, are developing a 1080 MW Offshore Wind Farm located 15 kilometres off the Angus coast in Scotland. The project will... Read More

When maintaining a port or waterway, the dredged material – sand, clay, or silt – is often transported to a designated location outside the port area. In some cases, however, the dredged material can be given a second life nearby. This is the case in Harwich, United Kingdom. During port maintenance using our trailing suction hopper dredger Sospan Dau, the dredged material was used to improve the salt marshes in Copperas Bay by increasing the height of the salt marsh in strategic locations.

When maintaining a port or waterway, the dredged material – sand, clay, or silt – is often transported to a designated location outside the port area. In some cases, however, the dredged material can be given a second life nearby. This is the case in Harwich, United Kingdom. During port maintenance using our trailing suction... Read More