Highlights of the Week

February 5, 2017

Dredging Today brings you an overview of the most popular stories from the past week (January 30-February 5, 2017).

Dhaka-based business conglomerate DBL Group last Saturday inaugurated two IHC Beaver 50 cutter suction dredgers (CSDs) and two Delta Multi Craft (DMC) 1050 work boats.

Governor Scott Announces $15M for Beach Restoration Projects

Florida Governor Rick Scott will use his executive authority to allocate nearly $15.8 million in state funds for emergency beach restoration projects in response to the damage caused by Hurricane Matthew in St. Johns, Flagler, Volusia and Brevard Counties.

Dredging the Americas Conference Takes Place in Canada

The Western Dredging Association (WEDA) has just released more details about its 2017 Dredging Summit and Expo, set to take place at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, from June 26-29, 2017.

Baltimore Harbor Maintenance Dredging About to Begin

Great Lakes Dredge and Dock (GLDD) is about to begin a $14.1 million worth Baltimore Harbor dredging project.

JAXPORT CEO: St. Johns River Dredging to Kick Off in 2017

The JAXPORT CEO, Brian Taylor, expects that, after a decade of discussion and planning, the $684 million project to deepen the St. Johns River shipping channel could begin this year.