Emeryville Marina neighbors have probably noticed the barge, tugboat and heavy equipment amid the vessels that appeared in June. The three-month long dredging project at the Emery Cove Yacht Harbor was contracted to Curtin Maritime and is being overseen by Emery Cove Harbor Master Diane Isley. About half of the Emery Cove will be dredged as part of this project. Man-made Marina’s like Emeryville’s are prone to the slow build-up of sediment on the bay floor making them shallower. Heavy rains like we had last winter can expedite these deposits. Marinas must therefore regularly dredge to prevent damage to their boat’s hulls and … Continue reading Emery Cove Yacht Harbor undergoing Dock Replacement, Dredging projects