Jenkins Marine busy at Newport Harbour May 7, 2021, by Eldin Ganic Thousands of tonnes of silt are being removed from the bed of the River Medina to increase the depth of the navigable channel, Isle of Wight Council informs. According to the council, dredgers are returning to the Newport Harbour for the first time since the 1970s. Under the £370,000 contract, the contractors Jenkins Marine will carry out this very important cleanup work. Councillor Wayne Whittle, Cabinet member for regeneration at the Isle of Wight Council, said that the project supported the Newport Harbour regeneration masterplan: “This investment is essential in ensuring the harbour’s future as an integral part of Newport’s offering to residents, businesses and visitors alike.”