The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers vessel Murden began shoal removal around July 17, targeting a shallow area west of channel markers 11 and 13 that frequently grounds vessels under 30 feet, with dredged sand placed nearshore at Assateague Island over an anticipated 15-day campaign. Local marina officials report that persistent shoaling has caused boats to run aground regularly, leading to repairs costing tens of thousands of dollars and discouraging visiting mariners from returning. The Corps removed approximately 15,000 cubic yards from the Inlet in May, and the current operation aims to restore safe navigation before the White Marlin Open in early August. A permanent engineering solution was previously rejected as costlier than recurring dredging, though the Corps may reexamine long-term approaches.