New dredging campaigns on the River Thames

Multicat utility vessel Jenny D is about to begin River Thames maintenance dredging scheme on behalf of the Port of London Authority (PLA).

Photo courtesy of Thamescraft Dry Docking Services

First, Jenny D will commence plough dredging operations at Tilbury 2 CMAT, Gravesend Reach and Tilbury Grain Terminal, Northfleet Hope.

According to PLA, the dredging will take place on the ebb tide only, with expected completion around 12th February 2024.

Next, in mid-February Jenny D will perform maintenance dredging operations at Calor Gas Jetty, Sea Reach.

Similar to previous mission, these operations will include Water Injection and Plough dredging on the ebb tide only.