Port of Grangemouth dredging underway

Dredging operations in the Port of Grangemouth are underway, Forth Ports Limited said in its latest announcement.

“Mariners are advised that the UKD Orca is conducting dredging operations in the Port of Grangemouth and its approaches until approximately November 22, 2025,” Forth Ports said.

“These activities will require the vessel to transit to and from the Bo’ness deposit site several times per day.”

This UKD Orca has been designed especially for port maintenance environments. Therefore a dual suction dredging pipe has been installed on portside as well starboard.

Discharging of the hopper load is established by six bottom doors or by dredging pump via a shore connection portside or starboard.

The UKD Orca is also equipped with a de-gassing installation, drag head jets and underwater overflow via an adjustable weir.