Africa
Boskalis developing new Building with Nature solution for coastal protection
Protecting coastal areas and islands against rising sea levels and the forces of waves requires big equipment and major work. But before interfering in an existing ecosystem, people naturally want to know whether the measures they have devised will hold up in practice. With that in mind, Boskalis re
Jamestown dredging project wraps up
The Jamestown Fishing Harbor Project has been successfully completed and is awaiting formal handing over to the Government of Ghana, the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) said. The project, which includes dredging about 100,000 cubic metres of Harbor Basin, construction of hydraulic structures about
Gambia Ports Authority, Albayrak ink New Port agreement
The Gambia Ports Authority (GPA) and Albayrak Group of Companies held the official signing ceremony of the New Port Concession Project Agreement yesterday. The project seeks to foster efficiency in the Port management, and will greatly impact service delivery and improve operational turnaround, said
Shipside Drydock completes refurbishment of two hopper dredgers
Shipside Drydock Limited successfully completed the refurbishment of two hopper dredgers AMBIKA 1 and AMBIKA 2 recently. These dredgers, known for their intricate mechanical components, are rarely serviced in Nigeria. “Despite this challenge, Sterling Global Group entrusted Shipside Drydock Limited
Kenmare reveals the names of two new dredgers
Kenmare Resources Plc has revealed the names of two new dredgers which are being built at Royal IHC’s yard in Kinderdijk (Netherlands). The company will name the newbuilds after female members of the management team. The first of the new dredges will be named Calen, after the eldest daughter of Higi
Kipevu Oil Terminal II expansion plan includes dredging
The Kenya Ports Authority has announced plans to further expand the Kipevu Oil Terminal II to enhance efficiency in handling a greater volume of petroleum products in the region. According to Managing Director Captain William Ruto, the Authority is progressing significantly in preparations to deepen
SlurrySucker proves success at Gauteng wastewater treatment facility
Developed by pump and dredging expert IPR, the SlurrySucker dredging system recently provided a solution for getting the emergency water dams at a Gauteng wastewater treatment plant back to optimal condition. The emergency dams had filled with sludge over time, and were presenting an operational ris
EXCLUSIVE: Converting mining CSD from diesel to electric drive by VOSTA LMG
VOSTA LMG has received an order to convert a mining cutter suction dredger (CSD) from diesel to electric drive. Under the contract, all diesel engines will be replaced by electric motors and their drives, all suitable for the extreme climate conditions at the mine site. “The conversion will be done
BREAKING NEWS: DEME gears up for Grand-Lahou job in Ivory Coast
A ground-breaking ceremony for the Grand-Lahou project is taking place in the south of Ivory Coast, said DEME Group. At the moment, DEME teams are embarking on dredging and coastal protection works aimed at stabilising the sand barrier between the Tagba Lagoon and the ocean. “By doing so, we’re prov
IHC Mining to build new machine for Arab Potash Company
IHC Mining has secured a new contract to build and supply a salt harvester for Arab Potash Company (APC). This specialised floating pontoon will be used for harvesting carnallite (potassium salt) in the Dead Sea in Jordan, said Royal IHC. “This innovative machine will be equipped with four tracks, w
Baars backhoe Shannon busy in Benin
Baars’ backhoe pontoon Shannon is currently very busy working in the Port of Cotonou, Benin. The project aims not only to improve the port, but also to expand the terminal for ocean-going vessels. A key factor in this project is the dredging work in the port basin and the areas around the piers. The
Dredging complete at Snake Island Port
Nigerdock, Nigerian maritime and logistics company operating an integrated port and free zone in Lagos, recently completed dredging of the company’s main terminal. Following the successful conclusion of dredging activities within Snake Island Port, the company was able to receive general cargo vesse