Africa
Creating new land with the most powerful CSD in the world
The most powerful cutter suction dredger (CSD) in the world ‘Spartacus’ has joined DEME’s fleet in Abu Qir, Egypt, to work on the largest dredging and land reclamation project in their history. The project includes: reclamation of 1,000 hectares of new land; deepening of the port’s approach channel
Revitalising the Riviera of Senegal
Saly in Senegal used to be one of the most popular touristic hotspots of this West African country. Unfortunately, the coastal community suffered from rising sea levels and other negative effects of accelerated climate change. To revitalise Saly’s fragile local economy and prevent flood damage, the
Works on Lekki Port move forward
The Lekki Deep Sea Port Project is moving ahead – 61.07% of the construction works have been completed so far. A multi-purpose, Deep Sea Port at the heart of the Lagos Free Trade Zone, Lekki Deep Sea Port is set to be one of the most modern ports in West Africa, offering enormous support to the [&he
CSD Spartacus busy on Abu Qir project
The world’s most powerful cutter suction dredger (CSD) Spartacus is currently working on the Abu Qir Port project in Egypt – the largest ever dredging and land reclamation contract in DEME’s history. According to the Belgian giant, this project includes the reclamation of 1,000 hectares of new land.
NMDC wins massive dredging contract in Egypt
UAE-based National Marine Dredging Company (NMDC) recently won a contract to develop Egypt’s Damietta Port. The contract worth approximately $78,9 million includes deepening and development of the sea lane of Damietta Port. In a statement provided to the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) on Sunday
Dutum to dredge 11 rivers in Ibadan
As part of efforts to proactively forestall annual flooding in Ibadan during the ongoing rainy season, Oyo State has launched the Ibadan Urban Flood Management Project (IUFMP). The IUFMP project includes dredging of 45 rivers and streams as well as desilting of blocked drains at different locations
Damen delivers fully electric zero emission dredger
Damen Shipyards Group has successfully delivered another state-of-the-art dredge package, this time to a client in Egypt. According to Bastin Kubbe, Damen’s Regional Service Manager for Asia-Pacific, this fully electric zero emission dredger (E-CSD650) is now on its way to the inland Egyptian Black
Ekiti State acquires two amphibious dredgers
The Government of Ekiti State, through the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Mrs. Iyabode Fakunle-Okieimen took delivery of two amphibious dredgers at the state capital, Ado-Ekiti on Wednesday. The two multi-purpose dredging machines are suitable for wetland, shallow water, and dee
ECTMarine and Oiltech deliver customized Gold Dredge
The Dutch-based manufacturer of dredgers and dredging equipment ECTMarine has successfully completed another challenging project, the development of customized Gold Dredge. For this project, ECTMarine and Oiltech Dredging Equipment Holland worked together to design and deliver all dredge components
DEME’s CSDs busy on Abu Qir port project
The Abu Qir port project in Egypt, undertaken by DEME Group, is moving forward according to schedule. The largest ever dredging and land reclamation contract in DEME’s history includes the reclamation of 1,000 hectares of new land. It also involves deepening of the port’s approach channel to 23m and
Suez Canal celebrates arrival of CSD Hussein Tantawy VIDEO
The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) held a ceremony yesterday to celebrate the arrival of the cutter suction dredger (CSD) Hussein Tantawy. The giant dredger came aboard the heavy load carrier Tai An Kou. The CSD, built by Royal IHC, is a 29,190kW heavy-duty rock dredger and will be used to maintain and
Royal IHC hands over the world’s largest CSD to DEME
DEME has taken delivery of its giant new cutter suction dredger (CSD) Spartacus from Dutch shipyard Royal IHC. According to DEME, the Spartacus sets a new benchmark in the global dredging market – this is the world’s largest and most powerful self-propelled cutter suction dredger and the first able