Proponents of future infrastructure projects involving large-scale dredging will be encouraged to comply with new scientific guidelines in order to carry out their activities, reports the Western Australian Marine Science Institution (WAMSI). The Environmental Protection Authority’s Technical Guidan
Equip Global has just announced that their Dredging & Reclamation Masterclass 2022 will be held online from 4 – 8 April 2022. According to the organizers, this 5-day training program will provide a complete guide to all project aspects and technical knowledge of dredging and land reclamation. The ev
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company has mobilized their cutter suction dredger (CSD) Jarraafa2 to Lh. Felivaru and started dredging operations earlier this week. The project includes: reclamation operations – 6 hectares; dredging operations – 229,663.36cbm; construction of a 220m quay wall; a
The City of Greater Geelong is seeking approval to undertake further maintenance dredging on the Clifton Springs harbour as soon as possible. Clifton Springs has a relatively shallow harbour, located in an area of natural sand and seagrass deposition, particularly after winter/spring storms. “This y
Townsville City Council has started Stage 1 of the Nelly Bay Dredging Project by excavating more than 360 cubic metres of sediment from Nelly Bay Harbour to help boost the safety and serviceability of the popular precinct. Community Health, Safety and Environmental Sustainability chairperson, Maurie
The High Court of Australia yesterday handed down its decision in Port of Newcastle Operations Pty Ltd (PNO) and Glencore Coal Assets Australia Pty Ltd (Glencore). The High Court decided that Glencore was able to seek an access determination under Part IIIA of the Competition and Consumer Act in res
The times are changing, and so is the dredging industry. Dredging is evolving to ensure it remains sustainable whilst adding value to society, the environment and the economy. With that in mind, the focus for the next World Dredging Congress (WODCON XXIII) will be on exactly how ‘Dredging is Changin
Department of Transport Western Australia has just announced that a record amount of sand has been moved in the annual campaign to provide safe navigation at Mandurah Ocean Entrance and to widen the Town Beach. According to DoT, this was the largest ever campaign completed at Mandurah Entrance Chann
After announcing its candidacy for the construction of an energy island in the Danish North Sea earlier this week, DEME is now separating from its parent company CFE by summer 2022. CFE’s board of directors announced today in a press release its intention to split the group into two separate listed
Earlier this year, International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) started a new webinar series presented by dredging experts of Boskalis, Jan De Nul and Van Oord. Each webinar focused on a high-profile dredging project like the ones in Manila Bay, The Philippines, Brisbane Airport Dredging a
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) and Ministry of National Planning, Housing and Infrastructure of the Maldives have signed an agreement for the M. Kolhufushi Shore Protection Project. MTCC CEO, Shahid Hussain Moosa, signed the contract on behalf of the company and Ms. Zeeniya Hameed
Following the completion of Geraldton dredging campaign, hopper dredger Modi R is ready for her next assignment in Western Australia – maintenance dredging of the Port of Bunbury. Commencing today, 29 November, RN Dredging’s THSD Modi R will begin maintenance dredging of the outer harbour and approa
