The latest video update (by Mxtv) from the largest land reclamation project in Boskalis’ history – the New Manila International Airport (NMIA) – is here. A game-changer for the Philippines, the airport will be developed in phases, with an initial capacity of 35 million passengers annually, and a tar
The Poruma Seawall Project is part of the $40 million Torres Strait Seawalls Program (TSSP) Stage 2: a program of coastal protection works on five targeted islands in the Torres Strait: Boigu, Poruma, Warraber, Iama and Masig. Mitigation works on these islands are necessary to protect critical infra
The Maldives’ Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Mohamed Saeed, said that the preparations for the dredging works required to initiate the Maldives Economic Gateway project are underway. This major infrastructure project is set to bolster the country’s focus on maritime services and economi
The Department of Transport, Western Australia, has announced that maintenance dredging works are underway at the Port Walcott. This dredging campaign commenced in mid-January 2024 and is expected to be completed by approximately the 9 February 2024. According to DoT, dredging is being undertaken in
Eight South Australian councils and a community group will share in just over $1 million of state government grants to undertake a range of coastal protection projects. The Coast Protection Board has awarded $1,028,000 to projects worth $2.2 million under the 2023-24 Coast Protection Grants Program.
The Yard Brisbane, one of the most well-resourced shipyards on the east coast of Australia, recently welcomed hopper dredge Faucon for a refit project. Operated by McQuade Marine, the vessel is one of the bigger dredging ships to come to the Yard Brisbane. She works up and down the east coast of Aus
In response to the escalating impacts of coastal erosion at Mounts Bay, Victoria, a significant beach nourishment project is set to begin, aiming to bolster the resilience of the dunes in the area. For approximately 3 weeks, the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority will be delivering sand from
Malaysia has kicked off the RM15 billion ($3.17 billion) Kuala Linggi International Port (KLIP) project. Scheduled for completion in 42 months, KLIP’s vision is to transform Kuala Sungai Linggi into a Green Global Industrial Hub for Energy Source, Port and Maritime Services. The development plan inc
Noosa Council, Queensland, has selected a preferred contractor to tackle severe erosion along the beach section of Noosa Spit. Last week, the Council endorsed Hall Contracting as preferred contractor – to be ratified tomorrow – and authorized CEO Larry Sengstock to oversee contract negotiations. “Th
Cairns Regional Council has received more than $1 million of State Government funding to assist in the construction of two breakwaters at Clifton Beach. The proposed breakwaters are permanent structures constructed from rock for the primary purpose of mitigation of sand loss and retention of the bea
South Mission Beach and Cardwell foreshores will receive protection against coastal erosion thanks to Queensland Government funding administered through the QCoast2100 Program. Cassowary Coast Councilor for Environment Jeff Baines explained how the funding is vital to ensuring the region’s coastal a
Port Stephens State MP and Minister for Family and Community Services, Kate Washington, visted Tea Gardens yesterday to announce a multi-million dollar program to fund the much-needed dredging of the Myall River. According to Washington, the dredging project will be carried out from the ‘Singing Bri
