The trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Breydel is now ready to resume operations after extensive maintenance and repairs. “Let’s shine the spotlight on our incredible crew, docking team and vessel management at the Astican Shipyard in Gran Canaria for successfully completing DEME’s largest hoppe
This June, Rijkswaterstaat started work on the beach nourishment project at the Westkapelle Zeedijk. For the project, the contractor is using hopper dredgers to deposit a total of 550,000m3 of sand on the beach, between the Baaiweg and the Hogeweg. “From the beginning of June 2023, contractor Van Oo
The Belgian consortium TM EDISON, including DEME and Jan De Nul, is building the world’s first artificial energy island. The island is set to be a crucial link in Belgium’s energy supply. It will open up the future Princess Elisabeth wind zone (3.5 GW) and connect Belgium with Great Britain and Denm
The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) has teamed up with Aviva, the savings and insurance business, on a ground-breaking project to restore saltmarshes in the UK – unlocking the superpowers of wetlands. Aviva, which has committed to invest £100m into nature-based solutions by 2030, has awarded WWT £21
Russia’s largest leasing company – State Transport Leasing Company (GTLK) and Southern Centre for Shipbuilding and Ship Repair have signed a contract for the construction of a series of six self-propelled dredgers – Project 93.159А. The dredgers will be built at Lotos production facilities and the f
Cockfield Knight recently worked with Neptune Marine Services BV to assist in the departure of the Cleveland County’s dredging vessel. Andy Souter, Cockfield Knight’s Assistant Agency Manager, led on the project and was asked to accumulate costs for this specialist operation. The Cockfield Knight te
The key tool installed on cutter suction dredgers is known as the cutter head which cuts the soil into chunks. This mechanical cutting action is accomplished using replaceable chisels or pick-points, said Royal IHC. “Through the study of rock chip formation in the Royal IHC Laboratory, we examine th
Oiltech Dredging Equipment recently introduced the latest edition to its range of vessels – the Smart Dredger. The Smart Dredger is a state-of-the-art machine that has been designed to optimize dredging operations, allowing for faster and more efficient dredging. Equipped with a powerful dredging pu
The latest summer edition of IADC’s Terra et Aqua magazine is now available online. As always, Terra et Aqua talks about the dredging projects as well as the topics of safety, socio-economics, technical innovations and the environment. The summer issue #170 includes article on how simulating alterna
Boskalis and the Port of Rotterdam Authority have signed a contract for the construction of approximately 40 hectares of new land in the northwest corner of the Prinses Alexiahaven on Maasvlakte 2. In addition to constructing the site, Boskalis will also build two sand dams. Behind these sand dams,
The King’s Harbour Master Portsmouth announced today that routine maintenance dredging will be conducted by ML (UK) Dredging Ltd in Cold Harbour. The works to be undertaken on behalf of the Royal Naval Sailing Association, will take place directly south of Oil Fuel Jetty on the western side of Ports
DEME Group’s trailing suction hopper dredger Nile River has been busy lately in Port-La Nouvelle undertaking a dredging campaign to deepen the entrance of the future port. There, the company is carrying out dredging and infrastructure works for the port extension, enhancing the accessibility and ena
