This week, Kooiman Marine Group performed successful sea trials on board the trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Hegemann V. According to the shipbuilder, the newbuild BNR219 has been put to the test off the Dutch coast in beautiful conditions. The newbuild, developed by Kooiman in a collaboratio
Coastal erosion is a growing concern around Europe. The removal of soil and sand by wind, water and human action has left several European coastal areas defenceless against flooding and high tides or extremely high tides, threatening human and marine life. While it’s a natural process, coastal erosi
The Port of Rotterdam recently presented a video update on the largest construction project currently taking place in the port—the development of the new quay walls in the Prinses Amaliahaven. The video shows the new part of the Netherlands which is gradually taking shape in the Amaliahaven on Maasv
In a temporary partnership with Hens NV, HERBOSCH-KIERE is currently working hard on the construction of a new waiting dock in Zandvliet, Belgium. While Hens is responsible for the ground works and dredging, HERBOSCH-KIERE is in charge of all hydraulic works such as sheet piling, tubular piles, conc
VBA, a VolkerStevin, Boskalis Westminster and Atkins, Member of SNC Lavalin group joint venture recently handed over much welcomed flood alleviation scheme at Egremont, Cumbria. VBA was awarded the £12 million contract by the Environment Agency in July 2018 and after a design development phase and o
The International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) today released the latest issue of Terra et Aqua featuring articles covering dredging projects as well as the topics of safety, socio-economics, technical innovations and the environment. Articles in Terra et Aqua investigate and explain the
Royal IHC will once again organize their highly successful General Dredging Course – the two-week program taking place at the IHC Training Institute in Kinderdijk, The Netherlands. “From March 20 until 31, 2023 the IHC Training Institute is ready to equip you with full insights about all the aspects
Jan De Nul Group recently deployed two Ultra Low Emission vessels, Tristão da Cunha and Sanderus, to dredge in Flemish ports. This way, Jan De Nul complies and even dives below the strict exhaust regulations the Flemish Government implemented for dredging activities. The company is the first to intr
Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd (Keppel O&M), through its wholly-owned subsidiary Keppel FELS Limited (Keppel FELS), has delivered the second of three dual-fuel hopper dredgers to Dutch maritime company, Van Oord. Named Vox Apolonia, the energy efficient TSHD is equipped with green features and has the
The British Ports Association has written to the UK Parliament Environment, Food & Rural Affairs select committee to express concerns over the Committee’s recommendations on dredging. Last month the Committee wrote to Ministers with a series of recommendations including reviews of dredging activity,
To support its international activities, contractor Rederiet Høj A/S takes on a new name, Høj Nordic Marine Contractor A/S. The new name is intended to give the company a stronger position in Northern Europe where climate related projects present a significant potential for growth. The company has b
Dredging of the Queen Pool at Blenheim Palace in Oxford will be paused over Christmas and re-start in the spring, reports the Blenheim. The decision to temporarily halt the dredge, which is being carried out by leading wet civil engineering contractor, Land & Water, was taken due to weather conditio
