The Port of Oxelösund, Sweden, is investing almost SEK 700 million ($65.7 million) in dredging, quay extension works and other marine infrastructure upgrades. According to the Port’s official statement, this is a long-term investment aimed to meet new logistics needs, while creating new business opp
In their warehouse in Italy, Dragflow is currently testing the HY400, a powerful dredging pump outfitted with advanced excavators. According to the company, this pump is undergoing its initial tests, demonstrating its capability for high intensity dredging operations. Engineered with cutting edge te
VOSTA LMG has recently delivered four electric-driven boosters (11kV) to its customer’s mine site. According to VOSTA, these boosters – radio-controlled from the cutter suction dredger – maintain continuous pressure on the pipeline to transport the dredged soil miles away. Also, the boosters can ope
The transformation of Europa Terminal in Antwerp has been underway for nearly two years. With this large-scale modernisation, Port of Antwerp-Bruges is joining forces with PSA Belgium to increase the container capacity and upgrade the infrastructure to meet future demands. The project will be undert
In the winter issue of the Terra et Aqua journal, IADC (International Association of Dredging Companies) presented an article titled “Unsuitable to suitable: a change in the reclamation design paradigm” that investigates the shift in the design and construction of reclamation projects. The availabil
DEME Group today announced an important milestone at the Fehmarnbelt tunnel project – the first two massive 73,500-ton tunnel elements for the project have successfully been floated up from the skidding beams in Upper Basin A and carefully transferred to Lower Basin A.This achievement was the result
Using trailing suction hopper dredgers Causeway and Strandway and backhoe dredger Manu Pekka, Boskalis Westminster recently completed another dredging project in Southampton, UK. The project consisted of two phases: And after ruling out the presence of UXO or objects of archaeological value, the sec
Maldon District Council (UK) has announced that agreement has been reached to dredge Hythe Quay and the Visitor Pontoon. The decision to dredge Hythe Quay and Visitor Pontoon in Maldon was approved at the Full Council meeting held on Thursday, 13th February. This project will ensure that the Quay an
As climate change brings more frequent and severe flooding, innovative solutions are emerging to tackle these challenges. Working with nature, not against it, Natural England is proposing schemes to help tackle flooding in Norfolk and Suffolk. Projects in their region – one on the River Wissey in No
The maritime industry is facing a shortage of skilled crew. At the same time, vessels need to operate more efficiently and safely to keep up with increasing demands. Autonomous technology is emerging as a key solution to bridging this gap, said Royal IHC. This approach allows certain vessel operatio
Cowes Harbour Commission (CHC) has just announced that a routine maintenance dredge of Shepards Marina is scheduled for Spring 2025. This essential work helps CHC maintain the original depths, ensuring smooth and safe operations ahead of the busy season. “Regular bed leveling and maintenance dredgin
Over the past 115 years, Boskalis has made its mark in many corners of the world. Some locations were visited more frequently than others, and the Port of Melbourne in the state of Victoria was home to Boskalis vessels numerous times. Since 2000, Boskalis has consistently been carrying out maintenan
