The ferry port of Meersburg, located on scenic Bodensee, is undergoing an iconic transformation. The aging concrete pier, which has marked the shoreline for more than 70 years, is now giving way to a contemporary steel pier. This ambitious undertaking is being led by the Public utilities of Constanc
Work at three multi-million pound flood protection schemes in North Ayrshire is on track as part of preparations to lessen the impact of climate change. Construction works on the £48 million Millport Flood Protection Scheme, on the Isle of Cumbrae, started last spring and work is progressing well to
The Strategic Investment Model (SIM) Working Group of the Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Consortium (SOWEC) introduced the Port of Nigg West Deepwater Quay Expansion Project yesterday, as a pivotal initiative in Stage 2 of the SIM. The project is set to extend the existing West Quay at Nigg, creating
The Romanian Government has approved a three-year $229 million dredging plan across 400 ha at the Port of Constanta. This dredging program is part of a strategic plan to harness European funds for maritime infrastructure development, ensuring the port remains competitive in the global maritime arena
Warrenpoint Harbour Authority (UK) is about to begin routine annual maintenance dredging of the Port. Commencing this week and continuing for approximately 48 days, maintenance dredging operations will take place in the approaches and deepwater berths of the inner harbour of Warrenpoint Port. Dredgi
Port of London Authority (PLA) has just announced that on or around the 25th February 2024 the vessel MEUSE RIVER will commence trailer suction dredging at London Gateway Port Berth 4, Sea Reach. According to PLA, the vessel will discharge using a floating pipeline to the east of Berth No 4. Dredgin
D Morgan and Balfour Beatty are making good progress working on the Central Rhyl Coastal Defense Scheme. According to the contractors, the work on the project well underway with over 22,000 tones of rock placed and 1,500m3 of structural concrete poured so far. The purpose of the scheme is to improve
Neptune Marine hosted a keel laying ceremony today for the new cutter suction swing arm dredger 500 NP645 for their client The Bristol Port Company. The dredger will be operating in the harbour of Bristol, UK, by November 2024. According to Neptune, this type of cutter suction dredger – the Gator –
Annual dredging at West Bay and Lyme Regis will take place between February 12 and March 28, Dorset Council said. This work is needed to keep busy navigational channels free from sediment deposits that come from either rivers or the natural action of waves on beaches. “Our harbours provide safe moor
DEME Group’s cutter suction dredger (CSD) D’Artagnan is busy deepening the harbour of La Rochelle in a key construction phase of the prestigious PORT HORIZON 2025 extension project. “Despite the challenges of handling the rocky material and stringent environmental regulations, our enthusiastic proje
Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, Mr. Patrick O’Donovan, T.D., has announced the approval of Waterford County Council’s application for funding under the Office of Public Works’ Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. A sum of €19,207 had been
Even these long reach excavators are feeling the love today forming a love heart in the sky for all to see! Happy Valentines Day from Dredging Today team!
