MOTAS Dredging Solutions has completed the design and construction of another Water Injection Dredging (WID) installation. The scope of delivery includes the fabrication of jet arms, a hoisting gantry with swell compensator, hydraulic system and the jetwater pump sets. According to MOTAS, all compon
The Port of Beirut has historically played a vital role in Lebanon’s economy, as a major cargo and transit hub. However, due to the civil war and political instability, this key position has weakened over time. The situation was compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic and a major explosion in 2020. As p
Saudi Arabia has launched a mixed-use megaproject near Jeddah that includes an 11km canal. ROSHN Group – Saudi Arabia’s biggest developer, owned by the kingdom’s Public Investment Fund – last week announced plans to develop MARAFY, located north of Jeddah, that will accommodate more than 130,000 res
Damen Shipyards Group has delivered another versatile working platform, the new Shoalbuster 3209. The vessel – named Al Mirfa after a coastal community located in the Al Dhafra region of Abu Dhabi – is owned by SAFEEN Group, a subsidiary of AD Ports Group. The primary purpose of the Al Mirfa will be
Dredge pumps are typically used for underwater excavation. They gather sediments in shallow areas. The description of the video said that the operator of this dredge pump tried to nudge the shark away, unaware of just how powerful these pumps actually are:
The Saudi Ports Authority (MAWANI) said that the largest container ship in the history of Saudi Arabian Ports arrived at Jeddah Islamic Port yesterday. The vessel, MSC Loreto, is affiliated with the Swiss shipping line “MSC”. According to MAWANI, the container ship is 400m long, 61.3m wide, with a c
Royal IHC is currently working on an advanced autonomous dredging system to increase the autonomy of the dredging and unloading process of TSHDs – called Mission Master. Implementing automation is complex. “We believe it is important that experienced industry professionals are involved in this proce
National Marine Dredging Group (NMDC) has announced a significant surge in its net profit during the first half of 2023, reaching AED 881 million (near $240 million). The first half year results demonstrate record-breaking numbers and substantial growth in both revenue and net profit, with the Group
National Marine Dredging Company is the leading contractor of the iconic Hudayriyat Island masterplan revealed by developer Modon. NMDC Group’s dredging arm is building the world’s first manmade mountains in the dredging industry and has already completed the first hill that stands over 45 meters ta
National Marine Dredging Company has just released the latest update on the Hudayriyat Island development scheme. This mega project – to be spearheaded by developer Modon Properties – will span more than 51 million square metres, accounting for more than half of Abu Dhabi Island. NMDC Group’s dredgi
ADNOC Logistics and Services has won a $975 million contract to build an artificial island in the Lower Zakum offshore field. As part of ADNOC’s In-Country Value program, at least 75% of the total contract value for dredging, land reclamation and marine construction of an artificial island “G” for t
Union Dredgers & Marine Contracting (UDMC) is expanding its dredging fleet with the new cutter suction dredger (CSD) Megalodon. The new dredger, currently the largest in the UDMC fleet, has a discharge diameter of 560mm, a maximum flow capacity of 4500m3/h and a maximum dredging depth of 15m, in ad
