The major repair works on the world’s largest cutter suction dredger (CSD), DEME’s Spartacus, were successfully completed at Qatar Shipyard Technology Solutions today. “Looking back with pride on this challenging and complex project, which spanned four months of intensive effort and problem-solving,
AD Ports Group said today that Karachi Gateway Terminal and Van Oord signed a major dredging agreement to significantly expand the flow of trade through the Group’s port terminals in Pakistan. Led by the Group’s international ports operating arm, Noatum Ports, the project is set to deepen berths and
The Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Gaston Browne, said that the Government plans to purchase a new dredging machine to complete works on the turning basin at St John’s Harbor. According to local media, the project stalled at a difficult rock section known locally as the “Jaws of Death.” Brow
The Portuguese government is working on a €13 million project that will replenish a 6.6-km stretch of the Quarteira-Vale do Lobo coastline. Last week, the country’s environment agency (APA) approved the opening of a public tender for the Quarteira-Garrão sand replenishment project. According to APA,
Gulf Cobla, being the first contractor engaged with Sobha Siniya Island development, has marked their first year of operations in the area, creating the lagoons and access channels for the development. Having achieved almost 60% of the 8 million cbm dredge and fill requirement, deploying two of thei
Mid West Ports Authority has begun routine maintenance dredging of the Fishing Boat Harbor (FBH). Maintenance dredging is common practice in ports around the world and involves returning key navigational areas to original design depths. It plays an essential role in ensuring safe navigation, vessel
Boskalis is gearing up for the shingle replenishment works in the Pevensey Bay area between Langney Point and Cooden, mainly to the immediate east of Sovereign Harbor. According to Boskalis, the shingle will be delivered by the hopper dredger Sospan Dau. The vessel will sail from the dredge area at
DP World is investing $2.5 billion this year to expand its global logistics network, launching major port infrastructure projects across India, Africa, South America and Europe. The port development projects – across four continents – extend DP World’s end-to-end capabilities, significantly expandin
Leask Marine is supporting New Wave Solutions and Haventus with marine dredging operations at Ardersier Port. According to Leask, the scope of work involved 24/7 general dredging assistance, anchor handling, and floating line handling. “This marks the second consecutive season that Leask Marine has
The Waveney, Lower Yare & Lothingland Internal Drainage Board has awarded a £47 million contract to Balfour Beatty for new flood and coastal defences near Benacre, south of Kessingland in Suffolk. The project will see Balfour Beatty replace the existing Benacre Pumping Station, which was originally
The 40m hopper dredger M.V. April, operated by McKay Maritime, arrived to The Yard Brisbane (TYB) for her annual maintenance in July 2025. According to TYB, the work is done and the dredger is now ready for relaunch. “Weighing in at 550T, she is every bit the heavy duty piece of hardware. It’s her f
Cashman Dredging & Marine Contracting has won a $9 million USACE contract for maintenance dredging at Tampa Harbor. The project includes maintenance dredging of the Tampa Harbor Upper Channels, particularly maintenance of the Cut-G (PT). Dredge areas will incorporate 1 foot of allowable over depth w
The City of Unalaska will host the completion ceremony of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Unalaska Bay Channel Dredging Project tomorrow. According to USACE, this project improves marine access to Unalaska and Dutch Harbor by increasing navigational efficiency and safety in the region. Also, the dr
Kingston District Council (SA) has received the marine engineers report of the Sand & Dredge Management Plan for the Cape Jaffa Anchorage Marina. The report recommends removal/relocation of approximately 850,000m3 across an 8-10 year window, to effectively develop a significant sand trap and return
