Van Oord’s trailing suction hopper dredger Vox Ariane has completed its first bunkering of bio-LNG on the Elbe in Germany. This milestone marks an important step towards Van Oord’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions. As the first marine contractor to have its climate targets approved by the Scienc
Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology has appointed Meridian Engineering Consultancy to carry out the design and supervision for the planned Khor Grama marina. The site lies about 22 kilometers east of Sur and is centered on Khor Grama, the country’s largest lagoon
Kenmare’s two new high-capacity dredgers for the Wet Concentrator Plant (WCP) A upgrade project have been landed safely on the beach near Moma Mine. The dredgers travelled by sea to Mozambique and were then floated on a barge to a purpose-built beach landing area. The new electric Cutter Suction Dre
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District is hosting a Virtual Industry Day in late August to provide additional information and gain feedback from industry on the upcoming Willapa Harbor Maintenance Dredging project in Washington. The Corps is seeking qualified, experienced sources capable
The USACE Buffalo District’s Repair Fleet is continuing their season on the Great Lakes by placing armor stone on the breakwater along a portion of the Cleveland Harbor to ensure its strength from crashing waves. The grapple used in placing the stone was removed for the return trip to the Cleveland
The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) will host a public information meeting on August 19 to discuss the White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area (WLWCA) Master Plan. The WLWCA, located in Vermilion Parish, covers approxima
Another round of dredging along the Whitby Harbor in North Yorkshire is now underway. The harbor has its own dredger, the ‘Sandsend’ who was converted from a dumb barge to the split hopper in 2003. The dredger was the first of its kind and had an extensive modification in 2016. A Hitachi long reach
The Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has won a land reclamation contract for the planned Thulhaadhoo Airport. The contract, valued at MVR 570 million ($37 million), was signed between the Ministry of Construction and Infrastructure and MTCC yesterday. According to MTCC, the project
After two-plus weeks of working in the Port of Tampico, Boskalis’ trailing suction hopper dredger Crestway is now dredging in the Port of Tuxpan on the Atlantic side of Mexico. Over the next few weeks, the Crestway will be dredging a significant volume of sand and silt from the access channel, keepi
Damen has just released the latest addition to its portfolio: the Plain Suction Dredger. “Designed to pump high volumes of free flowing sand to a spoil field, this compact and efficient dredger is perfect for cleaning ponds, irrigation channels, rivers or flood plains,” Damen said. “Completely dismo
From the first concept on paper to a fully operational machine, Manson Project Manager Jordan Brown reflects on the collective effort it took to bring America’s largest self-propelled trailing suction hopper dredge, the FREDERICK PAUP, to life. The journey spanned over a decade starting with pre-pla
The USACE New Orleans District said that the anchor and anchor chains of the hopper dredger Wheeler received a new coat of paint after regular inspections while in drydock at the Alabama Shipyard earlier this week. The Wheeler is operated by the District, and is the largest hopper dredger in USACE.
Mid West Ports Authority (MWPA) will later this month begin a routine maintenance dredging project at Geraldton’s Fishing Boat Harbor (FBH) to remove naturally accumulated sediment. Dredging is essential to ensure safe vessel access and to support the continued operation of this important marine hub
The USACE Buffalo District’s crews are hard at work on essential improvements to the breakwater at the Dunkirk Pier. This vital structure protects the harbor, supports safe navigation, and preserves the waterfront for future generations, according to USACE. “From reinforcing aging infrastructure to
