DE Klop BV delivered an A-frame for the Husky, Van den Bosch Marine’s multifunctional workboat last week. The Husky, now serving as a bed leveller/plough boat and push tug, is even more efficient and versatile thanks to its new frame, said DE Klop. The frame, designed by DE Klop in 3D and manufactur
Port of Sevilla dredging project has been shortlisted for the ESPO Award 2024 under the theme “Port projects or strategies in the field of circular economy that benefit the city and/or the surrounding community”. The project was developed to address the need for sustainable management, while adherin
The International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) recently launched the new industry publication: DFSI (Dredging for Sustainable Infrastructure) Magazine. The aim of DFSI Magazine is to disseminate and update the content of the book by the same name, published in 2018. Each issue will take
A fire broke out aboard a dredging vessel near Mayport, Florida, two days ago, injuring one person and prompting a rapid medevac response. At about 15:30 hours on Saturday, Coast Guard Station Mayport received an alert that an engine room fire had occurred aboard the dredging vessel Stuyvesant. Smal
The US Army Corps of Engineers, San Francisco District will soon embark on the Richmond Inner Harbor FY2024 maintenance dredging project. Typically, this work is performed annually by mechanical dredging to -37.5-ft (MLLW) plus 1 foot of paid overdepth. According to the Corps, the Richmond Inner Har
Rehabilitation works on the 1.2 kilometers Chinkundu embankment in Zambia are progressing according to schedule, the Chilubi Town Council said. The Council is using a Watermaster eco-dredger to strengthen the flood barrier, reducing flood risks and protecting local communities as the rainy season ap
Shane Rendalls, Councillor for Redland Bay and Southern Moreton Bay Islands, has announced the start of dredging operations in Weiman Creek. Dredging operations in the creek and approaches will commence on Wednesday, November 13th 2024 with works expected to be completed by April 2025. This will rem
The National Park Service (NPS) has awarded a contract for the second phase of environmental cleanup work at the Caneel Bay Resort (Site), the Virgin Islands National Park said. The second phase of work includes removal of contaminated soil and sediment from the maintenance area and associated drain
Trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Brisbane has returned to Cleveland Bay to continue the annual maintenance dredging campaign. According to the Port of Townsville, dredging activity will recommence today and continue until 8 November 2024. It will occur 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This r
NMDC Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Vingroup on delivering sustainable marine infrastructure in Vietnam. Through this collaboration, NMDC Group is set to undertake: Commenting the latest news, Eng. Yasser Zaghloul, NMDC GCEO, said: “Our partnership with Vingroup aligns perfectly
After successful sea trials, the new Cutter Suction Swing Arm Dredger 500 named TRYM will soon set sail for her homeport of Bristol. The new Swing Arm Dredger has been designed specifically to meet the unique demands of the Bristol Port dredging projects and keeping the dock waterways navigable. Thi
The Marjan Project delivery team recently completed a significant site visit to the trailing suction hopper dredger (THSD) Rotterdam, owned and operated by Van Oord. The giant dredger is currently deployed on the reclamation of Al Marjan Island. Upon arrival, the team was welcomed by Van Oord repres
Curtin Maritime Corp. will soon begin maintenance dredging at the Baltimore Harbor, Maryland. The company recently won a $33.4 million contract to dredge Baltimore Harbor and the Channels in Chesapeake Bay. The project consists of maintenance dredging approximately 2,290,000 cubic yards from the dee
The USACE Los Angeles District took part in a beachside press conference in San Clemente, California, yesterday. The event provided project partners the opportunity to announce the anticipated completion of Phase 2 of the initial placement for the beach nourishment project, along with the Department
