In a significant stride towards efficient dredging and desilting works in Molino Dam and other existing dams in Cavite Province, the Philippines, Senator Mark Villar spearheaded the Turnover Ceremony for one Unit of Long Reach Excavator with one Unit of Pontoon Equipment today. The acquisition of th
DEME has just announced topline metrics for the first quarter ended 31 March 2023 – orderbook reached 7.1 billion euro and the total turnover, led by Offshore Energy, increased 9%. The turnover of the Dredging & Infra segment reflects lower activity levels compared to a strong first quarter last yea
In a ceremony held at Damen Shipyards Hardinxveld, the second of the new Multi Cat (MuC) 3313 SD class was handed over to workboat operator Herman Sr. BV. Named Bella, the exceptionally versatile 33-metre vessel has a draught of less than two metres, enabling her to operate in very shallow waters. T
In a major effort to protect the environment in the Yangtze River Basin’s Taizhou Section, a heavy-duty cutter suction dredger (CSD) with a flow capacity of 4500m3/h has been deployed to carry out a vital sediment treatment project. The dredger, manufactured by HID, is equipped with the latest techn
Ten South Australian councils and six community groups will receive almost $1.1 million to help them undertake coastal protection projects. The projects include building coastal protection structures, studies to assess hazards, beach replenishment and planning for flood emergencies. Coast Protection
The Dredging Contractors of America (DCA) held its 2023 Annual Meeting at the Conrad Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee on April 24-26. DCA President Fred Paup of Manson Construction Co. welcomed dredging companies large and small from across the United States. Major General William H. “Butch” Graham, D
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has agreed it will not use hopper dredges in Brunswick Harbor during spring or summer months until it conducts a rigorous environmental review of potential impacts, One Hundred Miles (OHM) and the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) said. Since 2021, OHM and SEL
Transport for NSW has recently launched a tender process for the Swansea Channel dredging project. According to the tender notice, TfNSW is seeking a contractor to undertake the maintenance dredging of the Swansea Channel. The objective of the proposed dredging is to ensure the improvement and maint
Lights On You has just released these beautiful photos from the SM PRIME 360 land reclamation work that is being undertaken in Manila Bay. A 360 hectares of the reclamation program will be connected to the Mall of Asia (MOA) Complex, which is also a land reclaimed project that was turned into a vibr
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has officially started the physical works of the Harbor Development Project of Maduvvari island in Meemu Atoll. According to the latest project update, the dredging operations on the entrance channel are currently underway. The scope of work under th
Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA), along with local and state officials, have celebrated the completion of the largest ridge and marsh restoration effort in Louisiana – the Spanish Pass Project. “We’re standing on what was once open water and is now nearly 2,000 acres of
Manson’s North Extension Stabilization Step 1 (NES1) project at the Port of Alaska is a design-build job that will take place over the next two seasons. Subcontractors Granite Construction Company, Condon Johnson, and design firm WSP USA began the first work season with a land base excavation of app
Flinders Port Holdings has just announced the successful completion of dredging and sweeping campaigns of the Inner and Outer Harbor. FPH engaged specialist dredging contractor Rhode Nielsen to perform the works. Maintenance dredging is required ever 2 – 4 years to remove any sediment that has accum
The African Union Development Agency-New Partnership for African Development (AUDA-NEPAD) has expressed readiness to collaborate with the federal government and Imo state government in ensuring the realisation of the objectives of the dredging of Oguta Lake and Orashi River. The Chief Executive Offi
