Rising sea levels threaten low-lying areas around the world, leading to an increased risk of coastal flooding during more severe and frequent storms. “To tackle this problem and in line with our sustainability ambitions, we are therefore focusing on building resilient infrastructure that is better a
BESIX and STFA Construction Group have successfully installed the last of nearly 7,200 Xbloc for the reconstruction of a 1,840 long breakwater in the APM Terminals Port of Poti. “The innovative blocks make the perfect sustainable solution for the project, as they require less material and can be qui
For professionals involved in dredging related activities for water infrastructure development, IADC and CEDA have decided to organise another “Dredging for Sustainable Infrastructure” course from 20-22 June 2023 in Hotel Van der Valk in Beveren, Belgium. During this 2.5-day course, participants wil
Rohde Nielsen recently completed a beach nourishment project for the client StaLUMM in Rerik in Northern Germany, which is renowned for its beautiful beaches and agricultural backlands. To ensure more effective and natural protection of the beach from the winter storms in the Baltic Sea, Rohde Niels
In an effort to reduce the risk of flooding for residents of the surrounding areas of Lower Silvermine Wetlands (LSW), a massive dredging work is about to begin, the City of Cape Town said. The dredging operations will include areas from Main Road until the major wooden footbridge that runs between
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has just announced that the H.A. Dhidhdhoo Harbor and Jetty Construction Project is nearing its completion. In the latest update, MTCC said that Dhidhdhoo development work is currently underway with 70 percent project completion. The company stated t
Dredging operations are in full swing again at the Spoilbank Marina site. “Now that the flatback turtle’s nesting season has finished, we’ve resumed marine construction activities at the marina,” Spoilbank Marina said. Dredging will take place 7am to 7pm, seven days per week for the next few months.
The annual dredge of the Oceanside Harbor inlet is expected to begin in mid-April, according to the Army Corps. Last week, USACE confirmed that April 3, 2023 is the target date to begin mobilizing for the Oceanside campaign with actual dredging operations commencing around April 12. The entire dredg
Col. Damon Delarosa, Alaska District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Commander, signed a feasibility cost share agreement with the City of Homer, March 29, during a meeting with city officials. This major milestone officially begins a general investigation study conducted by USACE to examine expanding
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu District – in partnership with the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) – is seeking public input on the preparation of the Honolulu Harbor Modification Feasibility Study to address potential impacts with improving the Honolulu Harbor Federal
Dredge operators working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, have discovered several clay and pewter jars filled with gold coins during routine maintenance dredging of the Charleston Harbor near Daniel Island. Corps archaeologists are currently analyzing the coins to determin
Neptune Americas & Marine has just released these amazing photos of Jan De Nul’s new water injection dredger Cosette. Neptune Marine conducted sea trials near the shipyard in Aalst recently – with flying colours. The newbuild is a sister vessel to the Pancho, which was delivered to Jan De Nul last y
The second phase of the Gulhifalhu land reclamation project in the Maldives is set to start in April, local media reports. The project was contracted to Royal Boskalis Westminster for EUR 120 million (MVR 2 billion). Boskalis also executed the first phase in recent years. The Dutch company has now m
South Australia’s Department of Infrastructure and Transport has just announced that dredging is about to begin in Port Adelaide, both Inner and Outer Harbour. Starting in late March / early April, the dredge works are expected to be completed by the end of May 2023. The contractor for this project
