Dunes and beaches are the Netherlands’ main protection against the sea. However, erosion occurs under the influence of waves, wind and currents. By depositing sand the coastline is kept intact and space is preserved for nature and recreation. Boskalis has been successfully carrying out these repleni
AD Ports Group has installed the first 90-tonne block for the quay wall of the new CMA Terminals Khalifa Port, marking the major development milestone with a special ceremony. The development of the new terminal is on track with budgeted capital expenditure of AED 3.3 billion ($898 million). The ter
South Carolina Ports has efficiently handled a container ship at the deepest draft to-date – reinforcing the importance of Charleston Harbor’s new 52-foot depth. “SC Ports can efficiently handle fully loaded mega container ships at any tide thanks to our strategic investments in port operations, the
Under USACE authorities, the Alaska District has deployed a team of engineers with expertise in structural, geotechnical, and hydraulics and hydrology to assess potential damage at the Nome Harbor federal project in response to Typhoon Merbok. The team will review notes and images they took of the p
Last month, Barnstable County (Mass) dredge Sand Shifter was hauled out of the water at the Fairhaven Shipyard for extensive renovations and repair. As soon as the vessel was out of the water the crews separated the hulls so they can be power washed in preparation for priming and painting. Next, the
DEME Group’s pioneering dual fuel trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Scheldt River has just completed its first five-year docking. “Thanks to this wonderful DEME docking and vessel team at the BLRT Repair Yard (BLRT Grupp) in Klaipeda, it is now in top form again, ready to tackle the next assign
As part of the City of Hamilton’s Chedoke Remediation plan, the targeted dredging work is scheduled to resume. Preparatory works started today, and in-water dredging is to begin four to five days later. The targeted dredging work is anticipated to take four months to complete, wrapping up by Decembe
Ohio Congressman Dave Joyce has introduced the Lake Erie Water Quality Protection Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. This legislation would direct the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to prioritize the development of dredge material management plans (DMMPs) for Ohio’s eight federal commer
U.S. EPA South Central Regional Office has announced that dredging and pumping operations are underway at the Caminada Headland CWPPRA project site in Louisiana. For the past 3 weeks, a dredge has been pumping sediment from the Gulf of Mexico to restore 928 acres of back barrier marsh. Construction
ASB Systems has successfully completed a vessel upgrade project for Adani Ports by installing the DredgePack monitoring package onboard one of the Adani’s hopper dredgers. Designed to save operators money – DredgePack keeps the vessel crew working in the dredge cut and prevents them from wasting tim
As part of the Commonwealth’s celebration of Climate Week – from September 19, to September 25 – the Baker-Polito Administration has announced the awarding of $12.6 million in grants to support 27 local planning and shoreline management projects. The main goal of these programs is to aid Massachuset
With a proven track record, the Beaver cutter suction dredger is well known for its construction, reliability and performance, resulting in the best value for money. Beaver CSDs are reliable, fuel efficient, have low maintenance costs and are extremely productive at all dredging depths. Royal IHC ha
Two days ago, the navigation channel through the Vistula Spit peninsula in Poland was officially opened, marking the end of the project for BESIX and joint venture partner Grupa NDI. The geopolitically important project significantly reduces the distance between the port of Elblag and the Baltic Sea
Dredging Corporation of India Ltd (DCIL) Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Prof. Dr. G.Y.V. Victor, was suspended from his duties recently, pending disciplinary proceedings. The order was issued by DCIL Chairman, Mr. Shri K. Rama Mohana Rao. According to an official company statement, M
