Boskalis is currently in process of designing a low-carbon dredging vessel – the Cablehopper, in partnership with Rijkswaterstaat. According to the Papendrecht based dredging giant, the vessel’s tasks will include maintenance and beach replenishment operations along the Dutch coastline. More info
RockSalt Subsea has completed the first phase of silt removal works at the Craig Goch Reservoir in Wales. For these works, RockSalt crews mobilised the Super Mohawk ROV with the Electric Piranha Dredger. “Super Mohawk is a robust, durable and field proven ROV system designed for high payload, with p
Wasa Dredging has entered into a charter agreement with Herbosch-Kiere to provide dredging services for the Southern Breakwater project in the Port of Klaipeda, Lithuania. According to Wasa, this campaign will include removal of some 95,000 m³ of sand and clay to a dredging depth of 19 meters with h
Naue Group has just released this very interesting video about the Lubmin coastal protection project in Germany. Due to climate change, storm surges are becoming more frequent. The coast in the seaside resort of Lubmin, Germany, was exposed to several storm surges in a short time. In case of an addi
After completing phase one of works at the end of 2020, Land & Water is now starting phase two of a wider restoration project at Blenheim Estate. The restoration works, which are due to start this month, will see Land & Water begin the first dredge of Queen’s Pool in over 100 years. Land & […
Electrical systems integrator Alewijnse and 3D simulation specialist Tree C Technology have joined forces to develop innovative digital twins for the maritime manufacturing industry. Together, they now offer new 3D simulation applications for the future that simulate the operating environment of shi
The U.S. Army Corps planners and Columbia River sponsor ports will host five virtual information sessions April 26-28 to update the public on their 20-year plan for managing dredged material from the Lower Columbia River. USACE policy requires all federally maintained navigation projects demonstrate
Boskalis, a Papendrecht based company operating in the dredging, maritime infrastructure and maritime services sectors, is responding to the growing need for coastal protection and flood prevention on a global scale. “As well as through advances in technology, we aim to reduce emissions and ecologic
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (GLDD) is putting finishing touches on the phase II of the Town of Oak Island (NC) beach nourishment project. According to the town officials, the FEMA Phase II- Hurricane Florence project will be completed by the end of April. The last work zone is stretching f
Manor Marine has just introduced a plan for building a 20 metre Multicat vessel, suitable for a range of applications. Construction will be undertaken at the fabrication and engineering facility in Portland, Dorset. Focused on the offshore renewables industry, the vessel is designed for multi-purpos
The Broward County Segment II Shore Protection Project is in its final stage, according to the Army Corps’ Jacksonville District. “The team is placing sand on the northernmost stretch, just south of Hillsboro Inlet, and expects to complete beach construction in the next day or two. Demobilization wi
Coastal Partnership East, on behalf of North Norfolk District Council, will begin both the Cromer Phase 2 Scheme and the Mundesley Coastal Management Scheme in 2022 subject to consultation with all consultees. According to the Council, this will improve defences and take into consideration the predi
Liebherr, one of the leading manufacturers of high-quality construction equipment, recently released this beautiful photo of their largest duty cycle crawler crane, the HS 8300.2 working on the Fehmarnbelt tunnel project. With versatility being the key factor, duty cycle cranes from Liebherr are des
After being stuck in the mud in Chesapeake Bay for more than a month, the Ever Forward was refloated yesterday. Commenting the latest news, William P. Doyle, executive director of the Maryland Port Administration, said: “A tremendous team effort with a little help from the Easter Sunday rising tide
