Hegemann Dredging’s new trailing suction hopper dredger ‘Hegemann V’ is ready for the finishing touches, reports Kooiman Marine Group. As disclosed by Kooiman yesterday, the arrival of ‘Hegemann V’ at the shipbuilders yard in Zwijndrecht is planned for next week. Various parts are already ready and
Dredging work at DeSoto Falls Picnic Area (Alabama) that will likely keep the scenic and popular attraction closed for the next two months is finally underway, informs the Alabama State Parks. According to the park officials, silt and debris have washed up along the shore of DeSoto Falls for years,
ADYR Constructions has just announced the successful completion of Ashdod Port’s Quay 21 transformation project. According to the company, this milestone is the result of cooperation and collaboration between the client (Israel Port Company), the port operator (Ashdod Port Ltd), the contractor (Chin
DB Avalon, the largest clamshell dredge in North America, is coming, said Curtin Maritime in their latest announcement. Specifications: 198,000lb Rock bucket, Automated dredging software, Tier 4 Diesel-electric hybrid, four spuds-2 walking. Curtin Maritime is American-owned and operated marine solut
Specialist contractor, Ebsford Environmental has completed dredging of the River Freshney in Grimsby Town Centre – a key project that will improve water quality in the area. According to the North East Lincolnshire Council, UK, the project included a lot of dredging between West Haven Maltings oppos
U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Bill Cassidy, along with U.S. Representatives Lisa Blunt Rochester and Garret Graves, have introduced the Shoreline Health Oversight, Restoration, Resilience, and Enhancement Act (SHORRE) Act. The SHORRE Act would restore nation’s riverbanks and coastlines, while also ma
Despite a very tight schedule and the extremely remote location, a customised Damen cutter suction dredger 450 has been delivered to the Russian Arctic region on time. The contract for the CSD450, named Zephir, was signed in December 2020. According to Damen, the standard stock dredger had to be ada
The K. Girifushi Harbour development project is moving forward according to schedule, Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) said. Second shipment of rock boulders required for the Girifushi breakwater construction was delivered to the project site yesterday. Breakwater bed preparation wo
Orion Marine Group has accepted the delivery of the Jesus F, the first of three new next generation dredge tenders. The vessels are being built to provide support for Orion’s dredging operations. The new dredge tenders are being built by John Bludworth Shipyard, LLC. The Jesus F is named after longt
The construction works at the Woods Hole Ferry Terminal project site will soon be finished, according to Jay Cashman, Inc. The contractor has just released the latest photo update for the Woods Hole Ferry project saying that they are near completion of this 3-half-year scheme. Overall, the project e
In order to avoid future flooding of the “Ulysses” magnitude in Cagayan Valley, six government agencies under the Regional Build Back Better Task Force (RBBBTF) have agreed to continue their commitment and perform their responsibilities in the rehabilitation of the Cagayan River. Celebrating the fir
Bart Gorsse is Chief Engineer of Les Alizés, Jan De Nul’s newest offshore installation vessel. Together with his colleagues, he monitors the construction of this vessel in China and makes sure that everything works properly. Mr. Gorsse represented Jan De Nul in an episode of the Navingo Career Podca
The USACE Walla Walla District is seeking public comments regarding the Lower Snake River Navigation Channel Maintenance Project. USACE is proposing to dredge near the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater Rivers to reestablish the congressionally authorized dimensions of the federal navigation cha
CEDA and IADC have just announced that they will organise the 1st ONSITE course ‘Dredging for Sustainable Infrastructure’ on 5 & 6 April 2022 in The Hague (NL). According to the two organisations, experienced lecturers will describe the latest thinking and approaches, explain methodologies and techn
