Boskalis Westminster Ltd., as part of the VBA joint venture with VolkerStevin and AtkinsRéalis, has been awarded a framework agreement for beach management across England. Under this contract with the Environment Agency, the JV will focus on beach management, coastal protection and flood-risk reduct
Van Oord’s LNG trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Vox Apolonia is pumping 400,000 cubic meters of new sand onto the Heemskerk coastline. Earlier this year, Van Oord completed coastline maintenance in the Dutch Noord-Beveland – part of the same contract, commissioned by Rijkswaterstaat. For this
After a period in Europe to undergo scheduled technical revisions and update international safety certifications required for a vessels of its size, Jan De Nul’s trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Galileo Galilei returned to Itapoá (SC) yesterday. According to local media, the giant TSHD today r
Boskalis’ crews work along the Dutch coast almost year-round with their trailing suction hopper dredgers (TSHDs) Causeway, Freeway, Shoalway and Strandway. “Through beach and foreshore replenishment, we help protect the coastline from the effects of climate change – from Zeeland in the south to the
Rohde Nielsen recently carried out the biennial beach nourishment at Nordfyn, Denmark for Nordfyn Coastal Protection, Dike and Pumping Association. Under the project, a total of 80,000 m³ of sand was pumped onto the beach using an underwater pipeline, distributed across four stretches around Fuglsan
Van Oord’s Spanish subsidiary, Dravo S.A., has signed a contract with the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) for an important coastal protection and beach nourishment project along the Portuguese coastline. According to Van Oord, this initiative aims to restore and reinforce one of Portugal’s most
DEME’s Dredging & Infra segment has won two marine works contracts in Southern Europe. In Italy, DEME will deliver marine works for the prestigious 38th America’s Cup sailing competition in Naples, including offshore breakwaters and seabed remediation at the Bagnoli-Coroglio site. In Spain, DEME wil
The Vox Ariane, Van Oord’s first trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) equipped with an LNG fuel system, delivered new sand onto the Krautsand Strand beach recently. “The beach in Krautsand was in need of additional sand, and we provided it,” said Senne Hekkert, Superintendent Elbe Maintenance. “Th
East Devon District Council said that the updated Exmouth Beach Management Plan has now been adopted, setting a long-term strategy to manage coastal flood and erosion risks along the seafront over the next 100 years. The plan identifies three flexible long-term options, with public consultation show
Boskalis’ trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Gateway is adding over a million tons of beach material onto the Southsea beaches between The Pyramids and the Coffee Cup at Eastney. The work started on Tuesday and is being carried out round the clock for about 30 days. After the shingle has been pu
The Environment Agency (EA) said that they will be delivering a beach recycling scheme on Preston Beach in Weymouth in the following weeks. According to the latest project update, the operations will start on November 7 and should last for just over 2 weeks, ending on November 24, depending on weath
Last summer marked a milestone for the SOURCE project: the first Living Lab transitioned from design to full-scale realisation. At Ameland-Oost, a shoreface nourishment is being constructed that will not only strengthen the coast but also serve as a unique scientific test site for the coming years.
Starting on the October 1st 2025 as part of vital coastal defence improvements, around one million tonnes of beach material will be added to the beach between the Pyramids and the Coffee Cup at Eastney. The significant increase will see the beach double in size when shingle is dredged locally from t
Starting this month, Van Oord will be performing coastal maintenance works at Banjaard Beach (Noord-Beveland). An LNG-powered trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) will deposit 1 million cubic meters of sand on and just in front of the beach. For the first time in the Netherlands, this replenishmen
