The Pilbara Ports Authority (PPA) will begin dredging and survey operations within the Port of Dampier during the next week. According to their official announcement, the works will be undertaken at the following locations: Rio Tinto Channels, Parker Point Berths, East Intercourse Island Berths, Dam
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) today released its Draft FY 2022 – FY 2027 Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP), which details MDOT’s $16.4 billion six-year capital budget. The Draft CTP reflects a $1.2 billion increase compared to the $15.2 billion Final FY 2021 – FY 2026 CTP
The dredging operations are underway at the Lugaport terminal, part of the Ust-Luga seaport, located in the Leningrad Region. According to FSUE Rosmorport, the completion date is scheduled for December 30, 2023. The dredging project is being undertaken by the Novotrans consortium. Upon completion, t
Saly in Senegal used to be one of the most popular touristic hotspots of this West African country. Unfortunately, the coastal community suffered from rising sea levels and other negative effects of accelerated climate change. To revitalise Saly’s fragile local economy and prevent flood damage, the
A channel that connects Szczecin and Świnoujście is currently being deepened by a joint-venture between Van Oord and DEME. Van Oord’s newest trailing suction hopper dredger, Vox Amalia, has a vital role in upgrading this important waterway. The dredger has a length of 158 meters, a width of 36 meter
A J.F. Brennan Company’s team is currently in action along the Illinois River. The crew is working to place riprap along the riverbank near the Marseilles Lock & Dam, which will help to protect the riverbank from future erosion. Marseilles Lock and Dam is located southwest of Marseilles, Illinois, n
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) and the Ministry of National Planning, Housing & Infrastructure have inked an agreement towards executing the R. Alifushi Land Reclamation and Airport Development Project. Ministry’s Director-General, Fathimath Shaana Farooq, signed the deal yesterda
Boskalis is gearing up for the Manila International Airport (MIA) project in the Philippines. With an estimated value of EUR 1.5 billion, this concerns the largest project ever taken on by Boskalis. Approximately 1,700 hectares of land will be developed for the MIA airport in Bulakan, located around
DEME Group has just released this beautiful photo from their River Elbe dredging project in Germany – a familiar ground for DEME and its crews. “On a calm, sunny morning, this small fishing vessel sails alongside our trailing suction hopper dredger ‘Uilenspiegel’, as they both focus on the day’s wor
The Lekki Deep Sea Port Project is moving ahead – 61.07% of the construction works have been completed so far. A multi-purpose, Deep Sea Port at the heart of the Lagos Free Trade Zone, Lekki Deep Sea Port is set to be one of the most modern ports in West Africa, offering enormous support to the [&he
New York Governor, Kathy Hochul, announced yesterday that dredging is underway at Oak Orchard Harbor, a navigation channel in Orleans County. The accumulation of silt, sand, and other debris can cause areas like Oak Orchard Harbor to become obstructed overtime. According to Hochul, the dredging proj
The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) is inviting public comments on a proposed dredging ordinance for the Highland Lakes through Friday, September 24. LCRA said that people can submit comments online or during a Wednesday, September 15, public meeting, which is 6-8 p.m. in Building A at the LCR
Siport21 engineers, in collaboration with the dredging company Jan de Nul, have presented the studies for improving the access channel of Port of Buenaventura, Colombia. On Jan de Nul request, Siport21 has carried out ship manoeuvring simulation studies to assess and optimize the basic design of the
MOTAS Dredging Solutions (MOTAS group b.v.) is the new name for APT Dredging Solutions. “As of this week, we will operate as an independent partner, with focus on servicing our customers with the development, design and construction of dredging equipment and systems,” said the IJmuiden based company
