MT Højgaard has reached an important milestone in the Port of Roenne expansion program. The sand filling and construction of bottom protection under the pavement for stage 3 is now complete, marking the end of a significant part of the works, the Port said in its latest project update. The last load
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers signed off on the General Reevaluation Report (GRR) to deepen the Port Tampa Bay’s shipping channels yesterday. The move paves the way for the main portions of the navigable waterways that service Port Tampa Bay to deepen from 43 to 47 feet. The Tampa Harbor Navigati
The Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) hosted its “Industry Day” yesterday, where it provided details about the upcoming Charlotte Amalie Harbor dredging project. Held virtually and in person, the brief meeting catered to marine, dredging, and general contractors who might be interested in bidding
Governor Jeff Landry joined the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA), USACE and federal, state, and local leaders to break ground on Phase 2 construction of the Houma Navigation Canal (HNC) Lock Complex yesterday. Highlighted in both Louisiana’s 2023 Coastal Master Plan and
Dredging Africa said that the Durban Tug Jetty Project for Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has been completed. The Tug Jetty Project involved the construction of a new tug jetty and the extension of the existing jetty. “Our team took on the challenge of dredging the basin to achieve a depth
The Gambia Ports Authority (GPA) and Albayrak Group of Companies held the official signing ceremony of the New Port Concession Project Agreement yesterday. The project seeks to foster efficiency in the Port management, and will greatly impact service delivery and improve operational turnaround, said
Interreg North Sea has just released this beautiful and informative video named EU in Denmark coastal protection. In the video, Head of Coastal Research Per Sørensen, from the Danish Coastal Authority, explains why the Interreg North Sea project MANABAS COAST is important for climate adaptation in D
DEME Group has marked a significant milestone at the Fehmarnbelt tunnel project with the official naming ceremony of the multi-purpose pontoon Maya. “Designed for the construction of the world’s longest immersed tunnel between Denmark and Germany, Maya will play a crucial role in laying a uniform gr
The Philippines’ Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has delivered a vital seawall along the Ballesteros shoreline in Cagayan, fortifying defense against flooding. DPWH Regional Office II Director, Reynaldo Alconcel, said that the project was completed along the coast of Barangay Sta. Cru
Gemadept Group said that they will continue to invest in expanding Gemalink International Port in Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu Province and Nam Đình Vũ Port in Hải Phòng City. Accordingly, the group is completing related procedures and arranging capital to start construction on Phase 2 of Gemalink Port in Novemb
The Panama Canal celebrated the eighth anniversary of its expansion program this week by announcing an increase to its draft and daily transits. Through an Advisory to Shipping, the Panama Canal announced that the maximum authorized draft was raised from 46 to 47 feet (14.33 meters), and will increa
Elmar Marinas L.L.C. has just completed another major marine project in Fujairah – the new Mirbah Port. The work, from beach line to a complete port, was completed in just 14 months. The project included: The work also involved construction of a complete floating marina which was connected with four
The Kenya Ports Authority has announced plans to further expand the Kipevu Oil Terminal II to enhance efficiency in handling a greater volume of petroleum products in the region. According to Managing Director Captain William Ruto, the Authority is progressing significantly in preparations to deepen
His Majesty, King Frederik X of Denmark, inaugurated the very first tunnel element for the Fehmarnbelt link between Denmark and Germany yesterday. According to DEME, this marks a special milestone in this incredible project – the largest construction site in Northern Europe. The element, scheduled t
