Knoop BV said that their latest dredging project in Tynaarlo, a municipality in the Northeastern Netherlands, is in full swing. “Our Waterking WK 350, equipped with a Damen DOP 200 dredge pump, is now fully operational on site. The pipeline system is in place, gravel is being pumped ashore, and the
Van Oord has started the beach nourishment works to help reduce flood risk for Lincolnshire’s coastal communities, on behalf of the Environment Agency. According to Van Oord, over the next 4 to 5 weeks, around 300,000 cubic meters of sand will be pumped onto the beaches using the Vox Alexia – one of
Marine Plant Hire (MPH) has added a Damen 2611 Multicat workboat to its fleet. Designed for towing, dredging, diving and survey operations, the Damen 2611 provides a highly versatile platform capable of supporting complex marine civil engineering projects in UK waters and beyond, Marine Plant Hire s
Work is underway on the final phase of a major capital dredging program at Lerwick Harbor, with operations beginning at Dales Voe today. Specialist contractor Boskalis Westminster Ltd has returned to the port to complete works that will further improve deep-water access and allow larger vessels to u
Jenkins Marine has completed the dredging operations in Newhaven on the South Coast of the UK. For this dredging project, Jenkins used the dredger Doreen Dorward and split barge Needles.
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
The vessel ALANNA M. departed Lough Foyle under her new name yesterday, wearing the Foyle & Marine Dredging livery for the first time. Formerly known as Hav Atlantic, the vessel has now successfully completed her change of ownership process and has been fully integrated into the Foyle & Marine Dredg
The next phase in transforming the North End Shipyard is now underway, as a major dredging operation begins from Thursday on the River Hull. This critical work is essential to create a clear and safe navigational route to allow the move and dry‑docking of the historic Arctic Corsair at her future pe
In the Port of Le Havre, the foundation works for the lock access channel breakwater “la chatière” are nearing completion. According to HAROPA PORT, this major stage of the maritime construction project consists of building the submerged base of the structure, which will support the installation of
Damen Dredging has concluded a complete in-house training program on the brand new CSD training simulator at BIWTA in Bangladesh. The training took place at BIWTA’s ‘Dredge Training Institute” where a dozen local dredge masters received two weeks of training and completed many hours of simulated dre
Damen said that the construction activities on their new TSHD 1000 trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) are moving ahead according to schedule. According to the latest update, “work on the build continues steadily. Cable pulling is now underway, and outfitting activities of, for instance the dredg
Just over a week ago, the Cemex-owned trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Sand Falcon left dry dock at UK Docks Marine Services Teesside after completing a three-week program. Works included preparation and painting, tank cleaning, cooler repairs, rudder works, dredge pipework repairs and replace
Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with Protunus for the delivery of a Multi Cat (MuC) 2712. According to Damen, the vessel will strengthen the operational capabilities of Protunus and Pro Liquid and will support both in-house operations and international charter activities. The MuC 2712 is
A routine dredging project off the coast of Cádiz, Spain, has uncovered something straight out of a pirate era thriller: a 17th century French shipwreck loaded with 27 cannons and nearly half a ton of silver. The vessel, now called Delta I, was discovered buried beneath the Bay of Cádiz during the d
