ROHR-IDRECO has just announced the contract with an American mining company for two “Falcon” type large cutter suction dredgers. These fully-electric dredgers will be used for the mining of industrial sands in one of the largest sites of this kind in the United States. In addition to these new vesse
Following completion of geotechnical measurements, the next phase of the construction of a new quay in Paldiski South Harbour (6A) is now underway in Estonia. The work continues with dredging operations conducted by Wasa Dredging’s backhoe dredger “Optimus” and self-propelled split barges “Boann” an
Belgian Prime Minister, Alexander De Croo, received Bangladeshi PM, Sheikh Hasina, during her recent visit to Belgium, during which she also participated in the Global Gateway Forum. The bilateral meeting between the Prime Ministers focused on enhancing cooperation in different sectors, such as dred
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District is celebrating the 90th birthday of the Dredge Jadwin. Launched in 1933, the dredge and her crew work tirelessly to maintain a consistent channel on the lower Mississippi River–she’s even out dredging today. The Jadwin is a 274 ft., 2400 horse-pow
The upcoming project timeline for works on the Bude Canal has been confirmed by Cornwall Council. The local authority said that they plan to start its program to dredge the canal on Monday, November 6. The overall dredging operation is expected to complete by the end of January 24, however the exact
The Canal & River Trust has recommenced the program of dredging at Gloucester’s historic docks to increase the depth of the water and improve access for boaters at the UK’s most inland port. This year two dredging projects have already removed 20,000 cubic meters of silt from the docks. The silt bui
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Buffalo District and Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation (ECHDC) have announced completion of the 2023 construction season’s work on a new wetland ecosystem being built in Buffalo’s Outer Harbor. USACE and its contractor, Michigan-based Ryba Marine Con
The City of Rockingham, Western Australia, will over the next few weeks (during October/November 2023) undertake sand excavation works in the Bent Street Navigation Channel and Tern Bank. The works – aimed to improve conditions for boaties in the area – will be performed by a land based long reach e
HME Construction, from Vancouver, Washington, has won a $10.8 million firm-fixed-price contract for a maintenance dredging job and material transportation services in California. Bids were solicited via the internet with three received, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) said. Work will be perform
Anchor QEA, working under the contract and at the request of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, recently presented Guidelines for How to Approach Thin-Layer Placement Projects. Historically, dredged material (DM) has been placed at the nearest available placement site. There has
House Republicans last week passed the Energy and Water Development Appropriations for FY24, delivering more than $34 million for dredging in North Carolina’s 3rd District. “This legislation rolls back damaging policies, and robustly funds construction, operation and maintenance of our nation’s port
Boskalis and Royal IHC have signed a contract for the construction of a state-of-the-art trailing suction hopper dredger. The award of the contract follows an extensive design phase. The vessel will have a hopper capacity of 31,000 m3 and will be built at the IHC yard in Krimpen aan den IJssel, the
Work on the largest land reclamation project in Boskalis’ history – the New Manila International Airport (NMIA)- is in full swing. Mxtv yesterday released the latest video update from this capital development program: The New Manila International Airport, also known as Bulacan International Airport,
Dredging work is underway in the Lower Wicomico River and is expected to continue through December. So far, approximately 23,000 cubic yards of material was removed from the first shoal and placed in Area 1 at Deal Island Wildlife Management Area placement site. Repairs to the straw bale containment
