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
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District (USACE) has awarded a $21.6 million contract to Norfolk Dredging Company of Chesapeake, VA, for dune and beachfill work in Sea Isle City and Upper Township (Strathmere), N.J. The contract calls for dredging, pumping and placing approximately 1.
Jenkins Marine’s self-propelled excavator hopper dredger CH Horn is currently dredging Whitstable Harbor. “This is essential maintenance that we carry out every two years to remove silt that has built up in the harbor basin,” Canterbury City Council said. This work keeps the harbor operational and e
NMDC Group’s dredging arm is building the world’s first manmade mountains in the dredging industry. NMDC Dredging and Marine said this morning that their crews continue to drive development across Abu Dhabi through its transformative projects and sustainable practices. The latest addition is Modon’s
With dredging works completed for the Marsa LNG project in Sohar, Oman, the development moves into its next phase, jetty construction and shore protection – in collaboration with BESIX Middle East. The dredging operations, conducted by Boskalis’ trailing suction hopper dredgers (TSHDs) Coastway and
The Oceanside Harbor dredging program will wrap up on Friday, May 1. The Army Corps of Engineers said that 320,000 cubic yards of sand have been deposited on Oceanside beaches. “Crews will begin to demobilize pipe, fencing, and other equipment on Monday, May 4, which could take up to a week. The par
Essential maintenance dredging is continuing at Bridport Harbor, Dorset Council said this morning. This project is designed to support vessel access, safe navigation, and ensuring efficient long-term operation of the harbor. According to the Council, West Beach will remain closed until the work is c
The Town of Cobourg said that the annual dredging operations of Cobourg Harbor will be taking place throughout April, May and June. Mechanical dredging involves removing accumulated sand and silt, which contributes to shallow water levels and hinders boat anchoring and navigation. Maintaining proper
WM Dredging Ltd said that the water injection dredging operations in Bembridge are now complete. The project included dredging in the areas of Bembridge Marina, the fairway channel, and the south side of the Duver pontoon towards Attrill’s Point. The work was conducted with the WM Innovation – a sma
Boskalis Australia is looking to develop a marine sand sourcing operation in Cambridge Gulf on the north coast of Western Australia’s Kimberley region. According to the Proposal Content Document, sand would be sourced using a sand production vessel (SPV), based on the design of a large trailer sucti
The entrance to Narrabeen Lagoon in Pittwater, Australia, periodically becomes clogged up and needs clearing to prevent flooding. Last year, the task was assigned to a local company, who chose Watermaster as their tool of preference to ensure the best outcome. Lagoons are defined as bodies of water
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
Damen Shipyards Group and Associated British Ports (ABP) have signed a contract for the construction of a new trailing suction grab hopper dredger (TSHD). “One year ago, Damen successfully delivered the UKD Seadragon, a Shoalbuster 2711 WID (water injection dredger), to ABP. This new order further s
Ensuring the continuous flow of water and protecting residents on both sides of the border of Meycauayan and Valenzuela from flooding, representatives from the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Valenzuela, the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Meycauayan, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)
