Van Oord crews have returned to Lincolnshire for another round of beach replenishment works. Over the next 4 to 5 weeks, around 200,000 to 500,000 cubic meters of sand will be topped up on beaches between Saltfleet and Gibraltar Point. This will reduce the risk of flooding for 20,000 homes and busin
A Watermaster Classic V eco-dredger is removing 270,000 m³ of silt from a 5 km stretch of the Bosut River in Vinkovci, Croatia, where deposits have built up in layers up to 2 meters thick. According to Watermaster/Aquamec Ltd., the work is set to improve flow, reduces flood risk, supports irrigation
Italdraghe has signed a contract for the supply of six SGT 450 (18”) cutter suction dredgers (CSD) for the Indian market – in collaboration with a prestigious Indian shipyard. According to the Italian company, this agreement marks a new milestone in the Indian market, where they have been present fo
After a week of pumping operations, the hopper dredger Strandway has successfully restored beach levels near the Hovertravel terminal in Portsmouth, England. According to the Southsea Coastal Scheme, the beach recharge between the new rock at the Naval War Memorial and the Hovertravel terminal has n
The Western Dredging Association (WEDA) has announced the “Texas A&M Opening Plenary – CEO Panel” will take place Tuesday, June 24, 2025 as part of the first-day of programming of the 24th World Dredging Congress & Exposition (WODCON XXIV). The panel will feature distinguished leaders from four of t
ASTICAN has completed another major project – the repair of the trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) River Thames, together with the team of Dredging International NV. The vessel, designed and build by Royal IHC, is based on the 2,300m³ TSHD LESSE, delivered to Baggerbedrijf de Boer in 2019. Accor
Filia Dredging acquired the trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Moustakbal recently. After a thorough refurbishment, the trailing suction hopper dredger will start working again as TSHD Biesbosch. “This name refers both to our own roots and to the roots of the Dutch dredging industry,” Filia said
Canal & River Trust is carrying out dredging on the Ashby Canal as part of vital works to help ensure boaters can continue to use the centuries-old waterway. The dredging, which is due to continue until 20 May, will see the charity remove around 7,000 tons of sediment at various locations on the can
Mavi Deniz has manufactured 1.500m of silt curtains to protect marine environment during a dredging project in Romania and a new port development program in Cyprus. According to the Turkish company, their silt curtains are designed to contain and control sediment dispersion during dredging, land rec
Dredging plays a major role in coastal infrastructure projects and guarantees port access and the navigability of waterways. It is crucial to understand how the process of dredging can be performed safely, efficiently and cost-effectively in combination with attention to the marine ecosystem and its
UK Docks Marine Services said that CEMEX UK Marine Ltd’s dredger Sand Falcon visited its Teesside facility this month. The Sand Falcon is a trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) that was built in 1998. The TSHD arrived in the area last week and will undertake a three-week drydocking period before c
Damen Shipyards Group has just announced the successful sale and delivery of the second cutter suction dredger (CSD) 600 in its new series of standard dredgers. According to Damen, the customized dredger will be delivered to an Asian customer, complete with a crew training program on location. “The
The fairway to Port Esbjerg has now been fully deepened. The upgrade is set to enable access for increased cargo volumes, larger vessels and new strategic opportunities in both the energy and defense sectors, the Port said. “The deepening of the fairway marks a major milestone. It expands our overal
The new multifunctional Sarzha Terminal was inaugurated at Kazakhstan’s Port of Kuryk yesterday. According to Jan De Nul, the port is now operational and ready to handle new volumes of dry and general cargo, making it the first Caspian Sea port prepared for the estimated corridor capacities. Also, t
