In their warehouse in Italy, Dragflow is currently testing the HY400, a powerful dredging pump outfitted with advanced excavators. According to the company, this pump is undergoing its initial tests, demonstrating its capability for high intensity dredging operations. Engineered with cutting edge te
VOSTA LMG has recently delivered four electric-driven boosters (11kV) to its customer’s mine site. According to VOSTA, these boosters – radio-controlled from the cutter suction dredger – maintain continuous pressure on the pipeline to transport the dredged soil miles away. Also, the boosters can ope
The transformation of Europa Terminal in Antwerp has been underway for nearly two years. With this large-scale modernisation, Port of Antwerp-Bruges is joining forces with PSA Belgium to increase the container capacity and upgrade the infrastructure to meet future demands. The project will be undert
In the winter issue of the Terra et Aqua journal, IADC (International Association of Dredging Companies) presented an article titled “Unsuitable to suitable: a change in the reclamation design paradigm” that investigates the shift in the design and construction of reclamation projects. The availabil
Using trailing suction hopper dredgers Causeway and Strandway and backhoe dredger Manu Pekka, Boskalis Westminster recently completed another dredging project in Southampton, UK. The project consisted of two phases: And after ruling out the presence of UXO or objects of archaeological value, the sec
Maldon District Council (UK) has announced that agreement has been reached to dredge Hythe Quay and the Visitor Pontoon. The decision to dredge Hythe Quay and Visitor Pontoon in Maldon was approved at the Full Council meeting held on Thursday, 13th February. This project will ensure that the Quay an
The maritime industry is facing a shortage of skilled crew. At the same time, vessels need to operate more efficiently and safely to keep up with increasing demands. Autonomous technology is emerging as a key solution to bridging this gap, said Royal IHC. This approach allows certain vessel operatio
Cowes Harbour Commission (CHC) has just announced that a routine maintenance dredge of Shepards Marina is scheduled for Spring 2025. This essential work helps CHC maintain the original depths, ensuring smooth and safe operations ahead of the busy season. “Regular bed leveling and maintenance dredgin
Over the past 115 years, Boskalis has made its mark in many corners of the world. Some locations were visited more frequently than others, and the Port of Melbourne in the state of Victoria was home to Boskalis vessels numerous times. Since 2000, Boskalis has consistently been carrying out maintenan
The Southern Centre for Shipbuilding and Ship Repair division of Russia’s state-owned United Shipbuilding Corporation kicked off mooring trials of a new inland sand dredger earlier this week. The vessel belongs to the Project 93.159 series of self-propelled, bucket wheel dredgers – the first example
Ippel Dredging has been busy lately dredging the Lauwersmeer, a man-made lake in the north of the Netherlands. Over the last few weeks, the company is working hard to dredge the Lauwersmeer and bring the depth in the lake back to at least 2.0 meters. This way the docking facilities remain well acces
Nexus Energy has recently supplied its PowerPack to a pilot project taking place in the seaport of Dordrecht. During the project, Van Oord, in cooperation with ZEDHub, Smart Delta Drechtsteden, the Municipality of Dordrecht and Port of Rotterdam, assessed the potential of a fully electric dredging o
Cowes Harbour Commission (CHC) has reported significant progress in the development of a new marina in East Cowes. According to the February update, significant progress continues on the marina redevelopment, with key milestones achieved. Following the successful completion of sampling in December,
Klaipėda Port Authority has signed a contract with UAB Tilsta for the reconstruction of quays on Smeltė peninsula – set to ensure smooth assembly, handling and transportation of wind turbines. According to the Port, Tilsta has been tasked with reconstructing the quays at the former International Fer
