Damen has just released the latest addition to its portfolio: the Plain Suction Dredger. “Designed to pump high volumes of free flowing sand to a spoil field, this compact and efficient dredger is perfect for cleaning ponds, irrigation channels, rivers or flood plains,” Damen said. “Completely dismo
From the first concept on paper to a fully operational machine, Manson Project Manager Jordan Brown reflects on the collective effort it took to bring America’s largest self-propelled trailing suction hopper dredge, the FREDERICK PAUP, to life. The journey spanned over a decade starting with pre-pla
The USACE New Orleans District said that the anchor and anchor chains of the hopper dredger Wheeler received a new coat of paint after regular inspections while in drydock at the Alabama Shipyard earlier this week. The Wheeler is operated by the District, and is the largest hopper dredger in USACE.
Mid West Ports Authority (MWPA) will later this month begin a routine maintenance dredging project at Geraldton’s Fishing Boat Harbor (FBH) to remove naturally accumulated sediment. Dredging is essential to ensure safe vessel access and to support the continued operation of this important marine hub
Dredging International, a major operating company of DEME Group, recently secured work in Port Hedland in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. According to the Maritime Union of Australia – WA branch, the hopper dredger Nile River is expected to undertake this project sometime in September. It i
Damen Shipyards is launching the second cutter suction dredger (CSD650 series) in Azerbaijan. “This is an example of ongoing economic cooperation between the two countries in the maritime and logistics sector,” the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Azerbaijan said. “Cooperation in the mar
The Philippines’ Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon said that dredging works on creeks and waterways in Valenzuela City and Bulacan are non-stop to mitigate flooding in the area. Secretary Dizon said that the continuous cleaning and dredging of the Paso de Blas creek in Valenzuela City is in line
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently finalized a Chief’s Report for the Town of Surf City Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) project, marking a major milestone in ongoing efforts to protect the community and its coastline. The CSRM project is a joint effort between the Town of Surf City (NC)
The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) conducted dredging along the Abra River recently to divert more irrigation water to the intake of the Abra River Irrigation System (ARIS) in barangay Bumagcat in Tayum. Dredging was necessary because the river portion near the ARIS intake was heavily silt
Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Small Craft Harbors, is planning a project at the Dauphin River Small Craft Harbor located on the Icelandic River in Manitoba. This project includes: Also, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Small Craft Harbors Branch, plans to make a determination about whether the carrying o
Dredge Yard’s Cutter Suction Dredger 250 is currently very busy working in the challenging environment of Greenland. “Designed for versatility and efficiency, the CSD250 is well-suited for remote and harsh conditions, delivering reliable dredging performance,” the company said. The CSD250 is a compa
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said that they plan to begin sidecast dredging in Bogue Inlet in the following days. The work is expected to take place over a two-week period and will result in the shifting of navigation aids to a more central location in the inlet. “The sidecast dredge does not ha
The Ukrainian State Seaport Authority (USPA) said that they reopened its Bystre Canal at the mouth of the Danube yesterday, which had been closed since a dredger exploded last month. “Shipping is permitted for vessels with a draught of up to 4.5 meters, with mandatory pilotage and exclusively during
The City of Moreton Bay is getting ready to clear built-up sediment from some of the Newport’s most important waterways. According to the City’s latest announcement, the maintenance dredging is now scheduled to begin in November 2025 and will continue for about five months, depending on weather and
