A recent study conducted into agitation dredging noise in harbors, confirmed that Haven Dredging’s innovative Tiamat Hydrodynamic dredger is safe for marine mammals and fish. Tiamat, launched last year by Haven Dredging, is an innovative hydrodynamic dredging solution to create a more adaptable and
The International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) recently launched the new industry publication: DFSI (Dredging for Sustainable Infrastructure) Magazine. The aim of DFSI Magazine is to disseminate and update the content of the book by the same name, published in 2018. Each issue will take
Van Oord has won two projects from Rijkswaterstaat which include construction of the nature-friendly embankments along Lake Kleine Noorder IJplas in Amsterdam and restoration work on the Island of Ierst, a nature sanctuary in Lake Markermeer. With these projects, Van Oord will be helping to improve
The winner of the Young Author Award 2024 Juan Cruz Andrini published an interesting article in IADC’s latest issue of Terra et Aqua about an efficient tool for environmental control in dredging operations. Environmental management and monitoring programs are essential for identifying and mitigating
DEME Group announced yesterday that their trailing suction hopper dredger ’Piet Hein’ has been awarded the Green Award gold certification for inland shipping. This recognition certifies ships that meet the highest standards in quality, safety, and environmental performance. TSHD ‘Piet Hein’ operates
Earlier this year, Rohde Nielsen partnered with SEAM for the hybridization of two dredging vessels. These projects, which represent a new segment for SEAM, aim to reduce emissions and increase efficiency in Rohde-Nielsen’s dredging operations. Rohde-Nielsen has a long history of implementing measure
Protecting coastal areas and islands against rising sea levels and the forces of waves requires big equipment and major work. But before interfering in an existing ecosystem, people naturally want to know whether the measures they have devised will hold up in practice. With that in mind, Boskalis re
Rijkswaterstaat and the Port of Rotterdam Authority are working hard to ensure an accessible port and the hinterland. To maintain the water depth in the waterways, they dredge and maintain the port basins and navigation channel in the Nieuwe Waterweg. In doing so, Rijkswaterstaat and the Port of Rot
The Central Dredging Association (CEDA) has released new information paper on Environmental Adaptive Management. CEDA – committed to promoting concepts for sustainable dredging and waterborne construction works – supports the concept of Adaptive Management within dredging projects. Adaptive Manageme
The Port of Seville improves navigation, and at the same time promotes biodiversity in the Guadalquivir estuary. Each year, part of the sand extracted from the maintenance dredging of the canal is reused for the creation and conservation of wetlands for aquatic birds. These habitats, designed togeth
Royal IHC has been working hard lately on sustainable propulsion systems and things such as electrification of dredging equipment. Fridus Rijnten, Dredging Equipment Director at IHC, is positive when it comes to sustainable business practices: “We are making our dredging equipment parts more and mor
Van Oord and Van Aalsburg have signed a collaboration agreement to further develop circular fascine mattresses. Fascine mattresses are mats of twisted willow that play an important role in maintaining embankment stability, preventing land degradation and protecting waterways from erosion. At present
When Royal IHC, a leading Dutch supplier of vessels, equipment and services for the maritime industry, sought to decarbonise its range of Beaver® cutter suction dredgers, it turned to motors and drives manufacturer, WEG. Royal IHC’s step towards a more sustainable future was to develop an all-new fl
The Port of Rotterdam Authority is working on a project that will turn part of the De Slufter dredging depot into a floating solar park. On 27 November 2023, the Port of Rotterdam Authority, Rijkswaterstaat and the Central Government Real Estate Agency will organize a market information day for part
