The land reclamation operations at Matnog Port in the Philippines are officially underway. According to the Sorsogon Provincial Information Office (SPIO), this initiative is part of an expansion project aimed at addressing the congestion in this vital shipping route of the country. Matnog Port is on
The Marjan Project delivery team recently completed a significant site visit to the trailing suction hopper dredger (THSD) Rotterdam, owned and operated by Van Oord. The giant dredger is currently deployed on the reclamation of Al Marjan Island. Upon arrival, the team was welcomed by Van Oord repres
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) said that the Thaa Atoll Kinbidhoo Land Reclamation Project is in full swing. In its latest project update, MTCC noted that the reclamation operations are ongoing, with 30% completion. The dredging operations in the area started on April 18 this year
Macau International Airport (MIA) obtained official approval last week for a reclamation and expansion project that will boost annual passenger capacity to 15 million and transform the Special Administrative Region (SAR) gateway’s operational capabilities. Construction is expected to start by the en
Barring exceptions, Boskalis’ hopper dredgers often work on multiple projects per year. To do so, they regularly cross oceans and stay with their crews in many different countries. Boskalis’ TSHD Willem van Oranje experienced a completely different year, because as of August 2023, the vessel was ope
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, recently approved construction of the new greenfield mega port at Vadhvan in Maharashtra, India. According to the government, the Project will be constructed by Vadhavan Port Project Limited (VPPL), an SPV formed by Jawaharlal Nehru Po
Mxtv has just released the latest video update from the largest land reclamation project in Boskalis’ history – the New Manila International Airport (NMIA). Under this capital development scheme, around 1,700 hectares of land will be developed for the new facilities, located around 20 kilometers nor
The land reclamation and coastal protection program in Addu City, funded under the Exim Bank of India’s Line of Credit, has been completed and handed over to the Maldivian government. The completion ceremony was inaugurated by the Indian Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister
The House of Representatives of the Philippines was asked to take action on a resolution calling for an investigation of Manila Bay reclamation projects after nine Chinese nationals were arrested for allegedly working illegally in vessels involved in dredging. House Deputy Majority Leader and ACT-CI
Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has announced the continuation of the land reclamation operations for the Hulhumale’ Phase III. Previously, they issued a directive mandating the removal of safaris within the coastal vicinity of the reclaimed land, as safety measures. Initiated in September 202
The Lumsden Point project in Port Hedland is progressing rapidly, with three major milestones achieved on the project, which were today announced in a joint statement by the Commonwealth and WA Governments. Pilbara Ports has awarded two major contracts for the construction of Lumsden Point in the po
Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd has won a RM567.7 million (over $120 million) contract to execute and complete reclamation and dredging works at Tanjung Tokong, Penang. The contract includes the execution and completion of reclamation and dredging works for Seri Tanjung Pinang (Phase 2B & 2C) development
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has deployed its BRP Teresa Magbanua to monitor the supposed illegal activities of China, creating “an artificial island” on Escoda Shoal (Sabina Shoal) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Sabina Shoal is a low-tide elevation in the Spratly Islands, well inside the Phi
Damen has today released a beautiful picture of the Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger (TSHD) Strandway in action in the Port of Rotterdam. Equipped with Damen Dredging Equipment, the Boskalis TSHD is playing an important role in the Rijnland reclamation project. The project will see the construction o
