Rijkswaterstaat has announced the start of preparatory work to remove the contaminated dredged material from the Averijhaven depot. This is necessary to transform the site on the sea side of the North Sea Canal into the Energiehaven. For the project, approximately 850,000 cubic metres of dredged mat
Following recent dredging operations in the shipping channel, the Port of Riga now can safely accommodate AFRAMAX and BABYCAPE vessels calling at its facilities. Last month, Jan De Nul Group wrapped up dredging work at the port’s berths and shipping channel. During the works, the Daugavgriva shippin
Land & Water announced today successful completion of dredging works at Peel Marina on the Isle of Man. The project, performed on behalf of Isle of Man Government, follows on from last year’s dredging works when approx. 16,000 tonnes of silt was removed from the marina. The dredging once again invol
Far Eastern Basin Branch of the FSUE “Rosmorport” has completed maintenance dredging works in the water area of the seaport of Vostochny. According to Rosmorport, the Eastern Department carried out this dredging campaign from July 6 to 19 using its own dredging equipment. The main aim of the works w
The Hythe Ranges Sea Defences project has been shortlisted for Climate Resilience Project of the Year at the BCI Awards 2021. The project was completed by Van Oord, supported by their subsidiary partner Mackley and on behalf of the Environment Agency. Work on the £25m Hythe Ranges scheme started in
The Environment Agency’s £30 million upgrade of Burton-upon-Trent’s flood defences is complete, with the defences already demonstrating their value to the town. “We’re delighted to successfully deliver upgraded flood defences for the community of Burton-upon-Trent, which will reduce the risk floodin
Annual maintenance dredging of approximately 200,600 cubic meters of sand and gravel from the seaport of Ust-Luga is now underway, informs FSUE “Rosmorport”. This year maintenance dredging will be performed in basin of the southern harbour of Ust-Luga, on the approach channel to the mouth of the Lug
Earlier this week, Mike Hatch, Marina Manager at Premier Marinas Brighton, posted this wonderful photo of the Brighton Marina dredging works. The contract for the removal of 55,000m3 of naturally deposited sand and silt from the UK’s largest marina was awarded to ML Dredging of Portsmouth. Work on t
The second phase of rock construction at frontage 1 (Long Curtain Moat) of the Southsea Coastal Scheme got underway yesterday (5 July 2021) and is expected to last until early-September. This phase follows the importation of 11,000 tonnes of granite rock from Norway in April, some of which was used
The next round of Portsmouth Harbour maintenance dredging works will begin in mid July, informs the Queen’s Harbour Master Portsmouth. As reported by the Harbour Master, surveying operations and maintenance dredging will be conducted in the maintained areas within Portsmouth Harbour and its approach
Together with Goethals Promotor Jan De Nul’s project developer PSR will revive Place Matuvu in Knokke. The works for this unique square are in full progress and the sand excavated for the construction works appears to be perfect to be used for the beach replenishment works in Knokke. In the autumn o
Dundee City Council, together with McLaughlin & Harvey Ltd, continue to make good progress on the Broughty Ferry Flood Protection Scheme and remain on schedule. Currently, this flood protection scheme remains on target for completion in early 2022. “At the west end of the project, we have completed
ML Dredging recently won a contract for the excavation of 55,000m3 of naturally deposited sand and silt from the UK’s largest marina, the Brighton Marina. This dredging scheme will not only deepen the entrance to the marina but also widen the approach channel. Approximately 15,000m3 will be removed
Trailing suction hopper dredger UKD Marlin, one of six vessels belonging to the UK Dredging (UKD) fleet, is about to begin next round of the summer maintenance dredging operations in the Port of Blyth. According to the port officials, the campaign is expected to start on Friday 25th June 2021 and wi
