Van Oord’s brand-new trailing suction hopper dredgers Vox Ariane and Vox Apolonia are working together to protect the Dutch coast. The coast of Zeeland, Netherlands, is facing erosion from powerful currents, waves and wind. That’s why Van Oord was commissioned to take action by implementing beach no
Scientists from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center Environmental Laboratory (ERDC-EL) recently assisted USACE New Orleans District in measuring the turbidity near a dredging operation in the Bayou Rigaud Federal Navigation Channel. The Bayou Rigaud Federal Navigation Channel pass
25 years after Damen Shipyards first introduced its cutter suction dredging range, it has now unveiled a complete redesign of the six-vessel series to take advantage of new technologies and incorporate accumulated customer feedback. The new range also addresses the challenging environmental regulati
Cockfield Knight recently worked with Neptune Marine Services BV to assist in the departure of the Cleveland County’s dredging vessel. Andy Souter, Cockfield Knight’s Assistant Agency Manager, led on the project and was asked to accumulate costs for this specialist operation. The Cockfield Knight te
The key tool installed on cutter suction dredgers is known as the cutter head which cuts the soil into chunks. This mechanical cutting action is accomplished using replaceable chisels or pick-points, said Royal IHC. “Through the study of rock chip formation in the Royal IHC Laboratory, we examine th
After the summer, the Van Oord – Hakkers – De Klerk consortium will start construction of a tug quay in the Port of Rotterdam’s Yangtze Canal. The consortium and the Port of Rotterdam Authority signed the relevant contracts today. The work will involve constructing 500 metres of quay wall with space
HID Dredger, a Chinese manufacturer of dredgers and dredging equipment, has successfully tested and delivered a new Amphimaster Amphibious Multipurpose Dredger to a Russian client. HID Amphimaster, a result of years of research and development, combines amphibious capabilities with advanced dredging
Lutra Marine introduced a dredger so precise it can be operated within 10cm of an object – at Seawork 2023, this week. This is possible due to the 90-degree angled sides which allow for cutting all the way to the edge of the unit. This also allows the team to cut straight edges along the […]
A keel laying ceremony for new CSD650 took place earlier this week at the Song Thu shipyard in Vietnam. The standard cutter suction dredger (CSD) will be built locally, making use of the dredge package from ????? ???????? ?????????. The new dredger will have a dredging depth of -22m, a production of
The latest data has shown that the Maroochydore beach nearshore nourishment trial did produce an increase in sand on the beach. After a report of the independent report, it’s clear that the technique could potentially be used on a larger scale for future nourishment campaigns along Maroochydore Beac
A shipment of 34 ball joints has been successfully delivered to a dredging company based in the United States, Nanjing Deers Industrial said. These critical components, essential for the dredging operations, underwent rigorous testing by a reputable third-party agency prior to their shipment, said t
At this year’s Seawork exhibition in Southampton, UK, Damen Shipyards Group presented an innovative new design – the Multi Cat 1908 Electric. This fully electric vessel brings zero emissions operations into a wide range of workboat activities. The MuC 1908 E is 19.05 metres by 8.4 metres, with a de
Leica Geosystems is offering a new way of doing business with their MC1 Modify Models. The MC1 software allows for the visibility of the excavator bucket and position below the water surface. Leica MC1’s user interface displays the Modify Models feature as a dynamic heatmap, guiding the operator’s e
Union minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal, launched an online dredging monitoring system ‘Sagar Samridhi’ today. This project is part of the government’s efforts to expedite the ‘Waste to Wealth’ initiative, the Ministry said in a statement. Developed by the National
