Baku Shipyard is currently working on the construction of a Damen Cutter Suction Dredger (CSD) 650. The dredger, which will be ready later this year, will be operated by the Port of Baku, a thriving transport hub on the western shore of the Caspian Sea. While Baku Shipyard has built a wide array of
The Northern Territory Government has announced the commencement of backhoe dredging operations at the Darwin Shiplift Facility. According to the NT Government, dredging of the Darwin Ship Lift Marine Activity Zone is set to commence on January 6, 2025. Backhoe Dredges Woomera and Nulla Nulla togeth
The arrival of Jan De Nul’s cutter suction dredger Willem Van Rubroeck in Ndayane this month marks the start of maritime works for the $1.2 billion Port of Ndayane Project that will transform Senegal into a major center for global trade. The Willem Van Rubroeck will dredge a 5 km-long shipping chann
Caspian Offshore Construction has taken delivery of a Damen Shoalbuster (SBu) 3209. The vessel, named Caspian Lotus, joins the company’s fleet of over 50 vessels and barges. Caspian Lotus begins its career supporting dredging projects in the Persian Gulf. The Caspian Lotus is well suited to its oper
The Damen Cutter Suction Dredger CSD500 named INSHAAT V has undergone a complete refit at Damen Shipyards Sharjah. The company’s skilled team at the Albwardy yard executed comprehensive repairs and upgrades, ensuring this cutter suction dredger is ready to perform at its best. Damen vessels are know
IHC Mining, part of Royal IHC (IHC), has won a contract to build and supply an electric CSD for Quarzwerke GmbH. This electric mining dredger is based on IHC’s Beaver 65 and has been customised to suit the client’s specific requirements. Quarzwerke GmbH is a long-standing and valued family business,
Jenkins Marine is shifting into high gear as it prepares to get some serious amounts of mud moved this winter. The company’s busy dredging program is expected to last until Easter 2025 at a variety of sites in locations including; Southampton, Cowes, Chichester Harbour, River Hamble and Poole Harbor
The inauguration ceremony of NMDC Dredging & Marine’s new Multi Cat 3013 Gaff took place in Abu Dhabi last week. According to NMDC, this vessel is set to “further enhance our operations and services as part of our continued international growth.” The Damen built workboat is equipped with two large w
The Dutra Group has announced the completion of dredging for the United States Coast Guard Station at Winchester Bay, Oregon. Dutra’s Crane Barge Morty commenced dredging operations in the East Basin near the U.S. Coast Guard Station and Dock-A on October 25, 2024, and completed work on October 31.
Finding the right Energy Management System (EMS) to support on-board electrification is one of the key challenges in the transition to electric power on dredging vessels. Demanding dredging operations present unique challenges for integrating an EMS. Royal IHC is conducting a thorough exploration of
The following is a press release from Navingo BV, the owner of Dredging Today and organizer of the annual Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference (OEEC). More than 400 exhibitors and co-exhibitors booked their spots at OEEC 2024 Businesses and organizations from across the offshore energy sector and
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation announced today that its newly launched Multi Cat dredge support vessels, Cape Hatteras and Cape Canaveral, have been awarded the prestigious 2024 Significant Boat of the Year title at the International WorkBoat Show. This award underscores GLDD’s commitment to
Damen recently delivered a CSD650 cutter suction dredger to a client in Indonesia. Currently busy on a project expansion project, this customised CSD650 has been working on its 1st dredge project for some time now – for the owner PT. Pelayaran Fortuna Nusantara Megajaya (PT. PFNM). Based on a proven
UK Docks Marine Services has welcomed the latest arrivals to its Teesside yard with Svitzer Tyne and UKD Orca having successfully double-docked at the facility. UKD Orca is a modern and highly versatile trailing suction hopper dredger, owned and operated by UK Dredging. With a hopper capacity of 2,3
