Damen has just released a photo of a Damen Multi Cat (MuC) 1205 and a Cutter Suction Dredger (CSD) 500 setting out on the first leg of their journey to the new owner G E M H Y SERVICES based in Dubai. The company is acquiring the above mentioned Damen equipment for their project in […]
FSUE Rosmorport has taken delivery of a new non-self-propelled cutter suction dredger (CSD) Nikolay Rusanov. Nikolay Rusanov is the lead vessel of a series of three dredgers, which are being built by Stroyliderplys, LLC by the order of FSUE Rosmorport. The vessel measures 55 meters in length (LOA) b
DE Klop shipyard in the Netherlands continues to make great progress on the Cygnus project – a revolutionary fully electric cutter suction dredger. “The pontoons of the Cygnus, which we are building on stock, have recently arrived in Sliedrecht,” the shipbuilder said in the update. “In the coming mo
The hopper dredger Emerald Duchess has been officially named by PD Ports longest serving member of staff in a ceremony on the banks of the river. The christening ceremony, traditionally held to bring luck to a new vessel and all who sail in her, was attended by 250 people from across Teesside’s rive
Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (ZPMC) recently kicked off construction of a modern 25,000m³ trailing suction hopper dredger. According to ZPMC, this vessel boasts an exceptionally large hold capacity, deep digging capability, high sailing speed, and low operational costs. It is the firs
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District has awarded a contract to Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors to repower the dredge Hurley. The Hurley is a diesel electric dustpan dredge which dredges the Mississippi River in the Memphis area. The dredge was designed to operate on two generators w
North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) has successfully completed maintenance dredging at the Port of Hay Point and the Half Tide Tug Harbor. During this campaign, around 163,000m3 of natural sediment was removed from the Port of Hay Point and the Half Tide Tug Harbor and placed at the appro
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
Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (ZPMC) has successfully delivered China’s first LNG dual-fuel powered trailing suction hopper dredger the XIN HAI XUN. The XIN HAI XUN represents the latest advancements in dual-fuel-powered trailing suction hopper dredger technology. The newbuild, measuri
Royal IHC has announced the arrival of another Royal IHC Beaver 65 Cutter Suction Dredger (CSD) in India. Royal IHC Services team ensured the vessel was safely delivered from stock in the Netherlands and meticulously prepared for commissioning. Once commissioned, this incredible workhorse of the dre
Damen Shipyards has started a construction program of three shallow draft multipurpose support vessels at Albwardy Damen in the UAE, in anticipation of an increase in offshore and dredging activity. The vessels are proven Damen models, ideal for the operating conditions in the region including shall
Adam Copus, CPRA Digital Content Manager, has taken drone pictures of the dredge Robert M. White working just off the I-10 near the Bonnet Carre Spillway. The 270-feet long dredge, capable of pumping 60,000 cubic-yards of fill material a day, is being used to rebuild the LaBranche Marsh. The LaBranc
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District has awarded an $11.4 million contract to Alabama Shipyard LLC to drydock and repair the hopper dredge Wheeler. The Wheeler, operated by the New Orleans District, is the largest hopper dredge in the Corps fleet. Although the dredge is maintained
The Bristol Port will soon be home to a new state-of-the-art cutter suction dredger, which is currently close to completion at the Neptune yard in the Netherlands. Set for delivery by December 2024, this powerful vessel will significantly enhance Bristol Port’s dredging capabilities. The new dredger
