Royal IHC recently introduced a high-level control system Mission Master – making a major step towards increased autonomy and operational efficiency for trailing suction hopper dredgers. Mission Master provides a semi-autonomous workflow that integrates seamlessly with existing automation systems. C
Jan De Nul Group has acquired a new spray pontoon built by shipbuilder Motas that will be mainly used for land reclamation projects. The pontoon represents an investment in Jan De Nul Group’s fleet of auxiliary vessels. With it, the company ensures that projects such as land reclamation and protecti
The first Damen CSD600 named Jhoni 58 has been successfully unloaded in Balikpapan, Indonesia, following its journey from the Netherlands. Soon, the new dredger which is owned by PT. Dua Samudera Perkasa will be transported to its operational location in Batulicin. From there, the dredger will apply
Maryland Department of Natural Resources has just announced that the Army Corps dredge Murden is about to begin dredging operations in Ocean City, Maryland. According to the DNR, hopper dredge Murden is expected to commence dredging works in Ocean City on or about April 28. The work will be conducte
The first Damen Cutter Suction Dredger CSD600 departed the company’s dredging yard in Nijkerk, the Netherlands, and is now being shipped to her new owner, PT. Dua Samudera Perkasa. The new dredger was towed to the Port of Rotterdam, where it was loaded aboard a heavy lift vessel that set sail for In
Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd has introduced the latest addition to its marine fleet – the Giles S. According to the Port, the new vessel was named in honor of their friend and colleague, the late Giles Stimson. The naming ceremony, joined by port employees and the Stimson family, took place yesterday at
Neptune Americas & Marine has presented the E-Gator 45 cutter suction dredger, the epitome of sustainable dredging technology. Designed to operate with zero emissions, minimal noise, and vibration disturbance, the E-Gator 45 represents a significant leap forward in eco-friendly dredging solutions. I
The official launching ceremony of the Muddy Water Dredge “Vaneta Marie” is scheduled to take place this week at DSC Dredge building site in New Orleans. This custom-built Marlin Class dredge has an overall length of 371 feet making it one of, if not the longest 24” dredge in the United States with
Boskalis’ backhoe dredger Magnor has successfully wrapped up a major navigation channel widening project in Port of Southampton. Dredging of the Western Docks will enable the largest container vessels to pass the biggest cruise ships berthed in the Port. The first significant channel-widening projec
A maintenance dredging project in Liverpool Marina has commenced to return sediment that enters through the lock and impounding pumps back to the River Mersey. For this project, Humber Work Boats Limited brought in their 12″ cutter suction dredger, the John M. In order to maintain the desired water
Rotterdam-based vessel design company, Vuyk Engineering recently decided to adopt SSI’s ShipConstructor software across its operations. According to the company, Vuyk will enhance its design and operational processes through the implementation of ShipConstructor. The transition from its previous des
The trailing suction hopper dredger Sospan Dau has kicked off its next campaign, maintenance dredging of Sovereign Harbour in Eastbourne, UK. According to Premier Marinas, maintenance dredging operations in the outer harbour commenced earlier this week. “To facilitate safe and efficient navigation o
Neptune Marine continues to make great progress on the construction of PD Ports’ new hopper dredger, the Emerald Duchess. The 71m long dredger will soon be launched (Q2) and put through the paces in the Netherlands. The 2.000m3 TSHD has been designed and built to an exacting specification to ensure
The dredging operations at Ocean Reef Marina, in collaboration with the WA Department of Transport, are making great progress. According to the Ocean Reef Marina, the crews are on track to wrap up this phase of work in just a few weeks. Working on the project, the 22m cutter suction dredge “Cooper I
