The increase in global trade will lead to increased demand for dredging vessels, a sector that is critical to the global economy as it helps maintain and improve navigation in ports and waterways. In addition, dredging vessels play a key role in managing natural hazards such as coastal erosion and s
Jenkins Marine team recently handled a delicate and unique project for the Blue Marine Foundation – construction of the Hamble reef. The Hamble reef project is part of a wider multi-million Solent Seascape Scheme which is funded by the Endangered Landscapes Project and aims to restore a wealth of di
Weeks Marine has completed the last section of the northern nourishment area in the Town of Duck. Following the final load, Weeks broke down the shore pipe last weekend and transported equipment back to the subline landing at Dianne Street. The hopper dredge Magdalen is now pumping sand from the Dia
Pioneering dredging company, Haven Dredging, has just announced that so far it has been granted patent protection in more than 85 counties for its new technology, Tiamat. The innovative agitation dredging solution, Tiamat, offers lower maintenance dredging costs and is a cleaner process compared to
Dredge renaming and christening ceremonies honor the service men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces and provide an opportunity to recognize the commitment and hard work of the Encore team. In the days of ancient mythology, it was widely believed that a Roman king of the sea, Neptune, and a Greek rul
Last week, the regular information meeting at IHC Dredging Standard Modular Vessels took on a celebratory tone. During the meeting, the keel was laid of the new design of the DMC 1050 MKII. The keel is part of the smallest self-propelled standard workboat within IHC product portfolio. To celebrate s
Weeks Marine, Inc. has just released a photo of their cutter suction dredge, the C.R. McCaskill, and dredge tending tugboats James K & Jack K, working in the Bayport Ship Channel. The works are part of the wider Houston Ship Channel Expansion project – also known as the Project 11. Weeks was recentl
The Magnor, one of the world’s largest floating excavators, is currently working on excavating the last of the tunnel run out of the tunnel portal. This is where the first 217-meter-long tunnel element for the Fehmarnbelt link will be connected in 2024. The Magnor which is 72 meters long and 20.5m w
Split hopper dredger Magni R was recently caught on camera while working on the Blåvand Beach Nourishment project in Denmark. In 2022, the Danish Coastal Authority awarded Rohde Nielsen the beachfill project in Blåvand, which is known as one of the biggest tourist areas in Denmark, especially for it
Weeks Marine has finally begun work on the dredging and beach nourishment project in Town of Duck, North Carolina. The hopper dredge Magdalen placed the first load of sand from the subline located just south of Dianne Street on Tuesday evening (April 11). After building the construction pad, the wor
Alewijnse team recently completed another successful project for Royal IHC, underlining its firm relationship with the Dutch shipbuilder. The project included design and engineering of the electrical installation aboard the hopper dredger TEUNIS HUIBERTUS. According to Alewijnse, the project was don
Rohde Nielsen recently completed a beach nourishment project for the client StaLUMM in Rerik in Northern Germany, which is renowned for its beautiful beaches and agricultural backlands. To ensure more effective and natural protection of the beach from the winter storms in the Baltic Sea, Rohde Niels
Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has just shared a couple of beautiful photos of Boskalis hopper dredger ORANJE working on a dredging project in the Maldives. The 22,000m3 TSHD ORANJE – one of the biggest in Boskalis fleet – is currently engaged in dredging and land reclamation works within the
Gwella Contracting Services Ltd recently completed a thermal insulation project on a large dredger vessel. As reported, the company successfully wrapped up the inspection and insulation of exhaust gas pipes onboard Arco Dijk, a Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger built in 1992. Gwella Contracting remove
