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DEME Group: Naming ceremony of multi-purpose pontoon Maya
DEME Group has marked a significant milestone at the Fehmarnbelt tunnel project with the official naming ceremony of the multi-purpose pontoon Maya. “Designed for the construction of the world’s longest immersed tunnel between Denmark and Germany, Maya will play a crucial role in laying a uniform gr
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New seawall protects coastal village in Cagayan
The Philippines’ Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has delivered a vital seawall along the Ballesteros shoreline in Cagayan, fortifying defense against flooding. DPWH Regional Office II Director, Reynaldo Alconcel, said that the project was completed along the coast of Barangay Sta. Cru
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Preparing Gemalink Port for largest container ships
Gemadept Group said that they will continue to invest in expanding Gemalink International Port in Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu Province and Nam Đình Vũ Port in Hải Phòng City. Accordingly, the group is completing related procedures and arranging capital to start construction on Phase 2 of Gemalink Port in Novemb
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Panama Canal increases draft limit
The Panama Canal celebrated the eighth anniversary of its expansion program this week by announcing an increase to its draft and daily transits. Through an Advisory to Shipping, the Panama Canal announced that the maximum authorized draft was raised from 46 to 47 feet (14.33 meters), and will increa
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Elmar completes work on new Mirbah Port
Elmar Marinas L.L.C. has just completed another major marine project in Fujairah – the new Mirbah Port. The work, from beach line to a complete port, was completed in just 14 months. The project included: The work also involved construction of a complete floating marina which was connected with four
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Kipevu Oil Terminal II expansion plan includes dredging
The Kenya Ports Authority has announced plans to further expand the Kipevu Oil Terminal II to enhance efficiency in handling a greater volume of petroleum products in the region. According to Managing Director Captain William Ruto, the Authority is progressing significantly in preparations to deepen
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Fehmarnbelt: King Frederik X of Denmark inaugurates the very first tunnel element
His Majesty, King Frederik X of Denmark, inaugurated the very first tunnel element for the Fehmarnbelt link between Denmark and Germany yesterday. According to DEME, this marks a special milestone in this incredible project – the largest construction site in Northern Europe. The element, scheduled t
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Hall kicks off Niutao island works
Hall Contracting Pty Ltd is making waves in the Pacific. The company mobilized its equipment to the island of Niutao in Tuvalu recently to construct new boat harbour facilities, including a sea access channel, approach jetty, wharf, boat ramp and passenger terminal. Being delivered on behalf of the
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IHC General Dredging Course (VIDEO)
This fall, Royal IHC will once again be the host of the 10-day General Dredging Course at their premises in the Netherlands. The program is held at the IHC Training Institute in Kinderdijk from September 16 until 27th, 2024. According to IHC, the course is beneficial for anyone ready to expand or re
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Mammoet wins Hawaii dry dock contract
Mammoet has entered into an agreement with DHO (Dragados/Hawaiian Dredging/Orion JV) to perform transportation and lifting services for the construction of Dry Dock 5 in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. According to the contract, the new dry dock will be deeper than the existing dry dock which will be replaced
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USACE hosts Vietnam and World Bank delegations, spotlight on nature-based solutions
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hosted delegates from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the World Bank as part of a study on nature-based solutions funded by the World Bank earlier this week. During their eight-day visit with USACE, the delegation toured sites in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Flo
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Officials introduce bill to upgrade water infrastructure across Coastal Georgia
Georgia Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff have introduced new legislation to upgrade water infrastructure in the state – the Coastal Georgia Flooding Prevention Act. The bill would establish a new authority for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to carry out water infrastructure project
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Van Oord: Afsluitdijk program in full swing
Van Oord has just released the latest update on its massive Afsluitdijk project. In various locations, sections of the seabed are being excavated and transported by Van Oord’s vessels to be reused elsewhere along the Afsluitdijk. “Additionally, we are installing fascine mattresses at various points
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Dredge Yard relocates office and shipyard to Dordrecht
Dredge Yard B.V. has relocated its office and shipyard from Rotterdam to a new facility in Dordrecht. The newly acquired facility offers direct access to the water, significantly enhancing the company’s capabilities in building and testing cutter suction dredgers, auger suction dredgers, booster sta