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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Land reclamation at Eko Atlantic in full swing
Eko Atlantic, Nigeria, is entering the next phase of its land reclamation efforts. The sand-filling process for phase 4 of the project will begin immediately after the completion of phase 3 and extend towards its designated area. The construction of infrastructure and buildings is progressing steadi
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Enlargement of Twente canals wraps up
The Dutch Minister of Infrastructure and Water Management, Mark Harbers, yesterday attended an event celebrating the completion of the enlargement of the Twente Canals – a great recognition for the work of consortium Van Oord – Hakkers – Beens, who worked on the final phase of the enlargement of the
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WEDA Dredging Summit & Expo ’23
In less than two weeks, WEDA’s Dredging Summit & Expo ’23 will be held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV, from July 17-20, 2023. WEDA’s annual National conference is the perfect opportunity for companies in the dredging industry to connect with key decision-makers, generate new leads, and showcase t
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Participants gather for IADC Dredging and Reclamation Seminar in Delft
International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) will this week welcome 36 participants from all over the world for the well known Dredging and Reclamation Seminar at IHE Delft Institute for Water Education. The seminar strives to provide an understanding of the basics of dredging through lect
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Hall Contracting proves success in Tuvalu VIDEO
Hall Contracting Pty Ltd has recently mobilised to Nui in the remote Pacific Island nation of Tuvalu to construct a new boat harbour including a wharf, navigational channel, boat ramp and shoreline reclamation. The climate-resilient infrastructure – being delivered on behalf of the Tuvalu Government
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EXCLUSIVE: President of Suriname tours Boskalis TSHD Crestway
The President of Suriname, Chan Santokhi, toured Boskalis’ trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Crestway earlier this week. With this dredging vessel, Boskalis – in a joint venture with Baggerbedrijf De Boer B.V. and Dutch Dredging – is deepening the Suriname River to make the Port of Paramaribo m
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Another step forward for Lake Cathie dredging plans
Plans to dredge Lake Cathie have taken another step forward with Port Macquarie Hastings Council (PMHC) meeting with contractors today to discuss the operation. “PMHC Coast and Estuary Coordinator Ben Foster advised that a dredge will likely occur within the next 6-8 weeks, following a detailed asse
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Currimao dredging already pays off
The Philippine Ports Authority – Port Management Office (PPA-PMO) in Northern Luzon will continue to improve and modernize its seaport’s facilities and services with the help of the Department of Tourism (DOT), to entice more cruise liners and investors to visit the region, the Philippine News Agenc
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Kaunakakai dredging set for October
The Kaunakakai Harbor will undergo a month-long dredging process starting in October, the Hawaiʻi Public Radio said. The island depends on twice-weekly barge deliveries for food, gas and other essentials, which would not be able to dock if dredging is not done. Nani Shimabuku, the operations and mai
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Spoilbank Marina VIDEO: Time-lapse of marina being connected to the ocean
Spoilbank Marina is now connected to the ocean via the new navigational channel, Pilbara Ports Authority (PPA) said. The first water flowed into the basin a couple of days ago, on a rising tide once the last of the bund wall was removed. Pilbara Ports Authority has just released this very interestin
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Carr’s Hill invests in Matthews Brothers Dredging
Carr’s Hill Capital Partners Management has partnered with Shaw and Tom Matthews, the founders of Matthews Brothers Dredging, LLC to recapitalize the business and support its continued expansion. MBD is a marine infrastructure services business, providing dredging services for private and public blu
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IHC Masterclass at WEDA Dredging Summit & Expo ’23
The Western Dredging Association (WEDA) has announced a major enhancement to this year’s highly anticipated Dredging Summit & Expo ’23. In their commitment to providing exceptional educational opportunities, WEDA has added five new continuing education Masterclasses to the event’s program. According
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BREAKING NEWS: Southern Centre to build six dredgers at Lotos
Russia’s largest leasing company – State Transport Leasing Company (GTLK) and Southern Centre for Shipbuilding and Ship Repair have signed a contract for the construction of a series of six self-propelled dredgers – Project 93.159А. The dredgers will be built at Lotos production facilities and the f
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The Asia’s largest TSHD busy at Huizhou Port PHOTO
The Asia’s largest trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Jun Yang 1 is currently busy working at the Huizhou Port. According to the People’s Daily, China, this is vessel’s first domestic task after completing a 22-month mission along the Belt and Road. The Port of Huizhou is a natural coastal port