Capital Dredging
Port of Vancouver: Dredging work at Second Narrows set for September
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (VFPA) is moving ahead with plans to dredge near Second Narrows in Burrard Inlet, with federal regulatory approval now in place. The dredging and associated works are set to increase port capacity and supply chain efficiency, including facilitating vessels calling
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Shaping the future coastline of Lagos with DEME’s TSHD Bonny River
The trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Bonny River was active on the Eko Atlantic City development recently, delivering thousands of cubic meters of sand per cycle and supporting Phase 5 sandfilling along Victoria Island’s coastline. This work continues to drive the expansion of a new urban peni
EXCLUSIVE: CARP opens bids for Martín García dredging, Boskalis and Jan De Nul shortlisted
The Administrative Commission of the River Plate (CARP) opened the financial bids corresponding to International Public Tender No. 1/2026 yesterday. It sets out the contracting conditions for the dredging, maintenance, widening, and potential improvement works on the Martín García Channel. On June 1
Public meeting on Georgetown Harbor dredging set for June 30
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, along with partners Georgetown County and the City of Georgetown, will host a public meeting on June 30 to discuss upcoming maintenance dredging in Georgetown Harbor. According to the County, the meeting will give residents, mariners and local b
Dredge Yard introduces Drag Head DN1100
Dredge Yard has just introduced a pair of their latest Drag Heads DN1100. “Engineered to withstand abrasive conditions with strength, precision, and reliability, it is built to deliver efficient performance from the very first contact with the seabed,” the company said. Dredge Yard manufactures heav
EXCLUSIVE: DCI wraps up rock dredging at Jawaharlal Nehru Port
Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCI) has successfully completed a technically challenging rock dredging project at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA). “The project held significant strategic importance for JNPA as the rock dredging works had remained incomplete for a considerable period a
BREAKING NEWS: CHEC gears up for Aktau Port dredging
The Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan said that the dredging operations at Aktau Port will be completed by the end of 2026. According to the Ministry, the general contractor – China Harbor Engineering Company (CHEC) – has already completed geodetic surveys and processed the data re
Italdraghe’s CSD kicks off Hooghly River dredging project
A new Italdraghe cutter suction dredger (CSD) is now operating in India on the Hooghly River. According to the Italian company, the dredging equipment was deployed to support an important cleanup project aimed at restoring safe and efficient navigation in the area. Dredging operations have already s
USACE hosts Brazos Island Harbor Channel ribbon cutting ceremony
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, in partnership with the Port of Brownsville and NextDecade, will host a ribbon cutting ceremony tomorrow, to mark the opening of the third deepest port in Texas and the completion of the Brazos Island Harbor (BIH) Channel Improvement Project. The
EXCLUSIVE: Boskalis and Jan De Nul shortlisted for Martín García dredging contract
La Comisión Administradora del Río de la Plata (CARP) said that Boskalis International Uruguay and Jan De Nul have been shortlisted to continue in the running in the international tender to dredge the Martín García Channel, a five-year contract that seeks to ensure the navigability of a key route fo
Dredging wraps up at Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point
The USACE Wilmington District completed annual maintenance dredging at Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point (MOTSU) recently, removing hundreds of thousands of cubic yards of sediment to ensure the installation’s federally authorized navigation channels remain open and operational. According to USACE
EXCLUSIVE: Jan De Nul wins dredging contract for Pilbara Ports Zone 5 Bypass Channel
Pilbara Ports has awarded a dredging contract to Jan De Nul Australia for the Zone 5 Bypass Channel at Port of Port Hedland. The $50 million project, announced in this year’s State Budget, is set to enhance the safety, efficiency, and resilience of the port, one of the world’s largest bulk export hu
Girifushi land reclamation begins
A large-scale land reclamation and harbor upgrading project at the Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF) training center in Girifushi was officially launched two days ago. The project was inaugurated by Defence Minister Hassan Rasheed at a ceremony held at the Girifushi Training Centre. According t
Dredging projects that changed the world – Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah
Say ‘Dubai’ and many people will automatically picture the palm-shaped island – Palm Jumeirah. This artificial island off the coast of Dubai can be seen from space and is one of the major tourist attractions of the United Arab Emirates. The project offers an unparalleled example of dredging and land