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BREAKING NEWS: Boskalis completes dredging operations for Marsa LNG
With dredging works completed for the Marsa LNG project in Sohar, Oman, the development moves into its next phase, jetty construction and shore protection – in collaboration with BESIX Middle East. The dredging operations, conducted by Boskalis’ trailing suction hopper dredgers (TSHDs) Coastway and
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Oceanside Harbor dredge wraps up this week
The Oceanside Harbor dredging program will wrap up on Friday, May 1. The Army Corps of Engineers said that 320,000 cubic yards of sand have been deposited on Oceanside beaches. “Crews will begin to demobilize pipe, fencing, and other equipment on Monday, May 4, which could take up to a week. The par
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Maintenance dredging underway in Bridport Harbor
Essential maintenance dredging is continuing at Bridport Harbor, Dorset Council said this morning. This project is designed to support vessel access, safe navigation, and ensuring efficient long-term operation of the harbor. According to the Council, West Beach will remain closed until the work is c
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Annual dredging operations at Cobourg Harbor about to begin
The Town of Cobourg said that the annual dredging operations of Cobourg Harbor will be taking place throughout April, May and June. Mechanical dredging involves removing accumulated sand and silt, which contributes to shallow water levels and hinders boat anchoring and navigation. Maintaining proper
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Bembridge dredging wraps up
WM Dredging Ltd said that the water injection dredging operations in Bembridge are now complete. The project included dredging in the areas of Bembridge Marina, the fairway channel, and the south side of the Duver pontoon towards Attrill’s Point. The work was conducted with the WM Innovation – a sma
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Spotlight on Boskalis’ sand sourcing operation in Cambridge Gulf
Boskalis Australia is looking to develop a marine sand sourcing operation in Cambridge Gulf on the north coast of Western Australia’s Kimberley region. According to the Proposal Content Document, sand would be sourced using a sand production vessel (SPV), based on the design of a large trailer sucti
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: Watermaster raises the bar in Pittwater
The entrance to Narrabeen Lagoon in Pittwater, Australia, periodically becomes clogged up and needs clearing to prevent flooding. Last year, the task was assigned to a local company, who chose Watermaster as their tool of preference to ensure the best outcome. Lagoons are defined as bodies of water
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EXCLUSIVE: Jan De Nul’s TSHD Galileo Galilei returns to Itapoá
After a period in Europe to undergo scheduled technical revisions and update international safety certifications required for a vessels of its size, Jan De Nul’s trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Galileo Galilei returned to Itapoá (SC) yesterday. According to local media, the giant TSHD today r
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BREAKING NEWS: Damen to build new TSHD for UK Dredging
Damen Shipyards Group and Associated British Ports (ABP) have signed a contract for the construction of a new trailing suction grab hopper dredger (TSHD). “One year ago, Damen successfully delivered the UKD Seadragon, a Shoalbuster 2711 WID (water injection dredger), to ABP. This new order further s
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Massive dredging operations kick off in Malanday
Ensuring the continuous flow of water and protecting residents on both sides of the border of Meycauayan and Valenzuela from flooding, representatives from the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Valenzuela, the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Meycauayan, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)
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President Julius Maada Bio commissions new port at Black Johnson
The President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio, commissioned the $55 million Julius Maada Industrial Fishing Port at Black Johnson yesterday. Under this project, a 500m breakwater, a 160m approach causeway, a 3,000-gross-ton ocean-going fishing vessel berth, and a 70m stepped berth
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The Entrance dredging completes
Central Coast Council said that dredging has been successfully completed at The Entrance Channel, with the full 30,000 m³ target removed in accordance with the approved dredging program established at the start of the project. The project also included preparation of the pilot channel to support pre
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BREAKING NEWS: Egypt OKs new Suez Canal dredging company
Egypt’s Cabinet has approved the licensing of the Suez Canal Authority to proceed with establishing a new joint-stock company – Suez Canal Dredging and Maritime Works Company. The company will be formed in partnership with a private sector firm operating in general supplies and contracting, and will
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DEME, Jan De Nul compete for Parana-Paraguay dredging contract
DEME Group and Jan de Nul are now competing for dredging and maintenance of a 1,477km stretch of the Paraná-Paraguay waterway, following the first stage of the evaluation process. A third offer submitted by DTA Engenharia was disqualified for not presenting the minimum guarantees. The next stage wil