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EXCLUSIVE: TSHD Christophorus back in action
After a period of maintenance, the trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Christophorus of Van den Herik is back at work. According to Royal IHC, the TSHD is “fully operational again, doing what she is designed for – reliable and efficient dredging.” Dredger’s specifications: Van den Herik has been
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Cooper Tacia acquires Atlantis Marine Contractors
Cooper Tacia General Contracting Company has expanded its construction capabilities with the acquisition of Atlantis Marine Contractors, a project management consulting firm specializing in marine, environmental and civil construction. “Adding Atlantis Marine to our team allows us to take on project
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DMYLES wins Cleveland Harbor dredging contract
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, awarded an $11.7 million contract to New York-based DMYLES, Inc. on April 9 to conduct dredging of the federal navigation channel in Cleveland Harbor twice this year. Approximately 250,000 cubic yards of sediment are planned to be dredged from the
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Oil spill in Deurganckdock, Jan De Nul deploys sweep dredging vessel Pieter Coecke
The sweep dredging vessel Pieter Coecke sprang into action last week, after an oil spill occurred in the Deurganckdock, Belgium, where a ship’s hull was damaged during bunkering operations. According to Jan De Nul, their vessel was deployed immediately and has been working around the clock to contai
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Italdraghe introduces new amphibious excavator
Italdraghe has just introduced their new amphibious excavator. Thanks to its amphibious hydraulic undercarriage, this machine can operate effectively in working areas with unstable and varying ground conditions, such as marshlands, more compact areas, and sections with greater depth, ensuring operat
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Portimao dredging completes ahead of schedule
Administração dos Portos de Sines e do Algarve (APS) said that the maintenance dredging operations at the Port of Portimão are now complete. The works, which began on February 28, were initially expected to run until the end of June but were finalized earlier this month. According to APS, two large-
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Castor announces $10M for Port Tampa Bay dredging
Florida Representative Kathy Castor joined Port Tampa Bay leadership last week to announce $10 million in federal funding to support the Tampa Harbor Navigation Improvement Project. “Port Tampa Bay is Florida’s largest, most dynamic port. It is absolutely vital to the economic well-being of all of o
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Representative Levin secures $8.2M for additional Oceanside dredging
California Representative Mike Levin has secured over $8.2 million in federal funds for two rounds of maintenance dredging in the Oceanside Harbor this calendar year. The additional funding will allow the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to dredge the harbor in the spring and again in the fall, as the c
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Prime Minister breaks ground on Contrecoeur terminal expansion
Canada has started the construction on the new Contrecoeur container terminal at the Port of Montreal. Last week, Prime Minister Mark Carney broke ground on the project, saying that the federal government through the Canada Infrastructure Bank has committed $839 million in financing. Other financier
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EXCLUSIVE: ZPMC to build new TSHD for China State Construction Engineering Corporation
Shanghai Zhenhua Port Machinery (ZPMC) has won a contract to build a 10,000 m³ self-propelled trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) for China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC). China State Construction Engineering Corporation is the sole platform company for hydraulic engineering o
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Aberaeron dredging about to begin
Ceredigion County Council said that they will be dredging the Aberaeron Harbor Entrance between April 16 and 23, 2026. During this period, the crews will also complete interim works to the South Pier rock groyne, to help reduce shingle build up and maintain safer access to the harbor. According to t
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Emergency dredging starts on Manasquan River
Emergency dredging is underway in the Manasquan River to address issues in Wills Hole Thorofare. According to the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), their contractor is mobilizing equipment in the area to do the work. “Boaters should use no-wake speed near or when passing all project e
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Senator Britt secures additional $34M for Port of Mobile dredging
Alabama Senator Katie Britt has announced a $34 million increase for the Mobile Bay in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fiscal Year 2026 Work Plan, which the Corps uses to prioritize its civil works projects and funding needs. Following advocacy from Senator Britt, this funding increase of more than
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EXCLUSIVE: Royal IHC, Nam Trieu Shipyard sign deal for new Easydredge TSHD
Royal IHC and Nam Trieu Shipyard have signed a contract for the construction of a new Easydredge 2700XL trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) for La Congolaise des Voies Maritimes (CVM). Commenting the latest news, Bryan Irion, Site Manager International Production – Nam Trieu Shipyard, said: “The