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Major repair works complete on the world’s largest cutter suction dredger
The major repair works on the world’s largest cutter suction dredger (CSD), DEME’s Spartacus, were successfully completed at Qatar Shipyard Technology Solutions today. “Looking back with pride on this challenging and complex project, which spanned four months of intensive effort and problem-solving,
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BREAKING NEWS: AD Ports Group opts for Van Oord
AD Ports Group said today that Karachi Gateway Terminal and Van Oord signed a major dredging agreement to significantly expand the flow of trade through the Group’s port terminals in Pakistan. Led by the Group’s international ports operating arm, Noatum Ports, the project is set to deepen berths and
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EXCLUSIVE: Antigua and Barbuda acquires new dredger
The Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Gaston Browne, said that the Government plans to purchase a new dredging machine to complete works on the turning basin at St John’s Harbor. According to local media, the project stalled at a difficult rock section known locally as the “Jaws of Death.” Brow
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€13 million sand replenishment project up for bidding in Portugal
The Portuguese government is working on a €13 million project that will replenish a 6.6-km stretch of the Quarteira-Vale do Lobo coastline. Last week, the country’s environment agency (APA) approved the opening of a public tender for the Quarteira-Garrão sand replenishment project. According to APA,
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Gulf Cobla raises the bar at Sobha Siniya project
Gulf Cobla, being the first contractor engaged with Sobha Siniya Island development, has marked their first year of operations in the area, creating the lagoons and access channels for the development. Having achieved almost 60% of the 8 million cbm dredge and fill requirement, deploying two of thei
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Dredging underway at Geraldton’s Fishing Boat Harbor
Mid West Ports Authority has begun routine maintenance dredging of the Fishing Boat Harbor (FBH). Maintenance dredging is common practice in ports around the world and involves returning key navigational areas to original design depths. It plays an essential role in ensuring safe navigation, vessel
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Boskalis gears up for beach nourishment works at Pevensey
Boskalis is gearing up for the shingle replenishment works in the Pevensey Bay area between Langney Point and Cooden, mainly to the immediate east of Sovereign Harbor. According to Boskalis, the shingle will be delivered by the hopper dredger Sospan Dau. The vessel will sail from the dredge area at
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Leask Marine supports dredging operations at Ardersier Port
Leask Marine is supporting New Wave Solutions and Haventus with marine dredging operations at Ardersier Port. According to Leask, the scope of work involved 24/7 general dredging assistance, anchor handling, and floating line handling. “This marks the second consecutive season that Leask Marine has
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The Yard Brisbane: Hopper dredger M.V. April ready for relaunch
The 40m hopper dredger M.V. April, operated by McKay Maritime, arrived to The Yard Brisbane (TYB) for her annual maintenance in July 2025. According to TYB, the work is done and the dredger is now ready for relaunch. “Weighing in at 550T, she is every bit the heavy duty piece of hardware. It’s her f
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Cashman Dredging bags Tampa Harbor contract
Cashman Dredging & Marine Contracting has won a $9 million USACE contract for maintenance dredging at Tampa Harbor. The project includes maintenance dredging of the Tampa Harbor Upper Channels, particularly maintenance of the Cut-G (PT). Dredge areas will incorporate 1 foot of allowable over depth w
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Unalaska Bay dredging wraps up ahead of schedule
The City of Unalaska will host the completion ceremony of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Unalaska Bay Channel Dredging Project tomorrow. According to USACE, this project improves marine access to Unalaska and Dutch Harbor by increasing navigational efficiency and safety in the region. Also, the dr
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Cape Jaffa Sand and Dredge Management Plan
Kingston District Council (SA) has received the marine engineers report of the Sand & Dredge Management Plan for the Cape Jaffa Anchorage Marina. The report recommends removal/relocation of approximately 850,000m3 across an 8-10 year window, to effectively develop a significant sand trap and return
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VIDEO: Hall builds new access channel in Niutao, Tuvalu
With one of Tuvalu’s remote outer islands, Niutao, lacking much-needed docking facilities, Hall Contracting has been busy constructing a new access channel, navigational aids, a boat ramp, a wharf and a passenger terminal building. “The people of Niutao rely heavily on maritime transport for receivi
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HR Wallingford Dredging Management Course coming in October
HR Wallingford has announced new dates for the dredging management course, which will be taking place on 1-2 October 2025 at the company’s offices in Oxfordshire. This two-day course provides an introduction to the subject of dredging and will assist those who are responsible for commissioning and m