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EXCLUSIVE: Jan De Nul-Eiffage consortium wins Callao Muelle Norte contract
Eiffage, through its subsidiary Eiffage Génie Civil Marine, has been awarded, in consortium with Jan de Nul, the design-build contract for the Port of Callao Muelle Norte expansion in Peru. The contract is worth more than EUR 100 million. The contract awarded by APM Terminals Callao (jointly owned b
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Belfast Harbor marina reopens
Belfast Harbor Marina has reopened after a refurbishment that has created new berths for yachts and recreational vessels. The project to expand the marina, which is located between Titanic Belfast and the SSE Arena, has extended the total length of its pontoons from 775 meters to over 807 meters, in
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USACE begins channel improvements in Manistee
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, began significant maintenance to the Manistee Harbor federal channel yesterday. The Corps of Engineers will place about 3,000 tons of stone to reduce wave energy and overtopping, as well as install new timber fenders along 1,800 feet of the North R
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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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How better site security protects dredging projects and ports
Dredging projects face numerous timeline delays, stemming from both the complexity of the work and the environment in which it’s conducted. Downtime can result from environmental impact surveys, adverse weather and wave patterns, equipment failures and security concerns, all of which incur high cost
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BREAKING NEWS: Tuas Port Phase 2 – First land handover to PSA
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) handed over the completed reclaimed areas of Berths B7 and B8 to PSA Corporation earlier this month – the very first land handover of Tuas Port Phase 2. With Singapore Land Authority’s (SLA) land alienation approval granted to PSA, MPA said that the
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DEME: GSR signs MoU with Japan’s DORD
Global Sea Mineral Resources (GSR), the deep‑sea exploratory subsidiary of DEME, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Deep Ocean Resources Development Co., Ltd. (DORD) of Japan to conduct a joint demonstration test aimed at the potential co-development of polymetallic nodule resources
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Dune-dike solutions – New generation of coastal protection by Jan De Nul
Climate change accelerates sea level rise, intensifies storm regimes, and increases coastal erosion across Europe. At the same time, biodiversity is under pressure and natural landscapes are increasingly scarce, Jan De Nul said. “The need for coastal infrastructure that both protects our shores and
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Work progresses on Fish Passage Project at Lock and Dam 22
Construction of the Fish Passage Project at Lock and Dam 22 on the Mississippi River has progressed steadily since it began last May. According to USACE, crews are nearing completion of the final two weirs in the rock ramp, making the fish passage structure fully visible for the first – and last – t
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BREAKING NEWS: Boskalis resumes the largest ever UXO clearance project
After a successful first season off the coast of Zeebrugge, Belgium, Boskalis Hirdes EOD Services has resumed the major identification and clearance of unexploded ordnance (UXO) project. With the backhoe dredger Manu-Pekka and one UXO Offshore Support Vessel, Boskalis is enabling the safe installati
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EXCLUSIVE: Boskalis completes work on Amstelmeer breeding island
The construction work on the Amstelmeer breeding island is now complete, Boskalis Nederland said today. This was a joint project by Natuurlijke Zaken, the business services division of Landschap Noord-Holland, Boskalis Nederland, TAUW Nederland, and Gebr. van ‘t Hek. The main goal of the scheme was
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Sacramento Weir Widening: Progress Update Winter 2026 (VIDEO)
The USACE Sacramento District has just released a very interesting video named ‘Sacramento Weir Widening: Progress Update Winter 2026’. The video captures the latest construction of the Sacramento Weir Widening Project, showcasing the most recent work on the weir. The Sacramento Weir Widening Projec
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: Underwater rock excavation at Lock 19 on Mississippi River
Lock 19 on the Mississippi River at Keokuk, Iowa, has reopened from its winter maintenance period. According to the USACE’s Rock Island District, the purpose for the closure was to perform underwater rock excavation upstream of the lock chamber in preparation for future repair and extension of the u
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Construction work kicks off on Corran Ferry Infrastructure Improvement Scheme
Construction on the Corran Ferry Infrastructure Improvement Scheme (CFIIS) has started, marking a major step forward in delivering a modern, reliable, and future‑ready ferry service for the Corran Narrows. Funded through the Inverness and Highland City-Region Deal (IHCRD), the £58m transport/ferry i