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Boskalis Nederland: New Europa Terminal takes shape, dredging work underway
Step by step, the new Europa Terminal at the PSA Belgium and Port of Antwerp-Bruges yard is taking shape, Boskalis Nederland said. The first five quay cranes have now been delivered and set up on the finished part of the quay. Also, the final concrete work is at cruising speed and the foundation wor
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Hall completes emergency dredging and beach renourishment at Bribie Island
Hall Contracting has completed emergency dredging and beach renourishment works at Bribie Island. According to Hall, this is a landmark project supported by The Hon. Jarrod Bleijie MP, Deputy Premier of Queensland, Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Industr
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: CSD R.S. Weeks busy in Florida
Just offshore in Palm Beach County, Florida, Weeks Marine crews are restoring the Ocean Ridge shoreline in Florida. The cutter suction dredger (CSD) R.S. Weeks is dredging and placing new sand onto the beaches. This type of work plays an important role in improving long-term coastal resilience and s
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BREAKING NEWS: Jan De Nul wins Port of Santos dredging contract
The Santos Port Authority (APS) has signed a BRL 617.9 million ($122.3 million) contract with Jan de Nul do Brasil (part of the Jan De Nul Group) to deepen the navigation channel at the Port of Santos from 15 to 16 meters. The five-year dredging program, which also includes two years of maintenance
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Misurata Free Zone, Port of Antwerp-Bruges ink MoU on port development
The Misurata Free Zone (MFZ) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Port of Antwerp-Bruges yesterday, strengthening cooperation on port development and logistics. The signing ceremony was attended by H.E. François Dumont, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium to Libya, alongside a delega
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Ashby Canal dredging wraps up
Canal & River Trust recently removed around 4,600 cubic meters of sediment from the bed of the Ashby Canal, to improve navigation for boats. Canal & River Trust said that this work was “part of an our continuous program of dredging across the network, we’ve tackled another 6km stretch of the navigat
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VIDEO: Sorrento Southern Groyne project in Perth
Tenmex Industrial has released an official construction project video from the Sorrento Southern Groyne project in Perth, Western Australia. Along this stretch of coastline, the Sorrento Central and Southern groynes continue to play a vital role in preserving beach width and protecting public amenit
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BREAKING NEWS: Over $90M secured for Chandeleur Islands restoration
The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) has been awarded $90.8 million for the Chandeleur Islands restoration project through the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council’s (RESTORE) 2026 Funded Priorities List, approved earlier this week. The award provides critical suppor
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Swansea Channel dredging plans get OK
The Minns Labor Government has secured 10-year approval for the Swansea Channel permanent dredging program, giving Lake Macquarie boaties more certainty that the channel will be maintained at a safe and reliable depth. “A dedicated dredge will be stationed in the channel, removing up to 83,000 cubic
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DNREC: Indian River dredging restores tidal wetlands
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) is conducting dredging operations as part of a tidal wetland restoration project on the Indian River near Millsboro. In addition to improving shoreline habitat, the dredging is set to improve navigation and boating access
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Work on St. Lucie Impoundment Basin completes
As of June 2nd, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District has successfully placed approximately 70,000 cubic yards of dredged material at the St. Lucie Impoundment Basin as part of work at the IWW/OWW Crossroads. Prior to dredging, sediments were thoroughly tested to ensure they were c
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Boskalis in Harwich: Improving salt marshes in Copperas Bay
When maintaining a port or waterway, the dredged material – sand, clay or silt – is often transported to a designated location outside the port area. In some cases, the dredged material can be given a second life nearby. This is the case in Harwich, United Kingdom. During port maintenance using Bosk
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Gulfport expansion plan clears major federal hurdle
The Port of Gulfport cleared a major hurdle this week in its effort to deepen and widen its shipping channel, bringing the long-awaited project one step closer to congressional approval and eventual construction. Lt. Gen. William H. Graham Jr., the 56th Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of t
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Historic Jeddah Waterfront Project enters second phase, dredging included
Saudi Arabia’s Historic Jeddah Waterfront Rehabilitation Project has entered its second phase, with construction underway on a 972-metre marine quay. This work is part of wider efforts to restore Al Arbaeen Lagoon and revitalize the city’s historic waterfront. The project, implemented under the Hist