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Dredging about to begin at Jurien Bay
The Department of Transport (WA) is about to commence maintenance dredging works at Jurien Bay Boat Harbour. Officials advised mariners that the dredging at Jurien Bay Boat Harbour will commence this month and will proceed until approximately Mid-April 2026. The work will remove the seaweed and deep
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The digital deckhand for shipping that keeps a 24/7 watch over vessels
With limited real-time visibility of their vessel’s equipment health, crews can feel like they’re sailing in the dark. But what if vessels had a digital deckhand that could keep watch over equipment day and night? When you’re on watch at sea, the horizon can feel endless and uncertain. For maintenan
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Damen reports strong financial performance in 2024
Financially, 2024 was a positive year for Damen Shipyards (Damen), the Netherlands’ largest shipbuilding group. Revenue remained just above 3 billion euros. Net profit rose from 43 million euros to 58 million euros. The order book was filled with a record 5.9 billion euros in new orders, rising to 1
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Port of Tanjung Pelepas builds Berth Zero, dredging and land reclamation included
Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), a joint venture between Malaysia-based MMC Group and APM Terminals, is set to develop a new berth – named Berth Zero – as part of its expansion plan. The Berth Zero development was awarded last week to the joint venture of MMC Engineering Sdn. Bhd. and Antara Koh (M) S
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Dredging starting in Port Geographe Marina
Once again, the Department of Transport WA will perform annual maintenance dredging works at the Port Geographe Marina. Maintenance dredging at the entrance to the Port Geographe is set to commence in August 2025 and will proceed until approximately February 2026. “Dredging will occur Monday to Satu
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CPRA awarded $60M RESTORE grant for Maurepas Swamp Project
The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) has been awarded a $60 million grant from the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council (RESTORE Council) to support the construction of the River Reintroduction into Maurepas Swamp Project (MSP). This award represents the final major source of
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Carl Gray Park dredging set for next week
The Carl Gray Park dredging project is set to begin on April 14th and will run through May 15th, the City of Panama City – Government said. This project aims to remove sediment buildup around the boat ramp, a consequence of Hurricane Sally. “Dredging is the process of clearing accumulated sediments,
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BREAKING NEWS: Transnet National Ports Authority improves its dredging capacity
The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is set to improve its dredging capacity with the installation of a new marine excavator on the Italeni, a grab hopper dredger. According to TNPA, it is used by the ports authority to maintain the promulgated depth of port berths, basin and entrance channe
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To Our Valued Readers – Happy Holiday Season!
The Dredging Today editorial team wishes you a happy and prosperous holiday season and new 2025!
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Bert-Jaap Dijkstra appointed as Royal IHC’s new CFO
On December 2, 2024, Bert-Jaap Dijkstra will start as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Royal IHC. “With Dijkstra, the company gains a financial director with extensive experience and a proven track record in management and financial strategy, with a background in the energy and offshore energy servi
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Dredging kicks off at Port of Rota in Cadiz
Dredging work at the Port of Rota in the province of Cádiz is now underway. The Consejería de Fomento, Articulación del Territorio y Vivienda, through the Agencia Pública de Puertos de Andalucía (APPA), started the dredging of the mouth and surroundings of the port earlier this week. This dredging p
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Southern Dredging wins Saint Marys $9.6M dredging contract
Southern Dredging Co. from Charleston, South Carolina, has won a $9.6 million firm-fixed-price contract for a maintenance dredging program in Georgia. Bids were solicited via the internet with three received, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) said. Work will be performed in Saint Marys, Georgia,
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PHOTO of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal dredging operations
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District recently began dredging operations along the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, specifically near the Chesapeake City Boat Ramp. Maintenance dredging is essential to ensure safe and efficient water transportation throughout the canal which connects
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Jenkins opts for Manor Marine services
Jenkins Marine has contracted Manor Marine – an OEG Group company – to provide slipway, repair and maintenance services for the 26 meter multi-category vessel, ‘Avon’. The scope of work on the Avon included slip and unslip, with four weeks on the slipway, wash off, painting, propeller change and rep