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Contract awarded for Stage 1 of the Swanson Dock West remediation project
Port of Melbourne has reached a further milestone in its ongoing investment in the long-term future of landside port infrastructure, with the awarding of a contract for Stage 1 of the Swanson Dock West remediation project. Under the contract, McConnell Dowell will complete Stage 1 of the Swanson Doc
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Boskalis takes part in Europa Terminal modernisation project
Port of Antwerp-Bruges and PSA Antwerp recently gave the official green light for the renewal of the quayside and terminal at Europa Terminal. The works, which will take about nine years and be carried out in three phases, will ensure that the latest generation of container ships can continue to cal
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TSHD Galileo Galilei starts work on the Vreed en Hoop project in Guyana
One of the world’s largest hopper dredgers, Jan De Nul Group’s Galileo Galilei has arrived in Guyana to commence work on the Vreed-en-Hoop development project. According to NRG Holdings Incorporated, the consortium behind the project, arrival of TSHD Galileo Galilei marks the beginning of the reclam
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McLaughlin & Harvey wins design contract for ABP’s Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility
Associated British Ports (ABP) has awarded the design and build contract for its ambitious Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility (LEEF) to McLaughlin & Harvey. Earlier this year, Marine Management Organisation (MMO) granted a marine licence to Associated British Ports (ABP) for the development of the Lo
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Unalaska dredging project moving forward
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is about to move forward with the Unalaska Channels dredging project, also known as the Dutch Harbor scheme. The proposed project calls for dredging at the entrance to Iliuliuk Bay that prevents deeper draft vessels from safely passing and accessing the Port of Dutch
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Dutra dredges busy in Mobile Ship Channel
The Dutra Group’s newest asset, the dredge CB Harry S, along with the DB Paula Lee, are widening and deepening Mobile Ship Channel in Mobile, AL. This multi-phase dredging project is being conducted to bring larger, deeper draft ships into the Port of Mobile. Phase 4 of the Mobile Ship Channel Deepe
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Port of Brownsville dredging starts soon
After years of effort, planning and success, the Port of Brownsville is about to begin one of its most important infrastructure projects to date, the Brazos Island Harbor Channel Improvement Project. The project, which could cost upwards of $300 million and is divided into two phases, is expected to
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Sorensen to dredge Killybegs Fishery Harbour Centre
The Department of Transport has been advised that the Marine Engineering Division of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine will be undertaking dredging and quay construction works at Smooth Point, Killybegs Fishery Harbour Centre, Co. Donegal, Ireland. According to the Marine Notice No.
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Houston Ship Channel expansion project in full swing
Dredging operations for the Houston Ship Channel Expansion-Project 11 continue with multiple contractors working on site at the same time. According to the latest update, Port Houston is expediting the work by employing multiple dredge companies. Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, LLC is currently d
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B. Kamadhoo Harbor dredging almost done
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) said recently that the company has made great progress on the reconstruction of the B. Kamadhoo Harbor. As reported, dredging works for the new harbor basin are now almost complete. The second shipment of Quay Wall blocks required for the B. Kamadhoo
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Board OKs Port of Long Beach dredging project
Following an extensive environmental review process, the Harbor Commission on Monday (September 12) decided to give green light for the Long Beach dredging project. This critical channel deepening project that will help move cargo more efficiently to and from the U.S. will also allow the port to wel
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Spotlight on Boston Harbor dredging project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District announced last Friday that the recently completed Boston Harbor Deep Draft Navigation Improvement Project was finished four months ahead of schedule. According to the Corps, the project was a $350 million partnership between USACE, the non-feder
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$30M for the development of Oshawa Port
Canadian Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra, and the President and CEO of the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority, Ian Hamilton, have announced a significant investment of almost $30 million for an expansion project at the Port of Oshawa. As reported, the Government will invest close to $14 million to
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Plan presented for the largest seaport in Albania
Royal HaskoningDHV together with their local partner Abkons recently presented plans for the new port of Durrës at Porto Romano, Albania. The development of the new Porto Romano and a Dry Port in Pristina, Kosovo, will deliver a positive impact on the economy of the entire Balkans region, along with