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Boskalis wins EUR 120 million contract in the Maldives
Boskalis has won a contract from the Ministry of National Planning, Housing and Infrastructure of the Republic of the Maldives related to the further development of Gulhifalhu – including climate adaptive measures for the island. The contract carries a value of approximately EUR 120 million. This pr
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S.A.M.E. Dredging introduces cutter dredger SD500
S.A.M.E. Dredging, a South Africa based supplier of dredging equipment, has just introduced its new Cutter SD500. According to the company, this dredger is capable of pumping approximately 500 m³/hr of wet sediment, slurry at between S.G. of 1,3 – 1,6. This piece of equipment is diesel driven and re
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Van Oord creates resilient coastline in Eforie, Romania
Due to coastal erosion, the beaches at the popular seaside resort in the South-Eastern part of Romania, Eforie, are in drastic decline. Van Oord is now reinforcing approximately 6 kilometres of coastline, using the best and most sustainable solutions. Van Oord is responsible for both project design
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Boskalis protects vulnerable coastline in Benin and Togo – Sand Engine Concept
Due to the ongoing sea level rise, the coastline of Togo and Benin in West Africa is eroding by more than two meters every year. The result: houses literally end up in the ocean and the local population – which lives largely from fishing and arable farming – is struggling to make a living. To [&hell
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Damen takes lead in 3D model based class approval
Classification society Bureau Veritas has successfully reviewed a 3D design of a 2500m³ hopper dredger from Damen Shipyards, being a step to granting it approval in principle. The pilot project for 3D model-based class approval is meant to pave the way towards using three dimensional computer design
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DEME, Jan De Nul: Oosterweel project enters next phase
The Oosterweel infrastructure project is entering the next phase, DEME Group announced today. The official starting signal was given yesterday for the construction of the eight tunnel elements for the Scheldt Tunnel, which will be built in a dedicated drydock in Zeebrugge. Once the tunnel elements a
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WEDA webinar on Underwater Acoustics
The Western Dredging Association (WEDA) will later this week hold a webinar on Underwater Acoustics. The webinar named “Demystifying Acoustical Sensors: What to use for what application” is set for Friday, January 27, at noon EST. According to WEDA, this webinar will provides a high-level overview o
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VIDEO: Testing new amphibious multipurpose dredger before delivery
HID Dredging, a Chinese manufacturer of dredgers and dredging equipment, has just released this very interesting video showing how they test functions of a new amphibious multipurpose dredger before delivery. The amphibious multipurpose dredger is a smart choice for all environmental shallow water p
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Mavi Deniz builds two split hopper barges for Danube River dredging
Mavi Deniz, an Istanbul based company involved in oil spill response, weed and silt removal, dredging and ship building, has sign an agreement to build two Unmanned Remote Control Split Hopper Barges for Slovakia in order to support the Danube River dredging operations. In the Danube Basin, sediment
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Land & Water expands fleet with the first super long reach excavator in UK
Land & Water Plant Hire has made the commitment, alongside the rest of the Land & Water Group, to become Carbon Net Zero by 2030. In order to do this, the firm is expanding its fleet to offer more specialist hybrid and fuel-efficient solutions that fulfil its client’s needs. The firm has recently ta
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Kuala Perlis dredging to complete before Lima Exhibition
The maintenance dredging works near the Kuala Perlis ferry terminal is expected to be completed by May 15, in time for the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (Lima) 2023. Northern region marine department of Malaysia director, Mohd Hafiz Abdul Majid, said that the project is be
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Kiasma: Decarbonisation and energy reduction through pipeline efficiency
Finding the balance between protecting coastline structures and conserving the environment is an important task. Nowadays, extreme climate events such as coastal erosion, droughts and flooding are occurring at an increasingly alarming rate worldwide. Also, sediments and floating debris collect on st
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Egypt to finalize Arish Port development plan in 2024
The development plan for the Port of Arish will be completed during the first quarter of 2024, the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) announced last week. The plan includes the implementation of sea docks, breakwaters, container handling yards, and internal roads, and raising the efficiency of buildi
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Hopper dredger Idun R completes Riga dredging job
Rohde Nielsen has successfully completed a maintenance project in Riga Port in Latvia, for the client Riga Freeport Authority. The work was divided into four sections with dredging depths varying between -9.5 and -16.5 meters. Approximately 135.500 m3 of silty sand was dredged and placed at an appro