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Searsport Harbor dredging plan on the table
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is proposing maintenance dredging of the Searsport Harbor Federal Navigation Project (FNP). According to an official announcement, USACE proposes to dredge approximately 40,000 cubic yards of material from shoaled areas within the Searsport Harbor FNP totaling about
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World Bank to build flood resilience in Brazil’s Santa Catarina State
The World Bank Group has announced a new project to support the State of Santa Catarina, Brazil, to reduce the risk of devastating floods and strengthen the state’s capacity to manage weather-related disasters, mitigating impacts on the economy while protecting jobs and lives. The $119.2 million pro
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Dredge Yard introduces new CSD500 dredger
Dredge Yard said that their new dismountable CSD500 cutter suction dredger, powered by twin engines and featuring a high-performance cutter drive, is getting closer to becoming reality. The design is currently in its final review phase, and the official start of construction is expected soon. Commen
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: Stabilizing riverbank along the Scheldt River
HERBOSCH-KIERE said that the preparatory works for the stabilization of the riverbank along the Scheldt River is underway, using soil mixing walls. Stabilizing the riverbank along the Scheldt River involves a transition toward nature-based bioengineering. By moving away from purely hardened concrete
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BREAKING NEWS: Boskalis and Van Oord win EUR 500M dredging contract in Sweden
Boskalis and Van Oord have been awarded a large dredging contract as part of the Malmporten Project in the Port of Luleå, Sweden. The contract was awarded by the Swedish Maritime Administration and the Port of Luleå and has a total value of approximately EUR 500 million, split equally between Boskal
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EXCLUSIVE: Jan De Nul nabs Martín García dredging deal
Jan De Nul has won a contract for the dredging operations, maintenance, widening and potential improvement works on the Martín García Channel, the Administrative Commission of the River Plate (CARP) said. On June 12, the Technical Evaluation stage of the Tender was concluded, which ensures the navig
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BREAKING NEWS: DEME orders new 22.000m³ trailing suction hopper dredger
DEME Group is further strengthening its dredging fleet with the order of a new 22,000 m³ trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD). Designed for capital and maintenance dredging, land reclamation and offshore seabed preparation, this next-generation vessel will deliver higher productivity while reducin
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TSHD Biesbosch completes sea trials
Filia Dredging said that the trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Biesbosch has successfully completed her sea trials. “After an extensive and intensive refurbishment, the Biesbosch is fully operational again,” Filia said in its latest announcement. The Biesbosch is currently on its way to her fir
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BREAKING NEWS: Rohde Nielsen wraps up capital dredging at Fisherman Islands
Rohde Nielsen has completed capital dredging works for the Port of Brisbane’s Future Port Expansion (FPE) project at Fisherman Islands, Australia. Under the project, approximately 370,000 m³ of sand was dredged from the Spitfire Realignment Channel and transported to the reclamation area, where the
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: USACE keeps Cleveland Harbor deep and accessible
The USACE Buffalo District said that the Cuyahoga River dredging program is underway. This work, conducted by DMYLES, Inc., is crucial to make sure the massive vessels navigating the Great Lakes can safely travel through Cleveland, USACE said. “Our teams are currently working to remove about 250,000
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TasPorts completes maintenance dredging campaign at Port of Devonport
TasPorts has finished its major maintenance dredging campaign at the Port of Devonport ahead of schedule. Throughout the campaign, TasPorts was able to optimise the dredging area and methodology, which resulted in the earlier completion and reduced the volume of material dredged from the operational
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EXCLUSIVE: Boskalis’ new TSHD Seaway departs for trials
The newly built trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Seaway departed from Royal IHC shipyard in Krimpen aan den IJssel yesterday for an intensive trial program on the North Sea. The new dredger will be more than just a vessel; it is the largest newbuild in the Boskalis’ history, and above all, the
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Royal IHC to deliver another Beaver CSD to Brazil
Royal IHC said today that IHC Mining has been awarded a new contract by a Tier 1 mining company in Brazil for the delivery of a Beaver® 45 cutter suction dredger (CSD). “This solution will support the company in safe and efficient tailings and water management from day one. In the future, the equipm
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NAVFAC Pacific: Construction continues on Dry Dock 5 project
NAVFAC Pacific said that the construction works are moving ahead on the Navy’s largest military project at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard & IMF – Dry Dock 5 (P-209), led by Officer in Charge of Construction Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard (OICC PHNSY).Recent progress includes: The project also reached a ma