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Damen CSD600 delivered to her new owners in Indonesia
The first Damen Cutter Suction Dredger CSD600 departed the company’s dredging yard in Nijkerk, the Netherlands, and is now being shipped to her new owner, PT. Dua Samudera Perkasa. The new dredger was towed to the Port of Rotterdam, where it was loaded aboard a heavy lift vessel that set sail for In
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Port of Brisbane introduces the Giles S
Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd has introduced the latest addition to its marine fleet – the Giles S. According to the Port, the new vessel was named in honor of their friend and colleague, the late Giles Stimson. The naming ceremony, joined by port employees and the Stimson family, took place yesterday at
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Neptune introduces the E-Gator 45 cutter suction dredger
Neptune Americas & Marine has presented the E-Gator 45 cutter suction dredger, the epitome of sustainable dredging technology. Designed to operate with zero emissions, minimal noise, and vibration disturbance, the E-Gator 45 represents a significant leap forward in eco-friendly dredging solutions. I
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New Muddy Water Dredge hits the water
The official launching ceremony of the Muddy Water Dredge “Vaneta Marie” is scheduled to take place this week at DSC Dredge building site in New Orleans. This custom-built Marlin Class dredge has an overall length of 371 feet making it one of, if not the longest 24” dredge in the United States with
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Boskalis’ giant Magnor wraps up work in Southampton
Boskalis’ backhoe dredger Magnor has successfully wrapped up a major navigation channel widening project in Port of Southampton. Dredging of the Western Docks will enable the largest container vessels to pass the biggest cruise ships berthed in the Port. The first significant channel-widening projec
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Liverpool Marina maintenance dredging underway
A maintenance dredging project in Liverpool Marina has commenced to return sediment that enters through the lock and impounding pumps back to the River Mersey. For this project, Humber Work Boats Limited brought in their 12″ cutter suction dredger, the John M. In order to maintain the desired water
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Vuyk Engineering opts for SSI design software
Rotterdam-based vessel design company, Vuyk Engineering recently decided to adopt SSI’s ShipConstructor software across its operations. According to the company, Vuyk will enhance its design and operational processes through the implementation of ShipConstructor. The transition from its previous des
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TSHD Sospan Dau dredging in Sovereign Harbour
The trailing suction hopper dredger Sospan Dau has kicked off its next campaign, maintenance dredging of Sovereign Harbour in Eastbourne, UK. According to Premier Marinas, maintenance dredging operations in the outer harbour commenced earlier this week. “To facilitate safe and efficient navigation o
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PD Ports new dredger almost ready for launching
Neptune Marine continues to make great progress on the construction of PD Ports’ new hopper dredger, the Emerald Duchess. The 71m long dredger will soon be launched (Q2) and put through the paces in the Netherlands. The 2.000m3 TSHD has been designed and built to an exacting specification to ensure
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Dredging almost done at Ocean Reef Marina
The dredging operations at Ocean Reef Marina, in collaboration with the WA Department of Transport, are making great progress. According to the Ocean Reef Marina, the crews are on track to wrap up this phase of work in just a few weeks. Working on the project, the 22m cutter suction dredge “Cooper I
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Boskalis completes unique operation off the coast of Dampier
Around 200 kilometers off the coast of Dampier in northwest Australia, Boskalis has safely completed a unique operation. At a record depth of 600 meters, Boskalis’ BOKA Tiamat undertook excavation works at the continental slope: the steep zone where the seabed transitions from the continental shelf
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Dredger SOSPAN DAU gearing up for another campaign in Southsea
Once again, Trailer Hopper Suction Dredger SOSPAN DAU will return to Portsmouth for another spectacular display of ‘rainbowing’ shingle onto the Southsea beach. According to KHM Portsmouth, the SOSPAN DAU will be performing beach recharge activities along that area of the seafront between the Hover
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Bunbury Harbor maintenance dredging
Earlier this month, hopper dredge Modi R of Rhode Neilsen commenced maintenance dredging of the main shipping channel and outer and inner harbors at the Port of Bunbury, Western Australia. Also taking part in the dredging operations are plough / seabed levelling tug Edi and trawler Amanda Verne K. T
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UKD BLUEFIN engaged in dredging operations in Southampton
UK Dredging have been hired to conduct maintenance dredging of the ESSO Fawley and BP Hamble facilities in Southampton. The trailing suction hopper dredger UKD BLUEFIN will be engaged in dredging operations in the vicinity of Esso Fawley and BP Hamble for a period of approximately 10 days, the Port