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Reducing the noise of backhoe dredge Takutai
Over the past few weeks, New Zealand’s Port Otago has installed a series of silencers on their backhoe dredge Takutai. While her accommodation block and operator cabin were well insulated for sound, it was a different story outside. Her rear-mounted digger, hydraulic systems’ generator and plant roo
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DPWH Region III acquires new Watermaster amphibious dredge
The Equipment Management Division of the Philippines’ Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Region III has acquired new dredging and support equipment that will be used in river dredging projects and disaster response and recovery operations in Central Luzon. According to DPWH-EMD Region
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Dredge Jadwin arrives in its homeport of Vicksburg
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dredge Jadwin is back in its homeport of Vicksburg after wrapping up a busy 2021 season. The season typically begins as soon as the spring water rise is over, in April or May, and ends some time in November. In the off season, the vessel undergoes critical repairs an
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PHOTO: Pacific Dredge in Newport Beach
Pacific Dredge and Construction (PDC) recently completed a multi-faceted project in Newport Beach, California, improving the channel and east jetty. The intent of the jetty repair was to make it safer for the public, and dredging activities were performed with the goal of bringing the water depth to
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Electric Marlin Class dredge delivered to Gerke Excavating
Gerke Excavating Inc., located in Tomah, WI, recently took delivery of a highly powered customized cutter head dredge, the DSC 10300 Series Electric Marlin Class dredge. The Marlin Class dredge is designed to meet the needs of deep mining and aggregate deposits. The dredge is designed to reach extre
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Another HID dredger ready for delivery
Chinese manufacturer of dredgers and dredging equipment, HID Dredging recently launched another vessel from its portfolio—the HID 80-ton excavator barge. According to the company, the barge is specially developed to support excavator working in water for hard layer dredging project. It can backup ex
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Great Lakes orders first Jones Act-compliant Subsea Rock Installation Vessel
Philly Shipyard, Inc. (PSI) and Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, LLC, have signed a contract for the construction of one Jones Act-compliant Subsea Rock Installation Vessel – the first such ship to enter the U.S. market. According to PSI, the initial award is valued at approximately $197 million.
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Work in progress on the Army Corps dredge Currituck
Memphis District Corps of Engineers Commander Col. Zachary Miller recently toured work in progress on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District Dredge Currituck. The Currituck is at Memphis District’s world class Ensley Engineer Yard where it’s getting a $9.6 million makeover by a team of
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Assembly of the new Marlin Class Dredge coming along nicely
DSC Dredge, one of the world leaders in customized dredging solutions, recently announced that the company is putting finishing touches on their new Marlin Class Dredge. The new Marlin Class, coming with newly designed Tier 4 – 14″ (350 mm), features single engine Marlin Class underwater pump and a
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Innovations in hopper dredger design presented at CEDA Europort event
Last week, the Central Dredging Association (CEDA), in close collaboration with their corporate members, organised the ‘CEDA Europort Innovation Event’. During two afternoons 24 companies presented their innovations in 15-minutes-pitch talks with one of the presentations covering innovation in trail
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Dredger ‘Holanda’ on its way to Brazil
Damen Dredging Equipment is making final preparations for the transport of Construtora Vale Verde’s new dredger named ‘Holanda’. “Spuds are fastened on the side pontoons, the operating cabin, mast, box cooler etc are stowed in a container – all for practical transport,” Damen announced. This new cut
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PHOTO: Dredge MURDEN near the Ocean City inlet
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District’s hopper dredge MURDEN recently conducted 24/7 dredging operations for the Baltimore District-managed Ocean City Inlet federal navigation channel and Assateague Bypass project. The month-long operation enhanced safe navigation conditions, boosted
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Damen’s DOP dredger named in Argentina
After completing construction of the first locally made dredger in Argentina, local shipbuilder SPI Astilleros last weekend held a naming ceremony for the newbuild at its Campana yard in the province of Buenos Aires. According to Damen, the DOP Dredger DD250 has been named “Gloria P” under the prese
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PHOTO: Boskalis’ Magnor ready for the Fehmarnbelt project
One of the world’s largest floating excavators, backhoe dredger Magnor of Boskalis, has arrived in Aabenraa Fjord, Southern Denmark, to take part in the Fehmarnbelt Tunnel project. According to Femern A/S, the Magnor was delivered earlier today by the semi-submersible cargo ship Triumph. In addition