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Van Oord duo dredging in the Prinses Amaliahaven in Rotterdam
Van Oord’s cutter suction dredger Biesbosch and trailing suction hopper dredger Vox Apolonia are teaming up to dredge the Prinses Amaliahaven located on Maasvlakte in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. A consortium of Van Oord, HOCHTIEF and Ballast Nedam …
Apr 2, 2024 / Vessels
Damen delivers first-of-series CSD600 for river maintenance operation in Indonesia
Immediately after completion at the Damen Dredging Equipment yard, the first-of-series Cutter Suction Dredger (CSD) 600 has been sold to an Indonesian customer. Immediately after completion at the Damen Dredging Equipment yard, the first-of-series …
Feb 12, 2024 / Curious
Van Oord starts land reclamation for new quay in Paldiski South Harbour in Estonia
Van Oord started reclamation works for a new quay in Paldiski South Harbour in Estonia. The new quay is meant to accelerate the development of offshore wind energy in Estonia and the Baltic States. Van Oord's trailing suction hopper dredger Vox …
Feb 2, 2024 / Vessels
Van Oord completes major Palm Jumeirah maintenance project
Following the construction of Palm Jumeirah, in Dubai, UAE, that started in 2001, Van Oord has now successfully completed the first major maintenance works on the Palm's trunk, 16 palm leaves and crescent. The beaches have been restored and shaped …
Dec 13, 2023 / Curious
Zeeland coastline reinforced by Van Oord's new LNG hopper dredgers
Van Oord has successfully carried out beach nourishment works along the coast of the Dutch province of Zeeland. As a result, the coastline has been stabilised and coastal towns and infrastructure are well protected for the coming years. The …
Nov 1, 2023 / Vessels
Concordia Damen converts inland shipping vessel into TSHD for Nigerian dredging project
Concordia Damen recently delivered a special project: the conversion of a Dutch barge into a Nigerian dredger. The TSHD (Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger) 'Sayonara' has now arrived and is at work on the Lagos lagoon. Three years ago, the …
Sep 19, 2023 / Curious
Peel Ports Group welcomes eco-friendly dredging vessel
Peel Ports Group has welcomed a new energy-efficient LNG dredger for the first time as it continues to improve the sustainability of its dredging work. The UK’s second largest port operator used Dutch marine contractor Van Oord’s groundbreaking Vox …
Aug 15, 2023 / Vessels
Multi-million pound investment in innovative vessel – the Emerald Duchess – to provide further boost to sustainability
PD Ports has confirmed its commitment to the economic success and environmental sustainability of the River Tees with a £23m investment in a new, state of the art dredging vessel. The 71m long dredger, which has already been named the Emerald Duchess …
Jul 21, 2023 / Curious
Boskalis and Royal IHC sign LOI to build a new 31,000 m3 TSHD
Following the unique collaboration between Boskalis and Royal IHC in the design and engineering phase of two state-of-the-art trailing suction hopper dredgers (TSHD), the two parties have now signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the construction of a …
Jun 6, 2023 / Curious
Christening ceremony for Vox Apolonia, Van Oord’s second LNG-powered trailing suction hopper dredger
Today, Van Oord celebrated the christening of brand new trailing suction hopper dredger Vox Apolonia. Vox Apolonia is Van Oord’s second hopper dredger equipped with an LNG fuel system and an outstanding example of its sustainable ambitions. During a …
Mar 14, 2023 / Vessels