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Van Oord executes maintenance dredging works in the Port of Krishnapatnam, India

Van Oord is carrying out dredging works in the Port of Krishnapatnam, India. The depth of the port channels has to be restored after a severe cyclone. By executing this project, Van Oord safeguards the accessibility of the port area for large …
Mar 1, 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

Van Oord joint venture has been awarded dredging project at Port of Burgas

Cosmos Van Oord, a joint venture of Cosmos Shipping and Van Oord, has been awarded a dredging project at Port of Burgas, the biggest port in Bulgaria. The Bulgarian Port Authorities have chosen the joint venture for the combination of local maritime …
Dec 4, 2023 / Curious

DEME Expands Dredging Activities In Africa With Three New Contracts

DEME has won several dredging contracts on the African continent amounting to a sizeable (1) value together. Active in Africa for more than half a century, DEME is currently working in several countries on the continent. Grand-Lahou, Ivory Coast In …
Nov 21, 2023 / Curious

Damen signs with UK Dredging for innovative Shoalbuster 2711 WID

Damen Shipyards Group has recently signed a contract with UK Dredging for the delivery of a Shoalbuster 2711 Water Injection Dredger (WID). Damen Shipyards Group has recently signed a contract with UK Dredging for the delivery of a Shoalbuster 2711 …
Aug 4, 2023 / Curious

Contract for third Beaver® 65 further strengthens long-term relationship with DACINCO

DACINCO Investment Construction Company Limited in Vietnam has recently awarded IHC Dredging a contract to supply a third Beaver® 65 DDSP cutter suction dredger. This was announced the end of June at a special ceremony in Vietnam marking the delivery …
Jul 21, 2023 / Curious

MAR Marine extends dredging capabilities with a new Damen CSD500

The new CSD 500 was delivered to MAR Marine & Building Contractor L.L.C. from Damen Shipyards Group Damen Shipyards Group has delivered a Cutter Suction Dredger CSD500 to MAR Marine & Building Contractor L.L.C., a UAE-based contractor. The …
Feb 17, 2023 / Vessels

Boskalis Westminster awarded contract by Port of Aberdeen to conduct emergency maintenance dredging works in the River Dee

Port of Aberdeen has contracted Boskalis Westminster to conduct emergency maintenance dredging works in the River Dee. Flooding in November 2022 caused significant material to accumulate in the west of the river resulting in the minimum water depths …
Feb 9, 2023 / Curious

IHC Dredging delivers Beagle® 4 to Gebr. van der Lee

Trailing suction hopper dredger TEUNIS HUIBERTUS, a Beagle® 4, has been handed over to contractor Gebr. van der Lee on 1 February 2023, after a successful sea trial in mid-January. The Beagle® 4 belongs to the series of standard medium-sized trailing …
Feb 6, 2023 / Vessels