Posted on February 23, 2026
There are only a few countries along the world’s oceans where Boskalis has not yet left its mark in its long history. Iceland is one of them, but not for much longer as we recently signed a three-year maintenance contract for the port of Hornafjörður in southeastern Iceland. During each maintenance campaign, we will deploy a trailing suction hopper dredger to dredge approximately 650,000 cubic meters of black volcanic sand.
The Shoalway will be the vessel delivering Boskalis’ first Icelandic experience. This summer, the vessel will dredge the sandbar at the port entrance and create a deeper buffer in the access channel to collect sediment that accumulates during the winter months. Identical campaigns will follow in 2027 and 2028. Together, these dredging works will ensure that the fishing port of Hornafjörður – one of the region’s most important economic drivers – remains accessible, allowing trade to continue without interruption.
We would like to thank Vegagerðin – Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration and the municipality of Hornafjörður for their trust, and we look forward to carrying out our first works in Iceland.
