The Kangwinan Dredging Project for Rio Tinto in North Queensland is set to commence in the coming weeks, with JDN mobilising both a cutter suction dredge and trailing suction hopper dredger to carry out the works. This project is critical to supporting increased export capacity through the existing port facilities at Amrun. To achieve this,… Read More
American Society of Civil Engineers honors Project 11 team; Port Commission advances investments to support growth and data-driven planning HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–On Monday, March 23, the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met for its regular monthly meeting. Celebrating the Success of Port-Led Project 11 Expansion Work The meeting served as a moment to… Read More
Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan are teaming up to enhance their Caspian Sea ports with dredging operations, creating a new joint venture to boost regional transport and logistics. The Azerbaijan Transport and Communication Holding (AZCON) and Samruk-Kazyna Invest signed a shareholder agreement to acquire a dredging vessel and establish the joint venture, The Caspian Post reports via Azerbaijani Minister of Digital… Read More
By Julia Simone PORTLAND (WGME) — The State of Maine ship has arrived at the port of Portland. Maine Maritime Academy held a ceremony Monday night, marking the transfer of the new national security multi-mission vessel to Maine Maritime Academy. The $330 million ship is the third of five cutting-edge vessels. It will serve as… Read More
Just like people rely on their feet to move forward, a backhoe dredger depends on its spuds to operate with precision. For Boskalis’ backhoe dredger Magnor, three massive spuds act as its “dredging feet,” enabling the vessel to position itself accurately during dredging operations. Given their constant movement and heavy-duty use, wear and tear are inevitable. Periodic overhauls are therefore essential to ensure… Read More
