After more than six months, our trailing suction hopper dredger Coastway has left SOHAR Port and Freezone, in northern Oman. The vessel worked from start to finish on the dredging project, during which Boskalis dredged some 4 million cubic meters of sand to support the construction of the new LNG terminal in the port area…. Read More
Lerwick Port Authority in Shetland, Scotland, has begun a two-phase capital project to enhance its deep-water capabilities. Contractor Boskalis Westminster secured the first phase of the contract, valued at approximately £3.2 million. The project is being managed by the Scottish-based firm Arch Henderson. The dredging is intended to prepare the port for larger vessels and… Read More
Labour Minister and Dharwad district in charge Santosh Lad has said that the only solution for the frequent flooding of Benni Halla and other streams in Dharwd district was the complete dredging of Benni Halla and widening of nalas and in this regard the government had planned a ₹1,600-crore project. He was speaking to presspersons… Read More
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has advised that dredging works have begun at the Benoi yard of local shipbuilder Seatrium and will last until the end of this month. The MPA said the works will be performed 24 hours daily including on Sundays and public holidays. A clamshell dredger has been deployed… Read More
Studies show that over 55 per cent of the state’s 590-km coastline is vulnerable to erosion. THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Frequent sea surges and alarming levels of erosion continue to batter Kerala’s 590-km shoreline, displacing thousands of coastal residents year after year. Studies show that over 55% of the state’s coastline is vulnerable to erosion. Given the lack… Read More