The tsunami that struck the Far East in December 2004 left the island of Vilufushi in the Maldives devastated. This aerial view shows Vilufushi during reconstruction, which almost tripled its surface area and also raised the height of the island.
Modification or Conversion of Dredgers

Small modifications and big conversions can give old vessels new life and younger vessels an additional purpose.

Panama Canal Atlantic Entrance Expansion Project
Panama Canal Atlantic Entrance Expansion Project

The challenge of widening and deepening the Panama Canal without obstructing the heavy vessel traffic in transit was met by using state-of-the-art, large capacity, self-propelled dredging equipment.

Irruption of the Trailer Jumbo in the Dredging Industry
Irruption of the Trailer Jumbo in the Dredging Industry

The newly built "jumbo" trailing suction hopper dredgers - ranging from 17,000 to 34,000 m3 capacity - have expanded the capabilities of the dredging industry enormously.

Kazakhstan, Offshore Exploration in the Caspian Sea
Kazakhstan, Offshore Exploration in the Caspian Sea

The real challenges of building underwater berms in the Caspian Sea were the sensitive environment, a harsh climate, complex local regulations and deep cultural differences