Boskalis has mobilized a dredging spread at Harwich Haven in the United Kingdom to maintain berth depth for large container vessels serving the Port of Felixstowe.

Trailing suction hopper dredgers Shoalway and Strandway are working with backhoe dredger Magnor to dredge one of the berths to its required depth. The work is intended to keep container ships loading and discharging cargo without disruption.

The operation is supported by pusher tugs Union Onyx and Union Topaz, which are moving the Terraferre 501 and 502 barges to and from the disposal area with dredged material.

The vessels are scheduled to work intensively for one week to bring the area in front of the berth to the required depth. After that phase, Strandway will return to Rotterdam, while Shoalway will continue regular maintenance dredging in the haven.

Magnor and associated vessels and barges will remain active for a longer period to dredge the remaining slope further south of the berth. This section has less impact on vessels berthing at the terminal and will be completed to the correct design specifications.

The campaign supports continued cargo handling at the Port of Felixstowe by maintaining navigational conditions at Harwich Haven.