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Friday, September 20, 2024

Luleå Harbor's Massive Dredging Project

Published: 2024-08-18

Luleå Harbor in Sweden is undergoing a massive transformation as it embarks on the country's largest dredging project.

The project aims to widen and deepen the harbor by removing seabed material equivalent to the volume of 37 Globen arenas.

This ambitious endeavor follows a decision by the Land and Environment Court of Appeal, which resolved a dispute over environmental toxins in the dredged material.

The dredging operation, led by Edin Maslesa from the Swedish Maritime Administration, is limited to about half the year due to seasonal constraints, necessitating multiple dredging seasons.

The project is taking place 28 kilometers out in the Gulf of Bothnia, utilizing the world's largest dredging vessel to achieve its goals.

This development is set to enhance the harbor's capacity and efficiency, marking a significant milestone in Sweden's maritime infrastructure.