Associated British Ports (ABP) has confirmed the commencement of capital dredging activities at the Port of Lowestoft as part of the construction of the Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility.
The dredging covers the port's Outer Harbour and channel approaches. Up to 170,000 cubic metres of sediment will be extracted to ensure minimum depth berth pockets of 7.5 metres.
ABP said the depth will enable the Port of Lowestoft to accommodate the next generation of offshore support vessels.
Dredging is being undertaken by Boskalis' suction dredger Sospan Dau (pictured) with support from the small survey craft Sea Eagle. This follows initial works that have been undertaken by the grab dredger Cherry Sand operated by ABP company UK Dredging.
The entire dredging operation is scheduled to be completed by August 2024.