Business & Finance
Dagupan Flood Protection Plan Unveiled, Dredging Included
The Flood Mitigation Commission (FMC) of Dagupan City is proposing the creation of a topographic survey and construction of river and flood dikes and floodgates to address the perennial flooding in the area. According to the Philippines News Agency (PNA), these are among the proposals in the Flood M
Minister Moran Supports Donegal Flood Relief Schemes
Kevin Moran T.D., Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW) and Flood Relief, visited Lifford Town of County Donegal, Ireland, today to meet with local councilors and other groups to discuss ongoing plans to deal with various flooding issues. During the visit, the Mi
Final Test in Delta Flume by Deltares
High waves battered the Nordic rock in the Deltares Delta Flume on the afternoon of Wednesday, 27 November, when Deltares was testing the strength of the non-bonded revetment on behalf of the Wadden Sea Dikes study program (POV-W). The same program has looked previously at bonded Nordic rock and the
DP World Rings Nasdaq Dubai Bell after USD 2.3 Bn Listing
The company celebrated the listings of two Sukuk and two conventional bonds worth USD 2.3 billion.
Northern Drilling sees improvement in harsh environment market demand visibility
Northern Drilling is seeing an improvement in demand visibility for the harsh environment drilling rigs, which is supportive of continued recovery and further rate increase in the market.
Maersk Kicks Off Office Workforce Cuts
Workforce reductions will occur both in and outside Denmark.
Environmental Accolade for Shoreham Adur Tidal Walls Scheme
A scheme which has significantly reduced flood risk to thousands of properties on the West Sussex coast has been recognized with a prestigious environmental award, Mackley reports. The Shoreham Adur Tidal Walls Scheme, officially opened in March 2019, was presented with a Green Apple Environment Awa
PGS in Peru ‘MegaSurvey’
PGS has reached an agreement with Perupetro to create a new ‘MegaSurvey’ in Peru. This large-scale merged and matched dataset targeting the extensive coastline of Peru should provide an opportunity to evaluate prospectivity on a regional basis. The PGS Peru MegaSurvey comprises 21 000 sq. km of 3D s
Scottish Oil Club Rebrands
The Scottish Oil Club has announced a relaunch, with a new name and refreshed branding that better reflects its role as a discussion forum for professionals from across the energy sector. Newly named ‘The Scottish Energy Forum’, the organisation will continue to host presentations on the economic, i
DEME Crews Busy at New Lock Terneuzen Project
DEME Group has just released the latest video update on their work at the New Lock Terneuzen in the Netherlands. A large volume of sand was reclaimed for the construction of the 427 meter long, 55 meter wide and 16,44 meter deep lock. This timelapse shows DEME’s trailing suction hopper dredgers ‘Bon
Coretrax Adds Churchill Drilling Tools
Aberdeen-based well construction and intervention specialist Coretrax has acquired Churchill Drilling Tools. The acquisition is for an undisclosed sum and will integrate Churchill’s extensive downhole product portfolio into a new group, with Churchill’s employees joining the Coretrax team. Kenny Mur
Royal IHC and Breman Machinery in Submarines Pact
Royal IHC and Breman Machinery have signed an agreement to cooperate on building complex and steel structures with high tolerances and high precision as part of the tender to replace the Royal Netherlands Navy’s Walrus-class submarines. IHC is competing in the tender as a partner of Naval Group. If
Second Contract Awarded for Fargo-Moorhead Project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, has awarded a $59.4 million contract to Ames Construction, Inc. to complete the Wild Rice River structure portion of the Fargo, North Dakota/Moorhead, Minnesota, Metropolitan Area Flood Risk Management Project. The contract for the Wild Rice River
IADC Young Author Award Presented
The International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) bestowed the Young Author Award to Liesbeth De Keukelaere, R&D Professional at VITO in Belgium recently. The award is given annually to “stimulate the promotion of new ideas and encourage younger men and women in the dredging industry”. It i