Dredging
Periplus Assists in Dredging Projects
Since mid-2013 Periplus Consultancy is working with the Port of Rotterdam on the Maasvlakte 2 project regarding the construction of the Princess Alexiahaven and therein situated temporary berth for the Allseas vessel Pieter Schelte. The preparatory work included designing 3D views, cross sections an
DEME Takes Part in Suez Canal Deepening
The Consortium Dredging International – Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company has won $540 million deal, lot number six, for the deepening and widening of the Suez Canal. Prime minister of Egypt, Ibrahim Mahlab and the chairman of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), Mohab Mohamed Hussein Mameesh, signed the
Calabar Channel Dredging Kicks Off
The long awaited Calabar Channel dredging project that will boost economic activities in Cross River and neighboring states was inaugurated on Friday by Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan. The inauguration of the project, a joint venture between the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) and Niger Global E
Boskalis and Van Oord Confirm New Suez Canal Gig
Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) and Van Oord have officially confirmed that a consortium consisting of Boskalis, Van Oord, National Marine Dredging Company (NMDC) of Abu Dhabi and Jan de Nul (Belgium) has won a major contract from the Suez Canal Authorities for the next phase of the New S
News in Photos: The Largest Ever on the Thames
The largest ship ever to enter the Thames arrived at DP World London Gateway yesterday (19th October 2014) in the early hours of the morning. The 397-metre-long, 56-metre-wide Edith Maersk has a draught of 16 meters and can carry up to 15,500 standard containers. With brand new state-of-the-art infr
Damen Dredging Package for TSHD Margaret Ann
Damen Dredging Equipment has delivered an instrumentation package for Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger “Margaret Ann”. The owner choice for the Damen instrumentation was obvious as they have various other TSHDs equipped with the same instrumentation operating to their full satisfaction. The delivered
GLDD Best Bidder for Ocean City Replenishment Project
Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. was announced as the lowest bidder for the Ocean City Southend Beach Replenishment project, according to the Ocean City Gazette. According to project manager Dwight Pakan of the Army Corp’s Philadelphia District, overseeing the project, bids were opened Friday, Octobe
ORN Third Quarter Results Scheduled for Oct. 30
Orion Marine Group, Inc. will release its financial results for the third quarter of 2014 on Thursday, October 30, 2014, at approximately 5:00 a.m. Eastern Time/4:00 a.m. Central Time. The company will conduct a telephone briefing at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time/9:00 a.m. Central Time on Thursday, Octobe
2014 NACo Gulf States and Parishes Meeting Held
The National Association of Counties (NACo) Gulf States Counties and Parishes Annual Meeting was held on October 15, 2014, in Biloxi (Harrison County), Mississippi. The meeting focused on a number of key issues to counties including reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) bill
Soils, Sediments, Water and Energy Conference Starts Today
The Annual Conference on Soils, Sediments, Water and Energy, at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst has become the preeminent national conference in this important environmental area. The conference attracts 600-800 attendees annually which includes a wide variety of representation from state
UPDATE: Upper Hudson River Dredging Program
The upper Hudson River dredging project, administered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and General Electric (GE), will be in progress during the 2014 Navigation Season between Lock C-4 in Stillwater and Lock C-8 in Fort Edward. The dredging operations are lighted, have day
Multi-Billion New Suez Canal Contracts Announced
A consortium consisting of Van Oord, Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V., NMDC (Abu Dhabi) and Jan de Nul (Belgium) has acquired a contract from the Suez Canal Authorities in connection with the expansion of the Suez Canal, which provides a vital shipping link between Europe and Asia. The total contract
Highlights of the Week – Readers’ Choice
Four Companies Compete for New Suez Canal Head of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) Mohab Mamish recently held meetings with four consortiums that have submitted their proposals for the next phase of the New Suez Canal dredging project. Read More Unparalleled Success for Team Van Oord The […]
Location of the Sunken Dredge Identified
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers together with salvage teams have identified the location of the sunken dredging vessel Nicholas on the western toe of the Mobile Ship Channel just south of Light 69. According to the U.S. Coast, Sector Mobile, Bulletin No.19-14, the Captain of the Port has lifted the