Dredging
Ukraine: Investment Policy Discussed at Nikolaev Seaport
The seminar on the mechanisms for implementation of investment projects in seaports has been hold an the Port of Nikolaev on April 3-4. Experts from the Ports of Nikolaev, Kherson, specialized seaport of Oktiabrsk and “Delta-pilot” branch attended the seminar-discussion. Features of the existing leg
DSC Dredge: 10th Annual Dreducation Class Set for June 13 (USA)
DSC Dredge LLC, a world leader in customized dredging solutions, is hosting its 10th annual Dreducation™ Class, taught by industry expert Charles Johnson, on Friday, June 13, from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. in New Orleans, LA. This class is industry-specific but not brand-specific, and is open to the general pub
CSD “Qing Jiang” Commences Dredging Operations in China
Damen has commissioned the cutter suction dredger “Qing Jiang” in China. This dredger has been delivered to CCCC Tianjin Dredging in 2013. As Damen cutter suction dredgers can be dismounted completely, transport by sea was straightforward. All components were hoisted into the transport vessel at Rot
VIDEO: Plan for Barnegat Inlet North Jetty Repair Explained (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has contracted with Agate Construction to repair the Barnegat Inlet North Jetty beginning on or about April 14 and possibly continuing through November. Operations will occur during daylight hours and at night. A crane barge and a rock barge will be spudded down for
Minister Inaugurates Kishon River Dredging Project (Israel)
The dredging of the Kishon River has officially begun, with the ultimate goal of eliminating the pollution that has plagued the riverbed for decades. Israeli Environmental Protection Minister Amir Peretz inaugurated the Kishon River dredging project at a ceremony on the riverbank on Monday, April 7,
USACE New York Schedules Shrewsbury River Dredging for September
The Shrewsbury River dredging program should take place from September to November this year, according to the Army Corps of Engineers, New York District. Approximately 54,000 cubic yards of material will be removed by a hydraulic dredger from the Federal Navigation Channel in the Shrewsbury River (
Germany: Authorities Invite Bids for Disposal of Prossen Harbour Dredged Material
Wasser und Schifffahrtsamt Dresden has announced a tender for disposal of dredging material from the Prossen harbour construction project. This contract will consist of disposal of 13,000 tonnes of dredged material (including transportation), proper disposal (use, recovery or disposal) of polluted d
IHC Merwede to Use Several Siemens PLM Software Solutions
IHC Merwede will standardize its entire global product development and product data management processes on Siemens’ integrated suite of product lifecycle management (PLM) software solutions. The multi-million dollar contract is part of the company’s ambitious “One IHC” initiative launched in 2012 t
UK: Officials Prepare Fairhaven Lake Sea Defences Plan
Fylde Borough Council will conduct a major planning to secure sea defences and future management of the coastline. Works will include improved sea defences at Fairhaven Lake and Church Scar and may, depending on funding, begin as soon as 2017. Sea defences at Pleasure Island are also being considere
Konecranes Launches New Container Crane
Konecranes introduces its first product especially developed for the emerging markets – the BOXHUNTER container handling crane. The product is a completely new type of RTG that will give the company access to a new market segment. The launch is the first step in one of Konecranes’ main strategies –
Picture of the Day: Folly Beach Gets New Sand (USA)
The shore protection project is being done as part of a 50 year agreement with the City of Folly Beach to place sand back onto the beach approximately every eight years due to the change in sediment flow caused by the construction of jetties in Charleston Harbor in 1895. This project will consist of
SFTA Starts Small Boat Harbours Project in Kuwait
KOC recently celebrated the laying of the foundation stone for the Small Boat Harbors Project which is being executed by the Turkish-based STFA Company. The Turkish President Abdullah Gul and Minister of Oil and Minister of State for National Assembly Affairs Dr. Ali Al-Omair were present at the eve
Hall Contracting: New Office in Malaysia
Sunshine Coast-based dredging, civil contracting and marine civil company Hall Contracting is celebrating its expansion within the international market, having recently opened a new office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Hall Contracting Managing Director Cameron Hall said as the first Hall Contracting b
Half Moon Reef Project Nears End (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, is scheduled to complete construction of the $1.3 million Half Moon Reef project April 11 to restore 12 acres of sub-tidal reef and habitat located within the northernmost extent of the Half Moon Reef in Matagorda Bay, Texas – one of the largest