Dredging
USA: Saginaw River Dredging Scheduled for May
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, awards a $1.7 million contract to Luedtke Engineering Co., Frankfort, Mich., for dredging of Saginaw River and Saginaw Bay. “The Saginaw River is an important passage for marine cargo including cement, coal, limestone, salt, potash and grain – prod
Europort 2013 Approaches (The Netherlands)
Europort (November 5-8 2013, Ahoy Rotterdam) is without a doubt the most complete maritime exhibition in the world. Over 31,000 maritime professionals from all segments of the shipbuilding industry, from naval to dredging and from fishery to offshore, are brought together in one state-of-art exhibit
Spain: New Quay Launched at Port of Palma
This week, the newly improved Port of Palma’s Poniente Quays are due to come into service having undergone extension activities, conducted in response to the heavy demand for berths in the Mediterranean which can cater for large cruise vessels. The recently added facilities, completed within the fra
IADC Dredging Seminar Underway (Brazil)
For (future) decision makers and their advisors in governments, port and harbour authorities, offshore companies and other organizations that have to execute dredging projects, the International Association of Dredging Companies organizes the International Seminar on Dredging and Reclamation. The IA
UK: CIRIA’s Management of Landfill Conference Set for May
“Management of landfill sites and contaminated land on eroding coastlines” conference is scheduled for 3rd May 2013, in London. Over the years, processes of coastal erosion and sea flooding have resulted in material from landfill sites and other areas of land contamination being deposited on the for
The Netherlands: IHC Merwede Sells First IHC Beaver 65 DDSP
Following the launch of the IHC Beaver® 65 DDSP in February, the first vessel has been sold to Advanced Construction Company, a member of the Al Geithy Group, based in Saudi Arabia. Testing was successful completed at IHC Merwede’s shipyard in Sliedrecht, The Netherlands, in early March and delivery
USA: Deep Creek Yard Dredging Kicks Off
Norfolk Dredging will be conducting dredging operations in Deep Creek Yard (1 nm south of the I-64 bridge) from today until 5 May, 2013. Dredge material will be transported by barge to the Norfolk Dredging facility at Great Bridge. Mariners are cautioned to stay clear of dredge, booster, floating (p
UK: Ashtead Technology Launches New Electric Dredge Pump
Leading subsea equipment solutions specialist, Ashtead Technology, launched the subsea market’s smallest electric dredge pump this month at the Ocean Business 2013 exhibition in Southampton, UK. The pump is available to rent exclusively from Ashtead Technology through an agreement with the manufactu
USA: Funding Approved for Anna Maria Island Beach Renourishment
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced this week that more than $9 million is budgeted for beach renourishment project on Anna Maria Island. This new funding is just an addition to more than $6 million already set aside, reports bradenton.com. Regarding this information, Charlie Hunsicker, the M
USA: Corps Seeks Firms for Hubzone Capabilities Briefing
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, is currently seeking and soliciting Hubzone firms interested in participating in Hubzone Capabilities Briefings. Hubzone firms who are interested must have the capability to provide planning, design, construction, environmental services and dredgi
Ireland: Dublin Port Welcomes New National Ports Policy
Dublin Port Company welcomes the new National Ports Policy launched by Minister Leo Varadkar recently. The policy recognises Dublin Port as one of three Tier 1 ports of national significance and endorses the objectives the Port has set for itself in its Masterplan 2012 to 2040. Speaking after the la
Unique Land Reclamation Project Wrapped Up (The Netherlands)
The contractors working on the Maasvlakte 2 project reached completion for Rotterdam Port Authority yesterday. The Maasvlakte 2 extension has increased port capacity by 2,000 hectares. Extensive studies were conducted using scale models, advanced software and simulators. Deltares tested and optimise
Bids Sought for Houston Ship Channel Development Project (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District Office, requires a contractor for the provision of earthwork and dewatering of dredged material placement area. This development project is located at Houston Ship Channel, DAMP Midbay Placement Area, Harris County, Texas. Work consists of providi
USA: James River Dredging Plan Announced
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has introduced a plan for the James River maintenance dredging project. The project consists of maintenance dredging and disposal of dredged material by hydraulic dredge and pipeline at various shoal locations on the James River Federal Navigation Channel, Virginia. This