Dredging
USA: Pier 33 to Host Public Forum on Dredging
Pier 33 will be hosting a public forum Saturday March 16 regarding important environmental issues pertaining to Lake Michigan and the St. Joseph River, including lake levels, dredging and invasive species. This forum is in conjunction with Pier 33’s Spring Open House and will be held at Pier 33’s sh
USA: Cashman Completes Bath Iron Works Dredging
Cashman Dredging has succesfully completed maintenance dredging for Bath Iron Works in Bath, Maine. The sinking basin was dredged to -70 feet to enable BIW to launch new ships. The Kennebec River has swift currents and tide variations of up to 10 feet. Because of the depth of the project and river c
UK: Italdraghe Returns to Seawork
Italy’s leading dredger builder, Italdraghe SpA, returns to Seawork this year to preview its new range of innovative Marina Master cutter suction dredgers, designed in conjunction with fellow exhibitor Goodchild Marine (UK). The first dredger will be on the pontoons at Seawork: This exceptionally ve
Singapore Maritime Week Approaches
Singapore Maritime Week (SMW), the leading maritime event in Singapore, is scheduled for April 7 – 12, 2013. Driven by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), SMW gathers the international maritime community in Singapore for a week of conferences, dialogues, exhibitions and social events
MTI Holland: Doctorate Degree for Shi Wei
MTI Holland announced that Shi Wei has received his doctoral degree on March 3, 2013. Shi Wei’s extensive research focused on the subject of ‘Dynamics of Energy Systems Behaviour and Emissions of Trailing Suction Hopper Dredgers’ and was supervised by his promotor, prof. ir. D. Stapersma. Shi Wei su
USA: Dredging on Northside and Southside Marinas Set for April
A bid for the dredging program at the Northside and Southside Municipal Marinas has been approved by the South Haven City Council, reports mlive.com. According to Harbormaster Paul VandenBosch, this dredging project, won by the lowest bidder (Gro America), is expected to commence in April and to be
USA: Funding Mechanism Discussed for St. Lucie Inlet Dredging
In the recent past, the Martin County Taxpayers Association has attempted to outline the options to fund dredging of the St. Lucie Inlet. While time waits for no one, Martin County did proceed with the dredging project while government officials deliberated over jurisdiction and other related matter
SanJiang Machinery: Construction of Cutter Suction Dredger (VIDEO)
Qingzhou City SanJiang Machinery Co., Ltd. was established in 1985, one of the earliest manufacturers engaged in the research and development, manufacture and sale of ore machinery, dredging machinery, environmental protection machinery in the domestic market. This content is available after accepti
VIDEO: Jupiter Inlet Dredging (USA)
In an effort to keep the Jupiter Inlet open and easily navigable, it requires occasional dredging to remove sand deposited by the tidal movements. This content is available after accepting the cookies. Change cookie-settings View on Youtube. The mobile dredge, which picks up sand from the bottom, pu
USA: Officials Introduce Dredging Plan for Rockaway Beach
The US Army Corps of Engineers, New York District intends to issue an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for dredging of Rockaway Beach and Coney Island. The Rockaway Beach project is located along the southern margin of the Borough of Queens, City of New York, and extends from Beach 149th Street to Beach 19
India: Great News for Haldia Dock II Development
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the projects for the development of multi¬purpose berths and mechanized berths with allied facilities on Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) basis at Haldia Dock II (North) for a period of 30 years at an estimated cost of Rs. 82
Mobile Hosts Keel-Laying for Second GLDD Dump Scow (USA)
According to al.com, BAE Systems Southeast Shipyard Alabama LLC in Mobile has held a keel-laying ceremony for the second of two dump scows being built for Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. Employees and executives from the company gathered at the foot of the 98 ton keel block as long-time shipyard emplo
IMS Dredges Continues to Expand Globally
IMS Divison of LWT, LLC reports strong global expansion in Asia, Africa, and Latin America for 2012 going into 2013. “Our reputation is growing fast globally and our clientele is confident in our documented successes with governments and private contractors,” says Ryan Horton, IMS Global Sales Direc
USA: Hansen Testifies in Support of Harbors Dredging Bill
Sen. Goeff Hansen, R-Hart, testifies Wednesday before the Senate Appropriations Committee in support of Senate Bill 233, which authorizes funding for emergency harbor dredging projects throughout Michigan. Recently, Michigan Senate Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Committee Chairman Sen. Hansen, addre