Dredging
USA: Army Corps to Host Public Meetings on Dike Study
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, will host two public meetings to discuss the initial phases of a Dam Safety Modification Study (DSMS) that is underway on Herbert Hoover Dike. The Corps is conducting the DSMS to determine the final phase of rehabilitation projects for the dik
Lithuania: Lemminkäinen Wins Klaipeda Port Deal
А consortium between Lemminkäinen and YIT has signed a contract for the construction of an extension to a container terminal in Klaipeda, a Lithuanian seaport. Lemminkäinen will be the main contractor for the consortium. Work at the construction site will begin in March, with the construction being
SEDIGATE to Attend AMERICANA 2013 (Canada)
SEDIGATE has announced that it will attend the 10th edition of AMERICANA 2013, from March 19 to 21 in Montreal, Canada. AMERICANA is a forum for participants to exchange their services, expertise and technologies related to sustainable development issues. NEMEAU SEDIGATE has developed a process, NEM
DSC: Marlin Class Underwater Pump Mining Dredge (USA)
The Marlin Class underwater pump mining dredge manufactured by DSC Dredge LLC is designed to meet the needs of deep mining and aggregate deposits by providing a more efficient tool for material excavation. Every Marlin Class dredge is specifically designed to handle a particular deposit—from sand an
VIDEO: Marlin Underwater Pump Dredge (USA)
The Marlin underwater pump dredge, DSC’s most popular model, is well suited for a wide range of mining applications. VIDEO With its underwater pump and high torque cutter drive assembly, the Marlin can dig 150+ feet below, producing more while dramatically reducing your cost per ton. [mappress] Dred
VIDEO: “Pat M” at Work in La Guaira (Venezuela)
The backhoe dredger ‘Pat M’ working in La Guaira, Venezuela, loading the split barge Desterro, during works for the port’s new Container Terminal currently under construction. The film was made on 16th February and shows the dredger in action loading the barge, and also a few shots of the revolution
Brazil: Luschi Commences Vale Dredging Project
Aiming to extract raw materials from the bottom of Vale lake, suction dredgers and draglines are being used in this dredging program. The dredging project is located at the industrial complex of Vale Fertilizers in Uberaba, in the lagoon complex RLT2. Vale has invested in fertilizers to supply the B
The Netherlands: Deltares’ Project Finalist for Franz Edelman Award
The project ‘Economically Efficient Flood Standards to Protect the Netherlands against Flooding’ has been chosen as one of the final six contenders for the prestigious Franz Edelman Award. The project was carried out for the Delta Programme by a consortium led by Deltares. Deltares performed the ana
Coast Guard to Establish Temporary Channel near Hatteras (USA)
The Coast Guard began work Tuesday placing temporary aids to navigation that is necessary to open a substitute route for the Hatteras to Ocracoke ferry. Coast Guard Aids to Navigation Team Wanchese personnel are scheduled to place 14 new temporary aids to navigation with their 26-foot Trailerable Ai
USA: MBIA Applauds Snyder’s Recognition of Emergency Dredging Needs
On February 7, Michigan’s Governor Rick Snyder released his proposed Fiscal Year 2014 budget, which begins Oct. 1, 2013. Included in the governor’s budget recommendations is $21 million for dredging harbors which is critical to Michigan’s boating, tourism, and shipping industries, and Michigan’s por
Singapore Maritime Week 2013 Approaches
Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) is the leading maritime event in Singapore (7-12 April, 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 in celebration
VIDEO: Ocean City Beach Replenishment (USA)
Sand is pumped onto the beach along Beach Road in Ocean City, NJ on Feb. 17, the second day of a three-month, federally funded beach replenishment project that will widen beaches between Seaspray and 14th Street. This content is available after accepting the cookies. Change cookie-settings View on Y
Council Approves Nipper Park Marina Dredging Plan (USA)
The Nipper Park Marina dredging plan has been approved on Tuesday by the Hannibal City Council, reports whig.com. According to Andy Dorian, Hannibal Parks and Recreation director, this dredging program (its second phase) will include removing around 5,000 cubic yards of sediments from the mentioned
Nigeria Aims to Solve Water Woes
In spite of the “water no get enemy” mantra that is plastered across the blue and white pipelines of Lagos, Nigeria is in danger of falling short of targets it set more than a decade ago to provide clean water and sanitation to the majority of citizens. However, increased government funding for wate