Dredging
USA: Ocean City Sand Replenishment Begins
Ocean City will receive a Valentine’s gift from the Army Corps of Engineers. The Corps ‘periodic sand replenishment program will begin at the mentioned location on or about February 16 th depending on the weather. A 309 ft. Dredge operated by the Great Lake Dredge and Dock Company of Oak Brook, Illi
Canada: Hanover Council Supports City Harbour Dredging Plan
Hanover Council has passed a resolution that urges the Federal Government to commence the City Harbour dredging project. The Owen Sound harbour is very important to Hanover, stated Deputy Mayor Bob White, and added that if the dredging program is not done soon, this harbour will no longer be a viabl
Australia: GPC to Have New CEO in September 2013
The Chairman of the Gladstone Ports Corporation, Mr Mark Brodie, announced today that the Corporation will soon commence the search for a new Chief Executive Officer to replace Leo Zussino in September 2013. Leo Zussino has had a twenty-one (21) year formal involvement with the Gladstone Ports Corpo
USA: Cook Inlet Dredging Plan Introduced
In accordance with FAR FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii) – the action being approved is a modification to Firm-Fixed Price Contract W911KB-12-C-0004 with Manson Construction Company for the dredging of the Cook Inlet Navigation Channel on days when they are in a stand-by status and not performing maintenance d
VIDEO: Loading Dredger “Pat M” on “HHL Valparaiso” (Spain)
This film was made in Alicante, Spain, and shows the technique used by Hansa Heavy Lift to transport a 1,000 ton Backhoe Dredger to South America. This content is available after accepting the cookies. Change cookie-settings View on Youtube. The Specialist who controlled the lifting was Supercargo C
India: Mercator Posts Results for Period Ended December 2012
Mercator Limited, a diversified Group today announced its unaudited financial results for the nine months ended December 31, 2012. The total consolidated income for the said period was Rs.2727Cr. against Rs. 2680 Cr. during 9MFY12.The Operating Profit (PBIDT) was Rs. 410cr as compared to Rs. 467cr d
Singapore: Cyrene Reef Dredging Underway
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has informed the shipping, harbour craft and pleasure craft communities in Singapore’s waters that the dredging work off Cyrene reef will be underway until April 15, 2013. These dredging works will be carried out by the dredger, “Pandora” held in positi
The Netherlands: First IHC Beaver 65 DDSP Launched
IHC Merwede has successfully launched the first IHC Beaver® 65 DDSP at the company’s Sliedrecht shipyard in The Netherlands. The successor to the highly successful IHC Beaver® 6518 is part of the renowned IHC Beaver® series of standard cutter suction dredgers. The new vessel has been designed with a
World Dredging Congress XX: Registration Opens (Belgium)
Registration opening for WODCON XX is now announced on its website. CEDA/WEDA/EADA Members will be honoured a special member fee. Early bird registrations are available until 15th March 2013. Experts representing manufacturers, universities, research institutes, consultants, contractors, port & harb
Jan De Nul Group Tests EnerBurn Diesel Fuel Catalyst (Luxembourg)
EnerGreen Technologies Ltd., a European distributor for EnerTeck and EnerTeck Chemical, today announced that the Jan de Nul Group, a Luxembourg-based operator of one of the world’s largest marine engineering and dredging fleets, has launched an evaluation of the company’s flagship product, EnerBurn®
VIDEO: Van Oord “Athena” (The Netherlands)
Ivory Lake has developed a Cutter Suction Dredger simulator for Van Oord. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uyjg0wg3CTk The simulator is based on the dredging vessel named “Athena”. [mappress] Dredging Today Staff, February 13, 2013
USA: Senator Supports Michigan Dredging Plan
Michigan Senate Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Committee Chairman Sen. Goeff Hansen, R-Hart, addresses the media at a press conference announcing the Senate’s plans to develop both short- and long-term solutions to the dredging and accessibility problems facing Michigan’s waterways. Michigan’s ports
Senate Committed to Michigan’s Waterways, Hansen Says (USA)
Sen. Goeff Hansen, R-Hart, announced Tuesday that Michigan’s ports, harbors and waterways must be adequately and consistently maintained to provide for long-term protection of both natural resources and related economic activity. Hansen and several other senators addressed the problems facing Michig
USA: Piscataqua River Dredging Starts on Friday
The Piscataqua River dredging project is scheduled to commence on Friday and to end no later than March 15, reports seacoastonline.com. According to Bill Kavanaugh, USACE, New England District, Project Manager, approximately 15,000 cubic yards of sand and gravel will be removed from the 35-foot-deep