Dredging
Komatsu Presents PW118MR-8 Excavator at Bauma 2013 (Germany)
Introduced in 2011, the PW118MR-8 wheeled excavator was designed at the Komatsu European Technical Centre in Hanover and is the result of a synergy between a joint team of Japanese and European researchers who integrate the most advanced technology from Japan into machines that match the specific re
Ukraine: Official Discuss Port Industry Development
Ministry of Infrastructure continues to implement a policy of full transparency and openness in solving urgent issues of work and development of the port industry in Ukraine. Following the chosen course, on 4 February 2013, the Department gathered in its walls the marine industry business leaders, a
Senator Backs Up Cleveland Harbor Dredging (USA)
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) reintroduced legislation that would ensure increased funding for maintenance and operations of federal ports—including Cleveland’s. The Harbor Maintenance Act would ensure that funds deposited in the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund go toward maintenance, operations, and
VIDEO: IHC Merwede – Easydredge (The Netherlands)
The Dutch dredging knowledge and experience is unrivalled world wide. Easy dredge presents a range of affordable, cost efficient, heavy load trailing suction hopper dredgers with quality add-ons. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoYgRkeCCNs Bram Roelse, Director of the IHC Merwede Dredging Division,
USA: Blunt, McCaskill Demand Meeting on Mississippi Levee Dispute
After the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers failed to make timely progress on resolving a gap in the Mississippi River levee, Missouri’s Senators Roy Blunt and Claire McCaskill are working to bring all stakeholders togethe
UK: New Contracts for ROVOP in 2013
Rapidly growing and award winning subsea specialist ROVOP has made a strong start to 2013 after expanding its management team and signing £3.5 million of contracts in January alone. The company, which provides subsea remotely operated vehicle (ROV) services, has bolstered its management team with th
Rain Allows Corps to Halt Mississippi River Dredging (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that it has ended the Mississippi River dredging operations. Mike Petersen, the Corps of Engineers spokesman, stated: “We’re basically at a point now that we’re confident, with the rain we’ve had, that we have the channel we need to get through the winter.
Italy: New Umbilicals and Oil Hoses Spoolers from Dragflow
Deep sea and high depth dredging: that’s the new emerging trend in the dredging market and Dragflow is a world leader in this field, thanks to its decennal experience, combined with a never ending Research&Development. In order to answer to the most demanding customers requests, Dragflow extends its
Russia: Rosmorport Invites Bids for Azov-Don Sea Canal Dredging
According to an FSUE press release, Azov Basin Department of FSUE Rosmorport has invited bidders to submit their offers for the dredging works at the Azov-Don Sea Canal (marine and river parts). The initial price of this contract is RUR 44,999,990. The tender details: – The source of financing – int
USA: Ecology Approves Bellingham’s Shoreline Master Program
The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) has approved Bellingham’s updated shoreline master program, helping protect 38 miles of shorelines along rivers, lakes and streams in the city. “The city has done a valuable thing by updating their plans,” said Geoff Tallent, Ecology’s regional supervis
VIDEO: Flood Risk Management – Levees and Floodwalls (USA)
Rob Lowinski of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District explains the differences, benefits and challenges of levees and floodwalls for flood risk management. This content is available after accepting the cookies. Change cookie-settings View on Youtube. [mappress] Dredging Today Staff
DuPont’s Shoreline Master Program OKd (USA)
The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) has approved DuPont’s updated shoreline master program. DuPont’s shoreline program will result in significant improvements in the protection, use, development and restoration of about three and one half miles of marine shoreline. It also will lead to im
EPA, Merriam Manufacturing Reach Settlement on Durham Cleanup (USA)
EPA has reached a settlement with Merriam Manufacturing Co., Aztec Industries, LLC and the Estate of Allan Adams for partial reimbursement of EPA’s past costs in the remediation at the Durham Meadows Superfund Site. Under the terms of the Consent Decree, approved by the Court on Jan. 15, 2013, the s
USA: Senator Schumer Supports Beach Replenishment Projects
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer called on FEMA to formally assign the Army Corps of Engineers to prioritize storm protection projects, including beach berms, dunes, and temporary sea walls, on Staten Island’s shoreline after the protective beaches were destroyed by Superstorm Sandy. The neighborhood