Dredging
VIDEO: DEME’s Projects in 2012
The DEME Group presents an overview of the most important projects it was involved in during the past two years. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3W5Ur8LuNog In spite of the turbulent economic times, the Group has managed to keep a finger on the pulse in numerous projects and activities all over the
Caterpillar Reports Record Sales, Revenues and Profit for 2012 (USA)
Despite economic and political uncertainty in the United States, continued economic turmoil in much of Europe and slower growth in China, Caterpillar Inc. today announced record 2012 sales and revenues of $65.875 billion, an increase of 10 percent from $60.138 billion in 2011. Profit per share of $8
Brazil: International Seminar on Dredging and Reclamation Approaches
For (future) decision makers and their advisors in governments, port and harbour authorities, off-shore companies and other organisations that have to execute dredging projects, the International Association of Dredging Companies organises the International Seminar on Dredging and Reclamation. The I
The Netherlands: Iv-Infra to Investigate Flood Risks of Dike Ring Area 13
For the next phase in the Flood Risk in the Netherlands (VNK2) project, Iv-Infra is responsible for analyzing the flood risks of the primary flood defenses of dike ring area 13 in Noord-Holland, the Netherlands. For this project, Iv-Infra forms part of the engineering consortium ALBICOM. The VNK2 pr
VIDEO: D.B. “Njord” Working in Alameda Channel (USA)
Manson Construction Co. derrick barge D.B. “NJORD” is a 55 cubic yard clamshell dredge with a walking spud. Here she is doing channel clean-up in the Alameda Channel in the Oakland Inner Harbor. This content is available after accepting the cookies. Change cookie-settings View on Youtube. The 55-cub
India: Mercator Wins Two Important Contracts
Mercator Ltd has informed BSE that the Company has secured 2 new orders from Paradip Port Trust for Maintenance Dredging of the Approach and Extended Approach Channel to be executed over a period of 3 years aggregating to Rs. 210 cr approx, reports moneycontrol.com. Mercator group has diversified bu
USA: Irene Delta Beach Renourishment Set for February
The Irene Delta Beach Renourishment Project will start soon in the Pine Knoll Shores and Emerald Isle, placing 913,165 cubic yards of sand along these beach strands by the end of March from an offshore location, reports carolinacoastonline.com. Great Lakes intends to utilize three dredges for the pr
CARIS Conducts HIPS and SIPS Training in Hong Kong
CARIS was recently in Hong Kong conducting a CARIS HIPS and SIPS training course with the Hong Kong Marine Department. The Marine Department is responsible for all navigational matters in Hong Kong and the safety standards of all classes and types of vessels. The primary focus of the training course
USA: Congressman Holds Public Meeting to Discuss Port Funding
Congressman Peter DeFazio (D–Ore.) will hold a public meeting this week in Brookings to review options to ensure dredging continues at small coastal ports in Oregon. DeFazio requested the meeting after learning the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) informed the Port of Port Orford it was highly u
Mumbai to Host First GreenPort South Asia Conference (India)
Over the next decade the 50 countries that border the Indian Ocean, one of the greatest seaborne trade routes of the world for oil, bulk freight and containers, are expected to show some of the world’s highest rates of economic growth. Port development and trade in the region is central to achieving
Congressman Honored for North Carolina’s Coast Protection (USA)
U.S. Congressman Mike McIntyre has been named Southeast Region Tourism “Partner of the Year” for his work and commitment to enhancing and protecting North Carolina’s coast. Congressman McIntyre stated, “From Sunset Beach to Currituck, North Carolina’s beaches, waterways, and inlets are both an econo
Army Corps Introduces Ohio River Lease of Dredge (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has introduced a plan for the Lease of Dredge, Attendant Plant, and On-Shore Disposal Equipment for Channel Maintenance Dredging, Ohio River and Ohio River Pooled Tributaries and Upper Mississippi River RM 0.0-185.00. This solicitation is to furnish, transport and op
Corps Unveils Fire Island Inlet Dredging Plan (USA)
The New York District Army Corps of Engineers proposes to perform emergency maintenance dredging and beach nourishment for the Fire Island Inlet and Shore Westerly to Jones Inlet, New York Beach Erosion Control and Navigation project. The work consists of dredging of the Federal Navigation channel a
China: CCCC Wins Sci-Tech Progress Awards
At the recent National Science and Technology Award Conference, CCCC’s three science and technology achievements won the national awards for progress in science and technology. These awards are as follows: – the Key Technology of Segmental Precast Assembling of External Prestressed Bridge with the M