Dredging
DEME to Take Part in the Fehmarnbelt Tunnel Project
The Femern Link Contractors joint venture, including DEME and CFE as project partners, has signed contracts with the Danish government for the design and construction of the world’s longest immersed road and rail tunnel, the Fehmarnbelt. These contracts are final, but the construction work on the pr
Piet Brouwer Starts Work on WASA Project
Piet Brouwer Electrotechnology has confirmed a new order from Finish-based WASA Dredging for the design, construction and installation of the whole electrical system on board two new split barges. The company will also supply the alarm system, fire detection and steering consoles for the 65-meter ve
Deltares Study: Lack of Space for Mud Deposition Causes Turbidity
Deltares, Delft University of Technology and Utrecht University have published a paper which shows that turbidity in the Ems-Dollard estuary is to a large extent attributable to a reduction in the space where sediment can settle. This is the first time this mechanism has been demonstrated worldwide.
Liebherr Showcases at CTT Moscow 2016
The Liebherr Group will be showcasing its equipment at the CTT Moscow, the international trade fair for construction machinery and technology, from 31 May to 4 June 2016. During the show, Liebherr will offer visitors to the CTT Moscow 2016 an overview of the company’s current range of construction m
Boskalis and Van Oord Sign Fehmarnbelt Contracts
Femern A/S, a subsidiary of the Danish state-owned Sund & Bælt Holding A/S, and the Fehmarn Belt Contractors joint venture, consisting of Boskalis and Van Oord, today signed the previously announced contract related to the construction of the Fehmarnbelt Fixed Link. Boskalis/Van Oord’s share of the
Damen DOP Dredge Pump Used in Harderwijk
Along the waterfront in Harderwijk, an old town in the center of the Netherlands, a new residential area is being built. The site was formerly used as industrial area, which has resulted in a polluted top layer of the soil. To avoid handling this polluted material, Boskalis used an innovative and ch
Damen Completes Repairs of TSHD Ruyter
The trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) ‘Ruyter’ visited Damen Maaskant Shipyards Stellendam recently for a number of repairs. With the vessel in drydock, the client, De Hoop Terneuzen, took the opportunity to contract some ongoing maintenance tasks. Damen Maaskant Shipyards Stellendam carried ou
SFA and Wetlands International Sign MoU
A delegation led by Chinese State forest administration’s vice-minister, Mr Chen Fengxue visited the office of Wetlands International, the Netherlands, and signed a new Memorandum of Understanding on 24 May. The MoU focuses on the international collaboration between SFA and Wetlands International in
PHOTO: Boskalis’ Backhoe Dredger Magnor Working in Hull
One of the world’s largest backhoe dredgers, the Magnor, is currently working on the Green Port development project in Hull. The Green Port project, being developed by Siemens and its partner Associated British Ports, will be the the UK’s first offshore wind turbine manufacturing, assembly, service
West Rhyl Coastal Defense Scheme Shortlisted for Awards
The work on Phase 3 of the West Rhyl Coastal Defense Scheme has been shortlisted for two civil engineering industry awards, according to the Denbighshire County Council. Work on the Rhyl scheme, completed in October, was carried out as part of the scheme to upgrade previous defenses, to provide more
CEC Madrid Seminar Focusing on the Spanish Guidelines Update
Last Monday, May 23rd, CEDA Environmental Commission (CEC) took part in a one-day seminar on best practice in dredged material management. The event – held in Madrid, Spain, and hosted by Puertos del Estado – focused on the revision of the Spanish Dredged Material Guidelines. The current version of
Young CEDA Seminar in Delft Starts Soon
Young CEDA will on Wednesday, June 8th 2016, hold a seminar to inform students and young professionals about working in the dredging and marine construction industry. The evening will be hosted by Prof. dr. ir. Cees van Rhee, full-time professor Dredging Engineering at the Delft University of Techno
Highlights of the Week
Dredging Today brings you an overview of the most popular stories from the past week (May 23-29, 2016). Newbuild Cutter Suction Dredger Launched in Pula Uljanik Shipyard – located in Pula, Croatia – held a launching ceremony for new self-propelled cutter suction dredger on Saturday, May 21st 201
Holland Dredge Design Equipment for African Market
The construction of two brand new cutter suction dredgers is now wrapped up and these powerful machines are ready to be shipped to Zambia, according to the builder – Holland Dredge Design BV. Holland Dredge Design BV (HDD) is a Harderwijk based company, specialized in the engineering, designing, bui