Dredging
Warkworth Harbor in Need of Dredging
Warkworth Harbor Commissioners have applied to the Marine Management Organization under the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009, Part 4, for a marine licence to remove sand from a deposit on the north side of Warkworth Harbor. The accumulated sand in this area has formed a large bank which is encroac
Royal HaskoningDHV Reports Increase in Orders
Royal HaskoningDHV is in good shape having expanded its order book by 27% and increased net profits with 87% in 2015. According to the company, efforts have been focused on developing existing business and seeking growth within countries and markets where Royal HaskoningDHV already has a strong posi
Cromer Coast Protection Scheme Nears Completion
The £8 million Cromer Coast Protection Scheme which restarted in September last year is close to completion, according to the North Norfolk District Council. Cllr Tom Fitzpatrick, Leader of North Norfolk District Council, said: “This vital project will help protect Cromer for years to come. We’re in
Highlights of the Week
Dredging Today brings you an overview of the most popular stories from the past week (March 7-13). Ravestein Builds World’s Largest Backhoe for Boskalis The new backhoe dredger Magnor, currently being built for Boskalis by Ravestein, will be the largest and most efficient backhoe dredger in the wo
Shipping Minister Inspects Liverpool2 Site
UK Shipping Minister Robert Goodwill MP has welcomed the investment being made by Peel Ports during a visit to the company’s Liverpool2 container terminal. Once open later this year, Liverpool2 will be one of Europe’s most modern and advanced semi-automated terminals, able to accommodate virtually a
VIDEO: Senwatec Introduces Dredge-Prince
Senwatec, a German manufacturer of dredging equipment, has just released a video about their Dredge-Prince, a versatile workboat for marinas and ports. Built under the European-Safety-Regulations, this piece of equipment has stable aluminum construction with steel front outrigger for heavy tools. Th
NORBIT Equipment for Jan De Nul Group
NORBIT has secured orders from Jan De Nul Group, through their Benelux dealer Seabed BV, for several tightly integrated all-in-one turnkey multibeam sonar systems. These compact survey systems allow for fastest set-to-work on any sized survey platform while allowing for highest quality broadband FM
Drewry Study Warns of Diminishing Economies from Megaships
Drewry, global shipping consultancy, has carried out a simulation study of the operational and financial impacts on lines, terminal operators, ports and other supply chain stakeholders as vessel size increases up to and beyond 18,000 TEU. The study results suggest that the economies of scale, that h
Whitby Coastal Protection Scheme Nears End
Balfour Beatty, a multinational infrastructure group with capabilities in construction services, support services and infrastructure, has just released a video about a coastal protection scheme in Whitby, Yorkshire. In the video, Graham Dewe of Balfour Beatty explains the use of the ‘Mule’ (Mobile U
India Hosts ‘Dredging: Ports, Harbors and Inland Waterways’
An international conference named ‘Dredging: Ports, Harbors and Inland Waterways’ will take place on March 11-12, 2016, at Adani Corporate Premises in Shantigram, Ahmedabad, India. This event, organized by the Eastern Dredging Association India, aims to incorporate a rare blend of lectures that will
EA Works on Newhaven Flood Alleviation Scheme
The Environment Agency, in partnership with Lewes District Council, is developing a scheme to reduce flood risk from the sea and the river along the Ouse valley. The scheme will reduce the risk of flooding to 431 homes and 387 businesses in and around the East Sussex town of Newhaven. The Newhaven f
Rochdale Canal Dredging Project Kicks Off
The Canal and River Trust is starting work this week to dredge around 7,500 tonnes of debris from the Rochdale Canal. The £350k operation, scheduled to last 6 weeks, will allow the flood damaged waterway to reopen to boats between Hebden Bridge and Sowerby Bridge by Easter. The work will focus on a
Bournemouth Beach Replenishment Project Underway
Bournemouth’s famous golden sands will be replenished over the coming months to replace sand gradually washed away over the years due to coastal erosion. A total of 320,000 cubic meters of new beach material will be pumped onto the beach using specialist equipment with work starting between Bournemo
Royal HaskoningDHV Project in Bangladesh Shortlisted for NCE Award
Royal HaskoningDHV has been shortlisted for the International Impact Award as part of the New Civil Engineer’s NCE100 program, in recognition of the company’s extensive work across the globe. The NCE100, due to be published in May, will showcase excellence in civil engineering practice by ranking th