Dredging
WODA to Present Environmental Excellence Awards
The World Organization of Dredging Associations (WODA) has just announced that the organization will, for the first time, present the 2016 WODA Environmental Excellence Awards. The overall process and criteria are similar to the annual Environmental Excellence Awards initiated by WEDA in 2011. Three
DEME Wins Blue Gate Antwerp Development Project
The City of Antwerp, Participatie Maatschappij Vlaanderen (PMV) and Waterwegen en Zeekanaal (W&Z) have awarded the Blue O’pen consortium the PPP tender to carry out the remediation, redevelopment and commercialization of the historically polluted Petroleum Zuid site. Blue O’pen consortium comprises
Rugeley Flood Scheme on Display
The Environment Agency will next week, Thursday 25 February, hold a drop-in event to discuss proposals for the Rugeley flood risk management scheme. The proposed scheme will help to reduce the risk to over 114 residential properties and 157 commercial properties and also forms an integral part of th
Caterpillar F Series Excavators for Unique Business Needs
The introduction of the 313F, 315F, 316F, and 318F completes Caterpillar’s launch of its U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV 11- to 90-ton tracked excavator family. “Customers choose Cat® excavators because they make more money with our products,” said Brian Abbott, worldwide product manager for Cater
Memorial University Launches Marine Spatial Planning Program
The Memorial University Fisheries and Marine Institute will inaugurate the new Master of Marine Studies in Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) and Management, the first graduate program of its kind in Canada, in September 2016. “Marine spatial planning is an emerging and important field that is gaining pr
Kongsberg Maritime Opens New Office in Panama
Kongsberg Maritime has established a new country office in the Republic of Panama. Opened in January 2016 and situated in the ‘Canal Zone’ close to Panama City, Kongsberg Maritime Panama will service merchant fleet customers transiting the canal and the extensive tug sector in the region, in additio
Aquatec Launches New Acoustic Suspended Sediment Profiler
The Aquatec Group, a UK-based provider of instruments, services and solutions for measurement, monitoring and communication underwater, has launched new acoustic suspended sediment profiler. The AQUAscat 1000LT observes profiles of suspended sediment concentration of up to 2.5m using multi-frequency
Coastal Scheme Starts on St Andrews’ West Sands Beach
Coastal restoration work has begun along the St Andrews’ West Sands beach. The dunes were badly damaged back in March 2010 by high tides and strong North Easterly gales and a substantial amount of sand was lost. While parts of the dune have recovered reasonably well in the intervening years, a few a
CHC Receives Dredge Licence Application for Royal Yacht Squadron
Cowes Harbor Commission (CHC) recently received an application for maintenance dredging works that will take place at the Royal Yacht Squadron. The area to be dredged includes the complete basin and approaches up to the fairway boundary. The final dredge level will be to approximately 2.5m below cha
Deltares: Modelling Storm-Impacts on Gravel Coasts
Gravel beaches occur on many wave-dominated coasts across the world and are widely considered an effective and sustainable form of coastal defense. Despite their societal importance, relatively little research has been directed towards understanding the mechanisms leading to their failure during sto
Floating Tractor Clears Standedge Tunnel
An amphibious tractor ventured into Standedge Tunnel recently to clear a blockage that built up during the recent floods, according to the UK Canal & River Trust. The unusual work, which required the help of a specialist mining consultant, took two days to complete. A hydraulic bucket on the front o
Julong Dredging Raises the Bar
Julong Dredging & Mining Machinery Co., located in Qingzhou City, China, has more than 30 years of experience in designing and manufacturing a variety of high-quality dredging and mining machinery. The company focuses on the research, design and production of all kinds of dredging machines, water cl
VIDEO: Brightlingsea Dredging Scheme Progresses Well
Brightlingsea Harbor Authority has just released a video about the Waterside Marina dredging project, which is currently underway. The dredging work is being undertaken by Port Flair Ltd, a small family owned company that operates from Bradwell Marina. The build up of mud is a natural occurrence and
Witton Gilbert Flood Protection Scheme Wrapped Up
Work to protect homes from flooding in a County Durham village has been completed, according to the Durham County Council. This scheme will help to protect 50 properties which were affected by flooding during severe weather in 2012. The project was designed following an investigation into the floodi