Dredging
Quick Connect Dredge Hose Coupling from VOSTA
A new “quick connect dredge hose coupling” designed by VOSTA LMG has been successfully tested in the United States in a joint effort with a USA customer. The new coupling was developed to enhance safety and to make the assembly and disassembly procedures for floating dredge hoses easier and faster,
Hulhumale Phase II Starts in Late December
The second phase of the Hulhumalé Dredging & Reclamation project in the Maldives is about to begin in the next few weeks. The $50 million project was awarded to Dredging International NV, Belgium earlier this year. Arrival of Dredging International’s vessel that will take part in the project has bee
Picture of the Day: Steel Cutting for “Mahury”
The steel cutting ceremony for the new project, the 1.840 m3 twin screw trailing suction hopper dredger “Mahury”, took place at MTG Dolphin on 25th of November 2014. This is the second ship in series (after “Albatros”), being built by order of Royal IHC for Dutch Dredging. The vessel will be capable
‘Colombian-Dutch Dialogues’ Kicks Off
The ‘Colombian-Dutch Dialogues’ will start today and last until 4 December 2014 in the coastal city of Santa Marta, Colombia. Dutch water experts will debate an urgent erosion problem affecting the Caribbean coast of Colombia. The event will be led by international engineering and consultancy firm W
Dunkerque Port Prepares for Longer-Term Projects
Dunkerque-Port has produced its strategic plan for the 2014-2018 period. This major document sets out the main guidelines and the procedure for implementation of the Port’s development policy over 5 years, following on from the first strategic plan of 2009-2013 and its financial trajectory. It also
Highlights of the Week – Readers’ Choice
Latest Video on the New Suez Canal Project Dredging works on the new Suez Canal in Egypt, an ambitious project with a deadline of only nine months, are in full swing and are going according to schedule. Atlas Provides Professionals to New Suez Canal Project A consortium consisting of […]
Flood Defenses Ready for Winter
After the exceptional rainfall and storms of last winter, the Environment Agency has completed a record number of repairs to flood and coastal defenses across Devon and Cornwall and is urging communities to make sure they are ready if flooding happens this year. As well as repairing flood defenses,
Bids Invited for Bremerhaven 2015-2016 Dredging
Freie Hansestadt Bremen has invited bidders to submit their offers for the Maintenance hopper dredging 2015-2016 in Bremerhaven. Approximately 300,000m³ of fine sandy material with low silt content has accumulated over the year and needs to be dredged and dumped at a designated place. The disposal a
Arkhangelsk Official at Moscow Dredging Forum
Deputy Chairman of Arkhangelsk Region Government Sergei Krzhanovsky has confirmed his participation in the II International Forum of Dredging Companies. The letter of confirmation has been forwarded to the organization committee of the Forum. The II International Forum of Dredging Companies will be
Works Continue on Dolgellau Flood Project
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is inviting people to a drop in session to hear the latest updates on the work to build a new flood defense scheme in Dolgellau. Since work began on the scheme in late September, the project has passed its first major milestone with the removal of the Aran Weir. Work is
VIDEO: Sand Extraction in Siberia
From May to October 2014, in the Hanty-Mansiysk Region, DRAGFLOW Russia had operated for sand extraction, in order to make foundation for an Oil Rig tower. The project was undertaken for Bur-Neftegaz, a unit of Bashneft, one of the largest producer of oil products in the country. The equipment inclu
Pittenweem Breakwater Plan Unveiled
Fife Council is looking to engage a suitably experienced contractor to undertake the Pittenweem Harbor Breakwater Repairs project. The main goal of this program is to repair the storm damage sustained by the existing 100m long concrete breakwater that protects the entrance channel to Pittenweem Harb
Maidens Harbour Dredging Announced
The dredging operations designed to increase draft at the Maidens Harbour and planned for early 2015, have been just announced by the Maidens Harbour Trust. Due to siltation from the beach, the Harbour Trust revealed its plan to dredge the entrance Channel to Maidens Harbour. This would be for a dis
Lagersmit – New Name for IHC Sealing Solutions
Starting in December 2014, IHC Sealing Solutions will operate under the new, but also old and trusted, name of Lagersmit. The new pay-off line ‘The Origin of Sealing Solutions’ pays tribute to the company’s rich history and its desire to supply the best sealing solutions, now and in the future. In t