Costain, a UK-based company is seeking expansion operations in the Middle East, Constructionweekonline.com reports. The group appointed Tim Bowen for further development of Costain’s consultancy and operations and maintenance services in the Middle East. Bowen joined Costain from Atkins in 2005. He
One of the UK’s newest and most versatile ‘marine renewables support vessels’ showed off some of her capabilities at Gills Harbour on the Pentland Firth this week. The one-year-old ‘multi-cat’ vessel Orcadia, which was reported to have cost £3.5 million when she was delivered last year from Damen Sh
Rotterdam World Gateway (RWG) has started construction of the first phase of its deep-sea container terminal on Maasvlakte 2. The 108 hectare site with a quay wall of 1,150 meters (depth of 20 meters), and a 550-metre quay specifically designed for barges has already been built by the Port of Rotter
His Royal Highness the Prince of Orange today officially opened Van Oord’s new head office in the presence of hundreds of guests and Van Oord employees. The Prince unveiled the name of the building: “De Nieuwe Maas” (The New River Meuse). Sustainable, maritime character The new head office at Schaar
Coastline Surveys announces the appointment of Andrew Johnson as Hydrographic Services Division Manager. Andy has amassed a wealth of experience during his professional 25 year career in the marine industry worldwide. Andy has particular talents and enthusiasm in team building, business development
Rotterdam World Gateway (RWG), a consortium of DP World, APL, MOL, HMM and CMA-CGM, has achieved financial close for the project financing of the first phase of container terminal 1 on the Maasvlakte 2 in Rotterdam. The reclamation of the plot has been undertaken by the Port of Rotterdam since 2009,
Cargotec has secured an order for a Siwertell ship unloader from Denmark’s leading power company, Dong Energy; it will ensure a high-capacity unloading of wood pellets and coal for one of the most efficient power stations of its kind. The order is booked into the first quarter order intake. Dong Ene
Falmouth Bay residents split over dredging plan for giant cruise liners, says the guardian.co.uk. Falmouth Bay dredging could create jobs, but it also causes concerns about the environment. Plan to dredge a channel through part of the bay has caused consternation among conservationists. Dredging sup
Damen Shiprepair Götaverken aims to be the best within the Nordic countries, according to its new strategy. As part of this focus, Ms Monica Svenner has been appointed as the new MD. Ms Svenner has wide industrial experience as MD for several international companies, such as Stena Recycling and Atla
Safety is always uppermost on the minds of dredging contractors. As part of the maritime community, dredging vessels, contractors, crews and support staff on land, strive to follow international safety standards as well as local and regional requirements at all times. But the safety rules and regula
Maritime infrastructure construction is not possible without dredging. At the core of every port expansion or coastal engineering achievement lies the bedrock of dredging operations and the skills of the dredging industry. And at the centre of state-of-the-art dredging lies high-level education. Ove
The Delta Marine Consultants/Xbloc team is present at the ICCE 2012 Conference in Santander, Spain, July 1 to 6. The ICCE 2012 conference is the 33th International Conference on Coastal Engineering. A presentation will be given by Michael van de Koppel on Tuesday, July 3. The subject of his presenta
Portunus Port Spares and Services from Turkey had signed a contract with TCDD – Turkish State Railways for N.5 Ship To Shore Gantry Crane complete refurbishments and project started in the end of 2011. In very short time, Portunus had completed first ship to shore gantry crane and handed over to Tur
The Lerwick Port Authority is about to spend £45m on a new quay and site huts, reports Construction Enquirer. They are looking for a contractor that would build a £35m worth facility to handle the decommissioning of giant offshore modules, and a supplier of huts to hold workers worth up to £10m. In
