Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) announces that 64.31 percent of the shareholders have elected a stock dividend distributed in the form of ordinary shares. As a result, 2,497,479 new ordinary shares will be issued today. The admission of these shares to trading on NYSE Euronext Amsterdam i
The Netherlands based Doedijns Group, announces the opening of its new premises in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to strengthen its presence in the region. This full service Doedijns facility is located in the ‘Jebel Ali Free zone’ district and will be led by Mr. Rakesh Surti, appointed as Managing Dir
Peel Ports was today due to launch a public consultation about its potentially controversial £500m plans to expand its River Mersey… By Bill Gleeson (liverpoolecho) [mappress] Source: liverpoolecho, June 7, 2011
IHC Merwede has increased its underwriting capacity by more than 50 per cent to €1.5billion. Of this amount, €900 million is committed. The financial agreement has been forged between IHC Merwede and an international banking consortium made up of five banks, with the aim of facilitating internationa
Marine and inland water-based infrastructure is a prerequisite for the sustainable development of economic bene ts and public welfare. Dredging works are needed to realise and maintain such infrastructure. It is widely recognised that such projects create an impact on the environment and in recent y
Rosslare Europort is to begin a major project which will see €1.8 million spent on investment in port facilities and dredging. By Nicola Cooke (sbpost) [mappress] Source: sbpost, June 6, 2011
The dredging work in Kirkcaldy Harbour is still progressing well – without causing damage to any of the Lang Toun’s beaches. (fifetoday) [mappress] Source: fifetoday, June 6, 2011
International regulations that are followed by all shipping nations have long been seen as the best way to improve sea-going safety. Still it was only with the establishment of the United Nations after World War II that these suggestions were made concrete. In 1948 an international conference in Swi
In any given year myriad conferences take place worldwide on a diversity of subjects that impact dredging and maritime construction projects. Attending these dredging and maritime conferences, and perusing through their proceedings, provides a significant source of Terra articles. One state-of-the-a
On 12 May 2011 the dividend of Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. for 2010 was set at € 1.24 per ordinary share with a choice of stock or cash dividend. With the dividend distribution as stock, shareholders will receive 1 new ordinary share per 26 dividend rights of ordinary shares. The conversion rate
The second CSD 750 ‘Inai Liatree’ for Inai Kiara Sdn Bhd was launched on April 18 in Malaysia. The vessel was built by Selat Melaka Shipbuilding Corporation Sdn Bhd. VOSTA LMG has delivered the design and the full component package for the Inai Liatree. The dredge will be used for local projects and
Ships and boats bigger and heavier than ever will soon be able to travel up the River Tyne. (bbc) [mappress] Source: bbc, June 1, 2011
The new flexible dredging concept is the answer to increasing demand for raw materials while sand winning locations are located further from shore at increased dredging depths. The RoRo Deep Dredge, which can work up to -200 m dredging depth, has specifically been designed to meet this demand and to
Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) Finland last week announced a new Agency Network Agreement which will strengthen the company’s coverage of thirteen key ports around the country’s coastline. The announcement coincided with an Open House event which celebrated 150 years of the company. Invited customer
