A high level delegation from Argentina led by the Vice President, His Excellency Amado Boudou, today visited DP World headquarters in Jebel Ali and was welcomed by Mohammed Sharaf, Group Chief Executive Officer, DP World. Accompanied by H.E. Ruben Caro, Argentina’s Ambassador to the UAE, the delegat
The Central Dredging Association webinar, named Climate Change Adaptation as it Affects the Dredging Community, is scheduled for 2 October 2013, 2:00 pm Europe D.T (GMT +02:00). The webinar will be presented by Pol Hakstege, Technical Manager at Rijkswaterstaat, Ministry of Infrastructure and Enviro
Jan De Nul Group Orders New Multipurpose Vessel Last week, Jan De Nul Group ordered a new vessel at the Uljanik Shipyard in Pula, Croatia. The vessel with a deadweight of 10,500 tonnes and a total length of 138 m will be a multipurpose vessel. IHC Merwede Presents New Generation of Omnibarge (The
Bandar Abbas port is currently constructing a number of 15 container and oil terminal in back-up area of the port, the port official said. Mr. Stiri, Acting Director General of the port said that these terminals are under construction in an area of 80 ha with an investment worth 46 million USD. He a
On July 29, the signing ceremony for Flood Control Project of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia was held in the meeting room of Mecca Governor Office Building. The client’s representative, Prince Khalid Al Faisal, and the contractor’s representative, Dai Zhanping, the general manager of CCCC Saudi Arabia Branch,
A group of Omani investors and traders visited Bandar Abbas Port facilities and infrastructures. During this visit, the role of Bandar Abbas Port in the country’s trade and its strategic position was elaborated for the delegation. Also, investment opportunities in various fields were introduced to t
Sabetta Port Construction to Include Huge Dredging Operation (Russia) Nineteen vessels will be part of the dredging operation on Sabetta arctic port construction project on the Yamal Peninsula this year. Boskalis Bags EUR 80 Million Dredging Contract Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) has
Bahrain-based Two Seas Marine Services (TSM) has indigenously converted a bulk carrier into a sand dredger, which offers a faster, easier and cost-effective alternative to getting dredgers from Europe and elsewhere, said its managing director. “This is a first for the region and opens the doors of a
Director General of Imam Khomeini Port (BIK) said that we managed to attract considerable amount of investment of private sector in the filed of loading and discharge of within previous 2 years. Mr. Idani added that private sector’s investment amounted to $ 7 million in development of the Imam Khome
ADPC has announced an AED 17M investment for Marfa Port, for the first phase development of the port infrastructure and maritime leisure facilities for the local community. The port is at the north end of Marfa city with direct water access to the Gulf, in the Al Gharbia region, 125 km west of Abu D
Construction of 5 berths and a 20-ha warehouse has been started in Anzali port. Mr. Kouhsari, Director General of the port said that this project is undertaken by the private sector in the framework of 30-month contract. These berths are built as a part of the port’s development plan. Last month the
Redwise reported the successful repositioning of three ships globally, relocating an OSV, a dredger and a landing craft. The well maintained and sturdy 1975 built dredger “Sand Weaver” recently departed from the UK port of Swansea. This after several days of vessel & voyage preparations, involving f
Dredge Yard develops new design for Water Ball Joint. These ball joints have been produced by using new innovative design developed by Dredge Yard’s team of engineers which makes it much more economical and suitable for transporting water. Water ball joint 700 mm is suitable for 10 bar working press
ADPC has announced the next steps in its plans to support the growing cruise business at Zayed Port, Abu Dhabi. Figures for 2012/2013 show a total of 96 vessel calls and 155,000 passengers visited Zayed Port, Abu Dhabi last season. Increasing the cruise business to the city is one of Abu Dhabi’s mai
