Dredging
Anton Berkenheger Group Takes Over Senwatec
Anton Berkenheger Group, also called Berky, is developing and producing special machines for water maintenance for more than 50 years. Meanwhile Berky has grown to a company providing a whole range of innovative and efficient solutions for ministration and maintenance of water ways like rivers, digs
Hearing to Focus on USACE Development Reports
The Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, chaired by U.S. Rep. Bob Gibbs, will hold a hearing next week to review activities carried out by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers related to future water resources development, including the Corps’ annual report to Congress and completed Chief’s
St. Johns County Shoreline Study up for Comment
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, invites the public to review and comment on the St. Johns County, Fla., Coastal Storm Risk Management Project draft feasibility study and environmental assessment. The study team, consisting of federal, state and local agency officials, assess
Boskalis to Restore Depth in Aberdeen Harbor
Much of the damage caused by Storm Frank, which hit the North East of Scotland on the 30th of December last year, has been well publicized in the press. In particular, the impact of the rise in height and flow rate of the River Dee, was very apparent to all. What has been less visible […]
MacArtney and dotOcean Enter Partnership Agreement
MacArtney continues to expand its business portfolio through a new partnership with dotOcean for North American markets. The agreement consolidates MacArtney’s strong position in key markets and provides customer access to the extensive range of dotOcean sediment and soil measurement products. dotOc
GLDD Secures Three Dredging Contracts Worth $58 M
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (GLDD) announced yesterday the receipt of three awards with an approximate value of $58 million. Valued at approximately $34.5 million, the first award is for the construction of a protective beach berm along the Chesapeake Bay near Norfolk, VA. This project inc
DEC Opts for Hitachi Hybrid Excavators
DEME Environmental Contractors (DEC) – a subsidiary of DEME Group – has purchased a fleet of Hitachi hybrid excavators to work on its soil and sediment recycling centers in Belgium. Two of the ZH210LC-5s are based on the banks of the River Scheldt at Zwijndrecht, near Antwerp, with a third machine d
USACE Los Angeles District Releases Work Plan
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District, received an additional $112.3 million in funding through congressional appropriations for existing projects and programs through the Corps fiscal year 2016 work plan. Jo-Ellen Darcy, assistant secretary of the Army for civil works, said the pla
Tauranga Harbor Channel Dredging Progresses Well
New Zealand’s Port of Tauranga has just announced that Rohde Nielsen is more than a third through the work to dredge Tauranga harbor’s shipping channels to a depth of 14.5m inside the harbor entrance and 15.8m outside the harbor entrance. It is on track to complete the work under budget and ahead of
Missouri River Committee Meeting Next Week
The Missouri River Recovery Implementation Committee will hold its next quarterly meeting February 23-25 in Kansas City, Missouri. The public will have the opportunity to address the committee and the lead agencies, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, regarding the M
Wando Welch Maintenance Dredging Approved
South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) announced yesterday that the Board has approved a contract for the investigation and excavation of historical resources on the Yellow House Creek Borrow Site, a location from which soil fill material will be mined for construction of the Leatherman Terminal. The
DEME Certified as Belgian Top Employer
For the 9th consecutive year, DEME has been officially certified by the Top Employers Institute for its exceptional employee offerings. The annual international research, undertaken by the Top Employers Institute, recognizes leading employers around the world: those that provide excellent employee c
Largest Investment in the History of Port of Dundee Announced
Forth Ports Limited announced today (17 February, 2016) plans to make the largest investment in the history of the Port of Dundee. The port owner is to invest more than £10 million to create a new quayside with an industry-leading “heavy lift” capability, coupled with a significant onshore operation
Works Start on Water of Leith Flood Alleviation Scheme
McLaughlin & Harvey has begun works on the second phase of the Water of Leith flood alleviation scheme in Edinburgh, UK. Design and build works include construction of piled structural walls and earth embankments, approximately 1,500m and 600m respectively, associated flood gates, and the provision