Dredging
IMS Introduces GeoPool Technology
IMS Dredge has announced the acquisition of a patent pending state-of-the-art dewatering technology that is inexpensive, reusable, scalable, and does not require polymers – the GeoPool. The technology was invented by an IMS Versi-Dredge customer and then successfully trialed in the United States and
CCCC Wins Terminal Project in Kemen
CCCC Fourth Harbor Engineering Co., Ltd., one of China Communications Construction Company subsidiaries, has just signed an Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) contract for the construction of a new berth in Fuzhou Port. The contract was agreed with Fujian Huadian Kemen Power Generation Co. u
Two IADC Papers at WODCON XXI
René Kolman, secretary general of International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC), will be presenting two papers at the World Dredging Congress (WODCON) XXI in Miami, Florida next year. The first paper, Land Reclamation: A Viable Alternative for Port Cities, will highlight the opportunities r
Marotechniek Launches New E-Motor
Marotechniek, a Dutch company involved in finding new solutions for the dredging, marine, offshore and industrial sectors, has developed a new electric underwater motor, which will have its inaugural showcase during the 2015 Europort exhibition. The unit, driven by a permanent magnet submersible mot
New Dragflow Dredge for Nigeria (VIDEO)
Dragflow, an Italian manufacturer of heavy duty pumps and complete dredging equipment, has successfully delivered a new cutter suction dredge to a customer in Nigeria. The DRH400E35DF model dredge was ordered by Matag, a Nigerian dredging company that wanted to increase the scope of their business a
Money Secured for IJmuiden New Lock
Rijkswaterstaat and the OpenIJ consortium – consisting of BAM-PGGM, VolkerWessels and DIF – have reached financial close for the contract to design, construct, finance and maintain a new sea lock at IJmuiden. Construction activities will be carried out by a BAM Infra and VolkerWessels joint venture.
Picture of the Day: Panama Canal Deepening
The Panama Canal Expansion project is now 94% completed, with the progress of the third set of locks being 95% completed. The project will create a new lane of traffic along the Canal through the construction of a new set of locks, doubling the waterway’s capacity. The existing locks allow the passa
Dyke Marsh Restoration Project Begins
The National Park Service and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will begin small-scale geotechnical drilling at Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve. This investigation is in preparation for a proposed interagency project to restore up to 100 acres of freshwater tidal marsh within the 485-acre Dyke Marsh. Ac
CCCC to Build New Terminal at Taicang
China Communications Construction Co. Ltd. (CCCC), a conglomerate engaged in the design/construction of transportation infrastructure, dredging and heavy machinery manufacturing business, recently won a $17 million contract for the Phase 1 of Runhe terminal in Taicang. The contract for the construct
Fawn Island Contract Awarded
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Omaha District has awarded a contract for $1.17 million to Newt Marine Service of Dubuque, Iowa for repairs to shallow water habitat at Fawn Island in Harrison County, Iowa. Work will begin this month with completion expected by April 2016. The Fawn Island chute was
Yakima River Scheme Open for Comment
A program to manage about six miles of Yakima River shoreline within the city of West Richland is open for comment through the Washington Department of Ecology. The proposed shoreline program will guide development projects along West Richland’s shoreline. It combines local plans for future developm
IQPC Port Forum Starts This Week
The 5th Annual Port Development & Connectivity Asia Forum, organized by the International Quality & Productivity Center (IQPC), will take place on 21-22 October 2015 in Amara Hotel, Singapore. The event will explore pressing issues in regional port planning and operational efficiency: from ensuring
Protecting Wildlife Ahead of Dredging
A project to relocate fish from the Swansea Canal ahead of important dredging works has revealed the huge wealth of protected species that call the waterway home. Using a technique called ‘electrofishing’, the team – working with Glandŵr Cymru, the Canal & River Trust in Wales – removed almost 2,000
Council Approves Barnstable Dredging
Phase one of the Barnstable Harbor dredging project that will remove some 8,000 cubic yards of sand has been approved by the town council. The decision to approve the $490,000 worth request for dredging of the outer entrance of Barnstable Harbor was reached at Thursday’s town council meeting. Work o