Dredging
LUKOIL-BUNKER Fuels Sabetta Dredging Fleet
LUKOIL-BUNKER’s Murmansk branch has fueled the dredging fleet returning from the Sabetta Port (Yamal) via Murmansk. Six dredging vessels were supplied with heavy fuel oil and diesel fuel, and the last ship was serviced on October 18, 2015. LUKOIL-BUNKER was engaged in supplying bunker fuel to dredgi
Nelson Hosts Meeting on Grohman Narrows
The first phase of the Grohman Narrows Channel Improvement Project is almost complete. The project team has now finalized a number of studies related to the potential improvements at Grohman Narrows. A supplementary set of studies was also completed as a result of feedback from elected officials, Fi
Photo Update: Galveston Beachfill Scheme
The Galveston beach renourishment project, using about 725,000 cubic yards of sand dredged from the Galveston Ship Channel, is creating new beaches from 61st Street to 103rd Street, an area in front of the seawall that has been without a beach for decades. The $23 million project is a collaborative
Moin Dredging in Full Swing
APM Terminals Moin has announced a number of port project updates enabling Costa Rica’s future economic growth. Costa Rica’s exports account for 40% of the Central American nation’s GDP. The Port of Limón-Moin is ranked 13th in Latin America, and 4th in Central America with container volume of 1.09
Derby Flood Scheme OKd
A major £95 million flood defense and regeneration scheme for Derby has been approved by Derby City Council’s planning control committee. The innovative ‘Our City Our River‘ Council-led scheme plans to reduce Derby’s flood risk and maximize regeneration opportunities along the River Derwent. The flo
VIDEO: Panama Canal Expansion – October 2015
Seven years had passed since the inauguration of the Panama Canal Expansion Program and the project continues forward at full speed. The countdown for the completion of the expansion is on where every component, every cubic meter of excavated and dredged rock bring this mega-project closer to the la
MAHURY Naming Ceremony Next Week
The naming ceremony of the 1.840 m³ twin screw trailing suction hopper dredger “MAHURY” will take place at MTG Dolphin Shipyard in Varna, Bulgaria, on October 29, 2015. The new dredger is Dutch Dredging’s fourth IHC-built vessel, after the ALBATROS, LESSE and AMAZONE. The vessel is equipped with the
North Myrtle Beach Surveys Underway
The City of North Myrtle Beach has been abuzz with activity for the last couple of days with surveying, dune repairs and dune walkover stabilization activities. The Coastal Carolina University personnel are taking measurements to help determine sand loss from the recent storms. The resulting informa
New Investments in Lincolnshire Lakes Scheme
North Lincolnshire Council is investing over £13m to improve flood defenses as part of the £1.2bn Lincolnshire Lakes project that will create six new villages and thousands of new homes, new football stadium and schools, plus business and leisure opportunities on the outskirts of Scunthorpe. Work wi
Orion Marine Appoints New COO
Orion Marine Group, Inc., has announced the appointment of L. Dwayne Breaux to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Dr. Breaux brings over 30 years of experience in the engineering and construction industry with strong marine contracting expertise. Prior to joining t
NT EPA Releases Port Melville Final Assessment
The Northern Territory Environment Protection Authority (NT EPA) has considered the Port Melville development project and decided that no further assessment is required under the Environmental Assessment Act. Chair of the NT EPA, Bill Freeland, said that the determination comes after a detailed cons
Ocean City Replenishment Set for November
The north end beach replenishment project is tentatively scheduled to begin in early November, the Ocean City Mayor, Jay Gillian, said on Friday. Mobilization of equipment will begin very soon at Beach Road and Morningside Road. The Army Corps of Engineers is working with City officials to determine
Highlights of the Week
Picture of the Day: Vox Maxima in Indonesia Vox Maxima, Van Oord’s largest trailing suction hopper dredging vessel, recently started the dredging operations for the creation of Pluit City, an artificial island in the bay of Jakarta, Indonesia. Ellicott Dredges to Restore Prime Hook Two Ellicott [&
Rochdale Canal Works Start Next Week
Construction of a new spillway on the Rochdale Canal that will reduce flood risk to homes and businesses west of Todmorden will begin next week. The £500,000 Environment Agency scheme will take about 18 weeks to complete and will complement the £11 million final phase of the Todmorden flood alleviat