Dredging
Update on Mill River Dredging Project
The CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has released the latest update on the Mill River cleanup project in Fairfield, Connecticut. TRC, the firm conducting the cleanup work for Exide, is currently in the process of dredging, dewatering the sediment, treating the filtrate water from
Pallone Welcomes Cornell-Dubilier Plan
Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. has applauded the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) final cleanup plan for the Cornell-Dubilier Electronics Superfund site in South Plainfield, New Jersey. The plan is for the cleanup of a nine mile stretch of Bound Brook, which passes next to the former Cornell-
Precision Above All – Q1000 Jet Trencher
Global Marine Systems Limited has extended its subsea capability with the acquisition of a powerful jet trenching ROV, the Q1000 Jet Trencher. The new submersible compliments the existing burial equipment portfolio and is designed for pre and post-lay trenching as well as simultaneous lay and burial
Boskalis Holds Annual Shareholders Meeting
Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis), global services provider operating in the dredging, maritime infrastructure and maritime services sectors, has announced that the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders adopted the 2014 financial statements at the annual meeting held yesterday. Also at the
Buckeye Lake Dredging Grinds to a Halt
Dredging operation at Buckeye Lake have been brought to a halt due to the lack of space where the dredged material from the lake could be placed. According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, a dredge has been making its way from Lieb’s Island to Seller’s Point since April 6, but the operat
Bound Brook Cleanup Includes Dredging
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has came up with the final cleanup plan for removal of PCBs from Bound Brook in South Plainfield, NJ. “This multi-million dollar cleanup will help restore the environment and protect public health in South Plainfield, NJ,” said EPA Regional Administrato
Egypt Ports and Waterways Summit Begins Next Month
Final preparations are underway for the Egypt Ports & Waterways Summit that will be held from 9-11 June in Cairo. Many advancements are planned for Egypt’s maritime sector, with expansions to the capacity of the Suez Canal soon to be ready, together with expansions to all of the country’s major port
Additional Funds Available for St. Louis River
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) yesterday announced that an additional $3.5 million has been made available for work in the Spirit Lake portion of the St. Louis River Area of Concern on Lake Superior near Duluth, Minnesota. EPA will provide $2.275 million through the Great Lakes Resto
Another Dragflow Dredger for Nigeria
Dragflow, an Italian company specialized in solid pumping solutions, has supplied a new dredger that will be used for sand mining operations in Nigeria. The full equipment includes an Hydraulic Pump (HY400) with 2 Excavators (EXHY35). This dredger is one of the new series, with the operator cabin co
Boskalis Reports Good First Quarter
The developments at Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) in 2015 to date have been positive and in line with the company’s expectations. Reported revenue increased compared to the same period in 2014. Revenue was stable when adjusted for acquisitions, divestments and currency effects. In the c
Picture of the Day: TSHD ILEMBE Floats
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) new 5500m³ trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) ILEMBE was named at an official ceremony at Royal IHC’s shipyard in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, on 9 May 2015. The state-of-the-art dredger contract has been built within the budget and three months ahead of s
James Fisher: Acquisition of X-Subsea Assets
James Fisher has purchased the assets and intellectual property rights of X-Subsea Holding Limited for a total consideration of £14.8m. Headquartered in Aberdeen, X-Subsea went into administration on 27 April 2015 following the collapse of its Norwegian parent company Reef Subsea AS. X-Subsea, a des
Major Boost for Bridgeport Harbor Project
The State Bond Commission is expected to approve $9 million in funding for harbor development in Bridgeport, CT, according to Representative Steve Stafstrom. “This is a vital step toward fully realizing the untapped potential that Bridgeport has to be the hub of maritime commerce and activity for th
Broughty Ferry Coastal Protection Resumes
Work on a third phase of coastal protection works has started at Broughty Ferry Esplanade. The £1m contract, awarded to Tayside Contracts will see the construction of a rock armor revetment at Broughty Ferry Esplanade from the Glass Pavilion to Bridge Street. Will Dawson, convener of Dundee City Cou