Equipment
Picture of the Day: Port Monmouth Gets New Sand (USA)
For nearly a year, the Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, has been repairing damage from Hurricane Sandy to previously-engineered beaches in New York and New Jersey. Now, restoration has expanded to a new area where the Corps of Engineers hasn’t previously worked ─ Port Monmouth, N.J. In Ju
Lausanne to Host River Flow 2014 (Switzerland)
The 7th International Conference on Fluvial Hydraulics – the River Flow 2014, will take place on September 3-5, 2014, in Lausanne, Switzerland. The conference intends to create an environment for reflection, discussion and exchange of knowledge regarding fluvial hydraulics and river morphology. It i
Nigeria: Four Construction Workers Kidnapped in Bayelsa
Unknown armed men have abducted four construction workers at a dredging site along the Nembe waterways in Nembe Local Government area of Bayelsa State. The kidnapped workers are Nigerian nationals attached to Setraco Nigeria Ltd, the construction firm handling the Bayelsa-Delta flank of the East-Wes
Harkand to provide IRM services for Apache in North Sea
Harkand has been awarded a contract to support Apache with inspection, repair and maintenance work (IRM) as well as light construction (LC) across their assets in the North Sea, following completion of a competitive tender exercise. The award includes the provision of vessels, ROV and diving service
Navelana Consortium Bags Magdalena River Dredging Gig
Colombia’s government has awarded a $1.33 billion contract to the Navelena consortium, led by Brazil’s Odebrecht SA, to improve navigability on the Magdalena River. This deepening program will be carried out along a 908-kilometer stretch of the river between the town of Puerto Salgar and the Caribbe
CalEnergy gets extension for Pryderi drilling
After securing of the Stena-Clyde floating semi-submersible drilling rig for the drilling of the Pryderi-1 well, the WA-424-P Joint Venture sought and has now been granted a nine month suspension of the Permit’s Primary Term
Wärtsilä’s control system for Harvey Gulf LNG fueling facility
The new fuelling facility will enable the refuelling of offshore supply vessels powered by LNG
New Suez Canal: Digging Pace Will Be Increased (UPDATE)
Eight million cubic meters have been dug in the New Suez Canal project so far, the Armed Forces said in a statement. “The digging pace will be increased after the rest of the digging equipment get into action,” the statement said. Forty-two companies and two battalions are taking part in the project
Providence starts 2D shoot in Newgrange (Ireland)
Providence Resources P.l.c. has announced that 2D seismic surveying operations have now started over Frontier Exploration Licence (“FEL”) 6/14 (“Newgrange”), offshore Ireland.
USA: Lancaster Federal Flood Control Project Moves Ahead
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced that work is underway on a $1.7 million project to remove silt, sand and gravel from Cayuga Creek in Erie County, which will reduce the potential for flooding and better protect the area in the case of future storms. Known as the Lancaster Federal Flood Control
Greens: Government Allows Big Donor to Dredge in GBR
The Australian Greens are alarmed by a report today that a former coal baron was allowed to dredge in the Great Barrier Reef after donating $150 000 to the Queensland LNP a week before. “It’s clear the big end of town is running the Newman Government at the expense of everyday Queenslanders and the
Swanwick Marina Development on Track for October Opening
The new Swanwick Marina boatyard development is set to challenge the best on the South Coast – with Phase One opening in October 2014. Premier’s Swanwick Marina is located in the quieter upper reaches of the River Hamble. The marina accommodates over 300 berths and is home to a number of luxury boat
Top News of the Week of Aug 11 – Aug 17, 2014
1. VIDEO: ‘Princess Marseilles’ Crashes into German Cruise Ship (Norway) The 76 meter long seismic survey vessel Princess Marseilles collided with the 260 meter long German Century class cruise ship Mein Schiff 1. 2. Subsea 7 Wraps Up AIV Mission for Shell Subsea 7’s Autonomous Inspection Vehicle (A
Picture of the Day: New Ellicott Dredger for Ohio DNR
After half a century, it is time for new equipment. Ohio Department of Natural Resources recently purchased a new 460SL Swinging Dragon dredger. In the background is their 14″ cutter suction dredger, built in 1965. [mappress] Dredging Today Staff, August 17, 2014