Equipment
UTEC in pipeline survey off NW Australia
UTEC operated vessel “Yardie Creek” is nearing completion of major AUV pipeline survey campaign off the NW coast of Australia. The vessel is equipped with subsea positioning and 2 x 1000 metre rated AUVs fitted with multibeam, side-scan sonar, sub-bottom profiler and magnetometer. The spread will be
VideoRay ROVs Assist in Costa Concordia Salvage
After two and a half years and the most complicated and largest ship salvage operation in history, the Costa Concordia was refloated Monday morning and should soon be on its way to Genoa, Italy for a lengthy scrapping process. VideoRay Pro 4 Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) played a crucial role in
Panama Canal Expansion Update – July 2014 (VIDEO)
The Panama Canal expansion project will double the capacity of the Panama Canal by 2015 by creating a new lane of traffic and allowing more and larger ships to transit. The program consists of the construction of two new sets of locks – one on the Pacific and one on the Atlantic side of the [&hellip
The Philippines: Dutch Expertise for Flood Problems
Five experts from the ‘Dutch Risk Reduction Team’, which includes Deltares, are visiting the Philippines right now. They are looking at what is needed to make the country more resilient so it can cope with the forces of nature in the future. The island country is working hard on reconstruction work
CNPC finds oil and gas shows in South China Sea
China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) has reported that the petroleum drilling and exploration operation of Zhongjiannan Project was completed smoothly and on schedule on July 15th with the oil & gas shows found. In accordance with the work procedures of deep-sea petroleum exploration and deve
Picture of the Day: Ellicott Dredgers in India
Pictured here are two Ellicott dredgers working on the river Jhelum in India. In the foreground – a Dragon dredger that has been in operation for nearly 60 years. Working behind it is a new Series 370 dredger. [mappress] Dredging Today Staff, July 16, 2014
Rowe Technologies Expands SeaPILOT Product Line with DVL
Rowe Technologies, Inc. announces the launch of a new DVL for the SeaPILOT product line. The SeaPILOT OC (Observation Class) is the result of collaboration with several small ROV manufacturers to provide a compact, high performance DVL, designed specifically for observation/inspection class ROVs. Th
MetOcean Solutions: New weather prediction tool to improve offshore facilities safe operation
A new type of forecasting capability will help the oil and gas industry in Australia better prepare for the impacts of marine weather, potentially avoiding operational delays and costly damage from unexpected conditions. New Zealand company MetOcean Solutions is launching Offshore Motion Forecasts,
The Netherlands: Matecs Hands Over HD Shore Valves
In July 2014 Matecs B.V. from Roosendaal successfully delivered over 20 heavy duty shore valves (40 bars water pressure) to some global dredging companies. The HD valves Ø 1000 mm were engineered in-house, at the Roosendaal premises (by Matecs’ sister company Wear & Tear Solutions) and were fully co
Tidal Lagoon Could Contribute $46 Bln to UK GDP Between 2015-2027
A macroeconomic impacts study has found that a national fleet of six tidal lagoon power plants would contribute £27 billion to UK GDP over the investment period 2015-2027. Since many of the components can be sourced within the UK, tidal lagoon infrastructure investment offers one of the best returns
NFWF: USD 2.4 M in Grants to Protect and Restore Delaware River
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) yesterday announced $2.4 million in grants as part of the first round of $7 million in funding to improve waters that contribute to the overall health of the Delaware River. These grants are part of a $35 million multi-state investment by the William
Long Beach Harbor Commission OKs Port Budget (USA)
The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners on Monday, July 14, approved an $858 million budget for the Port of Long Beach in the upcoming fiscal year, with two-thirds of the spending set aside for a robust building and modernization program. For the fiscal year starting Oct. 1, 2014, the Harbor De
USA: McGregor Lake Improvement Plan Involves Dredging
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is initiating a study to improve habitat at and around McGregor Lake of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge near Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. The public is invited to attend an informational open house concerning this stu
Blue Water Energy invests in Unique Maritime Group
Unique Maritime Group (UMG), one of the world’s leading integrated turnkey subsea and offshore solutions provider, has announced a pivotal strategic equity investment from Blue Water Energy. Founded in 1993, UMG is a specialist in the provision of services, and the sale and rental of equipment for t