Equipment
The Philippines: Central Luzon Development Plans Include Dredging
The Regional Development Council (RDC) in Central Luzon will soon be busy revving up the engines of growth in the region. RDC chairman Bulacan Governor Wilhelmino M. Sy-Alvarado said that aside from giving priorities to the major projects of the national government, the council will also focus in co
COSL awards AG new rig contract (VIDEO)
Agility Group AS has entered into an agreement with China Oilfield Services Limited (COSL) to deliver detail engineering for the integration of the drilling package onto their latest drilling semisubmersible unit Hai Yang Shi You 982 (HYSY982). “This contract confirms AG China’s position in the Chin
Students Visit Folly Beach Shore Protection Project (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, hosted three different schools, James Island Christian School (JICS), The Porter Gaud School (PG) and Charleston Charter School of Math and Science (CCSMS) at Folly Beach to learn more about the Corps and the Folly Beach Shore Protection Project
USACE: Miami Harbor Project Progress On Schedule
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has reported that the progress is on schedule with the Miami Harbor deepening and widening project, including the successful construction of artificial reefs and relocation of about a thousand healthy corals. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District an
USA: Corps Invites Public Input on Pool 6 Environmental Assessment
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is seeking comments on the draft Pool 6environmental assessment for the beneficial use of dredged material. The Corps is proposing to place dredged material at two new sites in Pool 6. One of the locations will be used to restore a portion of land
Konecranes Inks Important Contract in Indonesia
Konecranes has signed an agreement to deliver an Automated RTG (ARTG) system to Indonesian state-owned terminal operator PT Pelabuhan Indonesia III. This will be the world’s first commercially operational Automated RTG system. The order comprises 11 ARTG cranes, Remote Operating Stations (ROSs) and
AXYS Sells Its 100th WatchKeeper Buoy to Construtora
AXYS Technologies Inc. has announced the sale of its 100th WatchKeeper met ocean monitoring buoy to Construtora OAS S.A. in Uruguay. AXYS WatchKeeper buoy OAS will use the WatchKeeper buoy to receive comprehensive environmental data, which will support their LNG terminal construction project in Mont
Riverkeeper’s Expert to Speak at “Restoring Our River” Panel (USA)
Today, Riverkeeper’s Abigail M. Jones, staff attorney for the Hudson River Program, will take part in a panel presentation in Newark called “Restoring Our River” on the plans to clean up and restore the Passaic River. Jones will speak about the landmark GE Superfund cleanup of PCB contamination in t
Wartsila Engines to Power LNG Icebreaker
A new icebreaker being built by Arctech Helsinki Shipyard for the Finnish Transport Agency will be powered by Wärtsilä dual-fuel engines capable of operating on both liquefied natural gas (LNG) and low sulphur diesel fuel. When launched in late 2015, it will be the first LNG-powered icebreaker in th
NQBP: Temporary Reopening of Mackay Marina Southern Breakwater
The southern breakwater at the Mackay Marina has long been a popular destination for residents and visitors to walk, run, cycle or fish. North Queensland Bulk Ports said that it has temporarily reopened the breakwater for public access. Maintenance works are currently paused while NQBP assesses a ra
USA: Healthy Corals Relocated During Miami Harbor Dredging
Progress is on schedule with the Miami Harbor deepening and widening project, including the successful construction of artificial reefs and relocation of about a thousand healthy corals. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, and its contractors are at the 35 percent completion mar
Unique Hydra Gets Second HYDRACraft Order
Unique HYDRA, a division of the Unique Maritime Group which is one of the world’s leading integrated turnkey subsea and offshore solutions provider has received their second order this year, for its diving daughtercraft system called the HYDRACraft. Unique Hydra has spent the past twelve months enga
Rolls-Royce deck machinery for Edison Chouest anchor handlers
Rolls-Royce has won a £50m contract to deliver deck machinery for four large anchor handlers for Edison Chouest Offshore. The vessels are designed by North American Shipbuilder Inc. and will be built in Brazil by Estaleiro Navship LTDA. The four vessels have been specially developed to operate in
Senator Vitter to Attend WRRDA Signing Ceremony (USA)
U.S. Senator David Vitter, the lead Senate Republican negotiator for the Water Resources Reform & Development Act (WRRDA), will attend the bill signing ceremony at the White House. President Obama will sign WRRDA, Vitter’s signature legislation, at 10:45 am ET today. Vitter secured several provision