Equipment
VIDEO: Shredder Dredger in Action
Waterking, specialized in the production of amphibious excavators and equipment, has just released a video about the Shredder Dredger (Shredderpontoon) at work with a WK 220 NG amphibious excavator. The video has been made in the Netherlands where the Shredder Dredger is currently working on a natur
N-KOM Repairs Jan De Nul Duo
Two Jan de Nul cutter suction dredgers, the 2010-built Ibn Battuta and Zheng He, were drydocked and repaired recently at Nakilat-Keppel Offshore & Marine (N-KOM). In addition to the routine repair scope, the major spud repairs and modifications were undertaken for the vessels. N-KOM had previously c
Aquapuncture Method Introduced
In its latest issue of Terra et Aqua, the International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) has released an article named ‘Aquapuncture: Sustainable Future of Inland Waterways’. Aquapuncture is an instrument for the optimal use, adaptation and management of inland waterways and their waterfront
Construction of FSP LNG tank to begin early 2016
Honghua Group revealed that the joint venture FSP LNG could start constructing the first flat panel semi-membrane prismatic type B tank early next year.
Kongsberg LARS for Jumeirah New DSV
Kongsberg Evotec, a fully owned subsidiary of Kongsberg Maritime, has entered an agreement with CSSC Huangpu Shipyard in Guangzhou China for the delivery of two Launch and Recovery Systems (LARS) for Remote Operated Vehicles (ROV). The contract includes the first delivery of the recently patented K-
OpenHydro Buys Tritech Gemini Sonars
Tritech has secured an order for supply of sonar systems for Irish tidal turbine company OpenHydro. OpenHydro has purchased a number of Gemini imaging sonars to monitor the installation and recovery of tidal turbines and subsea base units for its current and future projects. The company also purchas
Picture of the Day: Hitachi ZX250LC-6
Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe NV has presented its latest development in pursuit of the ultimate excavation machine – the new ZX250LC-6. The new model incorporates Hitachi technology developed specifically for the Zaxis-6 medium excavator range, and high-quality and durable components that c
Forsys Subsea Lines Up for First EPCI Award in 2016
Forsys Subsea, a 50/50 joint venture between FMC Technologies and Technip, has been awarded its first two integrated front end engineering studies. The two contract awards were announced last week by John Gremp, Chairman and CEO of FMC Technologies, during the company’s third-quarter earnings call.
VOSTA LMG at Europort 2015
VOSTA LMG will showcase a new range of floating dredge hoses with integrated quick connect coupling and a mechanical adapter for dredge cutterheads at the 2015 Europort exhibition for maritime technology in Rotterdam. The new range of floating dredge hoses became a logic addition to VOSTA LMG’s stan
Ashtead Tech Expands Subsea Inspection Portfolio
Ashtead Technology, a provider of subsea equipment rental, sales and services to the offshore industry, has invested over $300,000 in visual inspection tools for deep sea exploration. The investment will see Ashtead offering a range of SubC Imaging products to meet increasing industry demand for enh
MTG to Unveil New Product Range
During the Europort exhibition (3 – 6 November) in Rotterdam, MTG will introduce the new DMet product range. It is a G.E.T system for the dredging market that improves productivity and increases protection of cutter and hopper dredgers, even in demanding applications such as hard rock. This system i
Dredge Yard Delivers the Auger
Dredge Yard has engineered and manufactured a compact and economic sediment dredger, also known as Auger Dredger, which will be used for a desalination plant in the Gulf region. This piece of equipment can be used particularly in rivers, streams, harbors, ponds, bays or artificial lakes to remove th
Interview with Bell Dredging
Bell Dredging Pumps, a Dutch-based manufacturer of dredging equipment, has had a very busy 2015 so far. This year, the company successfully completed quite a few challenging projects worldwide, and at the same time presented its latest developments at some of the industry’s most popular events. To g
Flexlife Names New Business Development Manager
UK-based flexible pipe and umbilical specialist, Flexlife, has appointed Richard Gibson as its new BD Manager. He will work part time and will be based in the Aberdeen office. Gibon will be responsible for overseeing engineering, delivery and integrity services in the UK/Europe Region. According to