DHI Group, an independent research and consultancy organization, has just released their latest DHI Tech Talk video, named ‘Measurement of Suspended Sediment’. Solid particles transported in the water are referred to as suspended sediments. A high level of suspended sediments may lead to serious eff
Jan De Nul recently put its suction dredger, PETRUS PLANCIUS, back into operation after a successful conversion into an environmental dredger. IHC Services designed the technical solution that could operate the dredger with either a cutter or silt suction head. The IHC Beaver 1600, built in 2008, ne
The International Association of Dredging Contractors (IADC) has released its ‘Facts About’ publication on backhoe dredgers. ‘Facts About’ is a series of concise, easy-to-read leaflets which give an effective overview of essential facts about specific dredging and maritime construction subjects. Eac
Ocean Energy Systems (OES) has teamed up with the IEC TC-114 for the development of ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) standards.
The Marine Energy Operational Management Committee (ME-OMC) held a meeting in Paris to discuss rules for the conformity assessment for marine renewable energy industry.
The new Dredging Vessel Directory (DVD) is almost finished and will be launched soon, featuring more CSD’s than in last year’s edition. The new directory will provide the dredging industry with a compact useful overview of operating cutter suction dredgers and now also trailing suction hopper dredge
Vortex International Ltd, a New Zealand based supplier of dredging equipment, tools and dredge systems, has had a busy and exciting 2016. Couple of days ago, we took the opportunity to have a quick chat with Mr Joe Goodin, Managing Director of Vortex International, who provided us with invaluable in
Dredging Today brings you an overview of the most popular stories from the past week (January 23-29, 2017). New Contracts in India and Maldives for DEME DEME, the Belgian dredging, environmental and marine engineering group, has secured several new contracts for dredging and land reclamation works
WeSubsea, a subsea service company located in Norway and UK, has reported a very busy 2016, filled with lots of activities and accomplishments. Enough reasons for Dredging Today to catch up with Mr. Jason Wilson, UK WeSubsea Managing Director, to review the business highlights from 2016 and discuss
The €11 million FORESEA program hosted a webinar regarding its second call for support package applications for ocean energy developers.
New investment in clean energy worldwide fell 18% last year to $287.5 billion, with marine energy also being affected by 7% decrease compared to 2015 levels.
Government officials and leaders from international organizations are gathering this week for the Seventh Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
Wave and tidal energy arrays design tool DTOcean has been officially launched today as an open source software package.
OTEC Foundation has released the video recordings of the presentations delivered during a two-day OTEC Symposium held in Amsterdam late in October 2016.
