Technology
MirTac Kits Out Seazip Newbuilds with Fleet Management Software
Dutch software solutions provider MirTac has implemented the Star Fleet Management software onboard SeaZip 5 and Seazip 6, the two latest additions to SeaZip Offshore Services’s fleet. SeaZip took delivery of the two vessels in April 2016, expanding their fleet to six Damen Fast Crew Suppliers (2610
Boskalis’ Water Injection Dredger Terra Plana Launched
Boskalis’ new water injection dredger Terra Plana was successfully launched at TBG Harlingen – Thecla Bodewes Group shipyard last month. Two companies signed the contract for the construction of the Terra Plana on June 3, 2015 and the actual work on the dredger began in September 2015. Water injecti
Potential of Turkish Dredging Market Highlighted
Royal IHC successfully held its second dredging seminar in Istanbul, Turkey on 17 May 2016. The event was hosted by Dutch Consul General Robert Schuddeboom in the historical grounds of the Palais de Hollande in the Beyoğlu area of the city. “We wanted to give our honored guests an insight into equip
James Fisher scores £2.8M Wave Hub job
Wave Hub has awarded a contract to James Fisher Marine Services for the installation of four cable tail extensions at the test site off Cornwall.
WES teams up with EMEC for wave study
Wave Energy Scotland (WES) has started a new project with the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) to capture the wealth of knowledge and experience amassed in Orkney through testing wave energy devices in real sea conditions.
CHEC out of Swansea tidal game. TLP makes internal changes
Tidal Lagoon Power plans to retender the marine works package for the Swansea Bay tidal lagoon project after parting ways with China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) which was last year selected as the preferred bidder for the delivery of marine works.
EU Commissioner Vella tours WaveRoller test centre
EU Commissioner for Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Karmenu Vella has visited WaveRoller test facility in Järvenpää, Finland.
Seatricity to share Oceanus 2 data
Seatricity has announced plans to publish core performance data from its recently deployed wave energy converter Oceanus 2.
Public gets a say in Galway Bay test site lease
Public consultation is underway on the Marine Institute’s application for a foreshore lease to upgrade the Galway Bay marine and renewable energy test site.
GMDA Opts for REMU Big Float 1400 Amphibious Excavator
Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) has started a massive project to refurbish its water bodies. In order to achieve this, GMDA decided to go with REMU Big Float 1400 amphibious excavator that will be used for dredging of the overgrown lake. According to GMDA CEO, Shri. Anurag Sing, o
Public Consultation Starts on Galway Bay Test Site Lease Application
A public consultation is underway on Marine Institute’s application for a foreshore lease to upgrade the Galway Bay marine and renewable energy test site which would allow floating wind farm technology to be tested offshore Ireland. The Marine Institute has applied to the Department of the Environme
Public Consultation Starts on Galway Bay Test Site Lease Application
A public consultation is underway on Marine Institute’s application for a foreshore lease to upgrade the Galway Bay marine and renewable energy test site which would allow floating wind farm technology to be tested offshore Ireland. The Marine Institute has applied to the Department of the Environme
Highlights of the Week
Dredging Today brings you an overview of the most popular stories from the past week (May 16-22, 2016). Panama Canal Expansion Project – May 2016 Update In little over one months’ time, the Inauguration Ceremony of the new Panama Canal will mark the completion of the largest infrastructure underta
VIDEO: SR2000 tidal turbine launch
Scotrenewables Tidal Power has released a video showcasing the launch of its SR2000 floating tidal turbine.