Technology
Netherlands shares knowledge on marine renewable energy
International course on marine renewable energy was recently held for the first time in the Netherlands which covered the latest in tidal and wave, salinity gradient and ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) technologies.
Komatsu Europe Introduces New Hybrid Excavator
Komatsu Europe International is presenting the new HB365LC-3, a 36 tonnes hydraulic hybrid excavator, at the bauma 2016 international fair in Munich. Compared to a standard PC360LC-11 excavator, the new Komatsu Hybrid excavator was designed to provide 20% fuel savings to customers. The HB365LC-3 has
Kite Power Reaching For New Heights
Natural Power has been appointed by Kite Power Solutions (KPS) to support proposals for consenting a test and development site at RAF West Freugh, now operated by QinetiQ, near Stranraer in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. Founded in 2011, KPS was established to develop a deep water wind energy tech
Kite Power Reaching For New Heights
Natural Power has been appointed by Kite Power Solutions (KPS) to support proposals for consenting a test and development site at RAF West Freugh, now operated by QinetiQ, near Stranraer in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. Founded in 2011, KPS was established to develop a deep water wind energy tech
Hitachi Unveils Excavator Ideal for Dredging
Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) is showcasing the ZX85US-5 super long front excavator at Bauma. Compact and with a short-tail swing radius, low-impact rubber tracks and class-leading 10.3-meter reach, it has been specially designed for earthmoving on dredging, bank maintenance and
Damen Delivers Modular Multi Cat 2210 to Van Oord
To support its ongoing dredging activities, Van Oord has started an 18-month charter agreement with Damen Marine Services for a Modular Multi Cat (MMuC) 2210. Damen completed construction under a short timescale, delivering the vessel just four months after contract signing. The newly built vessel i
Komatsu Europe Presents New Midi Excavator at BAUMA
Komatsu Europe International N.V will present the PW98MR-10 midi excavator at Bauma 2016. With a net 48.5 kW @ 1.950 rpm (66 HP) and operating weights between 9.820 kg and 10.450 kg, the PW98MR-10 is powered by a 4-valve per cylinder Komatsu SAA4D95LE-6 engine. The KOMTRAX™ technology on the PW98MR-
VIDEO: Van Oord’s New CSD Named Biesbosch
In the presence of guests and employees, Ms Lydia van de Kerk, the wife of CFO Arjan van de Kerk, named Van Oord’s latest cutter suction dredger Biesbosch on 7 April 2016. The ceremony was held on the jetty at Van Oord’s Rotterdam office. The cutter suction dredger Biesbosch was built by Royal IHC a
Deltares: Strengthening Dikes with Vacuum Consolidation
A new technology that may improve dike strength faster and more economically is being tested in Bleskensgraaf this month. The technology is known as vacuum consolidation and it involves creating a vacuum below the surface by pumping out water, making the subsurface stronger. Deltares will provide te
Terra et Aqua: Spotlight on Rock Cutting Processes
In its latest edition of Terra et Aqua, the International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) has released an article named ‘Modelling the effect of water depth on rock cutting processes with the use of discrete element method’. Whether it is for the construction of ports on new locations, the
Royal IHC to Upgrade NMDC’s Three Cutter Suction Dredgers
National Marine Dredging Company (NMDC) of Abu Dhabi has granted Royal IHC an order to upgrade the automation of three heavy-duty cutter suction dredgers (CSDs). The AL SADR, AL MIRFA and KATTOUF were built by Royal IHC between 1999-2001, and were equipped with the then latest versions of IHC DPM® (
IADC Releases ‘Beyond Sand & Sea’
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC), a limited edition book ‘Beyond Sand & Sea‘ has now been released. The book shows the last 50 years of dredging achievements as depicted through 50 iconic projects. Spanning the globe, the
IDRECO Delivers New Dredger to HidroekoPIM
IDRECO, a Dutch manufacturer of dredgers and pumps for the sand and gravel extraction sectors, has delivered an ISD 350/25 dredging machine to HidroekoPIM from Bulgaria. HidroekoPIM operates in the concrete and construction market of Bulgaria in the area of the capital Sofia. This new IDRECO machine
Race to Build Floaters Heating Up in France
Eolfi and CGN European Energy Company have through their joint venture, Eolfi Offshore France, submitted a proposal to ADEME for the construction of a floating wind farm off the island of Groix, the Brittany Region said in a statement. The 17 km2 wind farm is situated in one of four areas deemed sui