Researchers in the WAMSI Dredging Science Node are developing new automated scientific instruments to measure sediment deposition in the field with prototypes deployed and tested. Sediment deposition and subsequent smothering of marine habitats such as corals and seagrasses is one of the mechanisms
The Pilbara Ports Authority (PPA) was awarded the prestigious Western Australian Premier’s Award for its ground-breaking Tidal Model Project in the Developing the Economy category on Wednesday, 28 October 2015. The category recognizes projects which maximize opportunities for the future through stim
Machiavelli Ready for Action As part of a future Corio Bay Channels Upgrade Project, investigative works in the vicinity of No 1 and No 2 Beacons in the Wilson Spit Channel will be conducted between October 28 and November 9, 2015. Dredge Yard Delivers the Auger […]
One year on from the official opening of their Fast Flow Facility, engineers and scientists at HR Wallingford are celebrating a first year in business. The Fast Flow Facility was officially opened on October 30, 2014, comprising a 75 m long and 8 m wide flume holding a million litres of water that c
UK-based specialist engineering consultancy HR Wallingford today marked one year from the official opening of their Fast Flow Facility, a 75-meter-long flume designed to simulate the interaction of waves, currents and sediments at large scale and in more detail than was previously possible. Since it
Integral Consulting Inc. (Integral) will use ocean-depth sediment profile imaging (SPI)/plan view camera system to conduct baseline and post-disposal monitoring for a dredging and disposal project in Douglas Harbor, Alaska. The company was awarded the subcontract by Western Marine Construction of Se
Ocean Power Technologies (OPT) has redeployed the repaired APB350 A1 PowerBuoy following the damage caused by the hurricane earlier this year. According to OPT, the sea trials off New Jersey coast have been resumed. George Kirby, President and CEO of OPT, said: “We are encouraged by A1’s performance
Resolute Marine Energy, a Boston-based wave energy developer, might test its wave energy technology off Camp Rilea, Oregon. Camp Rilea is a training center for US armed forces, and according to The Daily Astorian, a local news publisher, Resolute Marine hopes to deploy two oscillating wave energy co
US-based GreenFix, and WorldFlix, have designed OASIIS technology that is capable of producing distilled water and electricity from using OTEC and solar thermal technology. The technology was invented and patented by GreenFix CTO Richard Henderson. According to GreenFix, once built, the 1 to 5 squar
Royal IHC named the MAHURY, a 1.840m3 capacity twin-screw trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD), on 29 October 2015 at its partner MTG Dolphin’s shipyard in Varna, Bulgaria. The new TSHD is Baggerbedrijf de Boer – Dutch Dredging’s fourth IHC-built vessel. Dutch Dredging named the vessel after its t
Dredge Yard has recently delivered a sediment dredging machine, also known as Auger Dredger, which will be used for a desalination plant in the Gulf region. The sediment dredger has been designed for 9m dredging depth, with high production underwater dredge pump, 2 floating pontoons stiffened from i
ABP Marine Environmental Research ltd (ABPmer) has been contracted by the River Hamble Harbor Authority to undertake its 2015 annual bathymetric survey. The survey is carried out to help the River Hamble Harbor Authority to maintain its knowledge of the water depths within the river and to capture a
Tomlinson Group, an Ottawa based company involved in quarrying, construction, trucking and environmental industries, has released a video about their Harvey Pit DSC Shark Class dredge and its sand plant. The video covers the entire production process, from initial dredging to final product. The sand
US wave energy specialist Ocean Power Technologies (OPT) has redeployed the APB350 (A1) PowerBuoy off the coast of New Jersey and resumed sea trials. OPT also plans to release selected performance data gathered during the A1’s initial deployment as well as initial results of the Accelerated Life Tes
