Archive for: November, 2010

The Netherlands: Alewijnse Wins Electrical Order for Two Trailing Suction Hopper Dredgers

The Netherlands: Alewijnse Wins Electrical Order for Two Trailing Suction Hopper Dredgers

The contract consists of the delivery, installation and commissioning of the electrical packages for two identical Trailing Suction Hopper Dredgers (TSHD), which are being built by IHC Merwede for the Indian dredging company DCI. This major order represents an important milestone for Alewijnse Marine Systems in its strategy to consolidate its position in the dredging sector. The two TSHDs [...]

Fort Myers Residents Make Efforts for Beach Renourishment Project (USA)

Fort Myers Residents Make Efforts for Beach Renourishment Project (USA)

People on Fort Myers Beach are discussing the best way to keep the beach beautiful. There is an upcoming beach renourishment project from… By Sarah Hollenbeck (nbc-2) Source: nbc-2, November 30, 2010;

Germany: HOCHTIEF and Duisport Found Joint Venture

Germany: HOCHTIEF and Duisport Found Joint Venture

Duisport (Duisburger Hafen AG) and HOCHTIEF Concessions AG, a subsidiary of the international construction services specialist HOCHTIEF, have founded a joint venture to develop ports and port terminals together worldwide. The focus of the new company will be managing, operating and marketing ports and port terminals. This will be supplemented by planning, development and construction activities. duisport is providing its port technical and logistics expertise in [...]

Philippines: DPWH Speeds Up Irosin Dredging

Philippines: DPWH Speeds Up Irosin Dredging

Dredging operations switched to high gear as the local public works and highways personnel take advantage of the sunny weather in Irosin … By Jenny Reyes (abs-cbnnews) Source: abs-cbnnews, November 30, 2010;

North Perry Park Dredging Resumes (USA)

North Perry Park Dredging Resumes (USA)

Even as sand dredging continues for the third time around the new North Perry Park beach and marina, it’s not clear what the costs will be… By David W. Jones (news-herald) Source: news-herald, November 30, 2010;

Canada: Blind Channel Dredging Project Gets Deadline Extension

Canada: Blind Channel Dredging Project Gets Deadline Extension

The federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) has extended the deadline for the dredging of Squamish’s Mamquam Blind Channel for … By David Burke (squamishchief) Source: squamishchief, November 30, 2010;

India: Government to Import Ellicott’s Dredgers

India: Government to Import Ellicott’s Dredgers

In its endeavour to boost the restoration of Jhelum- the lifeline of Kashmir- the State Government has started the process to procure … (greaterkashmir) Source: greaterkashmir, November 30, 2010;

The Netherlands: IHC Engineering Business and SAS to Deliver Lay System to McDermott International

The Netherlands: IHC Engineering Business and SAS to Deliver Lay System to McDermott International

The SURF (subsea umbilical riser and flowline) installation market is expanding and pushing into ever-deeper waters. At the same time IHC Engineering Business (IHC EB) has seen a dramatic expansion of its range of pipe and cable lay systems, with a number of large scale projects delivered, or ongoing. A 300-tonne system will shortly be [...]

Hampton’s Flooding Problems to be Discussed (USA)

Hampton’s Flooding Problems to be Discussed (USA)

A meeting to discuss the challenges posed by flooding and other waterway issues in Hampton will be held on Tuesday evening at the Hampton… By David Macaulay (dailypress) Source: dailypress, November 30, 2010;

The Bahamas: Court Action for Bell Island Dredging Project

The Bahamas: Court Action for Bell Island Dredging Project

A prominent attorney plans to apply for a judicial review in the Supreme Court this week to get a judge to disallow dredging on Bell Island. The government recently granted billionaire philanthropist, Prince Karim al-Hussaini, the Aga Khan IV permission to dredge a seabed in the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park. The move angered many [...]





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