Archive for: May, 2011

The Netherlands: DAMEN Presents New Approach to Deep Sea Dredging

The Netherlands: DAMEN Presents New Approach to Deep Sea Dredging

The new flexible dredging concept is the answer to increasing demand for raw materials while sand winning locations are located further from shore at increased dredging depths. The RoRo Deep Dredge, which can work up to -200 m dredging depth, has specifically been designed to meet this demand and to challenge current technical limitations. Shortage [...]

Dredging Corporation of India Plans to Procure New Dredgers

Dredging Corporation of India Plans to Procure New Dredgers

The Board of Directors of Dredging Corporation of India Ltd at its meeting held on May 30, 2011, considering the massive capital commitments… (equitybulls) Source: equitybulls, May 31, 2011;  

China: Dredging on Wuxi Section of Beijing-Hangzhou Canal Finished

China: Dredging on Wuxi Section of Beijing-Hangzhou Canal Finished

The upgrade of the Wuxi section near Shanghai of the Beijing-Hangzhou Canal has been completed and passed inspection, widening the channel t… (shippingonline) Source: shippingonline, May 31, 2011;    

New Agency Network Agreement Strengthens Wilhelmsen Ships Service in Finland

New Agency Network Agreement Strengthens Wilhelmsen Ships Service in Finland

Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) Finland last week announced a new Agency Network Agreement which will strengthen the company’s coverage of thirteen key ports around the country’s coastline. The announcement coincided with an Open House event which celebrated 150 years of the company. Invited customers from the Helsinki area were able to experience a demonstration of [...]

Coastal Development Threatens Posidonia Sinuosa, Says Study (Australia)

Coastal Development Threatens Posidonia Sinuosa, Says Study (Australia)

A species of seagrass found only in western and southern Australian waters has been identified as one of the most vulnerable seagrasses in t… (news) Source: news, May 31, 2011;    

The Netherlands: Promising Students to Attend CEDA Dredging Days 2011

The Netherlands: Promising Students to Attend CEDA Dredging Days 2011

The aim of this new CEDA initiative is to enable promising students to attend CEDA Dredging Days 2011. Under this programme CEDA offers a considerable number of free registrations to graduate and postgraduate students. These free registrations will be granted to students who have shown great affinity with dredging technology within their study. Organised and co-ordinated by Young CEDA, some 20 European [...]

Qatar Inks Agreement for Two New Ports in Egypt

Qatar Inks Agreement for Two New Ports in Egypt

Qatar said on Sunday that it had signed an agreement with Egypt to establish two new ports with the potential to create more than a million… By Andy Sambidge (arabianbusiness) Source: arabianbusiness, May 31, 2011;      

Technical Visit to IHC Merwede Shipyard Scheduled for November 9 (The Netherlands)

Technical Visit to IHC Merwede Shipyard Scheduled for November 9 (The Netherlands)

IHC Merwede combines centuries of experience in dredging, mining and offshore technology to create technical innovations for customers. By continuous development of new technology the company seeks to meet the requirements of companies operating in the mining and offshore energy industries that are responding to the growing need for resources such as marine minerals and creating infrastructures in deep waters. Therefore, it [...]

Officials Place Warning Signs at Grand Lake St Marys (USA)

Officials Place Warning Signs at Grand Lake St Marys (USA)

For the third straight year, signs posted at Grand Lake St Marys warn people not to swim, wade or ingest lake water… By Rick Reitzel (nbc4i) Source: nbc4i, May 31, 2011;  

Fishing Vessel Sinks after Collision with Dredger Kamal XXXIII (India)

Fishing Vessel Sinks after Collision with Dredger Kamal XXXIII (India)

The Coast Guard on Monday rescued four fishermen from a boat which wrecked after colliding with a dredger off Kochi… (ibnlive) Source: ibnlive, May 31, 2011;  





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