The harbour dredger used by Moray Council has been sold. In recent years the MV Shearwater had become too costly to maintain and its frequent breakdowns made the operation of it unreliable. The vessel was used to keep harbours in Moray clear, and was frequently contracted out to other authorities throughout Scotland and north England [...]
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In April 2011, the Fraser Titan, a triple screw 2300 m3 dredger, was converted to Thordon RiverTough water lubricated propeller shaft bearings from an oil lubricated system. The previous oil lubricated system had many issues – frequent maintenance of aft seals, water ingress contaminating the lubricating oil and unplanned drydockings. The vessel had its first [...]
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Caterpillar Inc. and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) announced that Caterpillar Japan Ltd. (CJL) and MHI have agreed to complete a second phase of a share redemption plan in the second quarter of 2012, resulting in Caterpillar becoming the sole owner of CJL. The estimated value of the second phase of the share redemption [...]
![Australia: Local Business Owner Urges for Swansea Channel Dredging]()
Lake Macquarie is at risk of losing tourists if a long-term solution for dredging Swansea Channel is not found, says one local business… (newcastlestar) Source: newcastlestar, August 10, 2011
![UK: Port of Liverpool Owner Invites Public Comment on Expansion Plan]()
Peel Ports was today due to launch a public consultation about its potentially controversial £500m plans to expand its River Mersey… By Bill Gleeson (liverpoolecho) Source: liverpoolecho, June 7, 2011
![USA: IMS 7012 Versi-Dredge Ready for New Owner]()
IMS 7012 Versi-Dredge on the market for sale and ready for the next job. This 45’ workhorse Dredge has been reduced in price and is ready for a new owner to put her to work on the next job. The 7012 Versi-Dredge is an easy to operate ‘self propelled’ shallow draft Dredge that is easily [...]
![Marina Owner Calls for Bogue Inlet Dredging (USA)]()
W.T. Casper is concerned about the safety of Bogue Inlet, and is willing to participate in a lobbying effort for dredging funds to keep… BY BRAD RICH (carteretnewstimes) Source: carteretnewstimes, April 7, 2011
