Highlights of the Week

Dredging Today brings you an overview of the most popular stories from the past week (December 21-27). 

 

Boskalis Dredger Freeway Busy in Portsmouth

Boskalis’ 4,500 m³ trailing suction hopper dredger Freeway has arrived at the HMNB Portsmouth and is dredging the channel ahead of the arrival of the Queen Elizabeth Class carriers.

 

Alphatron and Van Oord Sign Maintenance Agreement

Alphatron Marine has announced the signing of a 3-year global maintenance agreement with Van Oord.

 

Dutch Dredging Secures Major Contract in French Guyane

Dutch companies Baggerbedrijf de Boer – Dutch Dredging from Sliedrecht and partner Iskes Towage and Salvage from IJmuiden have been awarded a 12 year maintenance dredging and towing assistance contract for the ports of Cayenne and Kourou in French Guyane.

 

IADC Releases Annual Review of Global Dredging Market

The International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) has released ‘Dredging in Figures‘ report for the past year.

 

Abu Dhabi Ports Opens Upgraded AI Mirfa Port

Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of State and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Ports (ADP), has officially inaugurated Al Mirfa Port in the Western Region of Abu Dhabi.