Highlights of the Week

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Dredging Today brings you an overview of the most popular stories from the past week (May 1-7, 2017).

 

Damen Cutter Suction Dredger 350 Delivered to Heuvelman Ibis

A Damen cutter suction dredger (CSD) 350 has been delivered from Damen Dredging Equipment in Nijkerk, the Netherlands, to start work on a canal dredging assignment in the province of Groningen, in the north of the country.

 

Willoughby Spit Nourishment Project Enters Final Phase

The Willoughby Spit and Vicinity beach nourishment project in Norfolk, Virginia, is entering the final phase of construction with 81% of the project completed by the contractor, Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company.

 

New Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger DC Orisant Takes Shape

Reimerswaal Dredging has just announced that the construction of new multi-purpose 5.450m³ trailing suction hopper dredger ‘DC Orisant’ is moving forward.

 

Royal IHC to Build One for Dutch Dredging

Royal IHC and Baggerbedrijf de Boer – Dutch Dredging have signed a contract for the construction of a custom-built 2,300m³ trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD).

 

New Contracts in Africa for DEME

DEME has just announced that they won several new contracts in Africa with a total value of approximately EUR125 million.