Highlights of the Week

Dredging Today brings you an overview of the most popular stories from the past week (September 18-24, 2017).

 

Royal IHC Launches NMDC’s First Custom-Built TSHD

The launch ceremony of ARZANA – a 6,000m³ trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) – took place on September 20, at Royal IHC’s shipyard in Kinderdijk, the Netherlands.

 

CETA Agreement to Open Markets for Dredging

European shipowners have welcomed the provisional application of the Comprehensive Economic Trade agreement between the EU and Canada (CETA).

 

Damen to Open Service Hub in Russia

Damen Shipyards Group has announced plans to establish a Service Hub in the Russian port of Novorossiysk in a Letter of Intent (LOI) signed with Delo Group of companies.

 

Dutra Bags Jacksonville Harbor Deepening Contract

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, has announced award of the first Jacksonville Harbor Deepening contract to the Dutra Group of San Rafael, Calif.

 

CH2M to Design Canaveral Port New Terminal

Canaveral Port Authority has engaged its long-time partner CH2M to design a new terminal which will support the port’s cruise business, currently accounting for 80 percent of the revenue.