Africa
Dormac Durban Wraps Up Work on WID Sagar Manthan
Dormac Durban recently completed work on the Sagar Manthan, a water injection dredging vessel (WID). During the work, the Sagar Manthan received a dry docking where the tail shafts were replaced with two brand new tail shafts and two spare propellers. The sea chests, overboard valves and bow thruste
Highlights of the Week
Dredging Today brings you an overview of the most popular stories from the past week (September 24 – 30, 2018). Great Lakes Dredge Secures Tampa Harbor Dredging Contract Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. has just won a $47.9 million contract for channel dredging works in Hillsborough County, Florida.
VIDEO: President of Togo Tours Eko Atlantic City
The President of Togo, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbe, who pays particular attention to the issues of fight against global warming and protection against coastal degradation in Africa, has commended Eko Atlantic City on its technique adopted to provide a permanent solution to coastal erosion. Gnassingbe
International Days of Dredging Takes Place in Morocco
CEDA African Section has announced that the next International Days of Dredging will take place in Casablanca, Morocco, from 26-28 September 2018. At least 60% of the world’s population today lives less than 60km from the coast and this figure is increasing due to a growing world population, migrati
Damen DOP250 Maintains Hydropower Dam in Malawi
A DOP250 has been delivered for a hydropower dam maintenance project in Malawi, Damen – the Dutch defense, shipbuilding and engineering conglomerate – said in their latest announcement. The DOP submersible dredge pump, fitted out with a cutter unit, is set to work at approximately -4m dredging depth
HI-SEA Marine Dredge Equipment for Kenya and United States
HI-SEA Marine, a Chongqing, China, based supplier of marine equipment and dredge components, recently signed an order to supply 10pcs spring steel rubber hoses to a Kenyan client. According to the company’s latest announcement, these spring steel rubber hose will be used for a new dredging project.
IADC Releases Annual Report 2017
The International Association of Dredging Companies, the global umbrella organisation for contractors in the private dredging industry, officially released its Annual Report 2017 today. Prepared on behalf of the Board, the report gives an overview of IADC’s state of affairs and diverse activities wh
IADC Dredging in Figures 2017 Available
The International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) has just presented the 2017 edition of Dredging in Figures, an annual review of the global dredging market including the international dredging industry’s revenue. This paper highlights essential information about the dredging industry. Fact
Highlights of the Week
Dredging Today brings you an overview of the most popular stories from the past week (September 10 – 16, 2018). Florida ICWW Dredging Plan Introduced The Florida Inland Navigation District will be receiving sealed bids for the construction of the Intracoastal Waterway Maintenance Dredging project
Durban Container Terminal Deepening Project on the Way
Addressing stakeholders at a business breakfast in Durban earlier today, representatives of Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) provided a project update on the forthcoming Durban Container Terminal (DCT) Pier 2’s North Quay deepening project. As Transnet reported, the deeper berths will enable
Highlights of the Week
Dredging Today brings you an overview of the most popular stories from the past week (September 3 – September 9, 2018). VIDEO: TSHD DC Orisant Sea Trials Reimerswaal Dredging has just released this amazing video shot during the sea trials of their new multi-purpose 5.450m³ trailing suction hopper
Edo State Governor, CHEC Ink Benin River Port Deal
Godwin Obaseki, the Edo State Governor, yesterday signed an agreement with the Vice President of China Harbor Engineering Company (CHEC), Li Yi, for the development of the Benin River Port in Gelegele area of Nigeria. During the yesterday’s ceremony at the Nigerian Embassy in Beijing, China, the par