Africa
TSHD Macuti Collides with Cargo Ship in Beira
The 2500 m³ trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Macuti, owned by the Mozambican Dredging Comoany (Emodraga), collided with a cargo ship in the Port of Beira access channel on Monday. The cargo ship, a Panama-registered container vessel, was leaving Beira and heading to the Port of Durban, accordi
New Cornelis Lely Levee in Mopti Inaugurated
At least 2,000 households in Mopti, Mali, as well as an irrigation area of 300 ha, are now protected against floods from the Niger River. On request of the regional government, a 4.1 km long levee has been constructed with the support of the Dutch Government. In the presence of two Malian ministers
DredgingToday.com Podcast: WODCON XXI
Welcome to the first DredgingToday.com Podcast, with our host Rosie Moth of RedMeters.com. In this episode we will be discussing last week’s World Dredging Congress & Exposition (WODCON) dredging conference with industry experts: Jay Wise of Kruse Integration, Steve Rutherford of Caterpillar Industr
Damen Shoalbuster for SMIT Amandla Marine
The second of two Damen Shoalbuster 3009 multi-purpose workboats for SMIT Amandla Marine has been named in a ceremony at Damen Shipyards Cape Town, South Africa. Named the Aogatoa, the vessel is the second of two shoalbusters 3009 ordered by SMIT Amandla Marine for the De Beers contract and built at
Highlights of the Week
Dredging Today brings you an overview of the most popular stories from the past week (June 13-19, 2016). CCCC Shanghai Dredging Wins Qiupu River Contract CCCC Shanghai Dredging, a subsidiary of China Communications Construction Company Ltd, has won a contract for the survey and design of the Qiupu
WODA: Addressing Climate Change Challenges
The World Organization of Dredging Associations (WODA) has issued an official “Statement on Mitigating and Adapting to Climate Change” at the opening session of the World Dredging Conference (WODCON) XXI in Miami, Florida. As Ram Mohan, President of the Western Dredging Association and host of this
Setting Up New Commission for Dredging Management
Central Dredging Association (CEDA) is setting up a new Commission for Dredging Management and has already issued an invitation to members interested in joining it. The Dredging Management Commission (DMC) is being established to fulfill a need for discussion, innovation and questions on the managem
IADC Presents ‘Facts About’ Underwater Drilling and Blasting
The International Association of Dredging Contractors (IADC) has just published a new ‘Facts About’ publication on underwater drilling and blasting. ‘Facts About’ is a series of concise, easy-to-read leaflets which give an effective overview of essential facts about specific dredging and maritime co
Highlights of the Week
Dredging Today brings you an overview of the most popular stories from the past week (May 30-June 5, 2016). Boskalis and Van Oord Sign Fehmarnbelt Contracts Femern A/S, a subsidiary of the Danish state-owned Sund & Bælt Holding A/S, and the Fehmarn Belt Contractors joint venture, consisting of Bos
Coastal Workshop Held in Grand-Lahou
Coastal erosion has devoured the old town and the lighthouse of Grand-Lahou, Cote d’Ivoire, and has led to the abandonment of homes and the loss of mangroves to firewood. Following widespread destruction of an area that was home to several important cultural heritage sites, Grand-Lahou was relocated
IADC Presents Terra et Aqua for June 2016
The International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) has just released the latest issue of Terra et Aqua, their official quarterly publication. The magazine is supported solely by the IADC as a service to the world-wide dredging community and represents IADC’s commitment to the highest standar
DP World Signs $442 Million Berbera Port Deal
DP World Group Chairman and CEO, Mr Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, has met with the President of Somaliland, Mr Ahmed Mohamed Mahamoud, following the signing of the Port of Berbera agreement. Earlier this month, DP World inked a $442 million contract with the government of Somaliland to develop and opera