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Easydredge Sea Trials (VIDEO) The newly built Easydredge 2700, competitively priced standard trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD), has passed its sea trials with flying colors. EXCLUSIVE: Jan De Nul Dredgers in Suez The New Suez Canal project is well on schedule, with the opening ceremony set to
New Report on Nicaragua Canal
A group of international scientists have released their findings about a proposed trans-isthmus shipping canal in Nicaragua, raising concerns about environmental impact and lack of information. The mega project would be built by the Nicaraguan government with the Hong Kong Nicaragua Canal Developmen
North Carolina Senate Passes Budget
The North Carolina Senate yesterday passed a balanced $21.47 billion state budget. The budget provides additional appropriations to the Shallow Draft Inlet Dredging Fund, total estimated funding in FY 2015-16 is at $20 million. It reserves $4 million of that fund for Oregon Inlet dredging needs. Whi
Reducing Dredgers Fuel Consumption
Dredging companies are eager to reduce fuel costs to lower their operational costs, while industry regulations on exhaust gas emissions are becoming increasingly strict. In the latest edition of IHC Insight, Erik van der Blom and Leonard den Boer of IHC Holland’s R&D department explain why it’s impo
DSC Dredge Safety Days Held
DSC Dredge, engaged in the engineering, automation and manufacturing of cutter suction and underwater pump mining dredges, has spent the past three years developing a corporate culture of safety within its operations. The company began enhancing its safety program in 2012 with the hire of Jeff Yaun
Picture of the Day: USACE Officers Tour Dredge Essayons
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) officers from Joint Base Lewis-McChord visited the dredge Essayons at its dry dock berth last week. In addition to checking out the bridge, engine room and galley, they got a unique view of the underside of the ship. These enrichment tours provide battalion-l
VIDEO: Boskalis Building Latin America’s Largest Port
In the north of Rio de Janeiro state, Boskalis is working on the Açu Superport industrial complex, the largest port-industry enterprise in Latin America, rising out of a greenfield. The scope of the work includes the dredging of an access and inner channel, turning basin and harbor basin as well as
Dredge Yard at WEDA Dredging Summit
Dredge Yard, a supplier of dredging and mining components, equipment and technologies, will take part in the upcoming WEDA Dredging Summit and Expo, June 22-25, 2015 at the Westin Galleria in Houston. During its presence at the event (booths number 52 and 53), Dredge Yard will showcase innovative so
Panama Canal Expansion – June 2015 (VIDEO)
A new video has just been released on the Panama Canal Expansion Program, the largest infrastructure project since the waterway’s original construction. The Expansion Program will create a new lane of traffic along the Canal through the construction of a new set of locks, increasing the waterway’s c
Halcrow Prize for XBEACH Gravel Model
Robert McCall (coastal morphology expert), Pieter van Geer (coastal engineering expert) of Deltares, Gerd Masselink and Timothy Poate of the University of Plymouth will be awarded the Halcrow Prize for their scientific publication about the XBEACH gravel model. The new numerical XBEACH gravel model
Shoaling Reduces St. Jerome Creek Depth
Draft Report and Environmental Assessment regarding navigation-related problems affecting the local users of St. Jerome Creek in St. Mary’s County is now out for public review. The purpose of this report is to identify a solution that is economically feasible with minimal environmental impacts. Curr
Black River Canal Dredging Begins
Dredging operations along the Lake Huron end of the Black River Canal in Port Huron are currently underway. “We worked with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to get an emergency permit to get it back open. The canal should be open to boaters by the weekend,” said Port Huron City