The MacArtney Group will showcase a number of new underwater technology products and solutions for the ocean science, oil and gas, dredging and diving industries at the 2014 edition of the Oceanology International exhibition (11-13 March, ExCeL Exhibition and Convention Centre, London). These additi
Luka Koper completed the first stage of the Basin I seabed dredging to 13 metres and thereby fulfilled an important commitment to the business partners as well as started to realise the company’s strategic objectives that have been on hold for several years, said Management Board President Gašpar Ga
On February 28, 2014, IHC Global Production B.V, part of IHC Merwede, and Uljanik d.d. signed the contract for the construction of one self-propelled cutter suction dredger. The installed power of the vessel will correspond to 23,684 kW, the length of the vessel will be 152 m and the width 28 m. The
Dragflow launched on the market a new line of compact Hydraulic power pack, the perfect solution for heavy application. This new product’s especially designed for use with the Dragflow dredging pump models from HY24 to HY85. The power pack is based on diesel engine, that complies with latest Europea
Caterpillar has introduced its new Cat® 336F excavator, built to meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emissions standards. This piece of equipment comes equipped with several features to enhance fuel efficiency. Electric boom and stick regeneration valves capture and recycle energy, and an engine idle shutdow
Maritiem Cluster Friesland delivered another DP1 Multi Purpose Support vessel 3512 to Acta Marine. Lady sponsor Mrs. E. (Litsa) Kwantes, named the ‘’Coastal Chariot’’ of Acta Marine on 20th February in Rotterdam. The multi-purpose vessel has been custom-built and constructed within only 12months. Th
Cowes Harbour Commission (CHC) appointed Boskalis Westminster to undertake construction of the new £7 million detached breakwater for Cowes on the Isle of Wight. The construction of the new breakwater will be carried out in two phases, with the first phase, creating the core structure of the breakwa
Ackermans & van Haaren NV has issued its “Redemption of Shares” regular update. They have concluded a liquidity contract with Kepler Cheuvreux to improve the liquidity of the AvH-share. In the framework of this liquidity programme, Kepler Cheuvreux has in the period from February 24, 2014 until Marc
The Marine Management Organisation has approved an application from South Hams District Council for urgent repair work at Beesands, Devon. Following recent bad weather the existing rock armour coastal defence at Beesands was breached resulting in a 130 metre by 30 metre section of coastal erosion an
In 2013 the Port of Hamburg achieved total throughput of 139 million tons. That represents growth of 6.2 percent. Both general cargo handling totalling 96.8 million tons (+ 5.7 percent) and bulk cargo handling at 42.3 million tons (+ 7.2 percent), ensured above-average growth for Germany’s largest u
A Dutch consortium is to develop a master plan for managing flood risks in the Cauca river basin in the west of Colombia. Floods are a regular occurrence in this area, and they are not only a direct threat to local inhabitants, they also cause considerable economic damage. Intensive collaboration in
Vysotsk Seaport has commissioned its reconstructed berths No. 1-4, the Northern and Southern malls of entering gates, and the underwater structures of the seaport area at the entrance, comprising 109 hectares. The reconstruction of those facilities was performed by FSUE “Rosmorport” from 2008 to 201
