Jan De Nul Group is set to further expand its modern fleet with a self-propelled, cutter-suction dredger to be built at Croatian shipyard, Uljanik in Pula. The vessel, currently designated “JDN8069”, will feature 1 × MAN 14V48/60CR + 2 × MAN 9L48/60CR engines as well as 3 × step-up, RENK Rheine gear
Congressman Joe Courtney has just released the following statement on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Draft Dredged Material Management Plan and Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for Long Island Sound. “A sustained effort to maintain federal waterways and access to Connecticut’s man
In a new effort to protect fish threatened by drought, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is taking steps to limit activities including suction dredging and certain construction projects in sun-baked rivers around the state. Effective immediately, emergency regulations filed by WD
The Panama Canal Expansion Program August 2015 progress update has been just released. The Expansion Program, largest infrastructure project since the waterway’s original construction, will create a new lane of traffic along the Canal through the construction of a new set of locks, increasing the wa
The port development sector in the Middle East is witnessing considerable growth and mega projects across the region have been gaining increasing attention as to how these projects will be delivered. Moreover, it has been estimated that the Gulf countries are allocating $36 billion to further develo
The Liebherr product portfolio contains a large number of machines for the mining industry that perform a wide range of tasks both efficiently and reliably. One of these machines is the R 9150 mining excavator, purposely equipped with robust components, specifically designed for mining purposes. The
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District has entered into a Feasibility Cost Share Agreement with Lake County, Ohio initiating an Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Study on the Arcola Creek Watershed. The purpose of the study is to address ecological problems and needs associated with the
The Bangladesh government is working on a plan to dredge the river Dhaleswari from Hazrapur point to Zabra point in Manikganj district. The Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) will supervise the project for dredging a 62-km-long stretch of the river. “The river has dried up during th
With the 4th edition just under 3 months away, African Ports Evolution 2015 is bringing together the leading companies in the ports and logistics industries. The event is growing in line with the development of Africa’s ports, showcasing the latest solutions and expertise in dredging and maritime pr
Kolkata Port Trust is preparing to carry out maintenance dredging in Hooghly Estuary in the shipping channel of the port leading to Haldia as well as Kolkata, primarily at Jellingham & Auckland. The plan calls for the use of trailing suction hopper dredgers in combination with bottom opening hopper
The Lake Havasu dredging project has been put on hold because of the thick lake weed. Floating lake weed patches are particularly thick in the area at the moment due to prevailing wind and current conditions causing frequent clogging of the jet drive intakes on the dredge boat. According to the Lake
With effect from August 18th 2015 to February 2016, dredging work will be carried out off north west of Jurong island, reported the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). According to the MPA notice, the works will be carried out 24 hours daily, including Sundays and Public Holidays. The dr
Dr Todd Bridges, the US Army’s Senior Research Scientist for Environmental Science, will in September tour Australia, giving presentations on dredging and sediment management and related issues. He manages the $6 million per annum Dredging Operations Environmental Research program of the US Army Cor
The Baltimore District of the Army Corps of Engineers is planning to perform maintenance dredging for the Federal navigation channel at Knapps Narrows, Talbot County, Maryland. The proposed work consists of dredging the Knapps Narrows to its authorized depth of 9 feet (MLLW) and a width of 75 feet.
