The dredging industry is gearing up for the Dredging Summit & Expo ’24, a technical conference organized by the Western Dredging Association (WEDA). The conference will take place at the new JW Marriott in downtown Tampa, Florida, from June 24-27, 2024. The theme of the 2024 conference is “Building
Moving large quantities of soil in mining operations can be done different ways. One way is the constant feed of haulage trucks by excavators. Transporting mined materials using trucks requires a carousel of trucks and their drivers, all contributing to road congestion, dust, noise and emissions. An
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources (DWR) is awarding more than $10.5 million for 7 projects in coastal North Carolina for beach and dune renourishment, as well as other projects related to hurricane and storm damage. “The Coastal Storm Damage grants help resto
The Kenya Ports Authority has announced plans to further expand the Kipevu Oil Terminal II to enhance efficiency in handling a greater volume of petroleum products in the region. According to Managing Director Captain William Ruto, the Authority is progressing significantly in preparations to deepen
Last week, 25 participants from 12 different countries successfully completed the APEC-Antwerp/Flanders Port Training Center seminar on Dredging Technologies. The high-level seminar on Dredging Technologies gave an overview of the latest applications, technology, equipment and environmental aspects
Developed by pump and dredging expert IPR, the SlurrySucker dredging system recently provided a solution for getting the emergency water dams at a Gauteng wastewater treatment plant back to optimal condition. The emergency dams had filled with sludge over time, and were presenting an operational ris
HERBOSCH-KIERE is making great progress in Hamme, Belgium, where the company is constructing a 1.8 km long overflow dike, re-profiling an additional 400 meters of dike and creating a 5 km long towpath for pedestrians and cyclists to enjoy. “The construction is progressing well, and we anticipate com
His Majesty, King Frederik X of Denmark, inaugurated the very first tunnel element for the Fehmarnbelt link between Denmark and Germany yesterday. According to DEME, this marks a special milestone in this incredible project – the largest construction site in Northern Europe. The element, scheduled t
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has just released the latest update about the terrible accident when the Netherlands-flagged dredger Vox Maxima struck the fuel supply ship Marine Honor on Friday. The next phase of the clean-up operations has commenced with the additional deploymen
Earlier this month, Lee County (FL) approved an amendment to an agreement with the City of Bonita Springs to expand the scope of Bonita Beach nourishment efforts south to the County line. The expanded scope is necessary due to damage caused by Hurricane Ian in September 2022 when all of Bonita Beach
Hall Contracting Pty Ltd is making waves in the Pacific. The company mobilized its equipment to the island of Niutao in Tuvalu recently to construct new boat harbour facilities, including a sea access channel, approach jetty, wharf, boat ramp and passenger terminal. Being delivered on behalf of the
A joint venture between Rimbun Prima Sdn Bhd and China Communications Construction Company (M) Sdn Bhd has won a RM238 million (over $50 million) contract to dredge the Kuala Baram delta and deepen the shipping channel to the Miri Port terminal. The associated works in the three-year contract includ
This fall, Royal IHC will once again be the host of the 10-day General Dredging Course at their premises in the Netherlands. The program is held at the IHC Training Institute in Kinderdijk from September 16 until 27th, 2024. According to IHC, the course is beneficial for anyone ready to expand or re
The Local Government Unit (LGU) of Malinao has requested the Provincial Composite Lahar Management Committee to approve its request for proper dredging and desilting of the Quinale River in the town. Though Resolution No. 13 s. 2024, the LGU coursed its request through the Provincial Engineering Off
