Dragflow, a worldwide player in solid pumping solutions, has announced the installation of two new dredgers, one in Northern Europe (Estonia) and the second in Southern Europe (Italy). Two projects that shows Dragflow’s ability to adapt easily to the different contexts and applications in which the
A long-awaited dredging project off Sanibel may start Monday after being delayed for several weeks due to weather and mechanical issues. According to nbc-2.com, this dredging project will take place at Blind Pass, between Sanibel and Captiva. Equipment is in place to remove 120,000 cubic yards of sa
Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has instructed the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to promptly implement its flood prevention plans towards the set targets. After his meeting with Ms. Yingluck today, Permanent Secretary for the BMA Charoenrat Chutikarn said that the prime minister had a
The Maltatoday reports that Labour Leader Joseph Muscat claims internal documentation penned by MEPA experts is urging government to explore land reclamation from sea. Muscat claimed that the party is informed that internal MEPA documentation, penned by MEPA experts, is recommending government to ex
The Monona City Council awarded the proposed 2012 Dredging Project construction contract to the Veit & Company Inc. A preconstruction meeting will take place before any work begins at a date in early August 2012. The 2012 Dredging Project will include site clearing and grubbing, grading, and tempora
According to nctimes.com, a $22.5 million beach replenishment project is just weeks away from its scheduled start date to put sand on many San Diego County beaches, but it’s still uncertain whether the dredging equipment will arrive as scheduled. “Right now, we’re … looking at Aug. 20th as the start
According to beritajakarta.com, the mud and trashes are seen in a two-kilometer long Cakung Drain Lama River which passes four urban villages in North Jakarta. Due to this condition, the river body became narrow and water cannot maximally flow to the sea, as well as prone to flood. Chief of RT Tugus
IHC Lagersmit BV, a subsidiary of IHC Merwede, has changed its name to IHC Sealing Solutions BV. This change, which came into effect on 6 July, is the result of the continued international growth that the company has experienced in recent years. Additionally, the company’s focus has shifted in past
The dredger David Church whilst operating within Dover harbor picked up what is believed to be an old World War II explosive. Dover Coastguard has been coordinating with the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team from Portsmouth and with the Dover Port Authority, to have the explosive taken to a rem
The entrance to Rock Hall Harbor is now straighter and deeper allowing boaters easier and safer access to the area’s many restaurants, marinas and marine related services. “The measures taken will certainly provide for safe passage in and out of our harbor, as navigating the entrance was becoming ve
On June 25-28, 2012 CARIS hosted the largest gathering of CARIS users at CARIS 2012, its 14th International User Group Conference. The four-day conference saw a record number of delegates in attendance from a variety of nations across the globe from government organizations, defence, hydrographic of
The Port Technology reports that the Marseille Port Authority (GPMM) has announced that it plans to construct a new €60 million intermodal facility. The terminal, to be located adjacent to the existing Mourepiane Med Europe Container Terminal, will be built and operated by a Progenor-led consortium,
The Grafton City officials have learned they will receive state grants to help with projects that have been high on their priority list for several years, according to stltoday.com. The city will receive a $472,000 grant to pay for dredging a channel that would allow resumption of ferry service betw
According to livemint.com, the Union government-controlled Mumbai port and Jawaharlal Nehru (JN) port are sparring over sharing costs for a channel-deepening project for a common navigational channel, potentially delaying the award of contract to Dutch dredging firm Royal Boskalis Westminster NV. Ro
