The Port of Virginia’s wider shipping channel is now open for two-way passage of ultra-large container vessels (ULCV). Widening the channel is part of the port’s $1.4 billion strategic infrastructure investment package that focuses on creating efficiency, supporting larger cargo volumes and increasi
Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) completed Phase 3A of its expansion project recently. With the expansion of VICT, supersized ships can now sail directly into Port Phillip and dock at VICT – the only terminal in Melbourne capable of receiving these. The AUD235 million (Php8.5 billion
A delegation from the Embassy of Vietnam toured Royal IHC shipyard in Kinderdijk earlier this week. Among the guests were Ambassador, Ngo Huong Nam, Second Secretary, Hoang Duc Nam, and Business Development Manager, Emma Nga Nguyen, from FPT Software. “We were delighted to have fruitful discussions
Contrecoeur Terminal Constructors General Partnership, comprised of Aecon (40%) and Pomerleau (60%), has executed a contract with the Montréal Port Authority for the Contrecœur Terminal Expansion project in-water works under a Progressive Design-Build approach. The collaborative agreement covers a 1
The Marine NL division of Atlas Professionals recently attended the customized introduction into Dredging & Offshore training, organized by Royal IHC in Kinderdijk. Atlas Operational Teams from both Capelle and Urk offices attended the training. During this education session, the teams dived further
DEME Group’s Dredging & Infra segment today reported a turnover of 1.6 billion euro, 5% higher than a year ago. Orderbook increased 33% – compared to a year ago. DEME said that the segment finished the works on a container terminal in Sri Lanka and continued working on several projects in West Afric
Technosub Group and DRAGFLOW have joined forces to launch Dragflow USA, elevating pumping and dredging solutions across the United States. The President and CEO of the Technosub Group, Mr. Eric Beaupre, is delighted with this strategic alliance: “The launch of Dragflow USA underscores our commitment
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District is extending public comment period for the draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment and draft Finding of No Significant Impact for the McClellan–Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System (MKARNS) 12-foot Channel Deepening Project. According to US
The Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Amor Mottley, visited Van Oord’s Rotterdam office yesterday. The visit was part of her working visit to The Netherlands. As an island state, Barbados is particularly susceptible to the impacts of climate change, including coastal inundation and sea level rise. Pri
The construction work on the offshore breakwater on Dabhol LNG port, undertaken by Larsen & Toubro Limited, is moving forward. This 2.3 km long structure aims to reduce the action of the swell on the unloading vessels alongside. Concrete Layer Innovations (CLI) has been working with the contractor t
The Gateway Development Commission’s (GDC) Board of Commissioners awarded this week the Hudson River Ground Stabilization (HRGS) Project to Weeks Marine, Inc. for expert professional design-build services. The HRGS marks the first heavy construction contract by GDC on the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP)
The Strategic Investment Model (SIM) Working Group of the Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Consortium (SOWEC) introduced the Port of Nigg West Deepwater Quay Expansion Project yesterday, as a pivotal initiative in Stage 2 of the SIM. The project is set to extend the existing West Quay at Nigg, creating
The Romanian Government has approved a three-year $229 million dredging plan across 400 ha at the Port of Constanta. This dredging program is part of a strategic plan to harness European funds for maritime infrastructure development, ensuring the port remains competitive in the global maritime arena
NMDC Group, a company involved in engineering, procurement, construction, and marine dredging, is showcasing its expertise in both energy and dredging projects at the ongoing Egypt Energy Show (EGYPES) 2024. Eng. Yasser Zaghloul, Group Chief Executive Officer of NMDC Group, said: “EGYPES presents us
