The Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) on ‘Building with Nature’ will start on February 29, 2016. During the course, a number of case studies will be discussed to deepen the knowledge of ecological and engineering principles. Leading Dutch engineers and environmental scientists will explain the Buil
Tower Software Ltd., a company involved in providing custom built software and hardware to the Hydrographic Surveying Industry, has installed a new crane dredging control system on the UK Dredging vessel Cherry Sand. “Our in proprietary crane control system outputs data from the crane to the process
The first section of a new £16.5 million jetty for the fishing and offshore industries has been handed over to Lerwick Port Authority by contractor, Tulloch Developments Ltd. The early completion of the 110-meter section at Holmsgarth North clears the way for the demolition of the nearby former Shel
Annual harbor dredging and beach works are set to take place in West Bay and Lyme Regis in March and April, according to the West Dorset District Council. Works at West Bay are due to take place between 8 and 14 March when favourably low tides allow the best access. The outer harbor and entrance to
The UK-based company Subsea Tooling Services (STS) last week participated at the Subsea Expo in Aberdeen, showcasing some of the latest developments and technologies in the industry. The company – offering high performance subsea dredgers and associated tooling – took the opportunity to unveil its l
Sir James Bevan, the Environment Agency’s chief executive, visited the Lincolnshire coast last week to see the work being done to reduce flood risk along the east coast and across the county. East coast inundation is one of the top risks facing the county, and Sir James took the opportunity to learn
An EUR 8.5 million upgrade to the main harbor in Bantry Bay is expected to begin later this month, according to local media. The Bantry Bay Inner Harbor Development contract has been awarded to BAM Civil Ltd. The project marks the start of the regenerating of the inner harbor and is in keeping with
The Anaklia Development Consortium LLC has been awarded the contract to build and develop a Deep Sea Port in Anaklia, according to the Georgia’s Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development. The $2.5 billion project will establish a new maritime corridor between China and Europe, helping restore
Royal IHC is putting finishing touches on the trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) JUN YANG 1. With the deck-house now installed, the JUN YANG 1 is one step closer to delivery, set for the end of July 2016. The vessel, being built for CCCC Guangzhou Dredging Co., Ltd (GDC), is already equipped wit
The naming ceremony of Charlock, Van den Herik’s new trailing suction hopper dredger, took place on February 6th in Harlingen. The vessel was built by Barkmeijer Shipyards and will start her first assignment in March 2016. The first Charlock’s task will include the coastal replenishment operations o
Up to 80% of the damage in hydraulic cylinders occurs due to corrosion, leading to serious issues such as operational costs and delay damages which can lead up to 300.000 euros a day. So far the detection of corrosion took place through visual inspection. C-Cube, a company originated from Delft, cam
The press center of Sakhalin government has just announced that the new passenger terminal at the Korsakov Port will welcome first passengers in two years. The designing phase will take about a year and one more year will be needed for the construction works. Speaking about the project, Oleg Kozhemy
Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, has just released an invitation to tender for marine civil engineering consultancy services associated with the Dredging of Navigation Channel at Dingle Fishery Harbor Center. The department is calling for a consultancy firm with expertise in
A scientific research project was recently completed on “Numerical and Experimental Modelling of Near Field Overflow Dredging Plumes”, the International Marine and Dredging Consultants (IMDC) has announced. IMDC staff member Boudewijn Decrop obtained a PhD for conducting this research in collaborati
