ACI’s European Dredging Summit 2015, set for 7th and 8th October in Antwerp, will be focused on discussing the essential dredge strategies and environmental monitoring for project approval. Meeting will provide a global analysis of dredging projects, environmental regulation and essential recommenda
Simon Harris, Fine Gael TD for Wicklow and Minister for the Office of Public Works (OPW), has announced details of a €430 million 6 year program of capital investment on flood defense measures as part of the Governments overall Capital Investment Plan 2016–2021. This program will build on the very s
A brand new JULONG 10 inch jet suction dredger, with a pump capacity of 1200 m³/h, was recently commissioned in Kazakhstan. The maximum working depth of this dredging machine is 10 meters. The dredger is equipped with a 220kw diesel engine for the dredge pump, and a 75kw diesel generator to supply p
Northumberland County Council is due to adopt a local flood risk management strategy for the county. The council will work to further develop flood resistance and resilience measures to protect residents and home owners against the effects of severe weather incidents in the future. The strategy will
The Environment Agency is holding a public exhibition in Starcross on 16 October 2015 to provide people with further information about the Starcross and Cockwood tidal defense scheme. The scheme is estimated to reduce flood risk to over 600 properties. It was accelerated as part of the March 2015 Bu
Van Oord’s trailing suction hopper dredger VOLVOX ASIA, which has recently participated in the digging of the new Suez Canal, has arrived at Damietta Port to initiate the dredging of the access channel. Admiral Ayman Saleh, Chairman of Port of Damietta Authority, confirmed the news saying that this
Members of the Harbor Advisory Committee paid a site visit to the new Cowes Breakwater today, Tuesday 29th September, to get a close-up view of the 350-meter long structure and learn about the construction process from contractor Boskalis Westminster. Ben Willows, Chairman of the Advisory Committee
TOS (Transport & Offshore Services) has been awarded a three year frame agreement as a preferred supplier for personnel with Van Oord, a leading contractor for dredging, marine engineering and offshore energy projects (oil, gas and wind). This agreement marks a milestone for TOS in its drive to buil
The Port of Gdansk Authority SA and OT Logistics SA have signed a 30-year lease on a plot of land located in the most promising area of the Port of Gdansk – where the new deepwater transshipment terminal will be built. “This area of 26 hectares along with the adjacent Ore Pier will be the perfect [&
Big U team, led by BIG and One Architecture, has been honored with the bronze price of the LafargeHolcim Awards, the most significant international competition for sustainable design and construction. The Dutch-Danish-US consortium received the Global Award for sustainable construction for their Dry
Local residents have given Team Van Oord a big ‘thumbs up’ for the way it is carrying out a coastal defense scheme in Portsmouth. Work is well underway for a £6 million flood protection scheme at Anchorage Park, Portsmouth. The scheme, which will reduce the risk of coastal flooding and erosion to th
PMR Hydraulics and Van Oord dredging and marine contractors have entered into a long term service level agreement. For the coming three years, PMR Hydraulics will exclusively be responsible for advice, all services and deliveries/installations of hydraulic parts on board Van Oord’s 80 dredging vesse
The Port of Rotterdam Authority has started dredging the Yukonhaven on Maasvlakte 2. The dredging work will prepare the port for Gate terminal’s new LNG breakbulk infrastructure. Gate (shareholders Gasunie and Koninklijke Vopak) and the Port of Rotterdam Authority are building a new port basin toget
Royal IHC has just announced that it will take part at the ACI European Dredging Summit in Antwerp on 7-8 October, with key presentations by IHC MTI’s Dredging Consultant and Trainer Jannes Kamphuis, and IHC Systems Sales Manager Riny Mourik. In a session focusing on project efficiency factors, Jann
