The 8th International SedNet Conference is scheduled for 6-9 November 2013, in Lisbon, Portugal. The program consists of key-note presentations and parallel lecture sessions on: • Sediments and ecosystems (and their services); • Integrated sediment management; • Sustainable dredged material manageme
For (future) decision makers and their advisors in governments, port and harbour authorities, off-shore companies and other organisations that have to execute dredging projects, the International Association of Dredging Companies organises the International Seminar on Dredging and Reclamation. The I
The GreenPort Congress is being held this week in the Hilton Hotel in Antwerp, sponsored by Antwerp Port Community. The Congress offers the 185 participants a sharing and discussion platform for exchanging experience and know-how concerning the latest trends and developments in the field of the envi
International Association of Dredging Companies IADC has announced its Dredging in Figures 2012. This is an annual review of the global dredging market. The document focusses on the global dredging and maritime construction industry over 2012. The IADC aims to be thorough and precise in estimating t
London Gateway will be the UK’s first 21st Century major deep-sea container port and Europe’s largest logistics park. Here is the latest stop-motion video from London Gateway, as their opening date creeps closer: Situated on the north bank of the River Thames, London Gateway provides unrivalled deep
The Central Dredging Association CEDA has issued recently the program for its interactive, case-study led event, designed to maximise knowledge sharing in a great ambience. Taking as its theme “Dredging in a changing world”, CEDA Forum’s centrepiece will be two interactive workshops taking place on
From 5 – 8 November 2013, one of the world’s leading maritime events will again take place in the the world port city of Rotterdam. More than 30,000 maritime professionals from over 90 countries will meet to present, discuss and share information on innovative technology and smart solutions to build
The Training Institute for Dredging (TID) has developed a complete capacity building program for cutter operators. The training (11 – 15 November 2013, Kinderdijk, the Netherlands) will be performed with the use of a new generation extremely realistic cutter simulator. The modern dredging operator d
The £14.5 million partnership scheme includes the construction of a new tidal river wall to protect over 2,000 residential properties and businesses against 100 years of predicted sea level rise. It will also vastly improve the walkway along the riverside, creating an attractive pedestrian route bet
Alewijnse Marine Systems has successfully performed electrical repairs and modifications on the flexible fallpipe vessel Stornes, within a very challenging time frame. The vessel has left Damen Shiprepair Vlissingen after just three weeks of repairs, modifications and the commissioning of its electr
The extraordinary shareholders’ meeting of Ackermans & van Haaren NV has on 25 November 2011 renewed the powers delegated to the board of directors to redeem shares for a period of 5 years. In the framework of these powers, Ackermans & van Haaren has concluded a liquidity contract with Kepler Cheuvr
International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) has announced its Annual Report 2012. “IADC continued to be invited to attend third party events. Through the IADC’s contributions at conferences, including speeches, papers, and the Young Author’s Awards, through its participation in various sc
During the application process for the Hinkley jetty dredge licence, a condition requiring a dredging monitoring protocol to protect Corallina from the impacts of sedimentation was recommended. Prior to undertaking any dredging activity authorised by this Licence: – a plan for monitoring baseline le
VIDEO: How Expanded Panama Canal Will Work The Panama Canal expansion project will double the capacity of the Panama Canal by 2015 by creating a new lane of traffic and allowing more and larger ships to transit. Conquest MB1 on Its Way to London Gateway (UK) Accompanied by tugs En Avant 20 and Sea
