Equipment
Spain: Ibercisa Thinks Big
At 2012, Ibercisa will continue to emphasize the advantages of electrically driven deck equipment, definitely one of the big technological advances in this field. The electronic system will greatly affect a vessel’s efficiency and running costs by reducing fuel costs. Ibercisa will also give special
USA: BioSonics Introduces MX Echosounder
BioSonics offered a preview of an entirely new technology in March at the Oceanology International (OI) exhibition in London. The MX Aquatic Habitat Echosounder has now been widely released and the response to this habitat assessment and mapping system has been strong, with immediate orders generate
BlueView Updates ProViewer and ProScan Software (USA)
BlueView Technologies, the world leader in compact acoustic imaging and measurement technology, has updated the operating software for its 2D and 3D sonar systems. ProViewer™ 3.6 and ProScan™ 3.6 include multiple updates to improve processing speed and ease of use. Additionally, BlueView is introduc
CodaOctopus, Atlas Services Enter into Agreement (UK)
An important part of the TAP service is the provision of trained, expert operators who are able to ensure that the Echoscope™ is operating optimally as soon as it’s installed, and is providing imagery and recorded data to suit the customer’s requirements. In order to meet the level of demand that th
UK: Coastline Surveys Orders DATEM 5000 CPT System
As part of continual company growth and development, Coastline Surveys Ltd has placed an order for the purchase of a DATEM 5000 CPT system. The DATEM 5000 unit is a coiled rod design offering the latest technology and increased push capability compared to similar CPT designs available. The unit is c
USA: Kobelco Introduces New SK170 Mark 9 Excavator
Kobelco Construction Machinery America introduced the SK170 full-size, high-performance excavator to the Kobelco Mark 9 excavator series. These new Tier 4 models include the SK210, SK260, SK295, SK350 and SK485 Mark 9 excavators. The versatile SK170 Mark 9 delivers up to a 10-percent improvement in
USA: Pittsburgh District Remains Number One in River Monitoring Technology
In 1976 the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District placed the first two Data Collection Platforms (DCPs) on the Ohio River at Martins Ferry, W.V., and Shadyside, Ohio. These DCPs were, and remain, vital to river operations as they provide information on parameters such as river level and p
Brazil: TCP Paranagua Modernization Underway
LIEBHERR Container Cranes Ltd. recently delivered two Ship-to-Shore Container Cranes to TCP Paranagua, Brazil. The container cranes have a waterside outreach of 52.50m., span of 18m. and landside backreach of 15.00m. Total lift height under spreader is 38m. S.W.L. is 65 Tonnes under Twin Lift Spread
USA: Caterpillar Introduces E Series Crawler Excavators
Caterpillar is introducing a revised line-up of 20-24 tonne E Series crawler excavators. The Cat® 320E, 323E and the reduced radius 320E RR adopt the EU Stage IIIB Cat C6.6 ACERTTM engine, providing reduced emissions and fuel consumption savings of up to 11%, compared to comparative D Series models
USA: Bonita Springs City Council Establishes Beach Renourishment Fund
As News-press reports, the Bonita Springs City Council voted 7-0 yesterday to adopt an ordinance establishing a Little Hickory Island beach renourishment fund. This money may not be used for other purposes without the vote of at least five council members. The Bonita Beach Alliance had pushed for th
UAE: Unique Maritime Group Delivers Two Echoscope 3D Sonars to DI-MEDCO
Unique Maritime Group of UAE has announced that they have recently delivered two Echoscope 3D Sonars to DI-MEDCO, a joint venture between Dredging International and Middle East Dredging Company for the planned shore protection and harbour construction works of two artificial islands. The Echoscope®,
In-Pipe Technology Bags Spring Valley Contract (USA)
In-Pipe Technology® Company, Inc. announced the City of Spring Valley, IL awarded a contract for In-Pipe to provide professional, green sewage lagoon treatment services to optimize lagoon performance and efficiency by reducing lagoon sludge and the frequency of dredging events. The main objective of
UK: Prolec Develops New PME Platform Concept
Safety systems and machine productivity specialist Prolec has set the date for the biggest and most significant product launch in the company’s history. The first product models from an entirely new modular range focused on machine safety will be unveiled at an event being staged at Donington Park R
New Dragflow Installation in Brindisi Harbor (Italy)
Dragflow extends its wide range of products, launching on the market an innovative “booster station”. The new booster pump is proposed together with traditional submersible dredge pumps and it’s perfect for projects that require a very long delivery distance, or to reach a high discharge level. The