Equipment
The Netherlands: Damen Delivers ASD 2810 Tugs to KOTUG
KOTUG will shortly be putting three Damen ASD 2810 tugs into operation. These tugs were ordered by Elizabeth Ltd in Malta and are being chartered by KOTUG, both part of the Kooren Maritime Services Group (KMS). Two tugs are being used in the port of Rotterdam and the third will see service in the po
The Netherlands: DCI DREDGE XIX Launched
IHC Merwede has successfully named and launched the 5,500m³ trailing suction hopper dredger, DCI DREDGE XIX, in today’s ceremony at the company’s shipyard in Krimpen aan den IJssel, The Netherlands. It is building the innovative vessel for Dredging Corporation of India Ltd. The ceremony was performe
France: DMC Signs License Agreement for Use of Xbloc
Delta Marine Consultants (DMC), has signed a license agreement for the use of Xbloc on the new LNG Terminal in Dunkerque, France. The license agreement has been signed with the Joint Venture existing of Sodraco International SAS (part of Jan de Nul), Bouygues Travaux Publics Régions France, Colas No
The Netherlands: New Pontoons for Kieswerk Philipp & Co. KG Dredger Arrived
Last monday the pontoons arrived for the Kieswerk Philipp & Co. KG dredger. The dredger will be equipped with the Idreco pk 250 pump driven by Idreco’s new direct drive system. This system equipped with a 280 KW/750 RPM motor will deliver a production up to 800 cubic meter per hour. Idreco is now as
China: Macau 1000CUM Self-Propelled Split Hopper Barge Delivered
The delivery of Macau 1000CUM self-propelled split hopper barge was completed on March 20, 2012. Guangzhou XED Ship Design Co. Ltd is authorized by Macau Entertainment Co. Ltd to conduct complete design, the barge was built at Zhongshan Weihang Shipyard Co. Ltd, it serves in Macau coastal area, work
China: Caterpillar Announces Xuzhou Expansion Plans
Caterpillar Inc. announced today a new expansion project for the company’s manufacturing facility in Xuzhou, China. Once completed in 2016, it will increase hydraulic excavator production at Caterpillar Xuzhou Limited (CXL) by an additional 80 percent. Caterpillar also announced plans today to begin
Pronomar Completes Another Deal for Boskalis (The Netherlands)
Pronomar has announced another cooperation with Royal Boskalis Westminster NV, this time regarding the placement of a MERUS ring (for technical water) on the MV Willem van Oranje, a trailing suction hopper dredger. Royal Boskalis Westminster NV is a leading international service company in the marit
Merus Rings Installed on “Prins der Nederlanden” (The Netherlands)
In February this year Pronomar received an order from Royal Boskalis Westminster NV, a Dutch company that provides services in maritime sectors on international basis. Royal Boskalis Westminster NV decided to place an order for the Merus rings for their trailing suction hopper dredger, the ‘Prins de
The Netherlands: Damen Develops Single Weld Nozzle Spinning Method
Damen Marine Components (DMC) has developed a pioneering nozzle production method bases on a single weld seam on the inner side of the nozzle. This makes the process much more efficient and environmentally friendly. The new Nozzle Spinning Machine can deliver nozzles up to 4.5 m at short notice. Bas
BlueView Presents Smallest Full-Featured 2D Multibeam Imaging Sonar (USA)
BlueView Technologies, the world leader in compact acoustic imaging and measurement technology, introduces the new M Series, the smallest full-featured 2D Multibeam Imaging Sonar available. The M Series is 30% smaller than BlueView’s popular P900 Series and is engineered to fit where others can’t to
USA: BlueView Technologies Includes New Software with Imaging Sonar Shipments
BlueView Technologies, the world leader in compact acoustic imaging and measurement technology, is now including its new ProViewer Plus operating software with all 2D Multibeam Imaging Sonar shipments. ProViewer Plus features the industry’s most advanced target tracking capabilities through exclusiv
The Netherlands: CodaOctopus Hands Over UIS to Rijkswaterstaat
The world renowned survey department of Rijkswaterstaat (RWS) in Holland has just taken receipt of their first integrated Underwater Inspection System (UIS™) from CodaOctopus. Purchased through our agent, Nautikaris BV, RWS have already scheduled a full program of survey and inspection work for thei
UK: Dredger “Sir Bobby Robson” Launched
The £1m vessel arrived at the Port at the end of December and has been undergoing rigorous trials and crew training. Today, Sir Bobby’s widow and son, Lady Elsie Robson and Andrew Robson will attend the ceremony at the Customs House Pontoon, South Shields. Lady Robson will officially “launch” the bo
UK: Port of Tyne Appoints Crew for Dredger “Sir Bobby Robson”
The new boat is designed to do all the regular maintenance jobs that help keep the river open for shipping, from dredging the river bed to keeping the Port berths clear of debris. The new full-time skipper is Russell Heron, 28, from South Shields. He said: “I am really proud to be working on the [&h