Equipment
USA: DSC Receives Order for New Overburden Dredge from Mosaic
Earlier this month, Mosaic placed an order for a new custom DSC Marlin Class underwater pump dredge that will replace the Company’s existing dredge. Mosaic is the world’s leading producer and marketer of concentrated phosphate and potash, two primary nutrients required to grow the food the world nee
Demag Cranes Launches International Dry Bulk Competence Centre in Banbury, UK
Demag Cranes has announced the launch of its International Dry Bulk Competence Centre with the aim of further expanding the company’s activities in this sector. The centre is located in Banbury, United Kingdom, and will offer customers a complete bulk-handling product family ranging from mobile harb
The Netherlands: Future Looks Great for IHC Merwede
A decision has been made to maintain the current shareholder structure at IHC Merwede. The IHC Merwede Supervisory Board – in addition to all of the current shareholders – is comfortable with the financial strength of the company for the next year. With the support of JP Morgan and Rabobank M&A, IHC
The Bahamas: New Quay Side Crane Arrives at Freeport Container Port
The new quay side container crane arrived at the Freeport Container Port arrived on Friday and has been given the designated name Crane 11… By Andrew Coakley (nassauguardian) [mappress] Source: nassauguardian, November 13, 2011;
Canada: Kongsberg Presents MS 1000 Software for MS 1071 and MS 1171 Digital Scanning Sonar
Kongsberg Mesotech unveiled the latest release of MS 1000 software for MS 1071 and MS 1171 Digital Scanning Sonar. This version provides stunning high-resolution underwater records when combined with Kongsberg MS 1171 Profiling Sonar and precision rotators. These added capabilities greatly extend th
Taiwan: FKAB, Holland MT Win Design Contract for 2400 m3 TSHD
Taiwan based shipyard Ching Fu has awarded a design contract to FKAB Marine Design with Holland MT as subcontractor for a new 2400 m3 TSHD. The dredger’s concept design has been develop by Ministry of Transportation and Communication Kaohsiung harbor Bureau (KHB), who will own and operate the vessel
BIM Helps Double Panama Canal’s Transit Capacity
Autodesk, Inc., a leader in 3D design, engineering and entertainment software, announced that MWH Global, a leader in wet infrastructure projects and programs, including water, hydropower and civil infrastructure, has been selected to receive an Autodesk BIM Experience Award. The firm is being honor
USA: MTNW Completes USACE St. Louis District Dust Pan Dredge Mooring Monitoring Project
Measurement Technology NW (MTNW) announces successful implementation of its running line tensiometer technology with the US Army Corp of Engineers Dredge Potter. MTNW collaborated with C&J Offshore and Ockerman Consulting to ensure the mooring line monitoring project was successful from the initial
Ukraine: BBB ST Fulfills Order for Nigerian Customer
Ukrainian dredgers plant “BBB ST” fulfilled the order for a customer in Nigeria – Dredge NSS 400/20-К with capacity of 600 m3 for the shift. Depth of the development of the dredger – 15 m. In this week’s dredge will be sent to Nigeria. The company further plans to work from customers in different [&
New Zealand: WASSP Multibeam Sonar Helps in Rena Salvage
A WASSP Multibeam Sonar is being used by hydrographic surveyors at the grounding of the 236m-cargo vessel MV Rena on the Astrolabe Reef off the coast of New Zealand, to locate lost containers. Marine electronics manufacturer WASSP Ltd, a world leader in multibeam sonar technology has provided one of
The Netherlands: IHC Merwede Receives HME Maritime Innovation Award
IHC Merwede has won the HME Maritime Innovation Award with its IHC Spud Guard® at the sixth annual Maritime Awards Gala. This Award is presented to the manufacturer of an extremely innovative product, which is relevant to the maritime sector and has sufficient sales and export potential. According t
The Netherlands: RESON to Present New Specialised SeaBat 7101-FLOW at EUROPORT
From 8th to 11th November, 2011, RESON, a market leader in underwater acoustic sensors, state-of-the-art echo sounders, multibeam sonar systems, transducers, hydrophones, and PDS2000 software, will be exhibiting at EUROPORT 2011, at Ahoy in Rotterdam. RESON will be exhibiting their new specialised S
The Netherlands: VOSTA LMG Presents New, Patented Ball Joint at Europort
VOSTA LMG to present a new, patented ball joint design at the Europort exhibition in Rotterdam. The revolutionary new design, based on GREENFORCE technology, provides full wear liner protection and will result in less power and fuel consumption, less CO2 emission, less wear and has the possibility t
Spain: Split Hopper Dredger “Omvac Diez” Delivered to Canlemar
The split hopper dredger“Omvac Diez” has been handed over to its owner Canlemar after successful sea trials. The dredger has been built in Spain to a Spanish design yet has been fitted out with Dutch Damen dredging gear. The vessel has started its productive life already, doing a harbour maintenance