With the introduction of its new Cutter Suction Dredger (CSD) range, Damen has developed a highly realistic dredge training simulator. The setup imitates the behavior of a real CSD in a true-to-life presentation. This includes a dredge control system that is completely identical to that of the CSD,
Read the latest issue of Terra et Aqua featuring articles covering dredging projects as well as the topics of safety, socio-economics, technical innovations and the environment. Launched in 1972 by the International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC), Terra et Aqua is a quarterly journal that
Exciting news coming out of Lima, Peru, where IADC Director Arnold de Bruijn is speaking at the OAS-CIP Conference on Sustainable Port Development. As well as discussing the role of the dredging industry in ensuring the sustainability of ports, Arnold is launching a new online resource: Responsible
Van Oord recently won the IADC Safety Award 2025 during the Annual General Meeting of the International Association of Dredging Companies in Stockholm, Sweden. The award recognizes Van Oord’s commitment to safety and innovation in the dredging industry, specifically for its newly designed gasket tha
Haven Dredging has just released a new video about their ground-breaking hydrodynamic dredging technology, the Tiamat. The video was filmed at Harwich Haven Authority, where Tiamat has successfully transitioned from groundbreaking trials to a vital part of its annual dredging operations. Following a
The following is a press release from Navingo BV, the owner of Dredging Today and organizer of the annual Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference (OEEC). More than 400 exhibitors and co-exhibitors booked their spots at OEEC 2024 Businesses and organizations from across the offshore energy sector and
Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference 2024 (OEEC 2024) is coming up this month. Work on the event is at full steam at Navingo (the company behind OEEC and Offshore-Energy.biz brands) with final tweaks and preparations underway. The exhibition floor has been almost completely booked and visitors ar
The International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) recently launched the new industry publication: DFSI (Dredging for Sustainable Infrastructure) Magazine. The aim of DFSI Magazine is to disseminate and update the content of the book by the same name, published in 2018. Each issue will take
The Damen DOP Submersible Dredge Pump has become something of an icon in the world of dredging. Damen Dredging first developed the DOP in the 1990s. Back then, the company was approached by a contractor with a challenging project. They needed to dredge a highway tunnel and, to get the job done, they
Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (ZPMC) has successfully delivered China’s first LNG dual-fuel powered trailing suction hopper dredger the XIN HAI XUN. The XIN HAI XUN represents the latest advancements in dual-fuel-powered trailing suction hopper dredger technology. The newbuild, measuri
Van Oord and Van Aalsburg have signed a collaboration agreement to further develop circular fascine mattresses. Fascine mattresses are mats of twisted willow that play an important role in maintaining embankment stability, preventing land degradation and protecting waterways from erosion. At present
The 53rd Texas A&M University Annual Dredging Engineering Short Course will be held in person from January 8-12, 2024. The course, which attracts a wide range of audiences from state, local, and federal governments, consultants, contractors, and academic researchers, focuses on dredging, dredge tech
The autumn issue of IADC’s Terra et Aqua magazine is now available online. As always, Terra et Aqua talks about the dredging projects as well as the topics of safety, socio-economics, technical innovations and the environment. The autumn issue #171 includes the article ‘Integrating dredging in susta
For professionals involved in dredging related activities for water infrastructure development, IADC and CEDA will organise a new edition of the “Dredging for Sustainable Infrastructure” course from 12-14 December 2023 in Abu Dhabi (UAE) with the support of NMDC. During this 2.5-day course, particip
