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The Netherlands: Boskalis awarded Nord Stream Post-lay Rock Protection Project
Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. has been awarded a LoI (Letter of Intent) to install rock on the 1,220-kilometer “Nord Stream” gas pipelines running through the Baltic Sea, connecting Russia to Northern Germany. The contract value will amount to approximately € 100 million, with the share of Boskali
UK: Ramsgate Harbour Needs Dredging
A FORMER Royal Temple Yacht Club commodore and round-the-world sailor has been forced to berth his new boat at Dover because of silt problems in Ramsgate harbour. As revealed in the Isle of Thanet Gazette last week, the Race of the Classics has been asked to avoid Ramsgate this year because of dredg
The Netherlands: Port of Rotterdam’s Maasvlakte 2 Construction Project Progressing Well
The construction of Maasvlakte 2, the land reclamation project in the North Sea that will enlarge the port of Rotterdam with 2,000 ha, is proceeding well. Two weeks ago, construction consortium PUMA shifted the largest amount of sand ever in one week in a land reclamation project. Eleven Boskalis… [
UK: Scalloway Harbour Invests in Dredging to Attract Larger Vessels
The council is to invest £3 million this year in dredging Scalloway Harbour, it was agreed at a meeting of the harbour board today. The work will create a channel 8.5 metres deep by 100 metres wide, and straighten the approaches into the harbour. The harbour board had originally… [mappress] Source:s
The Netherlands: IADC Announces “34th International Seminar On Dredging And Reclamation”
For (future) decision makers and their advisors in governments, port and harbour authorities, offshore companies and other organisations that have to execute dredging projects, the International Association of Dredging Companies, in co-operation with UNESCO – IHE, organises… [mappress] Source:IADC,A
Russia: Port of Ust Luga Plans Expansion
ST. PETERSBURG — The Baltic Sea port of Ust Luga expects to more than double exports this year on its way to becoming a major trade route for refined oil products, coal, grains and even cars, the port’s director said. Coal miner Kuzbassrazrezugol will expand its terminal at Ust Luga… [mappress] Sour
UK: New Mersey Ports Dredger Shoalway Will be Named at Liverpool Cruise Terminal on Friday
THE new Mersey Ports dredger Shoalway will be named at Liverpool Cruise Terminal on Friday. Shoalway will be sponsored by Patricia Hodgson, wife of Peel Ports Mersey managing director Gary Hodgson, at midday. The 90m long suction dredger is owned by Westminster Dredging Co and replaces bucket dredge
The Netherlands: Boskalis-Tideway Wins Contract for Nord Stream Post-Lay Rock Placement
A contract for post-lay rock placement for the Nord Stream Project has been awarded to the Dutch joint venture Boskalis-Tideway Offshore. The value of the contract is about 100 million euros. This work is scheduled to start in 2011 and will be completed in 2012… [mappress] Source:oilandgaseurasia,Ap
Ireland: Contract Deadline for New Harbour Development in Doolin Passes
Today marks the closing date for receipt of tenders for the design and building contract for a new harbour development in Doolin… [mappress] Source:clareherald,April 25,2010;
UK: Montrose Port Will Get Two New Deep-Water Berths
WORK should begin in June on two new deep-water berths at Montrose Port, after the project received over £8million in funding on Friday. On a visit to Montrose Harbour, transport infrastructure and climate change minister Stewart Stevenson announced a £3.2million… [mappress] Source:montrosereview,Ap
Croatia: Port of Zadar Enters in Eur-93million Second Phase of Development With Austrian Construction Group Strabag
The Port Authority of Zadar and the Austrian construction group Strabag signed a contract for phase II of the new Gaženica ferry terminal at Zadar, Croatia. The contract is worth € 93 million and covers maritime structures, access roads and basic infrastructure of the new terminal… [mappress] Source
Azerbaijan: Baku Port $400 million Construction Begins in Early May
Coordination of feasibility study of the project of construction of new Baku International Sea Trade Port Complex to be located in Alat settlement in 40 km south of Baku has been finished. The Azerbaijani government says that readiness of technical documentation enables to begin works on port constr
UK: Peterhead Port Authority’s Smith Embankment Development Progressing Well
Authority chief executive, John Wallace, confirmed last week that he was delighted with the work on the 200m long, all weather deepwater berth at the port, with many folk now noticing a marked difference in the area… [mappress] Source:buchanobserver,April 20,2010;
Special Mining Tool: IHC Beaver dredger serves glass manufacturer
IHC Beavers® are well known for their flexibility in several areas. First, their modular construction means that they can be delivered fast, that they are easy to transport and that they can be commissioned quickly at dredging sites.Secondly, although they are highly standardised, IHC Beavers® can b