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Deltares: More Effective Water Management in New York with 3Di
Deltares has been able to demonstrate in New York how the city’s water management can be improved by using the 3Di model. This Dutch product combines ultra-rapid and accurate water calculations with a realistic 3D visualisation of the area. The result is fast and effective decision-making in water m
Deltares, CEMADEN Collaborate on Natural Disaster Prevention in Brazil
Deltares and CEMADEN are teaming up to improve predictions of natural disasters such as floods and landslides. There were severe floods in Brazil in early 2013, causing enormous flows of mud and debris in the cities. In recent years, flash floods like this have claimed hundreds of casualties. The co
IHC Merwede to Exhibit at Europort 2013
As a global market leader for efficient dredging and mining vessels and equipment, and a reliable supplier of innovative ships and supplies for offshore construction, IHC Merwede will be among the leading exhibitors at Europort 2013. The maritime exhibition takes place on 5-8 November at Ahoy Rotter
UK: London to Host Optimising Port Development Conference
ACI’s 6th Optimising Port Development conference (London, 4th – 5th December 2013) will address the key challenges faced by modern ports and terminals in order to present an efficient and attractive option to the shipping lines. The meeting will explore best practices and strategies for port and hin
EA to Repair Storm Damage to West Norfolk Coastline (UK)
A coastline damaged by strong storms last week will be repaired by the Environment Agency to reduce the risk to public safety. Severe gales in Snettisham, Heacham and Hunstanton caused high waves to wash over and erode the coast. This resulted in the loss of approximately 1,200 cubic metres of the s
Broads Project Wins Award for Reusing of Dredged Sediment (UK)
The innovative restoration of a Norfolk Broads reed bed has been awarded a second accolade in a year. The Broads Authority’s project at Salhouse Broad has won international acclaim as a pioneering way of re-using dredged sediment. Now it has been awarded the UK’s first Working with Nature Certificat
UK: Port of Cork to Monitor Seabed Ploughing in Real Time
A project that has allowed the Port of Cork to precisely monitor and record the winter program of seabed ploughing in real time for the first ever time is being delivered by Succorfish in partnership with Irish marine communication specialists SEA-Tech. The groundbreaking exercise, which is being ca
Crown Estate Invests in Sunk Island Flood Protection Scheme (UK)
The Crown Estate has spent £450,000 to upgrade the flood protection and drainage system on its Sunk Island Estate. The works are designed to protect the high grade agricultural land and heritage of the Island. Improvements will be made to the Spragger Clough Drainage Outfall, the structure which pre
Russia: Rosmorport Invites Bids for Taganrog Port Dredging
Azov Basin Branch of FSUE Rosmorport has invited bidders to submit their offers for the Taganrog Port dredging program. This development project will include the repair dredging work at the Taganrog Port approaches areas, reports portnews.ru. According to the company’s press center, initial costs ar
Boston Starts Flood Defence Works (UK)
Hundreds of homes and businesses in Boston are set to benefit from flood defence works being carried out on the tidal River Haven. The Environment Agency is carrying out works on the Haven between Pulvertoft Lane and St Ann’s Lane. A new sheet piled wall will be constructed in front of a 240-metre l
RSIP Secures Trenching Contract on Boyla Development Project
Reef Subsea Integrated Projects has secured a multi-million pound contract with Technip Norge AS for trenching services on the Boyla Development Project in the North Sea. RSIP will provide the state-of-the-art Q1000 jet trencher, along with a team of experienced operators, to conduct trenching servi
The Netherlands: Rotterdam to Host PMP
Since 2010, the Port of Rotterdam organizes an annual Port Management Program (PMP) event in two weeks. This year, PMP is scheduled from 28th of October until 8th of November 2013, in World Port Center, Rotterdam. “The program gives you insight into all aspects of World Class Port Management and it
Belgium: Authorities Invite Bids for Oostende Beach Replenishment
Agentschap voor Maritieme Dienstverlening en Kust has invited bidders to submit their offers for the Oostende area beach replenishment contract. Under this program, the contractor should carry out maintenance and replenishment work along the Flemish coast beaches and to supply sand to other beaches
The Netherlands: 9th International Port Conference Approaches
The 9th International Port & Terminal Technology Conference 2013 will take place in Amsterdam on 27 & 28 November. Established as a relevant, technical and informative event, the conference will deliver a diverse and in-depth programme providing an invaluable learning opportunity as well as an excel