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New Maasvlakte II Terminal Launches Rotterdam into the Future
The port of Rotterdam has grown rapidly during recent decades. But in order to meet increasing demand in the future and to maintain its leading role, the port must expand. With the construction of Maasvlakte II, a high-grade location is being created in the heart of the European market so that the p
Germany: Great Future for Port of Kiel
When the “AIDAcara” is heading out to Copenhagen at around 5 p.m. today, (2 October 2013), Kiel’s cruise shipping season will find its preliminary finish for the current year. Preliminary, as one more ship will again be welcomed in December on its Advent Cruise. So, Port of Kiel saw 128 calls by 22
MP to Inspect River Nar Restoration Progress (UK)
Henry Bellingham, North West Norfolk MP, will visit the River Nar later this week to see how work is progressing to restore it to a more natural state. The visit has been organised by the Environment Agency and its partners to highlight the ongoing efforts to improve the river. Repeated dredging ove
UK: Port Edgar Holding Announces Marina Dredging Plan
Port Edgar Holding Ltd has announced a plan for the Port Edgar Marina development program. This very important project will include dredging in order to make the marina less dependent on the tides. Another goal of the Port Edgar Marina dredging venture is to make these areas more capable to accommod
Port of Barcelona, Carnival Reach Agreement (Spain)
The Catalan President Artur Mas has met today with Giora Israel (Senior Vice President) and Michel Nestour (Vice President) from Carnival Corporation & plc and four senior executives from some of Carnival Corporation & plc brands at the Palau de la Generalitat, the seat of Catalonia’s regional gover
Wasa Dredging Ltd Lands Karmsundet Dredging Deal (Norway)
Wasa Dredging Ltd has won the Karmsundet dredging contract. The project will include the removal of about 102,405 m³ of material from 4 shallows locations in Karmsundet (3 shallows areas at Husøy and one at Garpeskjærkai). The dredged material will be transported to Killingøy for the establishment o
France: Saint Omer Dredging Plan Unveiled
Voies navigables de France has unveiled a plan for the Saint Omer maintenance dredging program. This development project will include dredging of the channel and turning basin in Saint Omer in order to maintain satisfactory water depths. The Saint Omer dredging contract will also consist of the depo
The Netherlands: Van Heck Launches “Sea Trophy”
Van Heck is world renowned for its water management systems ideally suited to the maritime and dredging industries. Van Heck now reveals its newest world premiere, a complete pump system that enables the controlled, contained, fast (fuel-) oil recovery after incorrect or ‘off-spec’ fueling and in th
EA Hosts Public Meeting on Broomhill Sands Coastal Defence (UK)
The Environment Agency is hosting a public drop-in session in Camber to update the community on the new Broomhill Sands Coastal Defence Scheme, which has recently secured the funding needed to be built. When built, the Broomhill Sands Defence Scheme will directly protect over 1,400 homes and busines
ABP Announces New Leadership for Southampton (UK)
Associated British Ports (ABP) has today announced a reorganisation of its Humber ports and the retirement of ABP Port Director Southampton, Doug Morrison. The reorganisation on the Humber will bring ABP’s operational and commercial teams under one umbrella. Currently separated into two directorates
“The Strategy of Water Transport” Starts Tomorrow (Russia)
New public policy priorities, government support and legislation for navigation on inland waterways in Russia, as well as fleet modernisation and waterways infrastructure will be discussed during the conference ‘Russian-Dutch Bilateral Year 2013: the Strategy of Water Transport’. Key speaker during
Rosmorport Plays Important Role in National Port Development (Russia)
Head of Rosmorrechflot A.A. Davydenko on September 19, 2013 officially presented to the FSUE “Rosmorport” employees the new General Director of the enterprise Andrey Vladimirovich Tarasenko at the conference hall of the enterprise. Alexander Davydenko congratulated the General Director of the appoin
Industrial Clutch Parts to Exhibit at Europort Show 2013
From 5-8 November 2013, Industrial Clutch Parts will be exhibiting their range of Heavy Duty Drum and Disc Clutches, Brakes, Couplings and Spare Parts for the Dredging, Propulsion and Industrial Energy Applications at the Europort Show in Rotterdam on stand 8114. Industrial Clutch Parts Sales Direct
Partrac Helps ERDC in Innovative Assessment of Cap Stability (UK)
In situ capping (ISC) of subaqueous waste is a non-removal remediation technique for contaminated sediment that involves leaving sediments in place and isolating them from the environment with a layer of soil and/or sediment material. In situ capping is a viable and efficient remediation technology