Vessels
IMS Dredges Continues to Expand Globally
IMS Divison of LWT, LLC reports strong global expansion in Asia, Africa, and Latin America for 2012 going into 2013. “Our reputation is growing fast globally and our clientele is confident in our documented successes with governments and private contractors,” says Ryan Horton, IMS Global Sales Direc
Top News – February 25 to March 3, 2013
Ackermans & van Haaren: Annual Results 2012 (Belgium) The board of directors of Ackermans & van Haaren NV announces that the consolidated net result (group share) for the year 2012 amounts to 167.5 million euros (compared to 177.5 million euros in 2011). Nigeria: Eko Atlantic Celebrates Land Recla
The Latest News from “VVV-Spetstekhnika” (Ukraine)
Dredgers factory ”VVV-Spetstekhnika” (Ukraine, Kherson) has opened the representative office in Nigeria and Ghana. At the moment, the construction of the dredger HCC 2000/63 is coming to an end. This dredger will be sent to African customers. Dredger is equipped with cutterhead and able to extract s
Top News – February 18 to 24, 2013
Nigeria: Sand Dredger Killed in Lagos Explosion An explosion under the Festac Link Bridge yesterday killed one person and left another seriously injured. Nigeria: Lagos Police Arrests Suspect for Explosion The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a man in connection with the explosion which occ
VIDEO: New 3D Dredging Software for “Pat M”
This video shows the new state of the art dredging software used by the backhoe dredger PAT M. This content is available after accepting the cookies. Change cookie-settings View on Youtube. Amazing fast 3D graphics and perfect control, remote access and viewing from the office via the internet. [map
VIDEO: Launching of CSD-500 (UAE)
APT Global Marine Services LLC is a leading service provider of marine construction, engineering & repair services in the Middle East Gulf & the Indian Subcontinent. This content is available after accepting the cookies. Change cookie-settings View on Youtube. The Al Jadaf Dockyard, Dubai witnessed
VIDEO: Van Oord “Athena” (The Netherlands)
Ivory Lake has developed a Cutter Suction Dredger simulator for Van Oord. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uyjg0wg3CTk The simulator is based on the dredging vessel named “Athena”. [mappress] Dredging Today Staff, February 13, 2013
VIDEO: DEME Group Corporate Film 2012
The DEME Group presents an overview of the most important projects it was involved in 2012. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ScUzos_1JA The DEME has managed to keep a finger on the pulse in numerous projects and activities all over the world, from dredging and land reclamation to renewable energy an
Top News in 2012
Jan: Dutra Group Acquires Hopper Dredger “Stuyvesant” The Dutra Group has announced that it has added a hopper dredge, the Stuyvesant, to its fleet of dredges, marking an historic day in the company’s history. Feb: DEME Nabs Wheatstone LNG Dredging Deal Dredging International (Australia) Pty Ltd,
To Our Valued Readers – Happy New Year 2013
To Our Valued Readers – Happy New Year 2013
UAE: IHC Beaver 65 DDSP Presented at CEDA Dredging Days
After introduction of the IHC Beaver 65 DDSP last week the new standard dredger was now also presented at the exhibition on the CEDA Dredging days in Abu Dhabi. At this exhibition more technical data were made available. In a first reaction Robert Jonk, general manager IHC Middle East located in the
Goltens Overhauls Dredger “Leonardo Da Vinci” (Oman)
Goltens has just overhauled three engines from one of the world’s most powerful dredgers, the Leonardo Da Vinci. This Jan de Nul’s dredger, with over 20,000 KW installed diesel power, required a full overhaul and reconditioning of vessels 3 main engines after more than 24,000 running hours. Timeline
UAE: Cutter Suction Dredger CSD 500 Launched at Al Jadaf Dockyard
The launching of Cutter Suction Dredger (CSD 500) took place at Al Jadaf Dockyard, Dubai on Sunday October 16, 2011.The ceremony was conducted in the presence of Mr. Anil Daniel Abraham (CEO) and Mr. M.J. Thomas (CFO) of APT Global Marine Services LLC and Mr.Walter van Wijk, Mr.Danny Nijssen and Mr.
Qatar: MEDCO Acquires New Heavy Duty Suction Dredger “Al Jarraf”
Middle East Dredging Company Q.S.C. announced the successful takeover of the Al Jarraf, a new heavy duty suction dredger in Singapore Shipyard on the 20th July 2011. The new vessel will provide MEDCO with a powerful, competitive tool for future projects across the Gulf and beyond. The Al Jarraf vess