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USACE, DCA renew Industry Corps Hopper Dredge Management Group charter
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the Dredging Contractors of America (DCA) executed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) charter for the Industry Corps Hopper Dredge Management Group (ICHDMG) earlier this week. The agreement is for the purpose of maximizing the effectiveness and effic
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Fehmarnbelt VIDEO: Great progress with the German portal Puttgarden
Femern A/S recently released a very interesting video named ‘Fehmarnbelt tunnel – Great progress with the German portal Puttgarden Autumn 2024’. The video shows visible progress at the German portal near Puttgarden: the temporary retaining dyke that previously enclosed the northern part of the excav
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USACE hosts Sister Rivers Partnership Exchange
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Pacific Ocean Division hosted the 12th Sister Rivers Partnership Exchange between the Mekong River Commission and Mississippi River Commission Dec 8 – 12, 2024 in Tennessee and New York. This partnership brought water resource leaders and experts from the United Sta
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BEML, NHPC to develop dredging solutions for hydroelectric plants
BEML Ltd and NHPC Ltd, two Indian Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at BEML Soudha, Bangalore, today. This partnership aims to establish strategic cooperation for the development of advanced desilting and dredging solutions tailored for hydroelectric power
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Port of Koper inks Pier I extension contract
The Port of Koper, Slovenia, has signed a contract with the Kolektor Koling group and its partner CGP to extend the northern part of Pier I of the port’s container terminal. The €152.9m project includes constructing a 326-metre quayside, seven hectares of stacking and handling areas, and carrying ou
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DredgeTech Marine gets new executive chairman
DredgeTech Marine is delighted to announce the appointment of Tan Sri Norza Zakaria as its new Executive Chairman. Tan Sri Norza brings a distinguished track record of leadership in multiple industries including port development, marine sector, and senior government roles in Malaysia, with significa
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‘Secure Transition’: Security Major Topic at Offshore Energy Event in Amsterdam
Keeping energy infrastructure at sea safe, bringing cyber security into the focus and ramping up the buildout of clean energy and clean fuel projects were the main topics throughout the two days of Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference (OEEC), held on November 26 and 27 in Amsterdam, the Netherlan
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Orion nabs Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal contract
Orion Marine has won an $88 million contract by South Carolina State Ports Authority in a competitive bid process. The project is for the Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal Wharf Extension at the Port of Charleston and Orion will self-perform the construction of 1,600 linear feet of concrete pile-supported
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Liberian Senate passes bill granting autonomous status to three ports
The Plenary of the Liberian Senate has taken a major step toward boosting economic growth by voting to grant autonomous authority to seaports in three of Liberia’s counties: Greenville, Harper, and Buchanan. This groundbreaking decision, led by Senate Pro Tempore Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, was reache
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One week to go: 400+ exhibitors from offshore energy industry to gather in Amsterdam
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
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Biden-Harris administration announces nearly $580M for port improvement projects
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced plans to invest nearly $580 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to fund 31 port improvement projects in 15 states and one U.S. territory. As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, this fu
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DEME: Environmental and Concessions segments on the rise
DEME Group reported Q3 results yesterday, saying that their Environmental segment delivered a year-to-date turnover growth of 9% compared to a year ago. The Bowling project in the UK is nearing its final stage, and recently received recognition at the 2024 Brownfield Awards. In Belgium, the Cokeries
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Biden Administration, Congress: Strong support for dredging industry
The Biden Administration and Congress continue to provide strong support for the dredging industry, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (GLDD) said in its latest financial results. The 2024 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill provided a record $8.7 billion to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (the
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Final preparations for OEEC 2024 underway
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