Business development
Business development
Get ready for the WEDA Eastern Chapter
Next week, Western Dredging Association (WEDA) will host their annual Eastern Chapter Meeting in Charleston, SC. The conference is taking place at the Historic Francis Marion Hotel in downtown Charleston, from Wednesday, October 13, 2021, through Friday, October 15, 2021. “For the 2021 WEDA Eastern
Business development
Creating UK’s premier offshore wind hub through dredging
UK contractor Graham has started development works on the South Bank Quay for the Teesworks offshore wind hub. Under the project, two million tonnes of material will be dredged, creating the deep-water berthing facility. Also, the work includes ripping out the dilapidated concrete and wooden jetties
Business development
The world’s most powerful CSD Spartacus in Egypt VIDEO
The largest ever dredging and land reclamation contract in DEME’s history – the Abu Qir port project in Egypt – is moving forward according to schedule. The world’s most powerful cutter suction dredger (CSD) Spartacus is currently working on this capital development program. According to the Belgian
Business development
Kumundhoo development work includes dredging
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) and the Maldives’ Ministry of National Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (MNPHI) have signed a contract for the Hdh. Kumundhoo Harbor Development Project. MTCC COO, Shahid Hussain Moosa, signed the agreement on behalf of the company and the Perman
Business development
Mytholmroyd’s flood alleviation scheme opens
Mytholmroyd’s new flood alleviation scheme, providing greater protection to 400 homes and businesses, has been officially opened. Over £41 million has been invested in the new defences, as part of partnership working to make the village more resilient to the impacts of climate change. Funding was se
Business development
Burry Port Marina dredging underway
The Marine Group has just released the latest update on their Burry Port Marina dredging program. “Dredging progress with CMS Seaka is going well and we will reach target depths in many berths this year,” said the Group. The dredging work has focussed on the pontoon grid in the main harbour and CMS
Business development
CPRA invites project proposals for Atchafalaya ABP
The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) stared accepting proposals for projects in the Atchafalaya River Basin last week, in anticipation of its Atchafalaya Basin Program (ABP) Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2023. ABP was put in place to develop, implement, and manage a compre
Business development
Boskalis opts for Nautic Jobs
Nautic Jobs, specialising in intermediary services for maritime and civil engineering personnel, has signed a multi-year contract with dredging giant Boskalis. Under the agreement, Nautic Jobs will become a preferred supplier for the Papendrecht based dredging and maritime services company – startin
Business development
ROHR-IDRECO introduces new Director of Operations
To further streamline their growth, ROHR-IDRECO is introducing René van der Zweep as its new Director of Operations. René is a well-known face in the industry, with his last two engagements being with STRABAG (Director Asphalt) and Royal Smals (Director Dredging). According to the company, René will
Business development
GLDD appoints new Senior Vice President and CFO
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. (GLDD) has appointed Scott Kornblau as its Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective immediately. In his role, Kornblau will be responsible for overseeing the company’s financial operations including investor relations and strategic and profitabl
Business development
Portsmouth and Piscataqua dredging deal awarded
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. (GLDD) has won a $25.6 million firm-fixed-price contract for the Portsmouth Harbor and Piscataqua River maintenance dredging project. Bids for this work were solicited via the internet with two received, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) said in its latest announceme
Business development
Worthing Borough Council secures money to fight coastal erosion
Worthing Borough Council has secured vital funding from the Environment Agency to help with the ongoing fight against coastal erosion. As a coastal protection authority, the Council commissioned work across multi-agencies in a bid to solve the long-term problem of sea levels that are expected to ris
Business development
Trelleborg seals for world’s longest immersed tunnel
Trelleborg’s marine and infrastructure operation has won a contract to supply its tunnel seals to Femern Link Contractors (FLC) for the construction of the 18-kilometer long Fehmarnbelt tunnel. Connecting Denmark and Germany, once completed it will be the world’s longest immersed tunnel. Constructed
Business development
Nags Head dredging plan on the table
The Town of Nags Head, NC, is asking for federal approval to dredge three offshore sites for 975,000 cubic yards of beach-quality sand to place along a 4.5-mile section of oceanfront shoreline. The town submitted an application to USACE’s Wilmington District, seeking Department of the Army authoriza