Yesterday, the Ching Fu Shipbuilding launched a 2400 m3 Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger (TSHD). The vessel has been ordered by Kaohsiung Harbor Bureau (KHB) and will be used for daily maintenance of Kaohsiung port. The main particulars of the vessel are as follows: L.o.a – 83.3 m; L.p.p. – 75.0 m; B
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, today visited Jebel Ali Port and was welcomed by Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Chairman, DP World, who explained to the Mayor how DP World’s massive London Gateway port and logistics park project is modelled on Jebel Ali. During their meeting and a tour of the port, M
This video shows the dredging project at the rebuilt Hilly Orchard Bridge (Stroudwater Canal) between Dudbridge lock and Ebley Mill in 2012, followed by the removal of the earth and clay bund at the newly constructed spillway where the River Frome runs adjacent to the canal. Within days, visiting tr
Signal International Inc., announced today that work toward the design of an Articulated Tug/Barge Hopper Dredge for Great Lakes Dredge and Dock (GLDD) has been discontinued. Signal and GLDD entered into a contract for the design and build of an AT/B Hopper Dredge in August 2012, with construction o
At a conference on Marine and River Dune Dynamics, Michiel Knaapen presents findings on information required to develop a practical model of a dredging site, and the processes that are required to build a model. New methods have been developed for variable flow fields, multiple grain sizes, and simp
“The developer of the terminal has submitted the application for extending the deadline for completion by 12 months until July of 2014,” says Mr. Neinar Seli, the chairman of the supervisory board of Port of Tallinn, regarding the granted authority to change the building rights contract. According t
CEDA has added online seminars to its palette of platforms to exchange knowledge and best practice experience. The first CEDA Webinar will take place on 23rd of April at 3:00 pm, Europe Summer Time (Brussels). The impacts of underwater sound on aquatic life have become a very important environmental
The Penang State Government must review and take into account the long-term development of Penang Port given its intent to construct the 6.5km Gurney Drive – Bagan Ajam undersea tunnel. The undersea tunnel project will incur comprehensive construction. Hence, for Penang Port to enjoy sustainable dev
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host a public meeting 5 to 7 p.m. today, in the Canton City Hall to discuss dredging and replacement of dredge materials near Lock and Dam 20. The meeting will start with an open house, followed by a presentation and a chance to discuss and propose placement sit
Liquid Waste Technology LLC will take part at WASSER BERLIN INTERNATIONAL Congress, scheduled for 23 – 26 April 2013. This event, Trade Fair + Congress + Public Show, will provide the perfect platform to bring supply and demand together at one location in Berlin. The closely integrated trade show an
ACI’s 2nd Maximising African Port Capacity Summit (21, 22 and 23 May 2013, Durban, South Africa) will address the fundamental issues faced by African ports and terminals in order to present an efficient and attractive option to the shipping lines. The conference will explore terminal operations and
Novorossiysk Commercial Sea Port Group announces that the Federal Enterprise Rosmorport and companies of NCSP Group operating at the port of Novorossiysk (PJSC “NCSP”, PJSC “NLE”, PJSC “Novorossiysk Ship Repair Yard” and PJSC “Novorossiysk Grain Terminal”) have signed an agreement of cooperation on
Ecosse Subsea Systems (ESS) has reported a successful start to a 10-week boulder clearing and trenching campaign on the Baltic 2 offshore wind farm project. Mobilised onboard the Siem Topaz anchor handling vessel, Ecosse Subsea’s SCAR subsea plough system is engaged on route clearing and pre-lay tre
The next step of the independent review into the Port of Gladstone is now underway, but one of the biggest critics of harbour development has already ruled out accepting the result. The review panel, which was formed by the Federal Government at the request of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, is