The Netherlands — CT Systems unveils the all new Viking Dredge software. Viking Dredge is specifically designed for use on a wide range of dredging vessels, ranging from a small cutter dredger to a large seagoing hopper dredger… [mappress] Source: GIS User, February 12, 2010
In real life, professionals were able to see how QPS Quinsy software in combination with multibeam and laser scanning facilitates inspections of quay walls and other water borders. Last week, several demonstrations were given with co-operation of the Rotterdam Port Authority. [mappress] Source: Hydr
GUWAHATI – Dr M Rajin Anwar of Y A Company recently led four Japanese experts for a discussion with Assam Chief Minister relating to embankment protection by the latest Japanese technology. [mappress] Source: Assam Tribune, February 6, 2010
The Bureau of Reclamation, Yuma Area Office has a requirement for the design, construction, testing and delivery of a dredge and all associated machinery and support equipment for delivery to the Laguna Field Office near Yuma, Arizona. [mappress] More info: fbo.gov
In the port of Antwerp the split barge B.34 was loaded onboard the Red Cedar. [mappress] Source: Maasmond Maritime, February 7, 2010
Jakarta – PT Timah Tbk projects its production this year to reach 50,000 tons rising a bit from last year`s recorded at 49,000 tons. [mappress] Source: Antara, February 3, 2010
It is easy to determine nautical depth where the bottom of the water area is bedrock. In most cases, however, the ‘bottom’ is composed of soft material such as silt or fine sediments which gradually increase in density with depth… Source: Engineer Live, January 20, 2010
Researchers at the Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology said that success is not far off for the design of a mobile harbour. Source: Baird Maritime, January 19, 2010
The Nereus can take orders through a 25-mile-long fiber-optic cable, but if that snaps, it can find its way back to the mother ship. Source: Discover, January 14, 2010
Boskalis / Dragamex together with Mammoet make good progress in Cuyutlán, Mexico on getting equipment into the lagoon. [mappress] Source: Maasmond Maritime, January 14, 2010
In the past dipper dredges have often been cobbled together with machinery designed to work in a terrestrial environment. When working in a marine environment their useful life is severely limited by the saltwater environs. Now the Netherlandss Yard De Donge… Source: MarineLink, December 29, 2009 [m
BEACH HAVEN- The Board of Commissioners could adopt a resolution tonight to proceed with plans for a geotube project for severely eroded beaches… Source: Press of Atlantic City, December 14, 2009;
Only four dredgers out of 28 in the country are fit for operations. The acting chief engineer of the Directorate of Dredgers even does not know the location and condition of the remaining 24 dredgers… Source: The Daily Star, December 7, 2009;
In September 2009, the suction dredger Gateway was launched at the IHC Merwerde Offshore and Marine Shipyard in Hardinxveld-Giessendam. The dredger, completed for Royal Boskalis Westminster N.v., has been fitted out with Vulkan couplings… Source: Synfo, December 03, 2009