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IADC: Exploring the case of a new port terminal in Amatique Bay
In their latest issue of the Terra et Aqua magazine, the International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) presented an article which dealt with the new port terminal project in Amatique Bay, Guatemala. The development of a new marine project demands a system approach in which all aspects, incl
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Dr Todd Bridges talks about Engineering With Nature practices
In the summer issue of Terra et Aqua magazine, IADC posted an interesting interview with Dr Todd Bridges, National Lead of the Engineering With Nature initiative. Dr Todd Bridges is the U.S. Army’s Senior Research Scientist for Environmental Science. He leads research and applications for the U.S. A
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Climate proof sandy coasts
In the face of climate change and sea level rise a climate proof coast is an important asset. Natural sandy coasts like for instance in The Netherlands supply the area with a natural sediment resource and sustainable response to sea level rise. However, one must still learn to better understand the
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Nature-based Solutions for European rivers
With Germany, Belgium and Turkey still reeling from historic floods, Deltares recently released a new report which outlines how Nature-based Solutions can help reduce the impact of such disasters across Europe. Launched during the World Water Week and commissioned by WWF, the report finds that resto
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Developing sustainable solutions in Senegal
Deltares is working on two projects in Saint-Louis, Senegal, to protect the population against flooding from the Sénégal River and coastal erosion by the sea. “The problems are big, but we have collected a lot of data to arrive at the best solutions,” said Pieter Koen Tonnon, senior advisor at Delta
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Celebrating 10 Years of the Sand Motor
In 2011 the Dutch government started a pilot project named the Sand Motor. An artificial sandbank, a significant boost for innovative coastline maintenance and a perfect example of Building with Nature. The Sand Motor is a peninsula in front of the Delfland coast that was constructed by depositing 2
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Royal HaskoningDHV working to strengthen Singapore’s coastline
CPG Consultants (CPG), a subsidiary of Singapore-based consultancy services, infrastructure, and building management firm CPG Corporation, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Royal HaskoningDHV as part of an initiative to build local expertise in climate adaptation by facilitating kn
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BMT developing flood defences for Essex County
BMT has won a contract from the Essex County Council (ECC) in the UK to assist with the development of flood alleviation measures from surface water flooding within three Critical Drainage Areas (CDA) identified by BMT within the County. Using the advanced modelling functionality from BMT’s propriet
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Impacts of sediment management on coastal barrier systems
Coastal sediment management practices, such as dredging and beach nourishment, can have beneficial and detrimental impacts on the physical and ecological resiliency of barrier islands, particularly when sediment is removed from one barrier island system and placed in another, according to the report
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Get ready for the Coastal Dynamics Conference
Based on the philosophy of the book Dredging for Sustainable Infrastructure, IADC and CEDA will later this month present a one-day course as part of the Coastal Dynamics Conference short courses programme. The virtual course is taking place on Monday, June 28th with emphasis placed on coastal manage
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Study: Bimini dredging leaves its mark on sharks’ DNA
Scientists have discovered changes in DNA patterns for juvenile lemon sharks that lived through a dredging event to construct a commercial marina in Bimini, Bahamas. According to the Florida International University, dredging the waters off Bimini for a marina undoubtedly affected the environment. I
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The transition to Zero Emission solutions
In the maritime industry, there is a significant journey ahead in moving to more sustainable operations. While the objective is widely recognised, the relevant solutions have not yet been developed and the roadmap is still unclear. These challenges even transcend the maritime sector. For example, th
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Lutra Marine gets funding for its eco-friendly dredging solution
Lutra Marine has received investment from the British Design Fund to bring its patented environmentally friendly dredging technology to market. Lutra’s technology solves a huge problem within the dredging sector around how to maintain harbours and ports without causing damage to the local habitats,
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Royal IHC on the path towards zero-emission TSHDs
Classification society Bureau Veritas has issued an ‘approval in principle’ (AiP) for Royal IHC’s hydrogen-fuelled trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD). In an innovation partnership with the Dutch Rijkswaterstaat, Royal IHC is exploring a new type of vessel referred to as the ‘LEAF’ (low energy ad