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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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Damen launches latest generation of fully electric, low emission E-DOP submersible dredge pumps
The Damen DOP Submersible Dredge Pump has become something of an icon in the world of dredging. Damen Dredging first developed the DOP in the 1990s. Back then, the company was approached by a contractor with a challenging project. They needed to dredge a highway tunnel and, to get the job done, they
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The Kings Bay beneficial use of dredge material study
The contracting team of EA Engineering, Inc. and Marstel-Day recently completed fieldwork to collect information that will be used to strategically plan for beneficial use of dredge material opportunities around the Kings Bay Naval Facility. Commissioned by the U.S. Navy and managed by the Army Corp
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USV VO:X Barentsz makes its debut in Port of Scheveningen
The autonomous survey USV VO:X Barentsz (a ??? ????? 7m USV type) made its debut in the Port of Scheveningen this week. “Under the watchful eyes of our engineers, the port authority along with Van Oord Survey department staff, we observed its smooth sailing, stability and maneuverability on the wate
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Royal IHC: Transition to sustainable dredging vessels
To reduce CO2, nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate emissions for maintenance dredging along the Dutch coast, Royal IHC is working with Rijkswaterstaat to develop a fully sustainable dredger: the H2-Hopper. This unique TSHD is powered by green hydrogen, has no emissions and is minimised in its ener
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Royal IHC making dredge pumps more and more efficient
The performance of any dredger is highly dependent on the efficiency of the slurry pump. That’s why for decades Royal IHC has been researching how these can work more efficiently. The latest findings have led to the development of a new generation of dredge pumps with three major improvements: Cutte
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Autonomous dredging requires less energy than the conventional one
Dredging is a necessary but energy consuming activity. Since especially highly populated countries like the Netherlands are located along the coastline with much of their land mass below NAP, dredging is required to combat the expected rise of sea levels due to climate change. C-Job Naval Architects
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IADC paper – ‘Sand as a resource: Best practices to conduct responsible dredging projects’
Every stage of a dredging project presents opportunities to increase the sustainability of sand extraction. How the global dredging industry uses sand in a responsible manner is described in the new paper “Sand as a resource: Best practices to conduct responsible dredging projects”, initiated and pr
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OceanWise, Foreshore Technology support efficient dredging operations
OceanWise and Foreshore Technology have collaborated to integrate real-time, accurate tide level data into the ‘Dredge Master System’, allowing dredging operators to dredge and navigate based on current water levels. “The integration of the Dredge Master system with OceanWise is highly beneficial du
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Roberts Bank Terminal 2 project – October 2023 field studies
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is continuing field studies in October 2023 as part of ongoing environmental and technical work for the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project. Read the October 2023 field studies information sheet to learn more about the planned field studies for the month. The
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IADC dredging seminar in Manila
The International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) will host its Dredging and Reclamation Seminar from 9-13 October 2023 in Manila (the Philippines). Some of the subjects to be covered: The seminar is developed for both technical and non-technical professionals in dredging-related industries
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Boskalis’ waterbox wins IADC award – currently used on Manila International Airport project
Boskalis’ waterbox is the winner of the IADC (International Association of Dredging Companies) Safety Award 2023. This new and improved waterbox, which is used for sandfill areas, greatly improves safety for its employees. It is designed and constructed to eliminate the risk of implosion due to soil
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Interview with Bella Wang: Focusing on HID’s commitment to sustainability
Finding and keeping the balance between dredging, protecting coastline structures and conserving the environment is an important task. Nowadays, extreme climate events such as coastal erosion, droughts and flooding occur at an increasingly alarming rate worldwide. Also, sediments and floating debris
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Royal IHC opens new production facility in Navi Mumbai
Royal IHC has just announced the official opening of its brand-new production facility in Taloja, Navi Mumbai. “After months of hard work and dedication, we are now fully operational. This facility marks a significant milestone in our journey from a local service support office in 2008 to this state