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Microdredging considered for Lions Weir project
The Lions Weir project in Boddington, which will look to remove sediment from the Town Pool area and enable recreational use, is progressing behind the scenes. A meeting was held recently with an experienced engineer to inspect and discuss the weir wall’s structural integrity. Fortunately, the wall
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Introducing alternative fuels into the dredging sector
Introducing alternative fuels into the dredging sector may seem difficult, but it is certainly possible. C-Job Naval Architects is tackling this challenge, the company has created multiple concept designs of dredgers which make use of methanol as a marine fuel. Methanol is an easy switch for vessels
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Coffey tours pioneering saltmarsh restoration trial in Chichester Harbour
Thérèse Coffey, Secretary of State for the Environment, visited the shores of Chichester Harbour earlier this week to learn about an innovative saltmarsh restoration trial. The Secretary of State was accompanied by staff from Chichester Harbour Conservancy, the Environment Agency and the Solent Seas
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Using dredge material to create mangrove forests – AquaForest by Jan De Nul
Mangroves are like the guardians of our planet. Not only do they absorb CO2 at an impressive rate, but they also protect the coasts and filter the water. Plus, they are a hotspot for biodiversity. Jan De Nul, together with its partners, is currently working on the AquaForest project in Ecuador. Ther
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Senator Shaheen’s VIDEO: Highlighting importance of dredging NH waterways
Senator Jeanne Shaheen released a new video recently, highlighting the safety and economic benefits of dredging infrastructure projects for New Hampshire waterways. For years, Shaheen has led action in the U.S. Senate to secure the authorization and federal funding for dredging projects in New Hamps
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CEDA: Maurice de Kok takes over as DMC chair
During CEDA’s Dredging Management Commission (DMC) recent meeting, Maurice de Kok, Manager Engineering Department, took over as chairperson from Koos van der Geer, Project Director, both working at Van Oord Dredging and Marine Contractors. “I look forward to partner and co-operate with all DMC’s sta
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Modernizing dredging evaluations for open water disposal
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Dredging Operations and Environmental Research (DOER) Project team recently published guidance and tools for modernizing dredging evaluations for open water disposal compliance. The team consisted of researchers from ERDC’s Environmental Lab and Information Technolog
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Restoring Sondu Miriu Dam with Watermaster amphibious dredger
Bainridge, a frontrunner in East African environmental management solutions, recently deployed a Watermaster amphibious multipurpose dredger to revolutionize water management in Kenya, starting with the restoration of the Sondu Miriu Dam. Faced with numerous challenges such as invasive vegetation, s
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A new Cutter Suction Dredger range
25 years after Damen Shipyards first introduced its cutter suction dredging range, it has now unveiled a complete redesign of the six-vessel series to take advantage of new technologies and incorporate accumulated customer feedback. The new range also addresses the challenging environmental regulati
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Outcomes of Maroochydore Beach nourishment trial available
The latest data has shown that the Maroochydore beach nearshore nourishment trial did produce an increase in sand on the beach. After a report of the independent report, it’s clear that the technique could potentially be used on a larger scale for future nourishment campaigns along Maroochydore Beac
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BREAKING NEWS: Dredge monitoring system Sagar Samridhi launched
Union minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal, launched an online dredging monitoring system ‘Sagar Samridhi’ today. This project is part of the government’s efforts to expedite the ‘Waste to Wealth’ initiative, the Ministry said in a statement. Developed by the National
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Dorset Council: Dredged sediment poses no risk to health
Analysis of the sediment deposited on Lyme Regis Front Town beach from the annual dredging in March this year shows that there is nothing that could be a risk to human or marine life, Dorset Council said. Five sediment samples were taken across the deposited sediment to give an accurate representati
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BREAKING NEWS: Komatsu develops excavator with hydrogen fuel cell system
Komatsu has just unveiled a literally ground-breaking concept machine. Ready to begin proof-of concept testing, the newly developed excavator concept mates a Toyota hydrogen fuel cell system with the latest comprehensive control and performance technology from Komatsu. Hydrogen has high energy densi
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OSIL Vibrocorer on Thames flood protection scheme
The OSIL Vibrocorer has been in use on the early works for the The River Thames Scheme, a £500 million project to develop a new flood channel in two sections for the River Thames. The scheme aims to reduce the risk of flooding for approximately 11,000 homes and 1,600 businesses along the River Thame