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Boskalis installing artificial reefs in the River Meuse
Rijkswaterstaat, the Municipality of Rotterdam, Boskalis and Reefy are testing the Reefy artificial reef system to support nature restoration and conservation efforts in the tidal area of the River Meuse, as part of the “Groene Poort” or “Green Gate” project. After careful preparation and in close c
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DEME, Jan De Nul introduce SEAVOLT
Dredging giants DEME and Jan De Nul, together with Tractebel, have introduced SEAVOLT© – a new offshore floating photovoltaic (PV) technology. SEAVOLT technology (patent pending) can withstand harsh offshore conditions while creating large surfaces that are protected from the waves. The modular desi
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Green light for extensive research into Nature-based Solutions
The Dutch government announced recently that it will invest 110 million euros in the NL2120 consortium for extensive research into Nature-based Solutions. In this knowledge programme, governments, nature organisations, engineering firms, dredging companies and knowledge and professional institutions
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Celebrating the 5-year anniversary of the LSU Center for River Studies
Gov. John Bel Edwards yesterday joined officials from Louisiana State University (LSU), the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA), the Baton Rouge Area Foundation (BRAF) and local and federal elected officials to celebrate the five-year anniversary of the LSU Center for River Studies (
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The regulation of aggregate dredging in England
In the latest issue of Terra et Aqua magazine, International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) presented an article about the regulation and management of marine aggregate dredging activities in England. Marine dredged sand and gravel make an important contribution to regional supplies of bui
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VIDEO: Testing new amphibious multipurpose dredger before delivery
HID Dredging, a Chinese manufacturer of dredgers and dredging equipment, has just released this very interesting video showing how they test functions of a new amphibious multipurpose dredger before delivery. The amphibious multipurpose dredger is a smart choice for all environmental shallow water p
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New information paper on Energy Efficiency by CEDA
The quest to improve the energy efficiency of dredging projects and equipment has been a constant goal within the industry, particularly as fuel prices rise and the IMO’s greenhouse gas emissions strategy comes under revision this year. The CEDA working group on energy efficiency (WGEE) has released
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Dredging simulator with Dutch roots
Three companies that have earned their stripes in the maritime sector are developing a dredging simulator. Arnold den Boon, spokesperson for the three companies (Amsterdam Shipyards, MSA-Service and Controllab), said: “Dredging is a critical process. A lot of mistakes can be made and the risks are h
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VIDEO: The story of DEME
Innovation has always been the growth engine for DEME Group. The world leader in the highly specialised fields of dredging, land reclamation, marine infrastructure, offshore energy and environmental remediation, last week released this amazing video named ‘The story of DEME’. According to Luc Vanden
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Taylor Engineering, Woolpert ink Mentor-Protégé deal
Taylor Engineering and Woolpert have been approved by the U.S. Small Business Administration for a six-year Mentor-Protégé Program agreement. Under this agreement, Woolpert will provide Taylor with management and technical assistance to expand its technical consulting capabilities, remote-sensing in
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Damen Marine Components (DMC) wins first multi-vessel order in the United States
The Netherlands’ Damen Marine Components (DMC) has won its first multi-vessel order in the USA. Four packages, each comprised of steering gear and rudders, five winches and two towing pin systems, will be supplied to US shipbuilder C&C Marine & Repair for four new-build Multi Cats 3013 workboats. Th
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Using CoSMoS to evaluate coastal adaptation strategies in Southern California
Scientists from the University of Texas at Arlington, University of Arkansas, and the USGS Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center used the USGS Coastal Storm Monitoring System (CoSMoS) recently to evaluate the effectiveness of a range of engineered, nature-based, and hybrid coastal adaptation str
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Van Oord in Vietnam: Highlighting importance of Nature Based Solutions
An inspiring Dutch Trade mission to Vietnam took place earlier this month. During the visit, led by Liesje Schreinemacher, the Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation, the Dutch experts shared their knowledge on Nature Based Solutions like the Sand Engine for coastal defenses in the N
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VIDEO: Royal IHC 2022 highlights
Royal IHC released this very interesting video recently, showing some of the most important highlights from 2022. “There is a lot to be proud of in 2022 and of course more than we could include in this short recap,” said Royal IHC.