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DEME Environnement marks 35 years of pioneering soil remediation
DEME Environnement marked 35 years of pioneering soil remediation and brownfield redevelopment in Belgium and France with a celebration in Farciennes earlier this week. The event was joined by Hugues Bayet, Olivier Vanderijst, Yves Coppieters, Thibaut de Villenfagne and Luc Vandenbulcke. “Their pres
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New American Beaver dredge ready for today’s challenges
Royal IHC recently presented the new American Beaver Standard 24/27” cutter suction dredge (CSD). With a proven track record, the Beaver dredger is well known for its construction, reliability and performance, resulting in the best value for money. Key enhancements of the new American Beaver: With t
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NMDC, Etermar complete construction of the first caisson-based quays in UAE
NMDC Group and Etermar have successfully completed the construction of 600 linear meters berth using caissons for the first time in the United Arab Emirates. The project was executed on an artificial offshore island in Abu Dhabi designed and built by NMDC, to berth some of the world’s largest mega y
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Damen E-DOP150 takes precision dredging to the next level
On the River Deben in Suffolk, in England’s East Anglia, a thriving marina called “Tidemill Yacht Harbour” provides berths to over 200 locals and visitors. The independent marina requires regular dredging as the sea and shifting shingle banks nearby continuously bring fine sediment into the port. To
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Royal IHC technology word of the month: Fuel reformers
Hydrogen and fuel cells can enable zero-emission ship operations, but their sailing range is limited, Royal IHC said. Alternative fuels such as ammonia, methanol and methane offer a much greater range, but they rely on combustion engines and therefore emit nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulphur oxides (SOx)
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KSR Marine expands its fleet with multicat KSR-A
KSR Marine Services Private Limited has just introduced the latest addition to its fleet – the new multicat KSR-A. “This versatile multicat significantly boosts our operational efficiency, particularly in supporting faster dredger and anchor movements,” KSR said. According to KSR, this is how this v
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Spotlight on maritime infrastructure project in Nui, Tuvalu (VIDEO)
One of Tuvalu’s coral atolls, Nui, depends on maritime transport for food, supplies and access to essential services. To enable safer and more efficient operations when transporting passengers and cargo to and from Nui, Hall Contracting constructed a range of facilities including a wharf, boat harbo
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APEC to organize ‘Dredging Technologies’ course
Dredging plays a major role in coastal infrastructure projects and guarantees port access and the navigability of waterways. It is crucial to understand how the process of dredging can be performed safely, efficiently and cost-effectively in combination with attention to the marine ecosystem and its
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Damen expands reach with third partnership in the Indian subcontinent
Square Port Shipyard, located 250 km south of Mumbai, and Damen Technical Cooperation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the first step of a significant new relationship. It will see the two organizations working together to develop the shipyard with the aim of building a range of high
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Interview with Bella Wang: HID Dredging accelerates product innovation and technological upgrades
Coastal protection of beaches, cities and communities located close to oceans and seas is a primary activity of the dredging industry. According to the United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP), half the world’s population lives within 60 kilometers of the sea, and three-quarters of all large citi
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Straatman completes FAT of bow couplings for Jan De Nul
Straatman completed a factory acceptance test (FAT) of two female parts for bow couplings for Jan De Nul Group last week. The project includes: “We built the entire bow discharge installation for the Filippo Brunelleschi back in 2002. It’s great to be part of her journey again,” Straatman said. The
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Royal IHC expanding its presence in the US dredging market
Royal IHC is expanding its presence in the US dredging market by embarking on a new project and partnership with Eastern Shipbuilding Group. The company will support The Dutra Group with the design, engineering and supply of key components, including all mission equipment and automation, for their l
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USACE completes final inspections of new hydrographic survey vessels
The USACE Savannah District completed final inspections of three new hydrographic survey vessels at the Fowl River Marina in Theodore, Alabama, last week. Each vessel bears the name of a fallen U.S. Army Soldier from Georgia, serving as a lasting tribute to their sacrifice and service. The 30-foot W
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Waterking unveils world’s first electric amphibious dredging set
Waterking, a Dutch manufacturer of dredging equipment, has presented the world’s first electric amphibious dredging set. In collaboration with Staad Groep, Waterking assembled a 35-tonne electric amphibious excavator – the WK 350 NG-E, while Damen provided the E-DOP 150 to complete the emission free