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Royal IHC: Technology word of the month – Critical velocity
Royal IHC has just released a very interesting article named ‘Technology word of the month – Critical velocity’. A pipeline operators main concern is to prevent blockages. So how fast do we need to pump a slurry through a pipeline? At high velocities slurry particles are in motion, typically by slid
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DCA strongly supports offshore wind development
The Dredging Contractors of America (DCA) said that they strongly support the development of a robust offshore wind industry. “As the industry grows in the United States and along the U.S. East Coast, the DCA and its companies are working with state and federal regulators on matters related to dredg
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Damen delivers new Multi Cat to Bohlen & Doyen Bau
Just one month after the contract was signed, Damen has delivered a new Multi Cat 1908 SD (shallow draught) to the German energy infrastructure construction company Bohlen & Doyen Bau GmbH, a subsidiary of Friedrich Vorwerk. The vessel, named Scholle, is the first marine asset to be bought by the co
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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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GLDD reports second quarter 2023 results
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the United States, today reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2023. Lasse Petterson, President and Chief Executive Officer, said: “The second quarter reflects improved performance, resulti
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EXCLUSIVE: Standard conducts first-ever biofuel bunkering operation for hybrid WID Maas
Standard Fuel Oils UK achieved a major milestone earlier this week by providing the first-ever renewable blend bunkers to the hybrid water injection dredger (WID) Maas in Liverpool. The bunkers were supplied on behalf of their long-standing customer Van Oord. This renewable bunker supply complements
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Royal IHC developing autonomous dredging system – the Mission Master
Royal IHC is currently working on an advanced autonomous dredging system to increase the autonomy of the dredging and unloading process of TSHDs – called Mission Master. Implementing automation is complex. “We believe it is important that experienced industry professionals are involved in this proce
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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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HID announces partnership with National Science Academician from Kyrgyzstan
HID Dredger, a Chinese manufacturer of dredgers and dredging equipment, joined the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) recently, and also signed partnership with Mr. Altai Borubaev, the National Science Academician from Kyrgyzstan, for the purpose of improving water quality by creating water pur
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Biden attends steel cutting for Great Lakes Dredge and Dock’s new vessel
Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Corporation (GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the United States, said that the U.S. President Joe Biden yesterday attended the steel cutting ceremony for the construction of the Acadia, Great Lakes’ first offshore wind rock placement vessel. The steel c
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Relong proves success at Shenzhen International Dredging Show
The 2023 Shenzhen International Dredging Technology & Development (Dredging Equipment) Show took place in Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center last week. The dredging conference proved to be a spectacular event, gathering leading dredging or related companies and experts from around the globe.
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VisuDREDGE greatly improving dredging efficiency
Visualization of dredging is essential to gain insight into the dredging process. But this is only the beginning of the whole dredging story. To complete that story, MSA-Service meet with Diederik van Halsema of DC Dredging. He is the fleet manager of the entire DC Dredging fleet, including the vess
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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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Liebherr extending its range of machine control systems
The digital transformation in the construction industry continues apace with construction sites becoming increasingly digital and networked. Driver assistance systems such as machine control systems are thus gaining in importance. They support the machine operators in carrying out their activities b