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BV awards AiP to HELION marine fuel cell system
HELION Hydrogen Power high-power fuel cell manufacturer has received Approval in Principle from Bureau Veritas for its FC-RACKTM Marine version, a zero-emission hydrogen powered electric generator dedicated to maritime applications. The AiP is the result of a close collaboration between HELION and B
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USTDA Bangladesh delegation visits Ellicott Dredges
The USTDA Bangladesh Inland Waterways Management Reverse Trade delegation visited Ellicott Dredgers facilities recently. “During our time together the delegation was able to witness how Ellicott brand Cutter Suction Dredges are built and have helped Bangladesh reach its dredging goals for many decad
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Rohde Nielsen wraps up La Pineda Beach works
Rohde Nielsen’s TSHD Trud R has recently finished this year’s campaign at La Pineda Beach in Spain. This project was part of the 4-year beach nourishment contract that Rohde Nielsen was awarded in 2020 for the client AP TARRAGONA. The volume completed this year was 110.000 m3. Climate change and the
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The Marine Group expands its fleet with new dredger
With a busy year under their belt during 2021, The Marine Group’s Harbour Management department is continuing to expand their dredging fleet with a third vessel. The latest addition – Doonhamer – is the largest in their fleet and can operate as either a water injection dredger or a plough dredger. A
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JAXPORT Video: New turning basin now operational
Jacksonville’s 47-foot deepwater shipping channel is now wide enough for two ships to pass at the same time. With two-way vessel traffic and open berthing windows seven days a week, ships remain on schedule at JAXPORT, lowering costs for carriers and shippers. These ZIM Integrated Shipping Services
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Major milestone achieved in construction of CSD Lorraine Hooks
The team at Mike Hooks, LLC hit a major milestone in the construction of the new state-of-the-art cutter suction dredger (CSD) Lorraine Hooks last week. The 430,000 lb. cutter ladder was carefully carried and lowered into place by overhead gantry cranes at Southwest Shipyard in Galveston, TX. The tr
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Dutra’s dredgers busy in Cape Canaveral
Dutra’s dredgers Paula Lee and Harry S. are busy working on the latest Cape Canaveral Operations and Maintenance Project for the USACE Jacksonville District. The O&M dredging contract, combining the Canaveral Harbor civil works project along with the Canaveral NOTU project, was award in September 20
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CSD General Arnold construction on track for Q4 2022 launch
Callan Marine has launched the hull and set the house on the 32” cutter suction dredger General Arnold. The General Arnold is on schedule for launch in 2022 and will join Callan Marine’s additional 32” CSD, General MacArthur. At 290’ feet in length and 72’ feet wide, the dredger will have a maximum
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Protecting Texas Gulf Coast: Senate passes Coastal Spine project
Texas Senator John Cornyn released the following statement after the Senate passed his provision to authorize the construction of the coastal barrier protection system known as the Coastal Spine as part of the Water Resources Development Act. “Protecting the Texas coast from devastating hurricanes i
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MAN PrimeServ signs Samuel de Champlain maintenance contract
MAN PrimeServ has signed a long-term service agreement (LTSA) with GIE Dragages-Ports, which includes inspection kits and preventative maintenance services as well as remote assistance (PrimeServ Assist) and engine-fluid analysis (PrimeServ LAB). The Samuel de Champlain dredger (117 m, 8,500 m³) bel
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GLDD establishes fund for dredging and coastal studies laboratory
What started as a small company outside of Chicago has transformed into a global industry leader dedicated to bolstering the education of future ocean engineers. By establishing the fund for Dredging and Coastal Studies, Great Lakes Dredge and Dock (GLDD) will continue to revolutionize the education
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Chicago District’s Miller continues ERDC University project
Dr. Jennifer Miller, a supervisory environmental engineer with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Chicago District, reached the half-way mark in her research project with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) six-month detail program known as ERDC University, or ERDC-
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Bolstering dredging capabilities at Australia’s deep-water global gateway
Dredging operations at Australia’s deep-water global gateway have received a significant boost with the launch of Port of Newcastle’s new multipurpose “sweeper” vessel, Lydia. The bed levelling vessel will work in tandem with the Port’s hydrographic survey team and the David Allan dredger to provide
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Waikiki Beach Restoration Project wins national award
Designed to help increase shoreline resiliency on Oʻahu, the Waikīkī Beach Maintenance Project is one of four beach restoration projects recognized as a “Best Restored Beach” award by the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA). The national award was created to highlight the benef