Arne Alexander Wilhelmsen, a founder of Royal Caribbean Cruises died on Saturday, April 11, 2020, in Palma, Spain, at 90-years old. Wilhelmsen was a constant influence on the company from its founding, serving more than three decades on the company’s board of directors. “At a time when the rest of t
Dutch marine energy group SBM Offshore has been adapting to the unprecedented situation regarding the coronavirus pandemic and was protecting its workforce by putting in place business continuity measures.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District has published the final post authorization change report as well as the final environmental impact statement/environmental impact report for the Sacramento River Bank Protection Project. The reports analyze modifications to the long-term project,
Royal IHC recently completed simulator training for the dredging crew of the Irrigation Department of the Government of Thailand. This training program was held following the sale of two IHC Beaver 40 vessels. According to IHC, the crew members of both dredgers were able to improve their operational
After four days of negotiations OPEC, Russia, and allies have agreed on record production cuts to save the oil industry amid a major industry crisis exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic.
The massive civil engineering project, which will see more than 300,000 cubic meters of silt removed from the iconic Queen Pool lake, was originally due to take place this month. “However, due to the current restrictions in place due to COVID-19 and the significant global disruption, the project has
European ports have managed to remain open and maintain their activities during the coronavirus crisis ensuring the delivery of essential goods. However, they have not been spared from a huge economic impact amid the drop in cargo and passenger volumes as a result of coronavirus-related disruptions
The preparations activities are currently underway for the Holbrook Park Pond Dredging Project, located in the City of Lakewood, Colorado. “An experienced contractor has been selected to complete this project on behalf of the city. The proposed timeline for the project is to begin dredging at the en
MIKE by DHI Software has just released this interesting video named ‘Model complex sediment transport processes and shoreline morphology’. The erosion and deposition of sand creates challenges for those tasked with beach development and conservation, maintaining harbor depths and controlling sedimen
Archer Knight has added diving industry safety expert, Derek Beddows, to its team. Beddows was BP’s global diving technical authority. Archer Knight executive director David Sheret said: “Quite simply, Derek is a world authority on his specialist discipline. He provides a broad range of technical se
The scope of dredging planned for the Azov-Don Basin of Russia’s inland waterways is to reach 1,349,880 cbm of material in 2020, Sergey Gaidayev, the head of Azov-Don Basin Administration said at the latest meeting of Rostov Region Government’s Marine Board. According to Gaidayev, the dredging works
Pacific Drilling has received notice from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) stating that the company does not currently satisfy the minimum share price standard for continued listing of the company’s common shares.
Dredging Today brings you an overview of the most popular stories from the past week (April 6-12, 2020). CEMEX Go Innovation Almost Ready for Delivery The first of Damen’s new Marine Aggregate Dredgers, a 103.5 meter long CEMEX Go Innovation is almost ready for delivery to her new owner in the UK.
PGE will close projects with unsatisfactory rate and those not directly related to its core business.
