Government-owned port operator Pelabuhan Indonesia III has recently received a large Dutch-built tug ‘Anoman V’. Built in the early 1990s, the tug has undergone some modifications and now has three fire monitors in addition to extra bow fendering to make it better suited for port operations.
RWE Dea Norge AS and partners reported a natural gas discovery in well 6507/07-14S in the Production License 435 area of the Norwegian Sea. The well is 15 km northwest of Heidrun oil field and 35 km south of Skarv oil field, which is under development.
Megatac – the innovative floor protection film from Visqueen Building Products – has been used for another high profile project. The high performance, cost effective product, which has already gained firm favour with those involved in the repair, refurbishment and construction of commercial, private
During the Closing Ceremony of WODCON XIX in Beijing, China, CEDA, the organiser of the next event in this important series of congresses, announced that WODCON XX will be held in Brussels, Belgium from 3-7 June 2013 under the theme ‘The Art of Dredging”. World Dredging Congresses (WODCONs) are orga
The Chinese Dredging Association (CHIDA), the organiser of WODCON XIX (9-12 September 2010 in Beijing, China) presented Best Paper Awards to four authors as follows: One Grand Prize (US$ 1000) was presented to a Chinese author and three second prizes (US$ 500 each) were given to one – one author fro
During the closing ceremony of WODCON XIX that took place from 9-12 September 2010 in Beijing, China, Capt. David Padman, Chairman of EADA handed over the reins to the new WODA Chairman, Anders Jensen, President of CEDA (Femern Baelt, Denmark). The World Organisation of Dredging Associations (WODA)
Dockwise Ltd. (“Dockwise” or the “Company”) is conducting a feasibility study for a new “Type 0” semi-submersible vessel to meet the expected increasing demand for means of transportation for extremely large and heavy production platforms. In order to cater for a prudent financing of this vessel, th
According to a new report from BENTEK Energy, LLC, the world natural gas market has entered a period of dramatic change – in large part triggered by U.S. market dynamics. The LNG Market: New World Order, examines the impact of the U.S. shale revolution on LNG markets, demonstrates the displacement o
Attracted by huge profits, many people are continuing to dredge up sand from the Dong Nai River in the south and the Hong (Red) River in the… (vietnamnews) [mappress] Source: vietnamnews, September 20, 2010;
Hyundai Engineering and Construction Company has been awarded a US$329m (AED1.2bn) contract to carry out building works at the Khalifa Port… By Elizabeth Broomhall (constructionweekonline) [mappress] Source: constructionweekonline, September 20, 2010;
If you’ve noticed the beehive of activity down at the main wharf in St Anthony last week, expect plenty more as a $5.4 million redevelopment… [mappress] Source: Northern Pen, September 20, 2010;
Saudi Arabia and Belgium have set out a new vision of bilateral relationship with plans to forge closer cooperation in the port and maritime… (arabnews) [mappress] Source: arabnews, September 20, 2010
By 2016, Lagos will get a new city to be built on nine million square metres of reclaimed land about 2.4 kilometres into the Atlantic Ocean… By Demola Abimboye (newswatchngr) [mappress] Source: newswatchngr, September 20, 2010;
Wuhu Port plans to construct the second phase of the foreign trade terminal in Wuhu’s Zhujiaqiao, reports Shanghai Securities News, citing.. (maritimenewsblog) [mappress] Source: maritimenewsblog, September 20, 2010;
