VMI is proud to announce the introduction of its new self-propelled horizontal dredge; the MD-822-SP. The MD-822-SP uses a unique patent-pending auger drive system to maneuver and position the dredge during operation. The auger drive system is mounted directly behind the horizontal cutter head to pr
Watermaster is a Finnish-made serially produced versatile dredger, that can do suction- and backhoe dredging and even pile driving work. Watermaster can “walk” in and out of water without crane assistance and it moves independently in water as well, minimizing the need of extra machinery and labour
IHC Merwede has been awarded the contract to design and construct a backhoe dredger for the Panama Canal Authority (ACP). In its bid, IHC Merwede was successful against a strong field of international competitors. The contract is worth US$43 million, and thanks to such projects, the development of t
Tests of a new antibody-based “biosensor” developed by researchers at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science show that it can detect marin… By David Malmquist (vims) [mappress] Source: vims, May 6, 2011;
A new vessel will be visible off the North Norfolk coast over the coming weeks as further work continues on the installation of the foundations for the Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm. The ‘Oleg Strashnov’ is a state-of-the-art crane vessel designed for heavy lifting operations, and its key feat
Ken Rhinefrank stands aboard the crane barge Sea Horse and smacks his hand against the six-ton yellow contraption resting on it like… By Jonathan Hiskes (sustainableindustries) [mappress] Source: sustainableindustries, May 04, 2011;
Ken Rhinefrank stands aboard the crane barge Sea Horse and smacks his hand against the six-ton yellow contraption resting on it like… By Jonathan Hiskes (sustainableindustries) [mappress] Source: sustainableindustries, May 04, 2011;
Huisman’s Wind Turbine Shuttle (WTS), has been nominated for the Nor-Shipping Next Generation Ship Award. (huismanequipment) [mappress] Source: huismanequipment, May 04, 2011
IMS introduces the deep digging Depth Master 55 (DM-55TM) as the latest addition to is versatile dredge product line. The DM-55TM is IMS’s solution to making deep maintenance dredging and environmental dredging affordable. No longer will ports need to hire large commercial dredging outfits to do exp
Kongsberg Maritime has been selected to supply eight bridge Polaris Ship’s Bridge Simulator to Vlaamse Dienst Voor Arbeidsbemiddeling… (kongsberg) [mappress] Source: kongsberg, April 27, 2011;
Sway AS will test a 2.6 MW turbine on their own developed flow system. Testing is expected to start in the first quarter of 2013, and will have a duration of 5 years. The installation has a height above the sea-level of 60 meters, and stick 60 meters deep. Testing will take place in the […]
Sway AS will test a 2.6 MW turbine on their own developed flow system. Testing is expected to start in the first quarter of 2013, and will have a duration of 5 years. The installation has a height above the sea-level of 60 meters, and stick 60 meters deep. Testing will take place in the […]
The only thing you can say for certain about British weather is that it’s unpredictable. One minute the sun is shining. By Ellie Zolfagharifard (theengineer) [mappress] Source: theengineer, April 26, 2011;
Wind power manufacturer Vestas has announced it will complete the largest offshore wind turbine in the world. Glenn Meyers (cleantechnica) [mappress] Source: cleantechnica, April 24, 2011;
