Results of Marine Aggregate Research Published

18 Feb 2008

The Marine Environment Protection Fund in the UK has published the findings of over £9m of research related to marine aggregate dredging. 

First Xbloc Project in Europe Completed

01 Aug 2007

The first project in Europe to make use of the Xbloc interlocking armoured sea defence unit has recently been completed. 

Dubai Award for Van Oord

01 Aug 2007

Dutch dredging and marine construction contractor Van Oord has been awarded a contract for the re-design of Dubai Promenade. 

Boskalis wins major order in Russia

01 Aug 2007

Van Oord’s major Dutch rival, Royal Boskalis Westminster, has secured a large order from the Russian operation Rosstroy for the final phase in the completion of the storm barrier for St Petersburg. 

Joint Venture Wins Transnet Contract

01 Aug 2007

South African construction company Group Five has won 1.8bn Rand contract from Transnet to widen Durban’s existing harnour by 100m and to increase the depth by 6m. 

Safer Shipping by Predicting Sand Wave Behaviour

01 Aug 2007

Dutch researcher Joris van den Berg has developed a mathematical model to predict the movement of sand waves. Sand waves are formed by an interaction between the tidal current and sand. 

Assessing the Risks Posed by Marine Aggregate Extraction

18 Feb 2008

A risk assessment framework for marine aggregate extraction has been developed by HR Wallingford in association with Royal Haskoning and the University of Newcastle. 

DP World to Upgrade Terminal in Fujairah

01 Aug 2007

Port operator DP World reportedly plans to invest in the Port of Fujairah to make it suitable for larger container ships.