Top News – March 2 to 9, 2014

Uljanik to Build Dredger for IHC Merwede

On February 28, 2014, IHC Global Production B.V, part of IHC Merwede, and Uljanik d.d. signed the contract for the construction of one self-propelled cutter suction dredger.

UK: Boskalis Westminster Wins Cowes Breakwater Contract

Cowes Harbour Commission (CHC) appointed Boskalis Westminster to undertake construction of the new £7 million detached breakwater for Cowes on the Isle of Wight.

Jan de Nul, Dredging International to Dredge Ghent-Terneuzen Canal

The Jan de Nul and Dredging International joint venture has won the the Ghent-Terneuzen navigation canal dredging contract.

USA: Bechtel Nabs Louisiana Deep-Water Port Contract

Bechtel, a global leader in planning, designing, and building port and marine projects, has been selected by LIGTT Project Company LLC to provide management services for the pre-construction of the Louisiana International Gulf Transfer Terminal.

IHC Merwede Launches Dredger ‘AL BAHAR’ C/D HUTA 12

IHC Merwede has successfully named and launched the 23,545kW self-propelled cutter suction dredger ‘AL BAHAR’ C/D HUTA 12 in a ceremony on 8 March 2014 at the company’s shipyard in Kinderdijk, The Netherlands.

DEME Delivers Strong 2013 Results

In 2013, DEME reached a turnover of EUR 2.53 billion in 2013. Compared to the previous year, this represents an increase of 32% and a record turnover.

Dredging Today Staff, March 9, 2014