Highlights of the Week – Readers’ Choice

Dredging Today has put together a recap of the most interesting articles from the previous week (April 13 – 19).

Van Oord’s Volvox Asia Arrives in Egypt

Van Oord, a Dutch contracting company that specializes in dredging and land reclamation, has deployed its trailing suction hopper dredger Volvox Asia to the New Suez Canal Project.

Photo Update: New Suez on Right Track

The Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), Dredging Suez Canal, has posted on its official facebook page the latest photos of the New Suez Canal dredging program.

Boskalis and Sustainable Ship Dismantling

NGO Shipbreaking Platform board member Merijn Hougee has collaborated with Dutch dredging and marine expert Boskalis over several months to develop a comprehensive ship recycling policy.

Funds Secured for Port of Rochester Dredging

Congresswoman Louise Slaughter, co-chair of the bipartisan Great Lakes Task Force, has secured $2.32 million in the House appropriations legislation for fiscal year 2016 (FY 2016) for dredging of the Port of Rochester by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Team Van Oord Project Nominated for Two Awards

A project which saw the rapid restoration of a number of assets damaged by unprecedented flooding, including fluvial structures and coastal defenses, has been nominated for two awards.