Highlights of the Week – Readers’ Choice

CHEC in Race for Swansea Bay Project

Tidal Lagoon Swansea Bay Plc (TLSB) has named China Harbor Engineering Company Ltd (CHEC) as its preferred bidder for a marine works package that will include the construction of the six mile lagoon wall in Swansea Bay.

Busy Start for Largest Damen Hopper Dredger

The delivery in early May of Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger (TSHD) Barito Equator demonstrates how Indonesia’s developing maritime industry is building ever more complex vessels.

Klaipeda Dredging Kicks Off

The capital dredging works of Klaipeda Seaport Navigation Channel, between quay No. 9 and the Seaport gates, officially started last week.

Private Money to Finance New Suez Opening

The opening ceremony for Egypt’s New Suez Canal, scheduled to take place on August 6, will not be paid out of the State budget under directive of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority Mohab Mamish said.

Damen Wins Dredger Order

Argentinian company Cooperativa De Trabajos Portuarios Limitada de San Martín has ordered two Damen ASD 2810 tugs and one Cutter Suction Dredger 500.