Highlights of the Week

Dredging Today brings you an overview of the most popular stories from the past week (June 6-June 12, 2016).

Royal IHC Secures Order for the Largest Easydredge TSHD

Royal IHC (IHC) has signed a new contract for an Easydredge® 3,700 trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) for Tecnoimport and Empresa Constructora de Obras Marítimas in Havana, Cuba.

Rosmorport’s Newest Hopper Dredger Ready for Delivery

Last week, Rosmorport’s newest trailing suction hopper dredger, the ‘Sommers’, successfully completed her sea trials.

All Set for Hilton Head Island Beach Renourishment

The Weeks Marine, Inc. cutterhead suction dredge, CR McCaskill, along with attendant tug boats, barges and support vessels, has arrived in local waters, gearing up for the upcoming Town of Hilton Head Island beach renourishment.

Van Oord Receives 2016 Leonardo da Vinci Prize

The 2016 Leonardo da Vinci prize has been awarded to Van Oord. Mr A. Aboutaleb, the Mayor of Rotterdam, presented the prestigious international prize for family businesses to CEO Pieter van Oord.

Kieldrecht Lock in Antwerp Port Officially Inaugurated

The Kieldrecht lock in Port of Antwerp, the largest in the world, has been officially inaugurated by His Majesty King Philippe of Belgium.