Highlights of the Week

Dredging Today brings you an overview of the most popular stories from the past week (August 15-21, 2016).

Heron Expands Its Dredging Fleet with New Backhoe

Heron Construction Ltd, a New Zealand company involved in dredging and marine construction works, has launched the latest addition to its fleet in Qinhuangdao, China.

TSHD JUN YANG 1 Ready for Delivery

The 21,028 m³ trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) JUN YANG 1 has left the Royal IHC yard in Kinderdijk and is now on its way to the Port of Rotterdam, prior to being delivered to CCCC Guangzhou Dredging Co., Ltd.

Colombo Dockyard Completes Repairs of DEME’s Ambiorix

Colombo Dockyard PLC has just announced that DEME Group’s self-propelled cutter suction dredger Ambiorix called in for layup and drydock repairs during May – June 2016.

Boskalis 2016 First Half Results: ‘Drastic Measures’ Announced

Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. realized a net profit of EUR 147.5 million in the first half of 2016 (H1 2015: EUR 306.5 million).

New Developments at Idreco BV

Idreco BV has closed three jet suction dredge sales – two in Germany and one in North America, through its sister company Rohr Dredge North America, for customized deep digging dredges that will be delivered in 2016.