Highlights of the Week

Dredging Today brings you an overview of the most popular stories from the past week (February 5 – February 11, 2018).

Jacksonville Harbor Deepening Underway

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced that the c deepening project is officially underway as contractors began dredging Contract “A” – the first of multiple construction contracts that will deepen the existing federal navigation channel from 40 to 47 feet.

Jan De Nul Group Orders Three TSHDs

Jan De Nul Group, a Luxembourg based dredging, offshore, civil and environmental company, has ordered three trailing suction hopper dredgers (TSHDs).

Royal IHC: CSD HUTA 14 Ready for Action

Royal IHC has completed the substantial renovation of the self-propelled cutter suction dredger HUTA 14, owned by Saudi Arabian Huta Marine.

FSUE Rosmorport Raises the Bar

FSUE Rosmorport is building up its own dredging fleet to decrease the expenses for contracting, said Andrey Lavrishchev, General Director of FSUE Rosmorport, at the Hydraulic Engineering Structures and Dredging Congress yesterday.

Major Step Forward for Oxford Flood Scheme

The £120 million Oxford flood alleviation scheme, which will reduce flood risk to homes, businesses, and transport in the surrounding area, has moved a step closer, reports the Environment Agency.