Top News – September 23 to 29, 2013

The Philippines: Private Company to Dredge Rivers in Subic

The Aquino government, through the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), introduced a plan to hire a private company to dredge the rivers in Subic, Zambales in an attempt to alleviate the worsening flood situation.

Van Oord Nabs Mumbai Port Dredging Contract (India)

The Dutch dredging company Van Oord has won the Mumbai Port maintenance dredging contract, reports joc.com.

Medmerry Sea Defence Project Nears End (UK)

The Environment Agency has announced that an ambitious project to construct 7km of new sea defences inland from the coast together with a wildlife haven at Medmerry in West Sussex is nearing completion.

Russia: Boskalis Bags Bronka Port Dredging Deal

Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. has been awarded a contract by CJSC Baltstroy for the dredging and construction of the Bronka Port shipping channel in St Petersburg, Russian Federation.

Jan De Nul: First No Limit Crewtender

This month Jan de Nul Dredging has put into service a third No Limit vessel. The DN97 is the first No Limit 1640 Pro Crewtender having seats for 13 passengers.

Dredging Today Staff, September 29, 2013