Along the Frisian IJsselmeer coast in the northern Netherlands, Van Oord will soon begin a series of coastal protection works. In close collaboration with the Provincie Fryslân, we have been involved in the project design from the very start. Van Oord will reinforce the coastline with a second breakwater that helps maintain the depth of… Read More
Today, a project’s social license to operate is just as important as its engineering feasibility. As such, science-based, business-oriented frameworks are required to assess both negative and positive impacts on marine ecosystems. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e-JDfs7i. Source
Energy independence is a global priority, and Jan De Nul is actively expanding its offshore energy fleet to meet this challenge. Two large vessels for the installation of submarine cables are currently under construction. Last year the company also announced the order of a rock installation vessel to protect those cables. The fleet will now… Read More
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Coast Guard authenticated the keels for future Coast Guard cutters Allen Thiele, Fred Permenter and Samuel Wilson on Friday in Bayou La Batre, Alabama. In a special proceeding, the keels for three cutters were authenticated simultaneously, a departure from the traditional single-vessel ceremony. Keel authentication is a time-honored maritime tradition in which… Read More
Nikman Kanal Serviz is using a Watermaster Classic V to remove over 400,000 m³ of industrial sediment from the Provadiyska River area in Bulgaria 🇧🇬. The solids come from nearby soda ash production and have built up over time. The clean-out helps protect the river and Lake Varna, supports healthier aquatic habitats, and keeps the… Read More