Supporting the Trump Administration’s bold vision to strengthen U.S. space leadership, launch capacity, re-entry, and recovery infrastructure, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management today announced the publication of a Request for Information to explore the potential use of the Outer Continental Shelf for offshore space launch and re-entry activities. The request, scheduled for publication in… Read More
Some projects begin with a business plan. This one began with a casual conversation over coffee. About two years ago, DeKlop was speaking with the Van Berchum family about their ambition to take the next step and acquire a larger dredger. I happened to mention that I knew of a vessel that was for sale…. Read More
Rijkswaterstaat has given the go-ahead for the research and development phase of the Power2Tow project. As part of this innovation partnership, three consortia will simultaneously develop new solutions for near zero-emission emergency towing vessels and the associated charging infrastructure at sea and on shore. To this end, Director-General Martin Wijnen signed the cooperation agreements with… Read More
Cottrell Contracting Corporation fast at work on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway South Carolina and Georgia maintenance dredging project. They submerged the steel pipeline across the Savannah River yesterday with time to spare. Photos provided by Cottrell’s Devon Carlock. Source
There’s a clear shift happening in how we think about coastal infrastructure and the latest issue of the WEDA Journal of Dredging captures it well. For decades, dredged material has largely been treated as something to dispose of. Today, it is increasingly recognized as a valuable resource that can: Strengthen coastal resilience Restore wetlands and… Read More
