The Department of Homeland Security, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) will bring together critical infrastructure stakeholders from around the world to a forum with presentations focused on emerging technologies, vulnerability management, incident response, risk mitigation, and other current cybersecurity topics at the 2019 CISA Cybersecurity Summit. The Summit provides the opportunity for Federal, state,… Read More
Dear Colleagues STRUCTURE This five days Management program is structured to provide intensive coaching combined with interactive workshops, individual and group case studies and participants’ presentations on all important subjects. SIGNIFICANCE AND RELEVANCE OF THE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS This two weeks training program aims to prepare executives in Ports and Terminals – authorities, developers, operators, financers,… Read More
Ports are under constant threat of siltation. Therefore, deepening and widening the navigation channel is the priority of every dredging professionals. It is always challenging to supervise dredging activities for port construction and expansion include the creation of access channels, berthing places and turning basins, reclaiming land for yard and terminal activities because of the… Read More
During its Annual Summit & Expo at the historic Hilton Chicago, Illinois, held from June 4-7, the Western Dredging Association (WEDA) presented two Environmental Excellence Awards, recognizing projects that demonstrate environmental awareness in each of two categories. The “Environmental Dredging” award went to the Zephyr Refinery Project and the “Mitigation and Adaptation to Climate Change”… Read More
At the annual meeting of the Western Dredging Association (WEDA) held June 5-7, in Chicago, Illinois. President and Chair of WEDA Marcel Hermans presented the organization’s 2019 Annual Lifetime Achievement Award to Craig Daniel Vogt for his contributions to the dredging industry as a whole and to the Western Dredging Association in particular. The award… Read More
Introduction IADC World Drilling 2019, the leadership event for wells professionals, will explore our industry’s challenges and opportunities from a strategic, leadership perspective. The conference will examine improving the value proposition from multiple perspectives – technology, diversity, contracting, collaboration, digital solutions, and more for all stakeholders. Through high-level panels and speakers and through cutting-edge technical… Read More
CEDA Dredging Days is the main event on the dredging professionals’ calendar in the CEDA (EMEA) region. It’s where the crème-de-la-crème of the industry meet biennially to catch up on the latest science and technology developments in the field. It’s also the place where the latest news and information is shared and discussed, during breaks… Read More
DredgeWire exclusive Chicago Illinois, June 5, 2019 – GLDD Dredging President Dave Simonelli opened the formal WEDA Annual Meeting with a keynote address on the 130+ year history of the company, featuring such highlights and project achievements such as the “reversal” of the Chicago River, the reclamation of Northerly Island and the Lincoln Park Extension…. Read More
Brandon Beilstein and Neil Hoobler, President, Supreme Manufacturing Alfredo Ranaldi and Maurice Freivokh of DragFlow The crowd at Ice Breaker Reception Duncan McTaggart and Steve Miller of Ellicott with Alexandra Schafer of the Corps of Engineers Peter Bowe, DredgeWire with Ben Sumpter, CEO of Ellicott Dredges and Paul Quinn, VP Sales Michael Randall and Ron… Read More
On June 5, in Chicago USA, at its annual meeting, the Western Dredging Association presented its prestigious environmental award to the Zephyr Oil Refinery cleanup project. Key players included the US EPA, Sevenson Environmental Services, EA Engineering, and the US Army Corps of Engineers as well as the Michigan Dept of the Environment. DredgeWire special… Read More
Pacific Chapter The Pacific Chapter of WEDA represents the West Coast of the United States including Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Hawaii and Alaska, Guam, American Samoa, and Western Canada. Pacific Chapter WEDA Fall 2019 Conference | View Announcement When:Tuesday October 29th-to-Thursday October 31st, 2019 Where:Hyatt Regency Newport Beach1107 Jamboree… Read More
The Board of the Eastern Chapter of the Western Dredging Association (WEDA) is seeking abstracts for technical presentations for its fall 2019 conference, October 16 to 19, at the Hotel Dupont in Wilmington, Delaware. This year’s topic is “Beneficial Use of Dredged Materials.” The board is encouraging presentations that focus on the beneficial use of… Read More
The Western Dredging Association (WEDA) Environmental Commission Chair Craig Vogt will present his idea for a WEDA-TechNotes program at the Environmental Commission meeting on Tuesday, June 4 at the WEDA 2019 Dredging Summit and Expo in Chicago. The proposed plan will facilitate the position of WEDA as the center of excellence in technical knowledge regarding… Read More
On Wednesday, May 29, 2019, the Port of Corpus Christi will celebrate the commencement of the Port of Corpus Christi Ship Channel Improvement Project, marking a significant milestone in the United States’ progress to becoming the net exporter of the nation’s energy production. Following the 40-year ban on crude oil exports, the Port of Corpus… Read More
We’re excited to expand our presence at US events and support US-based owners and shipyards in the #Offshore and Offshore Wind industries. If you happen to visit Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston next week, make sure to come by the C-Job Naval Architects stand. You can find us at booth 5445. #OTC50 Source: linkedin.com