By Julia Simone PORTLAND (WGME) — The State of Maine ship has arrived at the port of Portland. Maine Maritime Academy held a ceremony Monday night, marking the transfer of the new national security multi-mission vessel to Maine Maritime Academy. The $330 million ship is the third of five cutting-edge vessels. It will serve as… Read More
Just like people rely on their feet to move forward, a backhoe dredger depends on its spuds to operate with precision. For Boskalis’ backhoe dredger Magnor, three massive spuds act as its “dredging feet,” enabling the vessel to position itself accurately during dredging operations. Given their constant movement and heavy-duty use, wear and tear are inevitable. Periodic overhauls are therefore essential to ensure… Read More
Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with Polidano for the delivery of two Combi Freighters (CF) 3850. The Malta-based company will use the vessels primarily for the transport of aggregates for its construction business. The new vessels will be named Denise P and Julia P in honour of Polidano family members. Strong reputation Polidano approached Damen due to the… Read More
Damen Shipyards Group client Arrendadora Continental has been awarded a contract by the Port Authority of Puerto Quetzal to operate an additional tug, making a total of six tugs operating in the harbour on Guatemala’s Pacific coast. To fulfil its contractual responsibilities, the company will take delivery of a Damen ASD Tug 2312 later this year. The… Read More
By Usha Peri VISAKHAPATNAM: Headquartered in Visakhapatnam, Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCIL) is set to commission its high-capacity trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD), DCI Dredge Godavari, later this year. “Godavari will commence its trials around July and is likely to be commissioned in September this year,” said DCIL Managing Director and CEO Captain S… Read More