Highlights of the Week

Dredging Today brings you an overview of the most popular stories from the past week (December 11-17, 2017).

Van Oord Completes Expansion of Taiwan’s Largest Port

Van Oord has completed the expansion of the Port of Kaohsiung eight months ahead of schedule, reported the company on its website.

LNG Fuel Tank for TSHD Ecodelta on Its Way to Barkmeijer Shipyard

Cryonorm BV said in their latest release that the LNG fuel tank for Van der Kamp’s new trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Ecodelta is on the move and heading for Barkmeijer Shipyard in Stroobos, the Netherlands.

ADPC Inks $136M Port of Fujairah Development Deal

Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) has signed a $136 million agreement for the Port of Fujairah development project, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reports.

CPRA Board Approves Six Projects Under RESTORE Act

Louisiana’s Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority announces that $20 million in projects selected for funding have been approved by the CPRA Board in the initial round of the CPRA Parish Matching Program under RESTORE Act.

Damen Wins Contract for First European TSHD LNG/MGO Conversion

Damen Shiprepair & Conversion has won a contract to undertake the conversion of a dredger to dual-fuel capability combining LNG and MGO.