News and information for the worldwide dredging industry
Mar/Apr 2012
IDR News & Updates
Batelle Wins $15 Million Contract with Corps - May 14 '12
Both Sides of Aisle Approve Boustany Amendment to Transporataion Bill - Apr 18 '12
Aquarius to Hold Aquatic Weed Seminar - Apr 03 '12
Breaking News
20 May, 05:04 AM Mudflats prove daunting hurdle to Hercules' vision of ...
20 May, 05:04 AM Dredging Corporation of India Ltd Board to consider ...
20 May, 05:04 AM Celebration planned to mark dredge completion - Hernando ...
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Ray Bergeron inspects a grapple at Rotomec's outdoor display at the 2011 Conexpo-ConAgg show in Las Vegas. Our January-February issue features a two-page display of photos of dredging industry exhibits at the show.
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Sound sources from the operation of a cutter suction dredge. The sound in water position paper released at CEDA dredging days in November includes similar illustrations for clamshell, backhoe and hopper dredges. The drawings were created by Arcadis US for the Underwater Sound working group.
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The Rio de la Plata system, showing how the Parana, Uruguay and Paraguay rivers feed into the huge estuary. Katie Worth's comprehensive article in the current issue examines the dredging plans for these rivers, to improve the shipping capabilities of the region.
IDR Editorial
IT'S TIME TO PASS HMTF REFORMFebruary 02, 2012
On January 18, Barry Holliday reported that H.R. 104 - the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund (HMTF) bill has 150 co-sponsors, and that industry stakeholders are continuing their information campaign to in...
Contract News
Dredging Contract Awards, November 2, 2011 to January 6, 2012 - Apr 03 '12
AWARDED SEPTEMBER 14 - OCTOBER 28, 2011 - Apr 03 '12
Awarded June 28 through September 14 - Apr 03 '12
