Complete issue 116 - IADC Dredging

A cargo dock at the Port of Melbourne, Australia’s largest container and general cargo port. To maintain a competitive edge in world waterborne trade, many ports require deepening to be able to accommodate the modern class of freight ships and increase in containers. But expansion does not always come without controversy, especially at a port with unique Marine National Parks and Ramsar wetlands (see page 12).

Terra et Aqua 116 – complete issue

Read the complete issue containing articles, upcoming events, an interview and book review.

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Remediation of the Acid Tar Lagoons at Rieme, Belgium (IADC Safety Award)

Working in an extremely toxic and dangerous area demanded unusual, extensive safety methods that went well beyond normal ISO requirements.

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Depth-Utilization Analysis for Estimating Economic Activity Supported by Dredging

Authors: Kenneth Ned Mitchell

The 2009 IADC Award for the Best Paper by a younger author evaluates how to prioritize channel maintenance dredging to ensure the safety and economic viability of waterborne transportation.

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Communicating about Dredging in a Precious Environment: Port of Melbourne Channel Deepening Project

Authors: Stephen Bradford | Mattijs Siebinga

Protests from some members of the public and by local media led both the client and contractor to work together to reassess and improve their communications with stakeholders.

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Saadiyat Island Tourist Development Project: Dredging in an Ecologically Sensitive Area

Authors: Elisa Taelman

Dedicated monitoring of mangrove and seagrass offered extra protection during the development of a new multifaceted tourist area with a large marina, beach, cultural district and nature reserve.

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