DMC news

First vessel at Berth 5

The Vopak Horizon Fujairah Limited (VHFL) phase 5 off-shore expansions has been successfully completed and first vessel has arrived at the new Berth 5 on the morning of the 20^th of December 2009.

Launch of first issue "Levende Waterbouw"

On the 4^th and 5^thof November the Innovation days 2009 were organised by different Dutch governmental organisations. At this event the first issue of “Building with Nature” projects was presented.

Coasts Marine Structures and Breakwaters Conference 2009

The Xbloc® team will attend the Coasts Marine Structures and Breakwaters Conference 2009 in Edinburgh, Scotland, from September 16 till 18.

Xbloc shore protection Cinta Costera, Panama, completed

The contractor Odebrecht has completed the Xbloc shore protection of the Cinta Costera, Panama. The shore protection was completed 18 months after the first Xblocs were cast. A total of 25,000 Xblocs have been placed

Eco Xbloc on Dutch Television

In May 2009, the Eco Xblocs at IJmuiden were shown to the Dutch Public on TV Noord-Holland; in the program Noord-Holland rond in 360 graden.

Xbloc project Caladh Mor Overall Winner 2008 Irish Concrete Society Awards

The Xbloc Project of Caladh Mor has won the 2008 Irish Concrete Society Award on the 28th of March in Dublin, Ireland.

20 Years Delta Marine Consultants Singapore

Delta Marine Consultants has worked in Asia from the start but established on office in Singapore in 1989. This 20 year milestone was celebrated on March 20 with a seminar organised for clients and partners from Singapore and beyond. Mr. William van Niekerk, MD of DMC parent BAM Infraconsult together with 2 other colleagues flew over to address the audience together with presentations from Singapore staff.

New website Boxbarrier

Due to climate change countries around the world are vulnerable for sea level rise, but also for higher river discharges.

Xbloc® placement in IJmuiden

Amid great interest 10 EcoXblocs have been placed on the southern breakwater of IJmuiden.