Dredging
Indonesia to Host Seminar on Dredging and Reclamation
For the first time in its history, Indonesia will host the International Association of Dredging Companies’ seminar on Dredging and Reclamation. The IADC’s International Seminar on Dredging and Reclamation is organized for (future) decision makers and their advisors in governments, port and harbor a
NMDC Dredger Al Mirfa Enters Suez
The official commencement of the Suez Canal Expansion Dredging Contract is now one step closer with the arrival of the first Consortium dredger, the National Marine Dredging Company’s ‘Al Mirfa’. Dignitaries from Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Netherlands and Belgium celebrated the arrival of the vess
New DSC Dredge for the Dominican Republic
Canadian-based Barrick Gold Corporation recently purchased a DSC Wolverine Class dredge. Barrick is a global company, located on five continents and involved in projects such as mine operation, advancing exploration and project development. The Wolverine will be used in Pueblo Viejo, the Sanchez Ram
Western Marine Nabs Valdez Deal
Western Marine Construction, a company specialized in marine construction since 1961, has won a major contract from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District, to improve navigation in the Valdez port area. The Valdez Navigation Improvement contract is estimated to be worth around $21.7 milli
Ellicott President Named Baltimore CEO of the Year
Ellicott president Peter Bowe was recently selected as SmartCEO’s Baltimore CEO of the Year. Though there were many candidates for the award, SmartCEO explains why Peter was the most impressive: “Since arriving at Ellicott Dredges in the early 1980s, Bowe has patiently and steadily led Ellicott Dre
GLDD Posts Third Quarter Results
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation, the largest provider of dredging services in the United States and a major provider of environmental and remediation services, today reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2014. Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Berger stated: “Recently,
Kananook Creek Dredging About to Start
Maintenance dredging works will be underway at the Kananook Creek entrance from Monday, November 10, until Thursday, November 20, 2014, according to Frankston City Council. Dredging works will be carried out by a vessel-based sub-dredge with submersible electric slurry pump. Dredged material will be
USGS Unveils How Sediment Moves
For the first time ever, scientists have simulated the movement of sediment throughout the San Antonio River Basin with a new U.S. Geological Survey model, created in cooperation with the San Antonio River Authority (SARA). A better understanding of how sediment moves through the San Antonio River B
St. Lucie Inlet Agreement Approved
At its October 28 meeting, the Martin County Board of County Commissioners voted 4-0 to approve an interlocal agreement with the Town of Jupiter Island relating to the St. Lucie Inlet. With this agreement, the parties will work collaboratively regarding Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Great Success for IADC Seminar
The International Seminar on Dredging and Reclamation, organized by International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC), was held with a great success between October 27- 31 at Grand Park City Hall hotel in Singapore. Since 1993 IADC, often in co-operation with local technical universities, has b
Need for Year-Round Danube Navigability
The European Federation of Inland Ports (EFIP), Inland Navigation Europe (INE), the European Barge Union (EBU), the European Skippers’ Organisation (ESO), Pro Danube International (PDI) and the Maritime Port of Constanţa urge riparian states to implement better fairway maintenance and ensure navigat
Government Response to National Audit Office Report
The National Audit Office has published its 2014 report on flood defense spending. It welcomes improvements in the way the Environment Agency is prioritizing its spending, including on flood defense maintenance, and how it achieves value for money. However, the report claims the underlying spending
Macquarie Capital: New Investment Corporation
Macquarie Capital, the corporate advisory, principal investing and capital markets arm of Macquarie Group yesterday announced an agreement to form Macquarie Development Corporation, an investment corporation that will invest equity in pre-construction infrastructure development projects in Latin Ame
Meeting Held on Cherry Grove Project
About four hundred people filled North Myrtle Beach City Council chambers and the adjacent City Hall atrium November 1 to participate in a public information meeting on the proposed Cherry Grove canals dredging project. The canals in Cherry Grove are manmade and have not been dredged since they were