Dredging
Boskalis Updates on the Share Buyback Program
Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis), a leading global services provider operating in the dredging, maritime infrastructure and maritime services sectors, has provided another update on the company’s share buyback program. In the period from 6 October up to and including 10 October, Boskalis r
Lake Neatahwanta Project Waits for Funds
Lake Neatahwanta dredging project could come to a complete hold as the lack of state promised funds is threatening to shut down the project. Earlier in August, State Senator Patty Ritchie has announced she has secured $200,000 in special funding to help the City of Fulton and the Town of Granby in t
Hopper Dredger Sayuru Ready for Delivery
Official delivery of the Sayuru, a self-propelled grab hopper dredger that was built under the Grant Aid scheme of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has been scheduled for next week. Delivery of the dredger to the Ceylon Fishery Harbors Corporation (CFHC) will take place at the Dikkowit
Blue Island Projects to Alleviate Flooding Problems
Governor Pat Quinn has announced investments for stormwater control projects in Blue Island from his Illinois Jobs Now! capital construction program. The announcement is part of Governor Quinn’s agenda to protect the environment by modernizing Illinois’ water infrastructure, create jobs and drive Il
TOC Americas Conference Starts Tomorrow
Over 500 participants are due to attend tomorrow’s TOC Americas conference in Cartagena, Colombia and discuss the changing face of trade flows and logistics in North America, Latin America and the Caribbean. Senior executives from North and Latin America’s will unite in Cartagena, Colombia for the 1
Studies Underway for Hastings Development Project
A series of marine studies are being rolled out this month to support the planning of the Port of Hastings Development Project. Minister for Ports David Hodgett announced this today and said that the studies demonstrated the thorough process the Port of Hastings Development Authority is taking to pr
Comments Wanted on Everett Site’s Cleanup Plans
The Washington State Department of Ecology is seeking comments on proposed plans for digging up and taking away contaminated soil at the North Marina Ameron/Hulbert site near Port Gardner Bay. The public is encouraged to review and comment the plans from October 10 to November 8, 2014, on a draft co
Exmouth Harbor Upgrades Announced (Australia)
The Government of Western Australia has announced a major upgrade for Exmouth Boat Harbor, offering significant economic benefits for the Gascoyne region and expanding its capacity as a major supply and service base for the oil and gas sector. Regional Development Minister Terry Redman two days ago
Michigan Sea Grant for Great Lakes Communities
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Carl Levin have announced $471,161 for the Michigan Sea Grant program to secure projects that help build and foster resilient coastal Great Lakes communities. This funding is a portion of a $15.9 million grant announced though the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad
EU Adopts New General Approach on Port Service
The Transport, Telecommunication and Energy Council adopted on 8 October a general approach on port services which takes on board some of the key requests made by EU regions and cities in the Opinion on Framework on Future EU Ports Policy adopted last November. The President of the Committee of the
2014 Ohio Lake Erie Awards Presented
Dr. R. Peter Richards and the city of Lorain are the recipients of the 2014 Ohio Lake Erie Awards presented by the Ohio Lake Erie Commission (OLEC). OLEC honors one person and one organization each year that have worked to protect and restore Lake Erie and its watershed. Since 1995, 19 individuals a
Australia: Greens Gather for Hamilton Island Reef
More than 100 people attended the Hamilton Island Reef Hour on Thursday night to hear guest speakers including finance and energy expert Tim Buckley and former GBRMPA director Dr Adam Smith discuss ongoing threats to the Great Barrier Reef. Dr Adam Smith, Director of Reef Ecologic and former Directo
USACE Calls for Comments on Lower Willamette River
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District is seeking public comment on the draft Lower Willamette River Ecosystem Restoration Project, Feasibility Study and Integrated Environmental Assessment (draft FS/EA). The draft FS/EA addresses the impacts associated with implementation of ecosystem
Highlights of the Week – Readers’ Choice
VIDEO: The Great Wall of Lagos The Eko Atlantic city, the most impressive urban development project in Nigeria, will change the face of Africa and transform the Lagos State into a megacity. The latest video showcases impressive 8.5-kilometer-long Great Wall of Lagos, one of the most important struct