Dredging
Picture of the Day: IMS Dredger at Work
An IMS Model 7012 HP Versi-Dredger is cleaning out a port in Indonesia. The patented Starwheel Drive self-propulsion system allows the dredger to travel between boats without damaging hulls or propellers with swing wires or anchor cables. [mappress] October 6, 2014
Deltas 2014: Highlights of Conference in Pictures
More than 1.200 participants from over 50 countries attended the second edition of the conference Deltas in time of climate change. The conference took place in Rotterdam, the Netherlands from 24 – 26 September. In three high-level round table discussions, over 100 sessions and many practical worksh
New Technology for Cat 323F Hydraulic Excavators
Cat® Grade Control Depth and Slope, a Cat Connect Grade technology, is now standard on Cat 323F hydraulic excavators sold in North America with the 9.5 foot stick and standard reach boom. This 2D system is integrated into the machine’s standard monitor and indicates real-time positioning and cut-and
Mystic River Dredging Deal Awarded
Maintenance dredging of a portion of the Mystic River Federal Navigation Project in Groton and Stonington, Conn., will be completed under the terms of a $5.3 million contract recently awarded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District. The state of Connecticut is funding the dredging
Palmer Nabs Milford Dredging Contract
Dredging of the Milford Pond Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration project in Milford, Mass., will be completed under the terms of a $3.6 million contract recently awarded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District. Work will be accomplished by Palmer Federal Constructors, Inc., of Lawrence,
Onondaga Lake Cleanup Plan Finalized
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has finalized its plan to clean up contaminated soil and sediment at the Lower Ley Creek area of the Onondaga Lake Superfund Site located in the City of Syracuse and Town of Salina, Onondaga County, New York. Discharges from nearby industries and a landfill h
Hastings River Project About to Begin
Dredging project at the Hastings River, aimed to widen the river and improve navigation conditions adjacent to Port Macquarie’s Town Green, is set to begin this month. Sand that will be removed during the project will be used to replenish Town Beach between the Breakwall and Sea Rescue building. As
Abbot Point Wetland Strategy Step Closer
A key strategy to protect the Great Barrier Reef and create up to 28,000 jobs in Galilee Basin mines has been submitted to the Commonwealth Government for approval. Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Planning and Infrastructure Jeff Seeney said the Abbot Point Port and Wetland Strate
Highlights of the Week – Readers’ Choice
NEWS IN PHOTOS: Yachts Damaged by Dredger At least ten yachts moored outside Medway Yacht Club were struck and badly damaged yesterday by what is believed to be a dredger in the fog. Officials to Sign Savannah Harbor Deepening PPA Deepening the Savannah harbor is one step closer, with officials fr
Scarborough River Dredging Set for Winter
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District, is about to continue dredging works on the Scarborough River channel, according to the Corps chief of navigation Ed O’Donnell. Earlier in September, the $2.3 million contract for the removal of sand deposits from the Scarborough River was award
New Electric Excavators from DRAGFLOW
DRAGFLOW, a world player in solid pumping solutions, has introduced new Electric Excavators. The firsts ever made, will be used with Electrics Pumps. “Our customers will have the opportunity to use Electric Pumps together with Electric Excavators in order to let the pumps work also in presence of ve
New Resolution for Dredging Projects in Great Lakes
By action of the eight Great Lakes states at the Great Lakes Commission’s Annual Meeting, held on Sept. 30 in Buffalo, N.Y., the “Flexibility in the federal standard for navigation dredging projects in the Great Lakes basin” resolution has been adopted. At the meeting attendees agreed that dredging
VIDEO: Port Everglades 2014 Master/Vision Plan
In 2007, the Broward County Board of County Commissioners approved the Port Everglades Master/Vision Plan, which included a five-year Capital Improvement Plan and ten- and 20-year Vision Plans. This video shows Port Everglades’ 20-year roadmap for future growth, including $1.6 billion in capital inv
Conference on Ports and Navigation Kicks Off
The 12th International transport fair, the Transtek-214 started in Saint-Petersburg two days ago. The fair was excellent place to organize the 4th International Conference on ports and navigation development. During the event, FSUE “Rosmorport” General Director Andrey Tarasenko made a report on topi