Dredging
USACE: FY14 Maintenance Dredging Detroit River – IFB
The US Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, is soliciting for a construction contract for Maintenance Dredging at Detroit River, Michigan. The work consists of, but is not limited to, the following: Mobilize dredge to Lake Erie, MI. and dredge the areas specified by the Government. Discharge o
New Assessment Framework for Investment in Dike Upgrades
Few days ago, on July 4th, a meeting was organised at the Delft University of Technology to mark the completion of the doctoral research conducted by Timo Schweckendiek (Deltares/Delft University of Technology), who studied ways of reducing uncertainties associated with piping. This is a process in
Troy Seawall Stabilization Project Receives Approval
The City of Troy has received Phase I Approval under FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) for its Seawall Stabilization project. Phase I will consist of the design and engineering of the project and is the first step to determine if construction under Phase II approval is cost effective. If
New Charleston Harbor Nautical Chart for Safer Transit
Ships entering the Port of Charleston will have a new and improved nautical chart that covers a larger area to ensure safer navigational approaches into the harbor. Available from the 4th of July, new chart 11525 (Charleston Harbor Entrance and Approach) replaces the old chart 11523 (Charleston Harb
CARIS HPD Fully Integrated into NHO India Operations
The Indian Naval Hydrographic Department (INHD) is the agency responsible for hydrographic surveys and nautical charting to support national and international agencies, as well as public and private sector activities in Indian waters. INHD utilizes leading equipment and techniques as part of their c
Kings Bay Restoration Plan Development Kicks Off
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection yesterday announced an invitation for local governments, scientists, environmentalists, agricultural producers and other interested parties to take part in a restoration plan development workshop for Kings Bay and Crystal River. “DEP is developing r
Paul Foster, Port of Tyne New Director of Projects
The Port of Tyne has appointed Paul Foster to a new post as Director of Projects with a remit to drive forward its ambitious development plans. Before joining the Port, Paul was project director for an international renewable energy business based in Manchester. His career began with 15 years’ servi
New Haven Receives Federal Grant Funds
The New Haven Legislative Delegation and Governor Dannel P. Malloy, joined by state Department of Housing (DOH) Commissioner Evonne M. Klein, has announced nearly $32 million in grants for improvements to multifamily housing, infrastructure and public facilities and for planning purposes in cities a
Picture of the Day: TSHD Artevelde Takes Part in FFL Project
DEME’s trailing suction hopper dredger Artevelde has started its participation in the Belgian Fishing for Litter (FFL) project. The Foundation for the Development of Sustainable Fisheries SDVO, Waste Free Oceans WFO, DAB Vloot, DEME, the Directorate-General for the Environment, Ecodivers and Healthy
NJDOT Awards Waackaack Creek and Thorns Creek Contract
The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has awarded of a contract for dredging in the Waackaack Creek and Thorns Creek Channels in Keansburg, Monmouth County. The $1.2 million state-funded Waackaack and Thorns Creeks Channels navigation maintenance project in Keansburg will remove approx
Questions Invited for Lake Decatur Dredging Project
Decatur City Council and Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation will today hold a meeting to discuss details about the future of Lake Decatur Dredging Basins 1-4 and Oakley Sediment Basin Rehabilitation Contract (City Project W1314). The meeting will allow residents to ask questions about the city’s
BBT Project Based on Mitchell Ports’ Minimal Dredge Model
Mitchell Ports has established a new project company known as Hay Point Exports (HPE) to progress a proposed transhipping terminal for the export of coal at the Port of Hay Point. This proposed project is referred to as the Bowen Basin Terminal (BBT) project and will require extensive assessment und
Royal BAM Announces Major Cost Reduction
According to the latest announcement from Royal BAM Group, the company is expecting project losses totaling approximately €75 million. The main reasons for the losses are: Deterioration of a large civil engineering project in Germany which is one of the handful of lossmaking projects reported last y
DHI Assists Tamil Nadu DOE to Develop ICZM Plan
In order to help Tamil Nadu Department of Environment (DOE) sustainably develop its coastline, DHI has assisted them in the preparation of an Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) plan. This plan will improve the coordination of developmental activities along the coast of the South Indian state