Dredging
Seattle Shoreline Master Program in Final Stages
The Seattle Department of Planning and Development (DPD) and Washington Department of Ecology will co-host a community meeting next week (June 30, Seattle City Hall) to provide information and answer questions about proposed updates to the city’s shoreline master program (SMP). The state’s Shoreline
Corps Assists Communities Along Rainy, Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is providing technical and direct assistance to communities following historic rain events this month. The Corps sent flood engineers to communities along the Rainy, Minnesota and Mississippi rivers to assist local responders fighting the recent f
USA: Port Canaveral Inks USD 100 M Contract with Gulftainer
Port Canaveral has signed a 35-year agreement with GT USA, the US-business of privately-owned international port operator Gulftainer, to operate and further develop its container and multipurpose cargo terminal. The terminal, set to commence operations in the last quarter of 2014, positions Port Can
Dredge Central Delivers Equipment Package
Dredge Central, LLC has completed and delivered three 18-inch booster pump assemblies to Construcciones José, S.A. de C.V., of Mazatlan, Sinaloa. These boosters will be placed into service on a long-pipeline project in the State of Sonora, dredging 1,310,000 cubic yards (1,000,000 cu.m) of sand to a
“Our Oceans Challenge” Competition Launched
The World Ocean Council (WOC) is part of a growing coalition of maritime leadership companies, industry organizations and knowledge institutes that has launched “Our Oceans Challenge” – a competition for innovation and solutions to address key issues affecting responsible ocean industry operations.
Israel: PMEC Nabs Ashdod Port Contract
China Harbour Engineering Company unit PMEC (Pan-Mediterranean Engineering) has won the tender to construct the South Port in Ashdod, according to the Israel Ports Company. The works include construction of a working quay, extension of the existing main breakwater by 600 meters, construction of 1,50
Funding Secured for Bau Island Seawall Project (Fiji)
The Fiji Government is committed to ensuring that communities affected by climate change and rising sea levels are protected. In line with the Government’s commitment, the Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development has allocated $700,000 for the first stage of Bau Island seawall construction. Villag
UK Ports Conference Starts Tomorrow
The 6th Annual UK Ports Conference will commence tomorrow, June 25, 2014, in London. During the event, the UK ports industry will gather to discuss the many challenges facing port owners and operators. This will provide an excellent opportunity for updates on the policy and initiatives proposed by t
Rosmorport, Shanghai Bestway Sign Agreement on Cooperation
General Director of FSUE “Rosmorport” Andrey Tarasenko and President of Shanghai Bestway Marine Engeneering Design Co., Ltd. Liu Nan in the presence of Ministry of Transport of Russia Maksim Sokolov on June 18, 2014 in Shanghai signed an important agreement. The document which has come into force fr
Hatteras Inlet Ready for Inspection After Dredging
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Ferry Division will once again be testing the waters of its original “short route” in Hatteras Inlet this week, after an Army Corps of Engineers dredge departed the area Monday. The M/V Merritt, an Army Corps of Engineers side caster dredge, ha
Sand Nourishment at Salisbury Beach Wrapped Up (USA)
The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) and the Town of Salisbury completed work on a sand nourishment project along Salisbury Beach last week. The project is designed to better fortify Salisbury Beach against the full force of northeast storms and beach erosion. The project is a unique
NSW Budget Identifies 651 Major Infrastructure Projects
New South Wales’ ambitious infrastructure program is running at unprecedented levels as the government works to rebuild the State. Funding for this program is primarily secured from the State Budget, which has been refocused to sustainably support the Government’s infrastructure commitments and impr
Government Invests in Small Craft Harbours in British Columbia
John Duncan, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North, on behalf of the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, yesterday announced an investment of $590,000 to support improvement projects at three small craft harbours in British Columbia. This investment will support three m
UK: Wallingford Hosts “Environmental Aspects of Dredging” Course
On the 18th and 19th June, 2014, the IADC/CEDA “Environmental Aspects of Dredging” Course was hosted by HR Wallingford at their headquarters in Howbery Park, Wallingford, UK. With a total of 27 delegates attending from France, UK, Netherlands, Belgium, Qatar, Ireland and Colombia, the presentations