Dredging
Deltares: Flood Damage Cost to Rise across Europe
If no additional steps are taken, flood damage to the European coast could increase by €11 billion a year. The number of people affected will also increase. This means that flooding has now been identified as the first of the three leading risks for Europe associated with climate change. This is one
CARIS Bathy DataBASE to Contribute to Panama Canal Expansion
The Panama Canal Authority has recently adopted CARIS Bathy DataBASE for the storing and management of the Canal’s bathymetric information. The waterway’s heavy traffic and expansion operations called for a robust and efficient method to manage survey data. The implementation of Bathy DataBASE will
Seatronics: New Multibeam Sonar System for Asia Pacific Fleet
Seatronics Pte Ltd, an Acteon company, has purchased Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd’s M3 Sonar System to add to its Asia Pacific rental fleet. The purchase is part of an ongoing investment by Seatronics into cutting-edge technology to support its global marine equipment rental fleet growth and marks a signi
MV Fairload Transports IHC Beaver Dredger to Mexico
IHC Beaver Dredger and a Workboat were recently loaded onto MV Fairload in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, and are now destined for Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico. Jumbo’s experienced crew assisted in dismantling the cutter ladder part of the dredger utilizing the Fairload’s cranes. The cutter ladder was stowe
Picture of the Day: Long Branch Beach Replenishment (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is repairing and restoring previously constructed coastal projects like the Sea Bright to Manasquan project throughout the region. The work at Long Branch is one of four contracts that were awarded to repair and restore beaches from Sea Bright to Manasquan in norther
Denmark: Tender Announced for Port of Frederikshavn Dredging
Frederikshavn Havn A/S invited bidders for the Port of Frederikshavn expansion project. Upon completion of the contract, the Port of Frederikshavn will receive about 4,800m of new breakwaters with 2 breakwater heads and 600m-1000m quay walls. This development scheme, which will cost between EUR 73 m
USA: Dredging in Norfolk Harbor Soon to Start
Approximately 525,900 cubic yards of material will soon be removed from the Norfolk Harbor and Craney Island Reach Federal Navigation Channel. According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District, this dredging program will be performed with a hydraulic dredger, and the dredged material w
The Philippines: Metro Manila Dredging About to Begin
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is set to start its “Estero Blitz” program aimed at cleaning up esteros and creeks in the metropolis. MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino said the “Estero Blitz” will commence in Navotas next month in preparation for the onset of the rainy season and
Ohio Lawmakers Urge Lake Erie Dredging (USA)
U.S. Sens. Rob Portman and Sherrod Brown, along with Reps. Bob Gibbs, Dave Joyce, and Marcy Kaptur, urged the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to pursue all options necessary to ensure Lake Erie is appropriately dredged and maintained as soon as possible. The Great Lakes—especially Lake Erie—are vital t
Corps Closes Grand Forks North Dakota Office (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, recently closed the doors to its Grand Forks, N.D., office after more than 15 years of service to the community. The district decided to close the office after completing the more than $450 million flood control project for Grand Forks and East Gr
Australia: IPCC Report Paints Sad Picture for GBR Future, Greens Say
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report finds the Great Barrier Reef will suffer irreversible damage from coral bleaching and ocean acidification. “Today’s report confirms that the very future of our iconic Great Barrier Reef is at stake,” Senator Larissa Waters, Australian Greens envir
USACE Assists Quinault Indian Tribe on Seawall Repair Project (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District, put its Emergency Operations center into 24-hour operation March 27 and has sent a team to work with the Quinault Indian Tribe with flood protection measures. The Corps team is assisting the Quinault Indian Nation at Taholah, Wash., with repair of
USA: Corps Announces New Development on Kansas River Dredging
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, has determined an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be necessary before dredging operations may be reauthorized in the Kansas River. Six sand and gravel companies are currently proposing dredging operations at 12 locations in the Kansas
USA: Detroit Corps Office Receives Additional $17.8 Million
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, announces additions to its fiscal year 2014 program based on the recently approved Work Plan. This additional $17.8 million will be used in 2014 to repair breakwaters, dredge harbors and complete various projects throughout the Great Lakes. “We rec