Dredging
Vietnam: Damen Song Cam Shipyard Opens (VIDEO)
On March 20, Vietnamese Minister of Transport Mr Nguyen Hong Truong, carried out the official Vietnamese ribbon-cutting ceremony for the latest addition to Damen Shipyard Group’s portfolio. Damen Song Cam, a brand new yard, is one of the largest in the Group and represents Damen’s first formal Joint
Army Civilians Recognized for Vital Contributions to America’s Infrastructure
For assisting communities after devastating storms and leading vital civil works projects throughout 14 states in the Northeast, the Army recognized three U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civilians assigned to the New York District, North Atlantic Division, Thursday, during a ceremony at the Pentagon. U
RI CRMC Funds Nine Restoration Programs (USA)
The RI Coastal Resources Management Council has awarded funding for nine habitat restoration projects through its RI Coastal and Estuarine Habitat Restoration Trust Fund. The Council approved the funding at the March 11 semi-monthly meeting in Providence. Projects approved for funding include four s
UK: VolkerStevin to Discuss Cromer Coastal Defence
VolkerStevin will be giving a talk on the coastal defence works being undertaken at Cromer as part of the Cromer Preservation Society’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), held at the Cromer Community Hall on the 27th March 2014. Duncan Nash, VolkerStevin site agent, said: “The Cromer Preservation Society
China: Port Development Forum Begins Tomorrow
Port Development Forum (March 25-26, 2014, Shanghai, China) will be hosted by Dalian Maritime University Shipping & Port Research Institution. Over 150 delegates from ports authorities and operators, famous shipping liners, hi-tech providers, port designers and engineers, financial institutions, equ
New EC380E Crawler Excavator from Volvo Construction Equipment
Volvo Construction Equipment has introduced its EC380E crawler excavator, equipped with a powerful Tier 4 Final engine. The Volvo heavy-duty EC380E crawler excavator is a productive machine that lowers operating costs through reduced fuel consumption and simple maintenance requirements. Powered by a
Maldives: Officials Inaugurate Holhudhoo Harbour Project
Inauguration ceremony of Noonu atoll Holhudhoo harbour project was held on 18th March 2014. The Chief Guest Minister of Housing and Infrastructure Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, Minister of Youth and Sports Mr Mohamed Maleeh Jamal, Minister of State for Housing and Infrastructure Mr. Mohamed Faiz, Noonu atoll
Picture of the Day: Philadelphia to Trenton Maintenance Dredging
The cutterhead of the Dredge Essex is raised after dredging operations in front of the Mercer County, NJ Power Plant in November of 2013. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District and its contractor Norfolk Dredging Company completed maintenance dredging on the Delaware River between P
Port Canaveral Dredging Set for Next Month (USA)
The long-awaited widening and deepening of Canaveral Harbor to allow larger ships greater safety margins for sailing in and out of Port Canaveral is scheduled to begin next month with completion in November 2014. The $35 million project to widen Port Canaveral’s 400-feet wide harbor by 100 feet and
UK: Canal Connections Joins “Adopt a Canal” Initiative
Communities across England & Wales were invited to adopt mile-long lengths of canal or river and help transform some of the Canal & River Trust’s 2,000 miles of waterways. Canal Connections, a not for profit organisation aimed at harnessing the potential of Yorkshire’s waterways, adopted the section
USA: Shem Creek Dredging to Boost Economy
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, is conducting a dredging project in Shem Creek to dredge the channel back to its former depth. This allows the shrimping industry in the area to continue to function without hinderance. For this purpose the Corps is employing the dredge Richmond
Congressman Issues Statement on Elberon to Loch Arbour Beach Project (USA)
U.S. Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. issued the following statement regarding the Elberon to Loch Arbour Beach Replenishment Project. Pallone’s statement comes in response to a rally held in Asbury Park on Friday, March 21 where residents gathered to voice concerns over plans to replenish a 3.5 mile
USA: Charleston District Hosts Meetings on Folly Beach Shore Protection
Last week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, held a series of events for the Folly Beach Shore Protection Project. Each event targeted a different group of people in order to provide detailed information about a project that will directly affect thousands of residents, visitors
USA: Corps’ IHNC Project Receives Top Award
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, Inner Harbor Navigation Canal (IHNC) Lake Borgne Surge Barrier project was recognized last week by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) with the 2014 Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement (OCEA) award, the organization’s highest a