Dredging
Groups Target WSSC for Violations of Clean Water Act (USA)
The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC), owner of the Potomac Water Filtration Plant, has been sued in federal court for polluting the Potomac River and the Chesapeake Bay in violation of the Clean Water Act. Attorneys from Environmental Integrity Project (EIP), on behalf of the Potomac R
USA: Revitalization of Buffalo River Moves Ahead
With the skill of a surgeon, crews are meticulously dredging the Buffalo River, ridding it of decades of contamination, setting the stage for the restoration of habitat for fish and wildlife, improved water quality and enhanced public access. 24 hours a day, six days a week, between late June and De
UAE: Khalifa Port Welcomes CBP Officials
Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) has hosted a visit from senior officials at US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The visit which took place on Sunday 9 February was led by Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi CEO, ADPC. The VIP visitors included US Commissioner Thomas Winkowski, and other senior members of sta
RSPB: Additional Funds Should be Well Targeted (UK)
Many people across the UK, including within the Somerset Levels, have been affected by this winter’s floods. David Cameron’s commitment to extra funding is welcome, but the RSPB urges that this money will need to be incredibly well targeted to bring the greatest benefit to communities who have been
Fiji: Rewa River Dredging Kicks Off
The Rewa River dredging program has officially commenced, according to fbc.com.fj. Commissioner Central Lt Col Laisenia Tuitubou said that China Development Company, the contractor, is dredging in front of the LWRM office across the Nausori Airport at the moment. “They have signed an agreement for s
Moscow Forum: Jan De Nul Representative Discusses Volume of Dredging
The volume of dredging works which should be performed at the seaports of Russia by 2030 is 240 mln cbm, said Dmitriy Reev, Business Development Manager at Jan De Nul, at the Forum of Dredging Companies organized by media-group PortNews. According to Dmitriy Reev, the volume of dredging operations t
Russia: Demand for Inland Waterways Dredging Estimated at 90 mln cbm
The demand for dredging operations at inland waterways of Russia is estimated at 90 mln cbm, said Igor Zlobin, head of IWW department of Federal Marine and River Transport Agency, today at the Forum of Dredging Companies organized by media-group PortNews. According to Igor Zlobin, the volume of dred
New Projects Will Be Totally Related to Dredging, Official Says (Russia)
Further development of the port sector in Russia will be primarily driven by the construction of specialized deepwater transshipment complexes focused on servicing of large capacity vessels, said Deputy Transport Minister of Russia Victor Olersky. According to Olersky, current capacity of seaports i
Galveston District to Invite Contractors for Matagorda Dredging (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, has presented a plan to invite bidders for the Matagorda Ship Channel dredging contract. The contractor will be required to perform maintenance dredging of the Matagorda Ship Channel to remove approximately 2,000,000 cubic yards of material from
USA: Port of Oakland Dredging Details Unveiled
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, San Francisco District, has announced the details about the Port of Oakland dredging program. This deepening contract will include maintenance dredging of Oakland Inner and Outer Harbor Channel to provide a project authorized depth of -50-feet (MLLW). During the dre
Coda Octopus Launches Analog and Digital Acquisition for DA4G
Coda Octopus has announced the launch of simultaneous analog and digital acquisition for the DA4G™ sonar acquisition platform. Building on the successful launch of the CodaOctopus DA4G, simultaneous seismic and side-scan sensors are supported and up to 8 sonar channels can be acquired, displayed, pr
Division of Ports Begins Second Phase of National Dredging Plan
The introduction of the new Ports Law (12.815/2013) heralded the second phase of the National Programme for Port and Waterway Dredging. The programme will be implemented by the Presidency’s Division of Ports and by the Ministry of Transportation, announced internationallawoffice.com. In view of this
UK: Strong Step Forward for Port of Tyne
North East Business of the Year, Port of Tyne, achieved its highest cargo volumes for over 50 years in 2013, breaking its own records for cargo handling and passenger numbers. In total on the River Tyne 8.1 million tonnes of cargo was handled – the largest volume since 1965. This was a 22% increase
USA: DENR Outlines Action Plan on Coal Ash Ponds Issue
The N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources announced yesterday the creation of a coal ash pond task force within the department to review the facilities in North Carolina to prevent any further unpermitted release of coal ash or ash pond water. Monday, the state environmental agency as