Dredging
GBRMPA Should Refuse Dumping Permit, Says AMCS (Australia)
The Australian Marine Conservation Society calls on the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority to refuse to issue a permit for dumping 3 million cubic metres of dredge spoil in the Reef’s waters until after the findings of an independent inquiry into the Gladstone Harbour dredge project. The terms
UK: Minister Eustice Meets with MP Murray over Rame Dumping
Local MP Sheryll Murray MP last week joined some of her constituents at a meeting with DEFRA Minister George Eustice MP to discuss the issue of Rame dumping. The cross party delegation, organised by Mrs Murray, included Independent, Conservative and Liberal Democrat Councillors as well as residents.
Milford Pond Restoration Involves Dredging (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District is proposing an aquatic ecosystem restoration project to restore Milford Pond in Milford, Mass. Milford Pond is a 120-acre pond located in the center of the town of Milford. The town of Milford is the non-Federal sponsor of this proposed project
USA: Corps Seeks Comments on Des Plaines River Report
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released for public review Documentation of Changes to the Draft Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment for the “Upper Des Plaines River and Tributaries, Illinois and Wisconsin Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment,” origi
USA: Folly Beach to Receive New Sand
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, has officially commenced the beach renourishment project at Folly Beach, starting the estimated five month long process of placing 1.5 million cubic yards of sand to restore 5.34 miles of beach. The beach renourishment is being conducted as part
AAPA: Support for Seaport Infrastructure Evident in Appropriations Bill
In applauding Congress’ passage of the $1.1 trillion Consolidated Appropriation Act of 2014, the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) noted that several high priority programs crucial to the safe, efficient, and competitive operation of American seaports are included in the appropriations
GUPC Announcement of Suspension Goes Against Third Set of Locks Contract
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has warned that the suspension announced for today by Grupo Unidos por el Canal, S.A. (GUPC) is not valid, lacks merit and goes against what is established in the Contract for the Design and Construction of the Third Set of Locks. Currently, the production levels are
Dredge Yard, HyperWorks Co-Operate on Dredge and Mining Pumps Design
Dredge Yard, a company dedicated to engineering, consulting and production of dredgers, dredging and mining equipment and technology and Altair HyperWorks, market leader in engineering, simulation and software of fluid dynamics, have teamed up on the design, calculation and simulation of dredge and
POLB: “State of the Port Address” Scheduled for January 23
The annual “State of the Port Address” hosted by the Port of Long Beach, will be held the morning of Jan. 23 at the Westin Long Beach Hotel in downtown Long Beach. The State of the Port Address, presented by Acting Executive Director Al Moro and Harbor Commission President Doug Drummond, will featur
Greens Calls on GBRMPA to Reject Abbot Point Dumping Plan (Australia)
The Australian Greens are calling on the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) to refuse offshore sludge dumping at Abbot Point, following today’s announcement of an independent commission of inquiry into Gladstone Harbour. “How can even more Reef dumping be approved, when we’re still in
USA: Corps Introduces Dalles Shoal Dredging Plan
The Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, has introduced a plan for the Dalles Shoal maintenance dredging program. This dredging project will include maintenance dredging downstream of the lower lock gate at The Dalles Dam, The Dalles, Oregon. Approximately 1,500 cubic yards will be dredged in
Top News – January 13 to 19, 2014
DM-55: IMS’s Solution to Deep Maintenance Dredging (VIDEO) No longer will ports need to hire large commercial dredging outfits to do expensive deep maintenance dredging. Now they can invest in their own maintenance dredging system that will allow them to maintain a maximum depth of 55 ft (16.7m) at
Australia: Government Seeks Public Input on Reef Strategy
There are only two weeks left to provide feedback on the draft Great Barrier Reef Strategic Assessment ensuring the world heritage site remains one of the best managed, well preserved reef systems in the world. Acting Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Ian Walker said the St
Meeting on Offshore Sand Habitat Takes Place in Charleston (USA)
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is sponsoring a meeting focused on understanding and maintaining habitat values of offshore shoals on the outer continental shelf (OCS) on Friday, January 24, 2014, in Charleston, S.C. Offshore shoals are commonly proposed for use in coastal restoration projects