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Dredging Plan for North Holland Waterways Announced
The province of North Holland has announced a plan to carry out dredging in some 43 miles of waterways in the North Holland region, mainly in channels that are almost exclusively used by recreational vessels. The task for the contractor will be to deepen the mentioned areas to achieve the required n
Top News – December 16 to 22, 2013
VIDEO: Panama Canal Expansion Program Update – December 2013 The Panama Canal expansion project will double the capacity of the Panama Canal by 2015 by creating a new lane of traffic and allowing more and larger ships to transit. USA: Port St. Joe Port Inks LOI with Holland M. Ware Charitable Foun
APM Terminals Signs Abidjan Terminal 2 Project (Ivory Coast)
The APM Terminals-led consortium formally signed the agreement with the Government of the Ivory Coast on December 19, 2013 for the construction and operation of a new terminal at the Port of Abidjan. Known as TC2, the terminal will be the second in operation at the port, which handled approximately
MMO Marine Management Organisation to Protect Reef Features in European Marine Sites
New Marine Management Organisation (MMO) byelaws have been announced today (Friday 20 December) to protect vulnerable marine species and habitats in 4 areas around England. The byelaws are being put in place with immediate effect to protect sensitive reef features in certain European marine sites (E
New Tappan Zee Bridge Secures Largest TIFIA Loan Ever (USA)
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the New York State Thruway Authority and the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) have closed on a $1.6 billion low interest loan from USDOT’s Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) program to support the New NY Bridge proj
Corps Seeks Public Comment on 2015 Tybee Beach Renourishment Plans (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District announces the availability of a Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) and Draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the proposed 2015 Tybee beach renourishment project. The Draft EA and FONSI evaluate the environmental impacts of the propose
Authority Delays Great Barrier Reef Dredging Decision (Australia)
Statement by Bruce Elliot, general manager for biodiversity conservation and sustainable use, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority: “On 11 December 2013, Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt approved an application by North Queensland Bulk Ports (NQBP) to expand its coal terminal at Abbot Poin
Slovenia: Port of Koper Expansion Project Kicks Off
Luka Koper has commenced construction of a 6,840 m2 storage area behind berth 7C, at the head of the Pier I Container Terminal of the Port of Koper. This 8,390,000 euro (inclusive of VAT) investment – referred to as Dilatacija (Expansion) 2 and 3 in the project documentation – shall be capable of st
Port Reforms Attract Larger Vessels to Nigerian Ports
Larger vessels of above 232.33 meters with capacity of 4,500 TEUS requiring draught of 13.5 meters have started visiting the Nation’s seaports. This has provided shipping companies with a high level of efficiency and economic space which has enhanced their turnover and turnaround time. Generally, st
USA: Officials Announce Funding for Hurricane Sandy Flood Relief & Prevention
U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chris Murphy (D-CT), and U.S. Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-3), Joe Courtney (D-CT-2), and Jim Himes (D-CT-4) announced $7,532,001 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service Emergency Watershed Protection Progra
CHEC Inks KarangTaraje Port ECP Contract
On November 30, CHEC signed the EPC contract for KarangTaraje Port in Jakarta. With a contract value of some 70 million US dollars and a total construction period of 32 months, the project will be constructed by CHEC in association with CCCC Fourth Harbor Engineering Co., Ltd. and CCCC Second Harbor
Monitoring Guidance for Underwater Noise in European Seas Gets Approval
In their meeting on 4-5 December 2013 the EU Marine Directors have approved the Marine Strategy Framework Directive document “Monitoring Guidance for Underwater Noise in European Seas” (Part I, II and III). The Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) requires European Member States (MS) to develo
CEC: Three Long-Term Members Step Down
In their October meeting last year, CEDA’s Environment Commission (CEC) said goodbye to three of its very active members. They are stepping down form the Commission due to their approaching retirements from their day jobs. We have enjoyed working with them very much and therefore would like to pay t
HR Wallingford: New Methods to Meet SuDS Interception Requirements (UK)
Sustainable drainage systems, or SuDS, are designed to diminish the impact of developments by reducing the volume of water that runs off from surfaces in to water courses when it rains. SuDS also add value by using rainwater as a resource, treating the run-off to reduce pollution as well as enhancin