Dredging
USA: Corps Presents Isle of Wight and Sinepuxent Bay Dredging Plans
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, has announced a plan for the Isle of Wight and Sinepuxent Bay dredging projects. The maintenance dredging of the Isle of Wight channel will include removal of approximately 18,000 cubic yards of material and either creating an island in the Isle
Top News – October 28 to November 3, 2013
VIDEO: Van Oord to Extend Port of Constanţa’s Breakwater (Romania) The Romanian Ministry of Transport has awarded Van Oord the contract to extend the breakwater in the Port of Constanţa. President of Somalia Welcomes Leading Dutch Businesses His Excellency Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, the President of t
Port & Terminal Technology Set for November 27 (The Netherlands)
The 9th International Port & Terminal Technology Conference 2013 will take place in Amsterdam on 27 & 28 November. Established as a relevant, technical and informative event, the conference will deliver a diverse and in-depth programme providing an invaluable learning opportunity as well as an excel
Croatia: Vrulje Quay Development Plan Announced
Port of Sibenik Authority has introduced a plan for the Vrulje Quay development program. This project, located in the Port of Sibenik, will include the construction of four berths with a total length of 510m, of which two berths will have a total length of 325m (the sea depth is 10m). The berths are
IHC Merwede: Comprehensive Handbook on Pumps and Slurry Presented
On Wednesday 9 October, the IHC Merwede Handbook for Centrifugal Pumps and Slurry Transportation was launched at IHC Merwede’s shipyard in Kinderdijk, The Netherlands. The book has been written by Kees van den Berg – who works at MTI Holland – and owes its existence to the initiative and sponsorship
Officials Invite Bids for Grand Seaport Guadeloupe Dredging
Grand Port Maritime de la Guadeloupe has invited bidders to submit their offers for the Grand Seaport Guadeloupe dredging program. This development project will include dredging of the approach channel, the turning circle and dike maintenance works. The Grand Seaport dredging contract will be undert
IHC Parts & Services Secures Largest Floating Discharge Lines Order
The dredging industry’s largest order for floating discharge lines has been secured by IHC Parts & Services, part of IHC Merwede. The confirmation of the purchase of 85 12-metre armoured floating discharge hoses by the National Marine Dredging Company (NMDC) is believed to have set a new sales landm
UKHO: William Heaps Wins Prestigious Award (UK)
William Heaps, Assistant Marine Advisor and Hydrographic Manager of the UK’s leading port group, Associated British Ports (ABP) has been presented with the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office’s (UKHO’s) Alexander Dalrymple Award at a ceremony in Southampton. This prestigious award is dedicated to Ale
Dutch Businesses in Kenya on Trade Mission
Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Lilianne Ploumen and a delegation of 25 Dutch businesses were on an official visit to Kenya, from 28 to 31 October. The aim of the trip was to further strengthen diplomatic and economic relations between the Netherlands and Kenya. The main theme
USA: Brevard County Announces Sand Placement Schedule
The Brevard County Commissioners announced the estimated sand placement schedule and locations in the North and South Reaches of the Brevard County Shore Protection Project. The estimated sand placement schedule and locations are as follows: – Northern North Reach – Cheri Down Park, Cape Canaveral t
USA: Nature Conservancy to Reconstruct Half Moon Reef
The Nature Conservancy has begun work to reconstruct Half Moon Reef, a once-massive oyster reef that has virtually disappeared over the last century in Matagorda Bay, one of the largest estuaries and most productive fisheries in Texas. During November and December, crews will install three miles of
Greens: GBR Report Ignores Existing Port Projects (Australia)
The Newman and Abbott governments’ Great Barrier Reef draft strategic assessment report, released today, won’t save the Reef from the onslaught of existing coal port proposals it currently faces, according to greensmps.org.au. “The strategic assessment doesn’t apply to projects already on the books,
USA: Hahn Supports Harbor Maintenance Programs
Congresswoman Janice Hahn (CA-44) issued the following statement regarding her vote on the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013: “I was very pleased to vote in support of the bi-partisan Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013. This important legislation provides long-needed
USA: Governor Jindal Highlights Funding for Vidalia Port
Governor Bobby Jindal highlighted $5 million in capital outlay funding for projects in Concordia Parish, including a new slackwater port in Vidalia on the Mississippi River and a project that will help raise a levee near the river to reduce flooding. Governor Jindal said: “We’re blessed to live alon