Dredging
USA: Corps Introduces Brazos Island Harbor Dredging Plan
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, has introduced a plan for the Brazos Island Harbor dredging program. During this cleanup program, located in Cameron County, Texas, approximately 400,000 cubic yards of material will be removed from the mentioned area. The dredged material should
Reed: Great News for New York Waterways (USA)
Rep. Tom Reed and the House of Representatives voted Wednesday to reauthorize the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA). WRRDA authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to facilitate waterway infrastructure improvements and environmental restoration. Priorities in the bill include str
APM Terminals Achieves Negotiation Result for Dutch Labor Agreement
APM Terminals Maasvlakte II has achieved a negotiation result on October 23 with the Dutch unions FNV and CNV on a principal agreement for a new collective labor agreement (CLA) effective January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2017. Negotiations started in June 2013 and has led to an agreement that gi
Grays Harbor Dredging Kicks Off (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District, announced that the annual maintenance dredging of the Federal navigation channel in the Grays Harbor Inner Harbor will begin today and continue through Feb. 14, 2014 – the time of year particularly suited for dredging to ensure the least impact to
USA: Richmond Flood Protection Amendment Passes
Congressman Cedric Richmond (LA-02), lauded the passage of H.R. 3080 – the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 which includes a flood protection amendment he authored. The amendment is based on H.R. 1769, the Recognizing the National Benefits of Flood Protection Act of 2013, a bill Re
NQBP Addresses Concerns Related to Dredging (Australia)
North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) has a long history of dredging projects at multiple ports along the Queensland coast, and regarding this, they made the following announcement. “Good environmental and social outcomes matter to us and we have undertaken 19 dredging campaigns across all
Boustany Supports Louisiana’s Waterways, Ports, and Jobs (USA)
Congressman Charles W. Boustany, Jr., M.D., (R-South Louisiana) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to pass the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 (WRRDA): “Louisiana’s waterways and ports support over 280,000 local jobs while contributing almost $
AAPA Commends Leaders for Passage of Bipartisan WRRDA Bill
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) lauded leaders of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, leaders of its Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee and Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) for their efforts in advancing H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform a
Houston Port Commission Awards USD 1.3 M Construction Contract (USA)
The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority awarded a $1.3 million construction contract to Grant MacKay Company, Inc. for the razing of selected buildings at Turning Basin Terminal. The project includes demolition and removal of existing concrete and steel building structures at multiple l
USA: Corps Partners with US Coast Guard to Save Time and Money
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, partnered with the U.S. Coast Guard to provide maintenance dredging, construction oversight, environmental coordination and hydrographic surveying services for nine U.S. Coast Guard stations located along the Texas coast, increasing navigation sa
Vitter Applauds House Passage of WRDA (USA)
U.S. Sen. David Vitter applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA). In March, the Senate passed their version 83 to 14. Vitter is the lead sponsor of the Senate bill and the top Republican on the Senate Environment and Public Works (
India: DCI Pays Dividend to Union Government
Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCI) has paid Rs. 4.40 crore to the Union Government towards dividend for 2012-13. The dividend cheque was handed over to Hon’ble Minister of Shipping, Thiru G.K.Vasan by Capt.D.K.Mohanty, CMD of the Company. Dr.Vishwapati Trivedi, IAS, Secretary (Shipping), Sh
WRRDA Bill Passage – Major Breakthrough for Savannah Dredging
Today, Gov. Nathan Deal hailed Wednesday’s U.S. House passage of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act as a “breakthrough moment” in the effort to deepen the Savannah Harbor. “Even though the Water Resources Reform and Development Act still has to go to a conference committee, today’s actio
USA: House Approves Historic Water Resources Infrastructure Reforms
The House of Representatives today overwhelmingly (417 to 3) approved bipartisan water resources reform legislation that cuts federal red tape and bureaucracy, streamlines the infrastructure project delivery process, fosters fiscal responsibility, and strengthens our water transportation networks to