Dredging
USA: AIWA 2013 Conference Set for Next Month
The annual meeting of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association AIWA 2013, named “Building Partnerships to Maintain the Nation’s Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway”, is scheduled for November 21 and 22, 2013, in Charleston, SC. The agenda topics include: • Corps of Engineers Civil Works Program and
USA: Sagaponack Beach Renourishment Begins
The Town of Southampton, in coordination with the Erosion Control Districts (ECD) of Sagaponack and Bridgehampton–Water Mill, has received permits and bids to complete the Sagaponack Beach renourishment program. The project, according to Aram Terchunian, a coastal geologist with First Coastal Corpor
Anastasia State Park Beach Renourishment Ready to Start (USA)
The Anastasia State Park beach renourishment project is scheduled to commence this month. “During this time, you may see construction equipment and pipes on the beaches. This equipment is being used to pump sand onto the shore as part of a statewide shore protection project,” announced floridastatep
Corps to Restart D.C. Levee Upgrade Project at 17th Street (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, has announced that Colonial Surety Company has reached an agreement with Akima Construction Services, LLC to complete the construction of the levee closure structure at 17th Street, part of the Washington, D.C. Local Flood Protection Project. The
USA: Sandy Recovery Program to Continue in Government Shutdown
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will continue its Hurricane Sandy recovery operations during the federal government shutdown created by the lapse in federal funding. The Hurricane Sandy recovery program includes restoring previously constructed Corps projects that were severely impacted by Hurrican
PMO: Bright Future for Nakhle Khoda and Chabahar Ports (Iran)
Mr. Attaollah Sadr, Managing Director of Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) said that the Nakhle Khoda harbor will be put into operation by early August 2013. This multipurpose harbor which was funded by the PMO will shorten the distance between Bandar Abbas port to Hormoz Island from current 19
Lawsuit Challenges Massive U.S. Funded Project in Australia’s GBR
Conservation groups amended an existing lawsuit yesterday to challenge U.S. funding for a second fossil fuel production and transport facility located inside Australia’s Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. The U.S. Export-Import Bank has now committed nearly $5 billion in loans to support constr
King Receives AMP’s Champion of Maritime Award (USA)
Representative Peter King (R-NY) is this year’s recipient of the “Champion of Maritime Award” from the American Maritime Partnership (AMP). The award recognizes those individuals who have displayed “extraordinary dedication and consistent support for the maritime industry.” In announcing the award,
Ackermans & van Haaren NV: Redemption of Shares (Belgium)
The extraordinary shareholders’ meeting of Ackermans & van Haaren NV has on 25 November 2011 renewed the powers delegated to the board of directors to redeem shares for a period of 5 years. In the framework of these powers, Ackermans & van Haaren has concluded a liquidity contract with Kepler Cheuvr
PortMiami in Expansion Mode (USA)
On July 10, 2013, the four new Super Post-Panamax gantry cranes leaved Changxing Island ZPMC Fabrication base on the Zhen Hua 13, and after a 60-day sea voyage, the new cranes arrived in Miami yesterday. They will be located between cranes 8 and 11 to work on wharves 2, 3 & 4. “The arrival of [&hell
IADC Announces Annual Report 2012 (The Netherlands)
International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) has announced its Annual Report 2012. “IADC continued to be invited to attend third party events. Through the IADC’s contributions at conferences, including speeches, papers, and the Young Author’s Awards, through its participation in various sc
Hachinohe Breakwater Project: Penta Ocean Uses Echoscopes (Japan)
Coda Octopus Group, Inc. announced that it collaborated with Penta Ocean Construction Co. Limited by supplying a number of its Echoscope® for infrastructure projects in Japan and which has recently been the recipient of an excellence award for Land, Infrastructure and Technology Development by the J
Captiva Beaches Replenishment About to Begin (USA)
The Captiva beaches replenishment program is about to begin, according to nbc-2.com. Two dredgers, named Dodge Island and Padre Island, arrived off the Captiva coast today. During this $8 million worth project, these powerful vessels will dredge beach compatible sand from a borrow area off the shore
Dutch Government Boosts Ghana’s Port Development
The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Netherlands to Ghana, Hans Docter has stated that the Dutch government is committed to supporting Ghana to develop her main sea ports into first-class ports. He said Ghana’s quest of becoming the shipping hub in the West African sub-region could only be realised if t