Dredging
AAPA: Maritime Economic Development Workshop in February 2014
The theme of the 2014 Maritime Economic Development Workshop (February 20 – 21, 2014, San Diego, CA) is “Tackling port economic development challenges and measuring effectiveness.” Port authorities and their private-sector partners invest a great deal of time and money into outreach and marketing ac
Partrac: Louisiana University Purchases CSM (USA)
Louisiana University purchased a Cohesive Strength Meter (CSM) from Partrac, and used it to investigate the possibility of using exopolymers to improve sediment stability in the coastal environment. Conventional soil amendments for erosion control such as lime and Portland cement carry environmental
USA: Dredger “Essayons” Achieves Great Results (VIDEO)
Portland District dredger Essayons traveled north recently to lend a hand in the Alaska district. During this time, the ship and her crew removed nearly 300 thousand truck loads of sand from the Cook Inlet navigation channel. The Essayons is one of only two Corps-owned dredgers on the West Coast. Th
PMAESA Conference Approaches (South Africa)
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) will host the Africa Economic Maritime Integration Conference on 4 and 5 November 2013 at the International Convention Centre in Durban, South Africa. The conference will feature 20 world-class speakers in the fields of economics, commerce and industry, banki
Indonesia to Host Port Development and Expansion Asia 2013
The Port Development and Expansion Asia 2013 conference will take place from 3rd to 4th December, 2013, in Tanjong Priok, Jakarta, Indonesia. Day 1 will be primarily Indonesia-focused and will feature talks Indonesia’s foremost port operators, regulators and experts. Day 2 will look at the Asian reg
Maldives: Jan De Nul Wins Hulhumale Land Reclamation Deal
Housing Development Corporation (HDC) announced that the second phase of the Hulhumale land reclamation project has been awarded to Jan De Nul Group, according to haveeru.com. This phase of the reclamation program, designed to accommodate a population of 100,000 people, will be undertaken at the Clu
Port Development Forum Set for November (China)
The 2013 Port Development Forum is a two day event, designed to provide global port & terminal industry leaders with the insight, tools and connections they need. With the increase in shipping trade, ports also need to prepare for the future. “How to read the trend of port development in this new ag
VIDEO: Petoskey Dredging Program Moves Forward (USA)
Petoskey’s city marina dredging project will involve a larger scope than originally planned, reported petoskeynews.com recently. Large-scale dredging to help restore the Petoskey’s city marina could be completed within this year if everything goes according to plan. The dredge spoil will be dumped a
MMO: Corallina Dredging Monitoring Protocol Update (UK)
During the application process for the Hinkley jetty dredge licence, a condition requiring a dredging monitoring protocol to protect Corallina from the impacts of sedimentation was recommended. Prior to undertaking any dredging activity authorised by this Licence: – a plan for monitoring baseline le
TZC Dredging: Crews Save Unmoored Boats (USA)
Tappan Zee Constructors, LLC (TZC) crews helped rescue two boats that became unmoored near the Tappan Zee Bridge this past week. On September 25, crews spotted a sail boat approaching the dredging area surrounding the Tappan Zee Bridge. After attempting communications and determining that no one was
SESD Seeks Corps Permit for Salem Harbor Project (USA)
The South Essex Sewerage District (SESD) is seeking a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District, to conduct work in waters of the United States in conjunction with placing pipelines underneath the waters of Salem Harbor in Salem, Mass. The South Essex Sewerage District is se
USA: Southwind Construction to Dredge Lynnhaven Inlet
The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a $2 million contract Sept. 28 to maintenance dredge the Lynnhaven Inlet Federal Navigation Channel in Virginia Beach, Va. Lynnhaven Inlet annually undergoes maintenance dredging to combat critical shoaling; however, due to Hurricane Sandy’s
USA: Mayor Gillian Addresses Easements for Beach Replenishment
In his letter to the residents of Ocean City, Mayor Jay Gillian said that the city will continue to pursue easements required for beach replenishment even if that means by taking. “The City continues to pursue all of the easements required for beach replenishment and dune building to protect public
Top News – September 30 to October 6, 2013
VIDEO: How Expanded Panama Canal Will Work 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. Conquest MB1 on Its Way to London Gateway (UK) Accompanied by tugs En Avant 20 and Sea