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USA: 2014/15 Funding Approved for Strategic Florida Seaport Projects
The Florida Seaport Transportation and Economic Development (FSTED) Council approved $15 million in allocations to seaport projects around the state. The FSTED Council is comprised of the port directors for Florida’s 15 public seaports, and representatives from the Florida Department of Transportati
VBA Joint Venture, EA Finalise Contracts (UK)
VolkerStevin, alongside joint venture partners Boskalis Westminster and Atkins (VBA Joint Venture Limited), have finalised contracts with the Environment Agency for its Water and Environment Management (WEM) Framework in Lot 4 Asset Delivery. The £1bn framework, which will be in place between 2013 a
New Polaris Ship’s Bridge Simulator for Mexican Port Development
A new Multi-Purpose Kongsberg Maritime Polaris ship’s bridge simulator has become a key coastal and port development resource for The Instituto Mexicano del Transporte (IMT) following the opening of its new research facility in August 2013. Based in Queretaro, Mexico, IMT is the leading Research Cen
Germany: Great Future for Port of Kiel
When the “AIDAcara” is heading out to Copenhagen at around 5 p.m. today, (2 October 2013), Kiel’s cruise shipping season will find its preliminary finish for the current year. Preliminary, as one more ship will again be welcomed in December on its Advent Cruise. So, Port of Kiel saw 128 calls by 22
Alameda Beach Restoration Kicks Off (USA)
A nearly $5.7 million project to restore sandy beaches to Alameda’s shoreline kicked off yesterday. At a cost of nearly $5.7 million, the East Bay Regional Park District will restore the beach and dune system to its 1987 footprint, and will protect the shoreline of this popular recreational beach. D
VIDEO: Coney Island to Receive New Sand (USA)
The $7.2 million contract awarded by the Army Corps of Engineers to place 600,000 cubic yards of sand along Coney Island officially commenced. The Coney Island Reach project, which extends from West 37th Street to Brighton Beach, consists of approximately 3 miles of beachfront which provides storm d
USA: Global Terminal Expansion Project Underway (VIDEO)
In May 2012, Global Terminal in the Port of New York New Jersey unveiled plans for a multi-million dollar expansion project which, when complete in Q2 2014, will be the most technologically-advanced container facility in the U.S. Northeast. This content is available after accepting the cookies. Chan
Carnarvon Flood Protection Nears Completion (Australia)
Flood protection of Carnarvon’s valuable horticultural industry is on track with the bulk of earthworks for the first two major levees nearing completion. Water Minister Terry Redman said the $60million Stage 2 Carnarvon flood mitigation project had progressed well since work began last November and
USA: Army Corps Proposes Kennebunk River Maintenance Dredging
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District, is proposing maintenance dredging of the Kennebunk River Federal Navigation Project (FNP) in Kennebunk and Kennebunkport, Maine. The proposed work involves urgently needed maintenance dredging to remove various shoals in the authorized 8-foot-d
Corps Awards Wells Harbor Dredging Contract (USA)
Maintenance dredging at the Wells Harbor federal navigation project in Wells, Maine, will be completed under the terms of a $2,680,908.00 contract recently awarded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District. Work will be accomplished Southwind Construction Corporation, of Evansville,
Thailand: Officials Aim to Solve Long-Term Flooding in Prachin Buri
Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Water and Floods Management Committee Plodprasop Suraswadi has proposed a plan to build a reservoir to absorb water in 3 municipal areas in Prachin Buri Province as a long term solution to floods. He stated that the current flood situation in the province wa
USA: Agencies Conduct Environmental Reviews for Longview Project
The three agencies conducting environmental reviews for a proposed coal shipping terminal near Longview, Wash., have updated their 2012 working agreement. The revised agreement, called a Memorandum of Understanding, now says Cowlitz County, the Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) and the U.S.
USA: Comment Period Extended for Seattle Shoreline Program
The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) has extended the public comment period on the Seattle Shoreline Master Program an additional 30 days through Nov. 4, 2013. Ecology learned that several people and organizations interested in the master program process did not receive an official notice
Army Corps Seeks CRC Funding Comments (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, is seeking public comment on its plan to accept funds from the Oregon Department of Transportation for review of certain permits related to the Columbia River Crossing Project. The Corps will review two Section 408 permits to modify or alter a por