Dredging
USA: Corps Awards USD 5 M Contract for GIWW Dredging
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District awarded a contract in the amount of $5,034,950 to Orion Marine Construction Inc., to dredge the High Island to Bolivar Flare portions of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW) in Texas. The contractor is required to remove approximately 1.3 million
Jammu and Kashmir: Ellicott Dredger at Work (VIDEO)
An ambitious project to salvage Kashmir’s lifeline river Jhelum has started to yield positive results. Jhelum, which is a main source of irrigation in the Valley, has been marred by extensive siltation in last few decades. In absence of any conservation measures, the river had lost its carrying capa
MP to Inspect River Nar Restoration Progress (UK)
Henry Bellingham, North West Norfolk MP, will visit the River Nar later this week to see how work is progressing to restore it to a more natural state. The visit has been organised by the Environment Agency and its partners to highlight the ongoing efforts to improve the river. Repeated dredging ove
The Philippines: Government Introduces Dredging Plan for Subic (VIDEO)
The Aquino government, through the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), introduced a plan to hire a private company to dredge the rivers in Subic, Zambales in an attempt to alleviate the worsening flood situation. Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte assured during the regular p
Waterways Symposium Starts Next Week (USA)
This year’s Waterways Symposium, taking place in Memphis, Tennessee, October 1-3, 2013, will examine the opportunities an efficient, modern waterways system can provide. Attendees typically include representatives from the shipping community, transportation providers, investors, bankers, officials f
Société EMCC Bags Capital Dredging Gig (France)
Société EMCC has landed a contract to dredge all waterways managed by VNF (Voies Navigables de France) on the Seine basin. This contract includes the network operations for remobilisation in the rivers with treatment, recovery and/or disposal of excavated material. EMCC will undertake dredging progr
UK: Port Edgar Holding Announces Marina Dredging Plan
Port Edgar Holding Ltd has announced a plan for the Port Edgar Marina development program. This very important project will include dredging in order to make the marina less dependent on the tides. Another goal of the Port Edgar Marina dredging venture is to make these areas more capable to accommod
Port of Barcelona, Carnival Reach Agreement (Spain)
The Catalan President Artur Mas has met today with Giora Israel (Senior Vice President) and Michel Nestour (Vice President) from Carnival Corporation & plc and four senior executives from some of Carnival Corporation & plc brands at the Palau de la Generalitat, the seat of Catalonia’s regional gover
Wasa Dredging Ltd Lands Karmsundet Dredging Deal (Norway)
Wasa Dredging Ltd has won the Karmsundet dredging contract. The project will include the removal of about 102,405 m³ of material from 4 shallows locations in Karmsundet (3 shallows areas at Husøy and one at Garpeskjærkai). The dredged material will be transported to Killingøy for the establishment o
France: Saint Omer Dredging Plan Unveiled
Voies navigables de France has unveiled a plan for the Saint Omer maintenance dredging program. This development project will include dredging of the channel and turning basin in Saint Omer in order to maintain satisfactory water depths. The Saint Omer dredging contract will also consist of the depo
EPA: New Home for New York-New Jersey Harbor and Estuary Program
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that it has selected the Hudson River Foundation as the new host for the New York-New Jersey Harbor & Estuary Program. The Harbor & Estuary Program, which has worked to protect and restore waterways throughout the New York-New Jersey Harbor for over
China: CCCC Third Harbor to Dredge Jiaxing Port
CCCC Third Harbor Engineering Co., Ltd. has recently won the bid for the 3 & 4 multi-purpose terminal project in Section C of Haiyan zone of Jiaxing Port, with a contract value of 235 million yuan, a planned construction period of 24 months and a trial operation period of 6 months. Located in Hangzh
Luedtke Engineering Bags Burns Dredging Contract (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District awarded a contract for $867,500, on Sept. 25, 2013, to Luedtke Engineering Company LLC, for dredging of the Burns Approach Channel. Luedtke Engineering Company LLC is certified as a small business concern under the U.S. Small Business Administration
Qatar: Doha New Port Project Makes Progress
The construction work of the main quay structure of Qatar Doha New Port Project has achieved substantial progress on August 31. The quantity of wharf concrete blocks installed reached 17468, accounting for 50.13% of the total quantity, which was ahead of the project reference plan. This provides a p