Dredging
Canada: Dredging in Pillar Point Harbor (VIDEO)
The Pillar Point Harbor dredging project has officially commenced this week. During this three-week cleanup program, the contractor plans to remove around 3,500 cubic yards of sand from the harbor’s boat launch ramps area. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0ciZru4GZs Background The Harbor District’s
USA: Indian River Inlet Beach Replenishment Moves Ahead
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues to make progress on the north shore of the Indian River Inlet in Delaware. The Army Corps is pumping approximately half a million cubic yards of sand onto the north shore as part of Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts. The beach nourishment project involves dredgi
Thailand: BMA Prepares for Potential Floods
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has warned that all districts of the capital will be hit by heavy rainstorms during September 19 and 20 which may cause widespread flooding. Deputy Bangkok governor Sanya Cheenimitr said dredging works have been carried out in major canals and sewers, and wate
USA: HR Wallingford Wins Breakwater Optimisation Research Award
HR Wallingford’s Michael Rustell was recently awarded “Best Student Paper” at the ASCE Ports 2013 conference in Seattle. The paper, entitled “Breakwater length optimisation using a root-finding algorithm” offers a methodology for developing breakwater layout concepts by considering the berth downtim
Corps Awards Norwalk, New Haven Dredging Contract (USA)
A combined maintenance dredging project at Norwalk Harbor in Norwalk, Conn., and at New Haven Harbor in New Haven, Conn., will be completed under the terms of an $8,238,900.00 contract recently awarded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District. Work will be accomplished by Cashman Dr
Australia: St Kilda Marina Dredging Kicks Off
Mariners are advised of maintenance dredging works at the entrance to St Kilda Marina located approximately 37°52.351’ S, 144°58.407’ E (WGS 84). Dredging works within the entrance to the marina will be carried out by medium sized cutter suction dredge, with spoil disposal to be pumped through a dis
USA: Port of LA to Discuss Development Projects with the Public
Members of the community are invited to attend a public update meeting on Tuesday, September 24 at 6 pm to get updates about LA Waterfront project initiatives, including recently completed projects, current projects and future plans. The public meeting will be held at the Crown Plaza Hotel in San Pe
CCCC Fourth Harbor Wins Baosteel Zhanjiang Deal (China)
CCCC Fourth Harbor Engineering Co., Ltd. has recently won the bid for the terminal project and its auxiliary works (finished product berths) of Baosteel Zhanjiang iron & steel base, with a contract value of nearly 270 million yuan and a construction period of 1,126 days. The project involves a break
Corps Extends Jacksonville Harbor Deepening Study Comment Period (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District announced today that the comment period for the draft report regarding the Jacksonville Harbor Deepening Study has been extended to October 24, 2013. The extension gives the public additional time to review updated information in the draft repo
UK: Bidding Starts on Thames Estuary Flood Management Contract
The Environment Agency is today launching the bidding to manage tidal flood risk in London and the Thames Estuary in what is the UK’s largest flood risk management contract. Suppliers from all over Europe are invited to bid for the Thames Estuary Phase 1 programme, which includes projects to maintai
Bluefin Robotics Adds L-3 Klein 3500 Sonar to Payload List (USA)
Bluefin Robotics, a leading provider of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), announced today that the company has added the L-3 Klein UUV-3500 Side Scan Sonar to its growing list of vehicle payload offerings. The integration effort was internally funded to support company initiatives to expand sen
USA: DEC Publishes Draft of Hudson River Estuary Habitat Restoration Plan
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has released a draft of the Hudson River Estuary Habitat Restoration Plan to guide restoration and protection actions that will sustain priority habitats in the Hudson River estuary and tributaries from the federal dam at Troy to the
Diamondhead Corporation Applies for Paradise Bayou Dredging Permit (USA)
Diamondhead Corporation has filed an application with the Department of Marine Resources requesting permission to conduct regulated activities under the provision of the Coastal Wetlands Protection Law Act, Title 49, Chapter 27, Mississippi Code of 1972. The applicant is proposing to maintenance dre
DP World’s CEO to Keynote at TOC CSC Middle East Conference (UAE)
TOC Events announced that Mr. Mohammed Sharaf, Group Chief Executive Officer of DP World, is confirmed to give the opening keynote address at the upcoming TOC Container Supply Chain Middle East conference, taking place on 9-11 December at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE. With over two decad