Dredging
U.S. Vice President Calls for Port Deepening
After touring the Port of Savannah Monday, Vice President Joe Biden called for expediting port improvement projects on the U.S. East Coast. U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Fox, Senators Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson, Congressman Jack Kingston, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, and Savannah May
USACE to Host Webinar on Missouri River Recovery Management Plan (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) is hosting a scoping webinar on September 18th to solicit comments on the Missouri River Recovery Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Participants are encouraged to attend the webinar, which will be held from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. (CDT). New
Chinese Company Hands Over 19 Dredgers to Myanmar
China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation handed over a total of 19 dredgers and supporting vessels to Myanmar at the commissioning ceremony held at Nanthida Jetty of Yangon on Saturday, 14 September. The dredgers and supporting vessels imported from China CATIC Co., Ltd with assist
Singapore: Dredging Continues at Tuas View
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore informs the shipping, harbour craft and pleasure craft communities in Singapore’s waters that reclamation work at Tuas View have been extended. The reclamation works will involve dredging by cutter suction dredger (CSD), trailer-suction-hopper-dredger (TSHD)
Havyard Bags Havila Phoenix Conversion Deal (Norway)
Havyard Ship Technology’s shipyard in Leirvik in Norway has won the contract for a major conversion of the subsea vessel Havila Phoenix. Havila Shipping has signed contract with Deep Ocean who has chartered the subsea vessel «Havila Phoenix» for cable laying and trenching operations. The contract is
Dredging Allows Oluvil Port to Dock Bigger Ships (Sri Lanka)
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa said development goals cannot be achieved by opening old wounds or by digging for dirt. The President was addressing the gathering after commissioning the newly constructed Oluvil commercial port and fisheries harbour and ice manufacturing plant yesterday. The
Abu Dhabi, NMDC Host Workshop on Construction Site Security (UAE)
The Environment, Health and Safety Division at Abu Dhabi City Municipality, in collaboration and integration with National Marine Dredging Co. has conducted a specialized workshop to map out appropriate mechanisms to address potential risks at construction sites, heighten workers’ awareness about EH
Congresswoman Discusses Jacksonville Dredging Project Policy (USA)
In the aftermath of the recently introduced Water Resources and Reform Development Act and the Port of Jacksonville Dredging Project, Congresswoman Brown made the following statement: “Although the recently introduced Water Resources and Reform Development Act will benefit future projects at the Por
JAXPORT: Harbor Improvement Updates (USA)
The vitality of the nation’s waterway system impacts everyone by generating employment and allowing for the efficient delivery of goods. The U.S. House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has introduced legislation authorizing improvements, including JAXPORT’s Mile Point p
Jan de Nul’s Third No Limit Vessel Starts Operation (The Netherlands)
This month Jan de Nul Dredging has put into service a third No Limit vessel. The DN97 is the first No Limit 1640 Pro Crewtender having seats for 13 passengers. In the past No Limit Ships Shipyards built two type 1640 survey vessels for Jan de Nul. The vessel, now put into service, will be […]
USA: Seahurst Park Ecosystem Restoration Project Starts
Work to complete a major joint ecosystem restoration project at Seahurst Park in Burien kicks off during a groundbreaking ceremony set for Sept. 16 at the park. The ceremony celebrates the Seahurst Park Ecosystem Restoration Project Phase 2 start. The Corps and City of Burien completed Phase 1 in 20
Delft, Royal HaskoningDHV and Iv-Infra Explore Design Concepts for Houston Storm Surge Barrier
This month it will be exactly five years ago that Hurricane Ike caused enormous damage in and around Houston and Galveston in the US state of Texas. With more than $38 billion in damage and over 100 deaths, Ike ranks third in the list of the costliest hurricanes in US history. But it could have [&he
ORC Hosts Public Meeting on North Otago River Project (New Zealand)
North Otago people will have a chance next week to hear how the physical shape and form of the Kakanui and Kauru Rivers have changed over the years. ORC is hosting a public meeting where information obtained during surveys late last year will be presented. The meeting is next Monday (23 September) a
USA: County Calls for Brookhaven Dredging
Brookhaven Supervisor Ed Romaine, on September 13 requested that the County of Suffolk dredge more than a dozen locations across the Town during the 2013/2014 dredging season. Sites for dredge spoils for each location, which are either owned by the Town or where an agreement is in place to accept sp