Dredging
USA: Corps to Invite Bids for Chincoteague Inlet Dredging
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District, plans to invite bidders for the Chincoteague Inlet dredging project. During this program, the contractor will need to remove critical shoals from the channels and restore previously authorized navigable depth and to provide safe access for shallow
Corps Presents Charleston Channel Dredging Plan (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, has announced the details about the Charleston Channel dredging program. This deepening project includes maintenance dredging of approximately 1,265,000 cubic yards of unclassified material from the Charleston Entrance Channel, which will be dep
Enbridge Gets Green Light for Morrow Lake Dredging (USA)
The state has given Enbridge the green light to dredge a portion of Morrow Lake in Comstock Township. The permit, approved Monday by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, gives Enbridge permission to dredge Morrow Lake, the latest step in the cleanup program. The U.S. Environmental Prote
Australia: Port of Geelong Dredging Set for March 2014
The Port of Geelong dredging program is expected to commence in March 2014, reports abc.net.au. The tender process will begin during the next month, and the Victorian Government plans to invest $5 million in this cleanup project. “The Port of Geelong has a very strong future. It’s a job creator. It’
Abducted Dredging Workers Released (Nigeria)
The five kidnapped workers were released two days ago by their abductors at the Nembe area of Bayelsa State, reports vanguardngr.com. They have been released on Monday and dropped at Nembe Community where the Police Anti-kidnapping team rescued them, stated Mr Alex Akhigbe, the state police public r
Port of Rotterdam Authority Presents Award to Erich Staake
Erich Staake, CEO of Duisport, has received a Boeganker. The Boeganker is an award presented by Port of Rotterdam Authority to persons who have played an exceptional part in the development of the port of Rotterdam. Erich Staake received the Boeganker for his huge contribution to the development of
LA Port: USD 122 M Project to Extend Lease Agreement (USA)
The Port of Los Angeles is initiating the environmental review process on a proposed berth-improvement project by Yang Ming, a Taiwanese marine transport company at the Port. The start of the environmental process, which is expected to formally begin this fall with a Notice of Preparation, is the fi
USA: Snohomish River Restoration Project Kicks Off
A major project to restore critical estuary habitat along the Snohomish River is underway as part of a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Tulalip Tribes of Washington partnership. The Qwuloolt Estuary Restoration Project will restore tidal access to about 360 acres of historic floodplain. The tribes p
Ackermans & van Haaren: 2013 Half-Year Results
Ackermans & van Haaren today announced its 2013 half-year results. The half-year profit of Ackermans & van Haaren increased to 94.8 million euros (1H12: 67.8 million euros) due to higher profits recorded by Delen Investments, DEME and Bank J.Van Breda & C°, and the capital gain that was realized on
Diamondhead: Application for Coastal Wetlands 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. The applicant is proposing to maintenance dredge Paradise Bayou and adjoining canals to allow
Corps to Host Webinars on Missouri River Recovery Program (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is hosting two scoping webinars on September 11th and 18th to listen and solicit comments on the Missouri River Recovery Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Participants are encouraged to attend one or both webinars, which will be held from 3:00
DPWH’s Plan Includes Dredging (Philippines)
The national government is set to implement multi-million worth of projects that could help alleviate flooding in areas around the Mindanao River Basin (MRB), particularly in Cotabato City and the provinces of Maguindanao, North Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat. The Mindanao Development Authority
VIDEO: Development of AL Ruwais Port (Qatar)
Located about 120km north of Doha, Al Ruwais Port is designed to accommodate dhows, coastal trading vessels and a roll-on/roll-off passenger/car ferry, centring on general cargo, fruit and vegetables, livestock and building materials. It may not be the largest port development underway in the region
USGS: New Report Quantifies Coastal Change (USA)
Beaches and dunes on Fire Island, New York, lost more than half of their pre-storm volume during Hurricane Sandy, leaving the area more vulnerable to future storms. While the damage and destruction on Fire Island was immediately evident after the storm, a new U.S. Geological Survey study released to