Dredging
Sri Lanka: SLLR&DC Receives New Dredging Equipment
Under the auspicious of the Metro Colombo Urban Development Project led by the Ministry of Defence and Urban Development, new dredging machines and modern equipments were handed over to the Sri Lanka Land Reclamation and Development Corporation (SLLR&DC) at a function held at the Ministry premises l
Government Initiates Measures to Enhance Port Capacity (India)
The export of certain commodities like iron ore has declined in major ports including Mormugao Port. However, exportsfrom Major Ports like Ennore, VO Chidambaranar, Cochin, Mumbai, Jawaharlal Nehru and Kandla have increased. The details of the exports from various ports in the country including Morm
India: “The Maritime Agenda 2010-2020” Introduced
The Government has formulated a Perspective Plan for development of the Maritime Sector, namely, “The Maritime Agenda 2010-2020”. This Plan has estimated the traffic projections and capacity additions at the Ports upto the year 2020. The Government has decided to develop two new major ports with pri
Khalifa Port in Expansion Mode (UAE)
Construction of EMAL’s Phase II expansion is more than 70% complete and on schedule to meet its December 2013 deadline. Cooperation with Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) is helping to ensure that the expansion of Emirates Aluminium (EMAL) into one of the world’s largest single-site aluminium smelters
Study: Deeper Mississippi River to Add USD 11.5 B to U.S. Economy
Last week, U.S. Senator David Vitter, the ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, joined industry and Louisiana transportation officials for the release of a new economic impact report detailing the benefits of deepening the Mississippi River to 50 feet from its
USA: Corps to Invite Bids for Fort Pierce Harbor Dredging
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, has announced a plan for the Fort Pierce Harbor dredging program. This deepening contract consists of maintenance dredging in the Fort Pierce Harbor turning basin and isolated shoals in the entrance channel. A portion of the entrance channel w
Australia: Burnett River Dredging Kicks Off
The Burnett River dredging project has officially commenced, reports news-mail.com. The trailer suction hopper dredger Brisbane arrived yesterday in Bundaberg and started its task almost immediately. Regarding this very important dredging program, Jason Pascoe, the Port of Bundaberg general manager,
Dredge Yard Delivers Two Bow Couplings (The Netherlands)
Dredge Yard delivered two bows coupling for the size of 600mm for European dredging company. Those bow couplings will be used on two existing dredgers for the quick coupling and dis-coupling. They were designed, produced and tested for working pressure of 10 bars in Dredge Yard’s facilities in Dubai
Russia: FSUE “Rosmorport” Director Visits Vladivostok
From 22 to 24 August, 2013 the FSUE “Rosmorport” Acting General Director A.V. Tarasenko paid a working visit to Vladivostok. During the visit the Acting General Director took part in the working meetings of the Adviser to the President of the Russian Federation Igor Levitin with the Governor of the
Bangladesh: Mongla Port Dredging Set for Next Month
The Mongla Port dredging program is scheduled to commence during the next month, according to dhakatribune.com. The main purpose of this development project is to secure the 7.5 m depth around the Mongla jetty and mooring buoy area. Regarding this dredging plan, the Mongla Port Authority (MPA) signe
Brazil: Dredging to Bring Bigger Vessels to BTP
The MSC Challenger on the Gulf Service became the first container ship to call Brasil Terminal Portuário (BTP), the newest terminal at the Port of Santos, when it berthed August 14th and the 5,700 TEU MSC Adriatic on the Ipanema service called the following day with 535 moves handled for load and di
France: Rohr-Idreco Delivers KS 225 Dredger
The Rohr division of Rohr-Idreco has announced the successful startup of another new Floating Bucketladder, the KS 225 dredger, in France. This dredger is being used to replace an older dredger and increase the digging depth in an existing Sand & Gravel operation. The customer chose this type of dre
USA: TZC to Continue Hudson River Dredging Operations
Work is scheduled to begin the week of August 26 on the Rockland trestle, which is the second temporary work platform to be constructed as part of the New NY Bridge Project. The work will include daytime pile driving to install the temporary foundation piles needed to support the platform. Pile driv
Signet Maritime: Application for Coastal Wetlands Permit (USA)
Signet Maritime Corporation has filed an application for a Permit 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 a portion of the Pascagoula