Dredging
USA: Senator Murray Secures Cash for Puget Sound Cleanup
On August 1, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that she has included almost $30 million for Puget Sound cleanup and recovery efforts in the Fiscal Year 2014 Senate Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. This
Pakistan: TIP Accuses KPT of Letting Dredging Irregularities Slide
Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) has complained that the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) is not taking action against dredging contractor to deduct liquidated damages for irregularities, causing a potential loss of Rs18.5 billion to the national exchequer. In a letter addressed to Shipping and Por
Sabetta Port Construction to Include Huge Dredging Operation (Russia)
Nineteen vessels will be part of the dredging operation on Sabetta arctic port construction project on the Yamal Peninsula this year. With the start of the summer navigation season, the vessels will leave from the Port of Murmansk and will be headed to the Gulf of Ob. The dredging operations at Sabe
Newman Government Improves Bundaberg Region (Australia)
All boat ramps in the Bundaberg region, some extensively damaged during the January floods, will be reopened by Christmas thanks to a cash injection from the Newman Government. Local Government, Community Recovery and Resilience Minister David Crisafulli today confirmed more than $500,000 had been s
ZPMC, Wenzhou Port Pen Bulk Equipment Supply Contract (China)
ZPMC has recently signed a bulk equipment supply contract with Wenzhou Port Group. Under the contract, ZPMC will provide four bulk handling units for Phase 1 of Leqing area of Wenzhou Port, with a total contract value of 128 million yuan. The equipment is scheduled to be delivered before late August
Iran: Imam Khomeini Port Unveils New Investments
Director General of Imam Khomeini Port (BIK) said that we managed to attract considerable amount of investment of private sector in the filed of loading and discharge of within previous 2 years. Mr. Idani added that private sector’s investment amounted to $ 7 million in development of the Imam Khome
Odfjell Terminals to Purchase Chem-Marine Corporation (USA)
Odfjell Terminals has entered into a Letter of Intent to purchase Chem-Marine Corporation of South Carolina. Chem-Marine controls a 25.3 acre/10.2 hectare site through a long term land lease, and is located adjacent to Odfjell’s tank terminal in North Charleston, South Carolina, USA. The property is
Xiamen Port in Expansion Mode (China)
CCCC Third Harbor Engineering Co., Ltd. has recently won the bid for Lot B of Berth 20# and Berth 21# in Haicang area of Xiamen Port, with a contract value of 295 million yuan and a construction period of 600 calendar days. Located in Haicang area of Xiamen Port, with a coastline of 248.5 meters, [&
New Zealand: Waikato Regional Council to Cope With Flood Risks
A new series of pamphlets has been produced by Waikato Regional Council to help property owners better manage the potential risks they face from river flooding. “River flooding is the most common hazard we face in the Waikato,” said community safety programme manager Adam Munro. “The new pamphlets a
Italy: Dredging Allows Venice to Dock Bigger Ships
On August 2nd 2013, Euroports Italy’s terminal in Marghera, Venice welcomed the largest seagoing vessel ever to enter the port of Venice for handling operations. The MV TEN JIN MARU (LOA: 240 m x 38 m, deadweight: 98.000t), a bulk carrier, departed from South America on July 8th, with a record of 65
Petoskey Marina Dredging Plan Gets Expanded (USA)
Petoskey’s city marina dredging project will involve a larger scope than originally planned, reports petoskeynews.com. The city is currently waiting for state permits to be issued for the dredging, City manager Dan Ralley stated. Large-scale dredging to help restore the Petoskey’s city marina could
USA: Indian River Inlet Beach Replenishment Moves Ahead
United States Senator Christopher Coons visited the Indian River Inlet this morning with Governor Markell for a briefing from the Army Corps of Engineers on its beach replenishment efforts. The Governor joined DNREC Beach Nourishment Administrator Tony Pratt, Division of Watershed Stewardship Direct
Royal HaskoningDHV Wins Major Flood Control Contract (Colombia)
International consultancy, engineering and project management service provider Royal HaskoningDHV is leading a consortium commissioned by Fondo Adaptación Colombia to rehabilitate the almost 400 year old and 120 km long Canal del Dique in Colombia, a navigation route of major socio-economic importan
CFE Reports Negative Evolution of “Contracting” Activity (Belgium)
CFE, a multidisciplinary group of companies operating in construction and associated services reports negative evolution of the “contracting” activity during the 1st half-year 2013. Consolidated financial statements related to the 1st half-year 2013 are being prepared. During this closing results ge