Dredging
The Netherlands: Hans Schutte Visits Deltares
Hans Schutte, who was appointed Director-General of Higher Education, Vocational Education, Science and Emancipation in September 2012, paid an introductory visit to Deltares on Thursday 18 July. Mr. Schutte was informed about the Deltares role as an applied research institute and about collaboratio
Port of Rotterdam: Financial Result Unchanged (The Netherlands)
The Port of Rotterdam Authority’s financial result stayed virtually the same. Income from seaport dues primarily decreased as the result of a moderate rate policy and because of the decrease in throughput. This was offset by an increase in land revenues primarily as a result of new sites leased to c
South Africa: Cape Town to Host “African Ports Evolution”
African Ports Evolution (26-28 August 2013, Cape Town International Convention Centre, South Africa) will address the readiness of African ports to receive the newer and bigger vessels, developing, improving and protecting port facilities; securing financing for marine infrastructure; managing conge
Army Corps Issues Permit Authorizing Cherry Grove Dredging (USA)
LTC Edward P. Chamberlayne, District Engineer of the Charleston District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, signed the long awaited Federal Permit authorizing the City of North Myrtle Beach’s Cherry Grove canals dredging project. “We are excited to receive this important final authorization for this dre
France: Bids Invited for Masselin Quay Project
Conseil régional Languedoc-Roussillon has invited bidders to submit their offers for the Masselin Quay development program. This contract involves the rehabilitation of the 420m long quay by building a new dock, the demolition of the current East Wharf and replacement by the 200m long bank rockfill,
Malaysia: Officials Award Contract for Samalaju Port Development
Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd has awarded Pekerjaan Piasau Konkerit Sdn Bhd and China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd an RM306mil contract to construct and complete the proposed Samalaju Port Development Project in Sarawak. The company informed Bursa Malaysia on Thursday that the project contracted to t
Wick Harbour Authority Prepares Dredging Project (UK)
After receiving a GBP 450,000 boost to dive in offshore wind industry, Wick Harbour Authority is currently planning to install heavy lifting equipment and to dredge the channel to the harbour’s commercial quay. This development will enable the port to become an offshore wind construction base for tw
Iran: Bushehr Port Development Plan Moves Forward
Director General of Bushehr Port said that there are a number of projects to be put into operation within next month in the port. Regarding the Negin Island, Bushehr Director General said that a contract is due to be concluded with the private sector shortly. The private sector is planning to make i
Chabahar Port Dredging Plan Introduced (Iran)
Director General of Chabahar Port said that there are three breakwaters due to be operational shortly. Mr. Rezvani also said that these three breakwaters will be put into operation out of the six breakwaters which are on the agenda for construction. Regarding the first phase of the port’s developmen
Corps to Host Education Meetings on Westport Island Reach Improvements (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Louis District will host two meetings to describe improvements planned for the Westport Island Reach of the Mississippi River. The reach is just east of Elsberry, Missouri and west of Hardin, Illinois. In the interest of convenience to residents and businesses in
Delaware River Dredging Brings Benefits to Philadelphia Port (USA)
With 2,519,967 metric tons of cargo handled during the first six months of 2013 compared to the 2,217,803 metric tons of cargo handled during the same period of 2012, the facilities of the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority experienced a 13.62 percent gain in cargoes handled. If current cargo tren
USA: Corps to Hold Public Meetings on Port Everglades Dredging
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District will hold two public meetings Tuesday, July 23rd at the Broward County/Fort Lauderdale Convention Center, Palm Room A, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd., Ft. Lauderalde, Fla., to discuss the release of the draft tentatively selected plan for Port Everglade
USA: Environmental Groups Lose Challenge to Construction of I-69
The 7th Circuit upheld the Army Corps of Engineers’ decision allowing the destruction of wetlands for a section of Interstate 69 in Indiana. The Clean Water Act authorizes the Corps to issue permits “for the discharge of dredged or fill material into the navigable waters” of the United States. Howev
UK: New Facilities at HR Wallingford
A £3 million project is underway to extend HR Wallingford’s Froude Modelling Hall at the company’s site in Oxfordshire, UK. This enhancement will deliver a purpose-built ship simulation centre, a large wave-current-sediment flume and dedicated manufacturing space for specialist hydraulic laboratory