Dredging
EPA Recommends Approval for Bunbury Port Development Plan (Australia)
The proposal by Lanco Resources Australia Pty Ltd to develop a coal storage and loading facility at Berth 14A will have the capacity to export 15 million tonnes of coal per year from Bunbury Port. The coal will be sourced from the proposed expansion of Griffin Coal’s operations in the Collie Basin.T
USA: Corps Concludes Public Review of Draft Supplemental EA
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, has concluded its public review and comment period for the Draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed Fargo-Moorhead Area Diversion Project. The period began on June 14, 2013 and ended on July 15, 2013. The Supplemental EA f
Australia: Minister Meets to Consider Abbot Point Expansion
The new Federal Environment Minister will today meet with stakeholders of a major multi-billion dollar coal port expansion in north Queensland. Mark Butler will fly over Abbot Point near Bowen today before meeting with the port operator, environmental groups and fishermen in Townsville. The visit co
USA: Court Closes Suction Dredging Loophole in Siskiyou County
A California court has once again ruled that all forms of suction dredge mining are banned throughout California, rejecting a temporary restraining order on the ban in Siskiyou County. In recent weeks miners had been exploiting a loophole in a ban on the destructive mining practice to continue minin
The Netherlands: “Dredging in Changing World” Approaches
The Central Dredging Association – CEDA is ringing the changes at Europort 2013 with a new initiative called the CEDA Forum. This stimulating and informative event will replace the usual Dredging Days this year. Taking as its theme ‘Dredging in a Changing World’, CEDA Forum’s centrepiece will be two
MMO Approves Wells Harbour Dredging (UK)
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has confirmed it has approved an application from Wells Harbour Commissioners (WHC) relating to dredging of the harbour. The new licence, granted by the MMO using its powers under the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009, enables the disposal of dredged materia
Kier Property Bags North Tyneside Shipyard Deal (UK)
North Tyneside Council has named Kier Property as its development partner to bring forward the regeneration of the former Swan Hunter shipyard. The appointment follows a competitive tendering process and, under the contract, Kier Property will now deliver a master plan to transform the 34-acre site,
CBP Issues Jones Act Ruling on Inland Dredging (USA)
Customs and Border Protection recently released a ruling regarding the use of a foreign-built, floating amphibious device used for excavation, dredging and aquatic weed cutting and harvesting. CBP noted that Jones Act and related dredging restrictions against the use of a foreign-built vessel only a
Pharos Acquires 1200HP Subsea Cable Trencher (UK)
Pharos Offshore Group has acquired an SMD built 1200HP cable burial tool. The Universal Trenching Vehicle (UTV 1200) is a unique low and wide Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) specifically designed to bury submarine power cables. Modifications to the 1200HP UTV 1200 are underway. The enhancements will
VIDEO: Murphy Speaks in Support of Dredging (USA)
U.S. Representative Patrick E. Murphy spoke recently in support of vital funding for important Army Corps of Engineers’ projects across the Palm Beach-Treasure Coast district he represents. These projects impact the health of the local environment and waterways such as the Indian River Lagoon, the S
VIDEO: City of Gold Coast Presents Dredging Plans (Australia)
The City of Gold Coast is spending $20,000 a day on beach maintenance in response to recent weather events. Announcing the figure, Mayor Tom Tate said the daily costs meant the city had spent an estimated $500,000 on beach maintenance since the Australia Day weekend. “While safety has been our first
Mayor of London Sets Out Three Locations for New Hub Airport (UK)
The Mayor of London has set out a detailed vision for transforming London into the greatest economic powerhouse of the 21st century, with a new airport to complement the new seaport about to open in the Thames estuary, new road and rail connections to boost the economy of east London, Kent and Essex
Gibraltar: Spanish Supplier Brings Sand at Sandy Bay
Over the last few weeks, the Spanish media have carried several stories relating to the supply of sand to Gibraltar. As part of an initial beach regeneration project at Sandy Bay, HMGOG entered into a contract with Van Oord (Gibraltar) Ltd on the 19th April 2013 for the supply and placing on the bea
UK: Associated British Ports Inks EIB Loan
Associated British Ports (ABP) announces that its intermediate parent company, ABP Acquisitions UK Ltd (ABPA), has signed a £70m loan facility with the European Investment Bank. The loan from Europe’s long-term lending institution will be used to fund part of the costs of the further development of