Dredging
USA: Boca Grande Marina Dredging Kicks Off
Boca Grande Marina, Eagle Grille and Miller’s Dockside, will be closed for renovations beginning today, and it will be reopened in the fall of 2013. Construction plans include: – New docks – the new layout will eliminate the “stern to” docks and allow us to accommodate larger vessels (up to 150 feet
Japan: NAVFAC to Invite Bids for White Beach Project
The Department of the Navy, Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), will invite bidders to submit their offers for the LCAC/LCU ramp repair and seawall deterioration project at White Beach, Okinawa, Japan. This work will include the provision of all materials, labor, equipment, and transporta
Kuwait: CCCC Guangzhou Wins Subiyah Dredging Contract
CCCC Guangzhou Dredging Co., Ltd. has recently won the bid for the temporary channel dredging of Kuwait’s Subiyah Cross-Sea Bridge, marking its successful entry into Kuwait’s dredging market. With a construction period of 225 days and a total contract value of some 15 million US dollars, the channel
USA: Congressman Discusses Great Lakes Major Infrastructure Projects
U.S. Congressman Sean Duffy (WI-07) met with local port leaders to discuss major infrastructure projects currently underway. This meeting also gave both the Congressman and the other attendees an opportunity to address up-coming and potential legislation. Following their meeting, Rep. Duffy toured t
Corps to Issue IFB for Sea Bright Dredging Project (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, plans to issue an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the placement of 1,015,000 cubic yards of sand onto the Asbury Park beaches. This project intends to restore the Asbury Park to Avon-by-the-Sea reach of the Sea Bright to Manasquan (NJ) Beach Erosion
USA: Detroit Harbor Dredging Set for August
State Representative Garey Bies recently announced that the Joint Finance Committee approved a motion that includes $5.2 million for the dredging of the channel between Northport and Detroit Harbor. “While the safety of the residents of the Island is the biggest concern,” said Bies. “I was also worr
Passaic River Dredging: Caride Bill Clears Last Hurdle (USA)
Legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrat Marlene Caride to commence flood control projects along the Passaic River Basin was approved by the full Senate. The measure was approved 37-0. “Since early 2012, New Jersey has seen the worst in ravaging storms and flood damage,” said Caride (D-Bergen, Pas
NQBP: Port Expansions and Reef Can Safely Coexist (Australia)
The head of North Queensland Bulk Ports (NQBP) stated that the Great Barrier Reef is not under threat by proposed port development. In an opinion piece (see below), NQBP chief executive Brad Fish says port operations and shipping in the marine park are well regulated and the scale of the activity is
Government: Sabetta Port Opened for Foreign Vessels (Russia)
By Government of Russia Decree dated 04. 07. 2013 No. 1128-r the seaport of Sabetta located in the Yamal and Nenets Autonomous District on the coast of the Ob Mouth of Kara Sea was opened for foreign vessels. Sabetta is the seaport, where FSUE “Rosmorport” is implementing a project for the construct
USA: Destin to Host MGP 2014 Symposium
The International Symposium and Exhibition on the Redevelopment of Manufactured Gas Plant Sites (MGP 2014) will be held at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa in Destin, Florida, USA, on April 6-8, 2014. The International Society of Technical & Environmental Professionals, Inc., the Center
Corps Seeks Public Comments on Pembina Project (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, announced a draft environmental assessment for proposed modifications to the Pembina, N.D., Flood Protection System. A public review and comment period on the draft EA commenced on July 10 and ends on August 9. The city of Pembina is proposing to
USA: Jones Inlet Dredging Plan Unveiled
The Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, introduced a plan for the Jones Inlet dredging program. The project includes maintenance dredging of the Federal Navigation channel and deposition basins at Jones Inlet with subsequent placement of the dredged material along the designated downdrift be
Top News – July 8 to 14, 2013
Stone Harbor Beach Project Passes Halfway Mark (USA) Stone Harbor’s massive reconstruction of its entire beachfront is more than 50 percent complete and could finish at the end of July. Layer of Stones to Protect Connection Cables at Danish Offshore Wind Farm On Wednesday 19 June 2013 around noon,
Fenwick Island Beach Renourishment Project Moves Ahead (USA)
The Fenwick Island beach nourishment project will start late next week or the week after, reports Town of Fenwick Island. The specific dates and the starting location are unknown so far. The project is expected to take 3-4 weeks, depending on the weather. As the mdcoastdispatch.com reports, during t