Dredging
Shepparton Conducts Surveys of Australian Coastline
HMAS Shepparton’s Hydrographic Department have been hard at work, conducting high resolution surveys of the Australian coastline. The Paluma Class Survey Motor Launch (SML) is currently conducting survey operations between Clarence Strait and the approaches to Darwin Harbour. Commanding Officer of S
Government Proposes to Allow Ground Investigation Works at Lamma Island (China)
The Government proposes to allow the Hongkong Electric Company, Limited to carry out offshore ground investigation works involving borehole drilling and soil sampling at the sea-bed of 35 locations situated about 3.5 kilometres southwest of Lamma Island. The works are part of the feasibility study o
Senator Applauds Unanimous Passage of Coastal Management Bill (USA)
Inspired in large part by the harrowing experiences Connecticut’s shoreline residents lived through in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Irene and Hurricane Sandy, the General Assembly passed a comprehensive bill that aims to ease the permitting process for shoreline property owners. “In recent years,
USA: Governor Highlights Louisiana Barrier Island Project Progress
Governor Jindal met with local officials and flew over barrier island projects to observe the state’s progress to protect Louisiana’s coast and highlight continued coastal land loss in Louisiana. The Governor highlighted three specific projects on Pelican Island, Shell Island and Scofield Island on
CEDA Issues Information Paper on Ecosystem Services
The latest in the series of information papers issued by the Central Dredging Association (CEDA) is entitled Ecosystem Services and Dredging and Marine Construction. It has been produced by the CEDA Working Group on Ecosystem Services (WGES) under the remit of the Environment Commission (CEC). Membe
TCT Inaugurates New Container Terminal in Tenerife (Spain)
Terminal de Contenedores de Tenerife (TCT), the concessionaire of the new container terminal at the East Dock in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, inaugurated the new facilities. The event was attended by the President of the Regional Government of the Canary Islands, Paulino Rivero, the Minister for Public W
Consilium UK to Supply IBS to Port of London Authority
Navigation equipment manufacturers Consilium UK announce that they have been appointed to supply the full bridge navigation package to Manor Marine, for the Port of London Authority’s new Mooring Maintenance Vessel currently under build at Portland. Phil Such, of Consilium UK said: “We are delighted
Taiwan: Ching Fu Shipbuilding Relaunches 2400 m3 TSHD
On Thursday July 4th, Ching Fu Shipbuilding Ltd. relaunched the 2400 m3 Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger from dry dock. After the official launching from slipway on April 15th, the TSHD was temporarily dry-docked to complete the hull outfitting and paint work. On the same day of relaunching the name
Norway: AGR Seabed Intervention and Marin Form Alliance
AGR Seabed Intervention and Marin have, over many years, established themselves as world leaders in their respective fields with proven capabilities to execute high level engineering and technical operations globally. The two ultra deep-water specialist recovery and excavation companies have decided
House Committee Passes USD 30.4 B Energy and Water Appropriations Bill (USA)
The U.S. House of Representatives last night passed the FY 2014 Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill, with the support of Alaskan Congressman Don Young, on a vote of 227 – 198. This legislation appropriates money for the Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Program and the Department of E
UK: Acteon Completes Acquisition of J2
Acteon has completed the acquisition of J2 Engineering Services Ltd, which is based in Aberdeen, UK. J2 Engineering is involved in the rental, maintenance and repair of ROV manipulator arms and associated tooling and equipment. Over the past five years, the company has forged a reputation within the
Australia: Officials Urge Bundaberg Port Dredging
Dr Patricia Petersen, Leader of the Australian Independents, said that her party is committed to Maryborough cane farmers receiving a further $10 million in direct funding. Dr Petersen also said that the Australian Independents were fighting to ensure that the port at Bundaberg, which was damaged by
Jackson County Seeks Permit for Simmons Bayou Dredging (USA)
Jackson County Board of Supervisors has filed an application with the Department of Marine Resources requesting permission to conduct regulated activities under the provision of the Coastal Wetlands Protection Law Act, Title 49, Chapter 27, Mississippi Code of 1972. The applicant is proposing to mai
CEDA: Experts Invited to Join Working Groups on Adaptive Management and Monitoring Procedures
CEDA members are invited to participate in two new, closely related CEDA Working Groups: -Working Group on Adaptive Management (WGAM) and -Working Group on Monitoring Procedures (WGMP) Both Working Groups shall each individually prepare their Information or Position Paper on their respective subject