Dredging
Congressmen Urge Funding for Coastal Restoration Projects (USA)
Congressmen Cedric Richmond, Steve Scalise, and Bill Cassidy spearheaded an effort to ensure critical funding for coastal restoration projects in Louisiana. The amendment to the Energy and Water Appropriations Bill passed unanimously. “I am extremely proud that my colleagues in the House supported u
New Zealand: Ports of Auckland Completes Deepening Project
Ports of Aucklands two and a half year project to deepen the northern berth at the Fergusson Container Terminal has been completed. Part of the ports ongoing future proofing program, the deepening allows for the simultaneous servicing of two large ships at the terminal. The deepening of the northern
USA: GPA on Right Track
A new inland port agreement signed today by Governor Nathan Deal, the Georgia Ports Authority and Cordele Intermodal Services will create and expand international markets for regional business. The agreement, which ensures a direct 200-mile rail route to and from GPA’s Garden City Terminal in Savann
Three Western South Dakota Lakes Need Dredging (USA)
The U.S. Forest Service is planning to dredge and restock three western South Dakota lakes that have been degraded by silt contamination, reports argusleader.com. This dredging project includes Horse Thief, Bismarck and Lakota lake. Silt pollution which can be caused by: Rainwater run off from topso
Corps Seeks Public Comments on Sutter Basin Feasibility Study (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District will host a public meeting July 22 at the Sutter County Veteran’s Hall in Yuba City to outline and accept comments on its draft feasibility report and environmental document for the Sutter Basin Pilot Feasibility Study. The Corps is conducting the
Narec: New Trencher to Facilitate Offshore Industry Operations
The National Renewable Energy Centre (Narec) has established a £2.8 million public-private initiative to support SMEs in the North East of England to move into the rapidly developing offshore wind and marine renewable energy supply chain. The Renewable Energy Technology Accelerator (RETA) project wi
Teus Vlot Dredging: Impression of Gaasterland (VIDEO)
The new hopper dredger ‘Gaasterland’, owned by Mineralis BV from Wezep, is employed to win sand on the IJsselmeer since June 2012. This content is available after accepting the cookies. Change cookie-settings View on Youtube. Teus Vlot Dredging BV, from Sliedrecht – Holland, has equipped the new shi
USA: Dredging Projects Move Forward in Michigan
After the passage of the “Dredging Assistance Package” in March of this year, Michigan marinas and harbors are moving forward with dredging projects across the state. The package includes numerous policy changes designed to expedite and assist communities and private marinas in funding dredging acti
Full Steam Ahead for Melbourne Port Capacity Project (Australia)
Minister for Ports David Hodgett today announced four appointments to the Port of Melbourne Corporation Board, as the Port Capacity Project surges full steam ahead. Mr Hodgett said he was pleased to renew appointments for Deputy Chair James Cain and Director David Cranwell, and appoint new Directors
Singapore: Dredging Continues at Pulau Tekong
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has informed the shipping, harbour craft and pleasure craft communities in Singapore’s waters that the reclamation works at the Pulau Tekong have been extended. Reclamation works at Pulau Tekong will involve dredging, construction of revetment, soil inv
Corps Awards Contract for Construction at Jameson Island (USA)
Waikato Regional Council’s catchment services committee has agreed to a contribution of up to almost $200,000 to help remediate one of two slips on the Waikato River bank near Claudelands Bridge. It follows a request from Hamilton City Council for the regional council to pay a third of the costs. Th
France: Dunkerque-Port Addresses Sediment Dredging at Its Sustainability Morning
Dunkerque-Port’s strategic plan is part of a policy of sustainable development and action which takes into consideration the various areas of the port and particularly those which involve the protection of nature and biodiversity. Among the priority actions, the subjects of dredging, combating coast
USA: St. Johns County Dredges Vilano Boat Ramp Access Channel
St. Johns County Construction Services Department will be dredging the Vilano Boat Ramp access channel through August. The boat ramp will remain open and the channel will remain accessible during this routine maintenance. However, it is recommended that boaters avoid using the channel during low tid
AMCS: Concerns Grow for Great Barrier Reef (Australia)
The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) has expressed concern that State and Federal Ministers have missed the opportunity to address the impacts of rapid industrial development along the Queensland coast. AMCS Great Barrier Reef Campaign Director Felicity Wishart said the Ministers had ig