Dredging
Venezuela: Puerto Cabello Terminal Scheme Passes Review
The foundation design scheme for New Container Terminal in Puerto Cabello, Venezuela, smoothly passed the review, showing the scientific and rigorous design management level of CHEC, which strongly promoted the implementation of the project. On May 6, the client formally approved the two major desig
Qatar: Doha Newport Project Moves Ahead
The number of wharf concrete-blocks installed in Qatar Doha Newport Project reached 10 thousand, completing 28.92% of the total amount, ahead of the project reference plan. This shows that a phased achievement has been made in the construction of wharf major structure of the project, which provides
Norway: Officials Seek Bids for Myre Dredging Project
Coastal Administration Ålesund has invited bidders to submit their offers for the Myre dredging project. This development program will include the expansion and deepening of the sailing approach to Myre to an 80m width and 8.5m below sea chart zero. The removed material will be put in a disposal sit
VIDEO: Dredger “Gaasterland” at Work (The Netherlands)
The new hopper dredger ‘Gaasterland’, owned by Mineralis BV from Wezep, is employed to win sand on the IJsselmeer since June 2012. Teus Vlot Dredging BV, from Sliedrecht – Holland, has equipped the new ship with a DN 400 suction pipe installation with an underwater pump, which can win sand and grave
The Netherlands: “Dredging in Changing World” Set for November
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
VIDEO: Cleveleys Beach Renourishment Program (UK)
Essential work has started to renourish the beach and improve the sea defences at Cleveleys. As part of a nine-week program, extra sand and shingle will added to the stepped areas and some groynes will be extended to address potential erosion. Both of these together will ensure the long-term effecti
Lord-Lieutenant Presents Third Queens Award to SMD (UK)
SMD has been formally presented with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise by the Lord-Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear. The Lord-Lieutenant, Mr Nigel Sherlock, presented the Award in the Innovation Category, as part of a visit to SMD’s head office and manufacturing facilities in Wallsend, North East England. T
Philippines: Duterte-Carpio Supports Pulangi River Dredging
Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio urged members of the Regional Development Council in Davao Region to continue to work together to reduce poverty, revitalize and make local industries globally competitive in order to provide more jobs for the residents, consequently attaining an inclusive growth beneficial
VIDEO: Godin Asks Guestion on Tabusintac Channel Dredging (Canada)
Acadie Bathurst NDP MP Yvon Godin is not happy with the Conservative Governement over dredging operation of the Tabusintac Channel, and other channels like this one in New Brunswick. Godin told the Commons during question period that the conservatives need to take responsibility for the delays in th
UK: PHC Announce Dredging at Poole Harbour
Poole Harbour Commissioners (PHC) have announced that dredging operations are to be carried out at two sites within the Poole Harbour Commissioners area of jurisdiction. Dredging will commence on or about 1st July 2013 and may be a 24 hour operation, seven days a week depending on permissions being
Corps Seeks Contractor for Santa Barbara Harbor Dredging (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District, has announced a plan to invite bidders for the Santa Barbara Harbor dredging project. This development program will consist of dredging and disposal of material from the federal navigation channels in Santa Barbara Harbor, CA, specifically the
Ecology Seeks Comments on Millwood’s Shoreline Program (USA)
The Washington Department of Ecology is seeking public comment on the city of Millwood’s proposed comprehensive update of its shoreline master program. The updated shoreline master program will influence development along the Spokane River shoreline within city limits. Millwood residents and busines
USA: Port Everglades Welcomes Channel Deepening Report
Broward County Broward County and Port Everglades officials welcomed yesterday’s news that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is releasing its draft report for deepening and widening the South Florida seaport’s navigational channels to enable safe passage of deep draft post-Panamax cargo ships. Releas
BCC: NPA Joint Venture Records Modest Successes (Nigeria)
The Bonny Channel Company (BCC), a joint venture company between the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the channel Management Company (TMC) has justified the reasons for its establishment since it started operation 8 years ago. The General Manager of the Company, Mr. Bart Van Eenoo said the company