Dredging
USA: Corps Awards Contract for Dredging of Three West Michigan Harbors
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, awards a $454,400 contract to MCM Marine, Inc., of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., for dredging three southwest Michigan harbors: New Buffalo, Saugatuck and South Haven. “We are pleased to award this contract, which will keep these Harbors of Refuge funct
Bahrain: Dredge Yard Delivers Customized Dredging Components
Several dredging components like dredge ball joints and dredge turning glands are delivered to a dredging company in Bahrain for an urgent land reclamation project, announced Dredge Yard. Bahrain is located in the heart of Arabian Gulf with both geographical access and has become famous of undergoin
Top News – June 10 to 16, 2013
IHC Merwede: New Orders Secured for Cutter Suction Dredgers IHC Merwede has announced that it has recently secured orders to the value of €125million for a wide range of new cutter suction dredgers (CSDs) and related equipment. USA: Corps Awards First of Two Contracts for Post-Sandy Coastal Restor
USA: Thimble Shoal and Cape Henry Dredging Plans Announced
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District, has announced a plan for the two federal navigation channels dredging program. The project consists of dredging portions of the Thimble Shoal Federal Navigation Channel and the Cape Henry Federal Navigation Channel. The work in Thimble Shoal consis
VIDEO: Japan to Fund Mombasa Port Expansion (Kenya)
An agreement between Kenya and Japan regarding the funding for the Mombasa port expansion and modernization plan has successfully secured funds from the Japanese government for all three work phases as well as the construction of a free port at Dongo Kundu. In week 14 Cofra B.V. started installing 5
The Netherlands: Delft to Host IADC Seminar
For (future) decision makers and their advisors in governments, port and harbour authorities, off-shore companies and other organisations that have to execute dredging projects, the International Association of Dredging Companies organises the International Seminar on Dredging and Reclamation. The I
CodaOctopus Releases New Underwater Construction Software (UK)
CodaOctopus has announced the release of the latest version of its unique underwater Construction Monitoring System software (CMS™). CMS™ is designed for monitoring the placement of concrete armour units in breakwater construction projects and makes full use of the unique capabilities of our real ti
UK: Belfast Harbour Prepares for Dredging
Belfast Harbour Commissioners are seeking expressions of interest from contractors who are interested in tendering for the design and construction of a new cruise ship berth in Belfast Harbour. Works will consist of dredging, quay construction, berthing and mooring infrastructure and shore side impr
CNES Invites Bids for Pariacabo Dredging Project (French Guiana)
Centre National d’Études Spatiales (CNES) has invited bidders to submit their offers for the Port on the Pariacabo Kourou dredging project. This deepening program will include maintenance dredging of the river access channel, maintenance of the Pariacabo Port turning basin, maintenance of the ship b
Officials Prepare Port of Jarry Dredging Program (Guadeloupe)
Grand Port Maritime de la Guadeloupe is preparing a large port development project. This program consists of creation of embankments, dredging of sea access and full implementation of land fill in the Port of Jarry in Baie-Mahault. These works include implementation of future embankments with full e
USA: Corps Seeks Comments on Fargo-Moorhead Flood Risk Management Project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, posted a copy of its Supplemental Draft Environmental Assessment, or EA, on the Internet today for the proposed Fargo, N.D.-Moorhead, Minn., Metropolitan Area Flood Risk Management project. A public review and comment period on the Supplemental Dr
USA: Corps Presents Cedar Hammock Dredging Plan
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, has announced a plan for the Cedar Hammock dredging program. This development program includes the construction of stone riprap revetment for erosion control that includes bedding stone and geotextile with portions to be grouted on the channel sid
Government: Sunborn Reclamation Will Not Proceed (Gibraltar)
The Government has considered the views put to it by the Development and Planning Commission in relation to the proposed reclamation in Marina Bay which was originally proposed as a car park for the Sunborn Hotel project. Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo, Deputy Chief Minister Dr Joseph Garcia and Env
MMO: Update on Dredging Licence (UK)
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) have informed Wells Harbour Commissioners (WHC) that an emergency licence has been issued for dredging works to commence on 17th June 2013 for 15 days, weather permitting. These works will take place North of number 6 buoy. Also the MMO have provided WHC with