Dredging
IADC Seminar Scheduled for June (The Netherlands)
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
Italy: Atlas Copco Deploys HB 4100 Breaker at Giglio Island
Since last August an Atlas Copco HB 4100 hydraulic breaker has been deployed for underwater demolition near Giglio Island, Tuscany, Italy. The work is the first phase of a major maritime engineering operation in which Atlas Copco is closely collaborating with Sales SpA, a well known Italian construc
Minister Opens Maasvlakte 2 (The Netherlands)
“Today we are clearing the way for international shipping and trade. That’s typical of the Netherlands. That’s how we became big. With Maasvlakte 2, the Netherlands is throwing the door wide open to the newest generation of container ships. And we offer space for the latest terminals. The port is gr
Philippines: Officials Aim to Reduce Carangan Creek Pollution
Trash traps made of fabricated steel have been installed by the Ecological Strengthening Through Environment Rehabilitation and Orientation (ESTERO) project of the Misamis University Community Extension Program (MUCEP) in Carangan Creek, Ozamiz City. The project aims to determine the necessity of an
Brazil: Dredging Allows Port of Tubarão to Handle Bigger Ships
Following dredging work and adjustments to its pier, the Port of Tubarão is scheduled to conclude on Wednesday, May 22, its first operation to fully load a Valemax ship, the world’s largest iron ore carrier, with total capacity of 400,000 metric tons. It will be the biggest loading operation in the
GPC: Gladstone Harbour Dredging is Nearing Its End (Australia)
A massive dredging program in the Gladstone Harbour, located in the central Queensland region, is nearing its completion, according to the Gladstone Ports Corporation (GPC). This capital development project could be wrapped up as early as August, 15 months prior to the scheduled date, reports ABC Ne
USA: EPA Adds Riverside Industrial Park to Superfund List
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has added the Riverside Industrial Park in Newark, New Jersey to the Superfund National Priorities List of the country’s most hazardous waste sites. After a 2009 spill of oily material from the industrial park into the Passaic River, the EPA discovered that c
Port Manatee Commends Governor Scott (USA)
Port Manatee applauds Governor Rick Scott and the Florida Legislature for providing more than $278 million in funds to develop and enhance Florida’s 15 seaports as outlined in the 2013-2014 Florida Families First Budget. Port Manatee Executive Director Carlos Buqueras released the following statemen
Consultant Selected for Environmental Review of Longview Project (USA)
Cowlitz County approved a contract for environmental consulting company ICF International to help local, state and federal governments prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) to evaluate a proposed coal export terminal along the Columbia River near Longview, Wash. Millennium Bulk Terminals-L
USA: Corps Wins Award for Rehabilitation Efforts at Herbert Hoover Dike
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has received an award for its rehabilitation work at the Herbert Hoover Dike surrounding Lake Okeechobee in south Florida. The Palm Beach Branch of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) announced the Reach 1 portion of the rehabilitation project was the winn
USA: Wiggins Pass Beach and Channel Ready for Visitors
All dredging requiring sand placement or interface with Wiggins Pass Beach was completed by May 1 as required by permit to avoid turtle nesting season. A total of 94,000 cubic yards of materials have been placed or removed during the $1,754,000 pass maintenance project conducted by contractor Orion
South Beach Marco Island Renourishment Completed (USA)
On schedule and within budget, the $630,185 beach maintenance and improvement project at South Beach Marco Island is complete. Despite being peak tourist season during construction, the schedule for work on the beach required completion within the 60 days prior to the start of turtle nesting season
Deakin University Acquires CARIS HIPS and SIPS (Australia)
Deakin University, one of Australia’s leading universities, has acquired CARIS HIPS and SIPS as part of the Deakin University Warrnambool Marine and Aquaculture Science Research Initiative, which aims at boosting marine research and teaching in the region. The Marine and Freshwater Sciences research
USA: Bids Invited for Lake Decatur Dredging
The City of Decatur, Illinois (City) requests proposals from qualified firms for the rehabilitation of the Oakley Sediment Basin and the dredging of Lake Decatur Basins 1, 2, 3 & 4. The Oakley Sediment Basin’s earthen berms will be raised by an estimated in place quantity of 1,250,800 cubic yards of