Dredging
UK: Partrac Joins Forces with ADAS
Partrac worked with ADAS in the development of a novel framework, combining conventional sediment source fingerprinting and Partrac’s proprietary ‘Dual Signature’ particle tracking technology to improve sediment source information for the River Glaven priority catchment in eastern England. Catchment
Panama Canal Nominated for 2013 Prince of Asturias Award
The Panama Canal has been nominated for the 2013 Prince of Asturias Award under the International Cooperation category in recognition of its service to the maritime industry, international trade and being a symbol of peaceful understanding between countries. “This nomination makes all Panamanians pr
Concerns Grow Over Great Barrier Reef (Australia)
UNESCO’s confirmation overnight that it will consider listing the Great Barrier Reef on the World Heritage list of sites in danger, puts the Newman and Gillard governments on notice to stop letting mining companies destroy the Great Barrier Reef, say the Australian Greens. “The World Heritage Commit
IAPH: Record Number of Attendees (USA)
The Port of Los Angeles is gearing up to host the largest-ever global gathering of port authorities, convening in downtown Los Angeles this week (May 6-10) for the International Association of Ports and Harbors’ (IAPH) 28th World Ports Conference. The biennial conference will bring together nearly 5
Congressman Announces Monmouth Beach Replenishment (USA)
Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), joined by Monmouth Beach Mayor Susan Howard, announced the Army Corps of Engineers’ plans for the Sea Bright to Manasquan beach replenishment project. Congressman Pallone outlined the scope and timeline of this critical work that will help protect the Shore. T
UK: Port of Ardersier Ready for Dredging
A renewables jobs boom could come to the Highlands of Scotland if plans to turn a former oil fabrication yard into a manufacturing ‘super-hub’ for offshore wind get the go ahead. The Port of Ardersier has submitted plans to Highland Council, Marine Scotland and Transport Scotland for the consents ne
USA: Corps Seeks Public Comment on Little Sioux Bend Plan
A draft Project Implementation Report for the creation of new Shallow Water Habitat on the Little Sioux Bend of the Missouri River is currently available for public review. The draft PIR provides details of the Corps’ planning process in reaching a proposal to construct SWH on the Little Sioux Bend
USA: Corps to Host Public Meeting on Lake Worth Inlet DEIS
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host a public meeting on the Lake Worth Inlet Feasibility Study Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) on Thursday, May 9th at the Port of Palm Beach, Executive Boardroom, One East 11th St., Suite 600, Riviera Beach, Fla. 33404. The meeting will begin at 5:
TSHD “Jean Ango” Delivered to French Customer
The hopper dredger “Jean Ango” has been handed over to its owner, DRAGAGES-PORTS. The 1,500 m3 dredger was designed and built in Spain by Astilleros de Murueta, using Damen dredging equipment. The new vessel will maintain the French river Seine between Rouen and Le Havre. The “Jean Ango” has specifi
Haitangwan BT Project Awarded (China)
On April 17, the consortium of CCCC Investment Co., Ltd. and CCCC Fourth Harbor Engineering Co., Ltd. won Haitangwan BT project in Sanya City, Hainan Province, with a contract value of some 1 billion yuan and a construction period of 2 years. Located at east Sanya’s Haitangwan National Coastal Touri
CHEC Nabs Three Important Contracts (China)
Recently, CHEC has won the bids for Stage 1 of Phase 3 of the container terminal project in Cologne, Panama, the terminal construction and repair project in San Vicente, Chile, and the watercourse flood mitigation project in St. Marks, Grenada, with a total contract value of some 140 million US doll
China: Liu Qitao Attends Promotional Conference in Hong Kong
On April 22, the Promotional Conference on Dalian Taipingwan Coastal Economic Zone took place in Hong Kong. At the conference, CCCC concluded strategic cooperation agreements with the Dalian Municipal People’s Government, ZPMC and Port of Dalian Group. During his stay in Hong Kong, Liu Qitao, the pr
Seawork: Goodchild, Italdraghe Introduce New Dredger (UK)
MarinaMaster 8000, an innovative cutter suction dredger for marinas designed by Goodchild Marine in the UK and built by Italdraghe SpA in Italy, will be on berth V16 at Seawork. Designed by Alan Goodchild, the MarinaMaster 8000 is an exceptionally versatile and manoeuvrable 10.6m dredger, built to R
USA: Chicago to Host Maritime Economic Development Workshop
The American Association of Port Authorities’ (AAPA) 2013 Maritime Economic Development Workshop in Chicago, June 27-28, will explore the factors driving today’s investments in seaport and related infrastructure. Program speakers will analyze the risks and rewards for undertaking such investments, r