Dredging
APM Terminals Releases Sustainability Report (The Netherlands)
The third annual APM Terminals Sustainability Report was released, detailing continued progress in safety performance and the reduction of the environmental impact of the APM Terminals Global Terminal Network, and introducing a set of Community Investment Guidelines in recognition of the powerful in
Corps Releases Sacramento River’s Inspection Rating (USA)
Inspections by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District rated maintenance of nearly 120 miles of levees along the Sacramento River’s west bank as unacceptable. The Sacramento District conducted a periodic inspection of the levee system in August and September of 2010. The inspection was
DP World Wins Golden Peacock Award (UAE)
DP World is the winner of the prestigious Golden Peacock Award for Business Excellence for 2013 for its professionalism and quality operations across its five marine terminals in India. The annual award was presented at a ceremony in Dubai in recognition of DP World’s business practices in India. It
Top News – April 29 to May 5, 2013
Van Oord: Annual Report 2012 (The Netherlands) Van Oord publishes its annual report 2012 yesterday. In this integrated report, Van Oord reviews the course of business in the company in 2012. Minister Not Warned about Risks of Fitzroy Delta Port (Australia) Federal Environment Minister Tony Burke a
Cassidy Pushes for Morganza Project (USA)
Congressman Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) sent a letter to Secretary of the Army John McHugh pushing him and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to provide a PAC Report & Chief’s Report to Congress for the Morganza to the Gulf project by July 2013. This report is crucial for the implementation of the proje
New Sand Dredger “Stellamaris” at Work (Spain)
The hopper dredger “Stellamaris” has been handed over to its owner, DTM, by the Spanish yard Astilleros de Murueta. The TSHD, designed for sand mining, will work not far from its building location. The dredging equipment on board was supplied by Damen Dredging. The 2,600 m3 dredger has been specific
Kenya: Second Container Terminal in Mombasa Takes Shape
The Kenya Ports Authority has substantially progressed construction of the 1.2 million TEU capacity second Container Terminal as part of its continued efforts to expand capacity ahead of demand. The project which was commissioned in 2012 is 34 per cent complete with phase one scheduled to be ready b
Gibraltar: Government Announces Sandy Bay Beach Renourishment
HM Government of Gibraltar announces that major coastal protection and beach regeneration works will shortly be carried out in Sandy Bay beach following extensive engineering studies of the coastal processes affecting the beach. The works will entail the construction of offshore coastal defences in
UK: Aberdeen Harbour on Right Track
Aberdeen Harbour Board’s annual results have revealed record vessel activity in 2012 and record levels of cargo passing through the port. Overall vessel tonnage handled by the port increased by eight per cent, from 25.91 million tonnes in 2011, to 28.19 million tonnes in 2012. The Harbour also saw a
Nigeria: FG to Dredge River Benue Soon
The Federal Government said on Saturday that it would soon dredge River Benue up to Yola frenzies in Adamawa. Information Minister Labaran Maku announced this at a town-hall meeting in Gusau as part of the on-going Good Governance Tour to Zamfara. Maku said the government had concluded arrangement f
Maldives: Kurendhoo Island Harbor Plan Includes Dredging
Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure signed a contract with Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) for the construction of harbor at LH. Kurendhoo Island. The project, which is funded by the Government of Maldives, costs approximately MVR 40 million and the works have to be completed wi
Presque Isle Marina Dredging Set for Next Week (USA)
The Presque Isle Marina dredging program is scheduled for May 6, 2013, reports uppermichiganssource.com. This area will be closed for boaters until July 1. Regarding this closure, Jon Swenson from the Marquette Parks and Recreation Office, said: “Unfortunately this is the price of progress in order
Iraq: Army Corps Presents Umm Qasr Dredging Plan
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Middle East District intends to solicit names of construction firms experienced in working in the Middle East region who are interested in submitting a firm-fixed price offer for the Umm Qasr dredging project. MED is anticipating a project at an Iraqi Naval i
FKAB Marine Design: New Managing Director (Sweden)
On the 2nd of May 2013, Peter Hermansson took over the position as new Managing Director for FKAB Marine Design (Fartygskonstruktioner AB). Peter Hermansson is 49 years old and has worked at FKAB for many years, the last 10 years as head of the Structural Department. Peter has extensive experience i