Dredging
Maldives to Get 3 New Harbors
Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure has signed contracts for the construction of harbors in 3 Islands (HA. Utheem, L. Maavah and L. Dhambidhoo). Minister of Housing and Infrastructure Dr Mohamed Muizzu, Chief Executive Officer of Maldives Transport and Contracting Company, Dr. Ahmed Adham Abdull,
USA: EPA Releases Cleanup Plan for Duwamish River
EPA has released its Proposed Cleanup Plan for the Duwamish River Superfund Site. Recommendations Summary: – Remove all highly and moderately contaminated sediments from the river; – Kick start the recovery of low-level contaminated sediments with a thin layer of clean material; – Integrate and enfo
Indian Port Sector: Government Takes Remedial Measures
Except for Kolkata, Visakhapatnam, Chennai and Mormugao, all other major ports have handled cargo almost at par with or more than that handled during the previous year. The reasons for decline in traffic at some Major Ports include: – Ban on mining of Iron ore and export of Iron ore; – Less import o
USA: Ecology Begins Review of Yarrow Point Shoreline Program
The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) is seeking public comment on Yarrow Point’s recently updated shoreline master program. The proposed updated shoreline program will guide construction and development in the town’s 1.5 miles of Lake Washington shoreline. It combines local plans for futur
Pallone to Provide Update on Manasquan Beach Replenishment (USA)
Congressman Frank Pallone will be joined today by Monmouth Beach Mayor Susan Howard to provide an update on the Army Corps of Engineers Sea Bright to Manasquan beach replenishment project. Congressman Pallone will outline the scope and timeline of this critical work that will help protect the Shore.
ADPC Delegation at Sri Lankan Trade & Logistics Conference
Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC), a master developer and regulator of port and the Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (Kizad), is in Colombo for the opening of the Sri Lankan Trade and Logistics Conference 2013. The conference and exhibition is aimed at demonstrating Sri Lanka’s growing investment in i
Maldives: Ministry, Thilafushi Corporation Ink MoU on Land Reclamation
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure and Thilafushi Corporation limited (TCL), with land reclamation area of Male’ city south harbour. At a ceremony held recently at Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure the land reclaim concept presente
USA: Silver Beach Dredging to Begin Soon
According to abc57.com, the contractor who will be dredging the St. Joseph River in St. Joseph Michigan is setting up its equipment and could begin the project within the week. Government will provide $550,000 to dredge the Saint Joseph River. Although it was planned to start later, the dredging pro
USA: Port of Gulfport Plans Ship Channel Expansion
The Port of Gulfport is asking the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to study the feasibility of a 47-foot-deep ship channel in Gulfport, reports The Sunherald. The expansion would be needed to handle the larger ships already docking at other Gulf and East Coast ports. One of the Port’s restoration goals
Senators Urge Obama to Fund Savannah Harbor (USA)
U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R-GA), U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-GA), and U.S. Rep. Jack Kingston (GA-1) strongly urged President Obama in a letter to fulfill his “We Can’t Wait” promise and include legislative language for the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project (SHEP) authorization increase in his budg
Rotterdam Maascenter Area: Dredging Underway (The Netherlands)
From 1 May 2013, to 1 August 2013, dredging work will be carried out in the precautionary area, in connection with the construction of Maasvlakte 2. In an area directly to the north of the Maascenter, sand will be extracted during the period indicated. The work will be carried out by one trailing su
Jebel Ali Named “Port of the Year” (UAE)
In recognition of its exceptional management and innovative approach to improve operational efficiencies, DP World’s flagship Jebel Ali Port has been named “Shipping Port of the Year” at the prestigious annual Supply Chain and Transport Awards (SCATA) 2013. It is Jebel Ali’s fifth SCATA award in sev
Orion Marine Posts First Quarter 2013 Results (USA)
Orion Marine Group, Inc., a heavy civil marine contractor, today reported a net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2013, of $1.1 million ($0.04 diluted loss per share). These results compare to a net loss of $6.3 million ($0.23 diluted loss per share) for the same period a year ago. “Our firs
USA: Committee Endorses Detroit Harbor Dredging Project
State Representative Garey Bies (R-Sister Bay) announced that the Joint Finance Committee approved a motion that includes $5.2 million for the dredging of the channel between Northport and Detroit Harbor. The committee began voting last week on appropriations in Governor Walker’s biennial budget and