Dredging
Stone Harbor Beach Project Ready to Start (USA)
Stone Harbor’s much-anticipated beach fill project may begin as early as Saturday, April 20th. The beach project has been delayed due to rough seas and strong winds in the Hereford Inlet where a dredge currently rests. Stone Harbor Mayor Suzanne Walters, Councilman Al Carusi, and other Stone Harbor
Marco Island’s South Beach Replenishment Moves Ahead (USA)
Despite being peak tourist season, the schedule for work on the South Beach Marco Island beach requires completion within the next couple of weeks before the start of turtle nesting season on May 1. “We have been making very good progress,” said Gary McAlpin, the Collier County coastal zone manageme
USA: Corps Announces Inspection Rating for Brannan-Andrus Levee
Inspections by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District rated maintenance of the Brannan-Andrus levee system near Isleton as unacceptable. The Sacramento District conducted a periodic inspection of the levee system Jan. 17-31, 2011. Initial findings were provided Dec. 9, 2011 for review
Dredging of Lake Ontario Harbors Set for 2014 (USA)
Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) is announcing that the long awaited dredging of three Lake Ontario harbors is on track to happen next year. Collins says the Army Corp of Engineers now has the funding it needs to perform maintenance dredging in Oak Orchard, Olcott and Wilson harbors. Dredging remov
Germany: Komatsu Presents New Excavator at Bauma
Komatsu Europe International presented the new PC138US-10 short tail swing hydraulic excavator at the Bauma 2013 International Fair With an operating weight range of 13,400 – 14,467 kg, the PC138US-10’s short tail swing radius makes it an ideal machine for confined work areas such as one lane of tra
USA: Inspection Ratings Released for Merced, Madera County Levees
Inspections by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District rated maintenance of 10 levee systems in rural Merced and Madera counties unacceptable, and gave a minimally acceptable maintenance rating to one additional Merced County levee system. The Sacramento District conducted routine inspe
USA: McIntyre Testifies in Support of Beach Renourishment
U.S. Congressman Mike McIntyre testified yesterday in support of beach renourishment projects that are critical to North Carolina’s economy. Congressman McIntyre stated, “North Carolina beaches provide jobs, revenue, fun, and family time, and it is critical that we do all we can to support and susta
JNPT: Port Performance for 2012-13 (India)
In the customary meeting with the Port Customers and other stakeholder the Chairman JNPT, Shri L. Radhakrishnan announced that the JN Port handled 64.50 million tonnes of total cargo during the financial year 2012-13 retaining its position as the top-most in India for solid cargo and improving its p
China: Beijing Hosts CCCG & CCCC 2013 Work Conference
From March 18 to 19, CCCG & CCCC 2013 Work Conference was held at CCCC Building in Beijing. In strict accordance with the requirements of the Notice on the Thorough Learning and Implementation of the Eight Regulations of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee on Improving Work Style and Maint
USA: GLDD Confirms Commitment to Construction of ATB Dredger
As announced on August 3, 2012, GLDD contracted with a shipyard to perform the functional design drawings, detailed design drawings and follow on construction of a new ATB Trailing Suction Hopper Dredge based on GLDD’s patent pending concept design and performance specification. Major components and
China: CCCC, NNA Ink Investment Cooperation Framework Agreement
On March 29, CCCC and Nansha New Area (NNA) entered into a cooperation framework agreement on integrated urban development investment. Zhen Shaohua, deputy general manager of CCCC and Lu Yuan, vice chairman of the Administrative Committee of NNA affixed signature on behalf of respective sides. Locat
Army Corps Releases Inspection Ratings for Clear Lake Levees (USA)
Inspections by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District rated maintenance of two levee systems near Clear Lake minimally acceptable and gave an unacceptable maintenance rating to four Clear Lake levee systems. The levee systems are maintained by Lake County Watershed Protection District
Bernstein Liebhard: Deadline Approaches (USA)
Bernstein Liebhard LLP today announced that approximately five weeks remain – until May 20, 2013 – to file a motion for lead plaintiff in a securities class action that has been commenced in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois on behalf of a class of purchasers of
PUMA Completes First Part of Maasvlakte 2 (The Netherlands)
Koninklijke Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) and Van Oord Dredging and Marine Contractors B.V. (Van Oord) deliver the first stage of Maasvlakte 2 to client Port of Rotterdam Authority today: on schedule, on budget and in accordance with the quality requirements specified. PUMA, the joint venture