Dredging
Liquid Waste Technology to Exhibit in Berlin (Germany)
Liquid Waste Technology LLC will take part at WASSER BERLIN INTERNATIONAL Congress, scheduled for 23 – 26 April 2013. This event, Trade Fair + Congress + Public Show, will provide the perfect platform to bring supply and demand together at one location in Berlin. The closely integrated trade show an
ACI’s Maximising African Port Capacity Summit Set for May
ACI’s 2nd Maximising African Port Capacity Summit (21, 22 and 23 May 2013, Durban, South Africa) will address the fundamental issues faced by African ports and terminals in order to present an efficient and attractive option to the shipping lines. The conference will explore terminal operations and
Russia: Novorossiysk Port Development Plan Moves Forward
Novorossiysk Commercial Sea Port Group announces that the Federal Enterprise Rosmorport and companies of NCSP Group operating at the port of Novorossiysk (PJSC “NCSP”, PJSC “NLE”, PJSC “Novorossiysk Ship Repair Yard” and PJSC “Novorossiysk Grain Terminal”) have signed an agreement of cooperation on
Baltic 2: ESS Reports Successful Start (UK)
Ecosse Subsea Systems (ESS) has reported a successful start to a 10-week boulder clearing and trenching campaign on the Baltic 2 offshore wind farm project. Mobilised onboard the Siem Topaz anchor handling vessel, Ecosse Subsea’s SCAR subsea plough system is engaged on route clearing and pre-lay tre
Gladstone Review Panel – Selective Interviewing (Australia)
The next step of the independent review into the Port of Gladstone is now underway, but one of the biggest critics of harbour development has already ruled out accepting the result. The review panel, which was formed by the Federal Government at the request of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, is
USA: Comments Sought on Pend Oreille County’s Shoreline Program
The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) is seeking public comment on Pend Oreille County’s proposed comprehensive update of its shoreline master program. The county’s locally tailored shoreline program is designed to help minimize environmental damage to shoreline areas, reserve appropriate a
Casey Calls on Committee to Include Dredging Funds in Budget (USA)
U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) called on a key Senate Committee to include funds to complete the Delaware River deepening project in its budget. Senator Casey recently worked to secure $20 million in the President’s budget for the dredging project and now in a letter to the Senate Appropriations Comm
USA: Ojard Testifies on Water Resources Development Act
Testifying today for the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) before the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee in a hearing titled “Foundations for a New Water Resources Development Act,” Duluth Seaway Port Authority Executiv
USA: DSC Presents Shark Class Cutter Suction Dredger
Available in either diesel or electric power, the DSC Shark Class cutter suction dredge features a conventional dredge-operating configuration with a modular design for ease of transportation. With standard discharge sizes ranging from 10 inches to 36 inches (250 mm to 900 mm), it is ideal for sand
Bauma 2013: Caterpillar Highlights Innovative Solutions (Germany)
Caterpillar Inc. and its German dealer, Zeppelin Baumaschinen GmbH, are exhibiting the latest Cat® machines, work tools and engines to thousands of visitors beginning today at the world’s largest construction industry trade show, bauma 2013. They’ll also highlight key productivity enhancements on ma
Malta: Nature Trust, Din L-Art Helwa Concerned Over Land Reclamation
Nature Trust (Malta) and Din L-Art Helwa express their concern on the recent statements made by government namely on the two important issues of land reclamation and new development regulations within Mepa and are asking the authorities to give more information on their intentions. While both NGOs a
Caterpillar Introduces New Compact Radius Hydraulic Excavator (USA)
The powerful, versatile, zero tail-swing 301.7D CR mini-excavator is ideally suited to working in restricted work areas and is the latest addition to the expanding range of Cat® mini excavators which feature powerful hydraulics and excellent service features. Productivity in Confined Areas The zero
Vasan: Port Development Projects Require Big Investment (India)
Following is the text of the speech delivered by the Honourable Minister of Shipping, Shri G.K.Vasan at the meeting of the Consultative Committee attached to the Ministry of Shipping on April 15, 2013 in Mumbai. “I extend a very warm welcome to all of you to the city of Mumbai and also to this meeti
USA: CCAC Files Temporary Restraining Order against Honeywell
The Camillus Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) filed an application for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to stop the dumping of contaminated dredged materials at Wastebed 13 until adequate safeguards are in place to protect their health and safety. The group is made up of concerned