Dredging
Australia: Napthine Opens Newly Completed Portland Bay Marina
Premier and Member for South West Coast Denis Napthine was in Portland today celebrating with boating enthusiasts and locals as he officially opened the newly completed Portland Bay marina. Joined by Glenelg Shire Council Mayor Karen Stephens, Dr Napthine said the new marina was a great asset for Po
Westermost Rough, Borkum Riffgrund 1 Contracts Secured
In Belgium, the works on the NORTHWIND offshore wind farm have started while those from C-POWER’S third phase are continuing. The DEME Group is utilizing various specialized companies from the Group to this end: TIDEWAY Offshore Solutions BV as concerns erosion protection works and cable-laying acti
Guatemala: Grup TCB to Operate Terminal at Puerto Quetzal
Grup TCB, a global reference in maritime freight management, will operate the new TCQ terminal at Puerto Quetzal, located on the Pacific coast of Guatemala, for the next 25 years with an option to renew the contract. In order to improve service levels and productivity of container operations in the
Council OKs Study Into New Beach Protection Measures (USA)
The Avalon Borough Council voted unanimously on Wednesday evening, April 10th, to approve a new study that will examine feasibility of a groin field and other protective measures that would provide greater resiliency for the Borough during future coastal storm events. The resolution
USA: Presque Isle Marina Ready for Dredging
The City of Marquette is starting preparations for the first phase of the Presque Isle Marina dredging project, reports uppermichiganssource. The amount of approved budget for the dredging works scheduled to be completed by July is nearly half a million dollars. The City has announced that the Marin
Gibbs to Hold Panel’s Hearing on Developing Bill for U.S. Ports
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Chairman Bob Gibbs (R-OH) will convene the panel’s first hearing on developing a Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). One of the Committee’s top priorities this Congress, WRDA legislation focuses on developing, maintaining, and supporting the Nation
Russia: Bids Sought for Beringovsky Port Dredging
Anadyr Branch of FSUE Rosmorport has invited bidders to submit their offers for the Beringovsky Port dredging program. This contract includes the elaboration of design and estimate documentation for the repair and dredging works at Beringovsky Port, reports portnews.ru. Initial price of this develop
UK: MarinaMaster 8000 Arrives at Fambridge Marina
The first MarinaMaster 8000 has arrived by lorry at Fambridge Marina in Essex to carry out dredging trials for owners Yacht Havens Ltd. She is the first of a new design of specialist dredger designed by Alan Goodchild and built in Italy by Italdraghe SpA with supervision from Goodchild Marine. She i
Teledyne: New Realignment of Products and Technologies (USA)
Teledyne Benthos and Teledyne Odom Hydrographic announced the transfer of the Benthos geophysical sonar portfolio, including the Chirp III Sub-bottom profiler, C3D interferometic sonar, and newly released SIS-1725 side-scan sonar to Odom Hydrographic. This realignment of products and technologies al
Casey: Great Step Forward for Delaware River Dredging (USA)
U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced that $20 million in funding for the Delaware River Main Channel Deepening Project has been included in the President’s fiscal year 2014 (FY14) budget. Inclusion in the Administration’s budget marks a major step forward for the dredging effort, and could be the
Germany to Strengthen Maritime Economy
The German Minister of Transport, Dr. Peter Ramsauer, stated that the federal German government is and remains a reliable partner in maritime alliance. “To keep Germany competitive as a maritime location, we will keep the tonnage tax in force. In doing so, we will ensure future-proof framework condi
USA: Congressman Brady Announces Delaware River Dredging Funding
Congressman Bob Brady (D., PA) announced that President Obama has included $20 million in his FY2014 budget. “This funding keeps this critical project on pace to completion,” Brady said. “This effort started before I was first elected and I’ve fought for it every year since. I’m proud to say that Pr
Ryan & Maniskas: Lead Plaintiff Deadline (USA)
Ryan & Maniskas, LLP, announces that purchasers of the securities of Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation between August 7, 2012 and March 14, 2013, inclusive, have until May 20, 2013 to file a motion with the Court to be appointed as lead plaintiff. The shareholder lawsuit was filed in the United
Spain: “Joseph Plateau” Delivered to Jan de Nul
After the completion of the sea trials, the Spanish shipyard Construcciones Navales de Norte in Sestao has delivered the Fall Pipe & Mining Vessel “Joseph Plateau” to Jan de Nul. This 191,5 m long vessel will be used for precise rock dumping to a depth of 2,000 m. The system for the unfolding of the