Dredging
India: National Waterway Bill 2013 Introduced
The National Waterway (Lakhipur – Bhanga stretch of the Barak River) Bill, 2013 was introduced in the Rajyasabha by the Union Minister for Shipping Shri G.K. Vasan. The bill proposes to declare the navigable stretch of the Barak River between Lakhipur and Bhanga (121 km) in Southern Assam as a Natio
USA: Roberto Roy Hears Savannah Dredging Update
In a visit to the Port of Savannah, Panama’s Minister for Canal Affairs Roberto Roy described progress on the canal expansion, and heard the latest news on deepening the Savannah Harbor to 47 feet. “With the historic expansion of the Panama Canal nearing completion, I applaud Georgia for making the
Dredger “UDC Aqua” Transferred from Denmark to Bahrain
During the first three month’s of 2013 some 13 vessels (tugs, 2 of which were towing barges, an OSV, a Landing Craft and 3 Dredgers) were mobilized and safely delivered to their new destinations under the management of Redwise Maritime Services B.V. with crewing arrangements fixed by Redwise Maritim
VIDEO: Reykjavik Harbour Dredging (Iceland)
This video shows the Reykjavik harbour dredging project. Reykjavík has two seaports, the old harbour near the city centre which is mainly used by fishermen and cruise ships and Sundahöfn in the east city which is the largest cargo port in the country. [mappress] Dredging Today Staff, March 22, 2013
USA: Chairman Issues Update on Philadelphia Port’s Progress
Charles G. Kopp, Esq., Chairman of the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority, issued an update on recent progress at the Port of Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Regional Port Authority (PRPA) is an independent agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania charged with the management, maintenance, marketi
USA: Representative Brown Votes for Dredging
State Representative Terry Brown (D-Pigeon) voted in favor of Senate Bill 233 yesterday, a bill that would fund more than 70 different projects, including the James H. Lincoln Memorial Bathing Beach acquisition. The bill also funds 49 emergency dredging projects across the state, including Caseville
Dutch Experts Present Ho Chi Minh City Flood Defence Plan (Vietnam)
Deltares and the Dutch consultancy and engineering firm Royal HaskoningDHV have revealed details of the Flood and Inundation Management Project for Ho Chi Minh City. The concept is that the city itself will be protected by dikes but controlled flooding will be permitted in outlying areas. In the fir
Norwalk Harbor Dredging Set for October (USA)
Governor Dannel P. Malloy and State Senator Bob Duff (D-Norwalk) and announced that phase three of the dredging of Norwalk Harbor will soon begin, following the approval of state funds last week. “Norwalk Harbor is a defining characteristic of our city. It is used both for recreation and for commerc
USA: Lawmakers Pass Funds for Dredging Projects
More than $20 million dollars for emergency harbor dredging is headed to Governor Rick Snyder’s desk. The state Senate yesterday approved a package of bills to fund the projects. Lawmakers passed the legislation on the last day before they take a two-week break. Senator Geoff Hansen says that will a
USA: JAXPORT Committed to Harbor Deepening Project
JAXPORT will be part of two revamped Asian-US East Coast service rotations with vessels to begin calling within a month. The G6 Alliance shipping lines (APL, Hapag-Lloyd, Hyundai Merchant Marine, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Nippon Yusen Kaisha and Orient Overseas Container Line) have expanded their coopera
Rigrodsky & Long: Complaint Filed (USA)
Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. announced that a complaint has been filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois on behalf of all persons or entities that purchased the common stock of Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation between August 7, 2012 and March 14, 2013, inclusiv
USA: MBIA Applauds Legislature and Governor for Dredging Assistance
The Michigan Boating Industries Association (MBIA) has applauded the Michigan State House and Senate for the speedy passage and resounding support of the dredging assistance package. The package included assistance to public and private marinas and helped streamline the regulatory process within the
APM Terminals Consortium Named Preferred Bidder for Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
A consortium comprised of APM Terminals, Bollore Africa Logistics and Bouygues has been named the preferred bidder to manage a second container terminal at the Port of Abidjan. Plans for the new facility (TC2), call for an investment of 300 billion Central African Francs ($590 million USD) over the
Corps Introduces Monongahela River Dredging Plan (USA)
The Corps of Engineers has introduced a plan for emergency dredging at the Charleroi-Monessen Bridge on the Monongahela River. The general scope of work includes: – furnishing all necessary floating plant equipment, – labor works, and – supplies to perform work consisting of channel dredging. The pe