Dredging
USA: Lieff Cabraser Investigates Possible Securities Fraud at GLDD
The law firm of Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP is investigating potential accounting and securities fraud at Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation. Background on the Great Lakes Investigation Located in Oak Brook, Illinois, Great Lakes is the largest provider of dredging services in the Uni
Nigeria: State Government Urges River Niger Dredging
As a way of guarding against a recurrence of flooding in Kwara State and its environs, the state government has called on Federal Government to take urgent steps towards dredging River Niger. The Commissioner for Environment and Forestry, Barr. Kayode Towoju, who made the call during an interview wi
Lake Powell Dredging Continues (USA)
Work to deepen the Castle Rock Cut-Off at Lake Powell continues this week. Dredging began last week. Glen Canyon National Recreation Area spokesperson Denise Schultz says workers using special equipment to deepen the cut so it may stay passable for boaters year round. Loa, Utah based contractor Brow
VIDEO: Watermaster at Work (Finland)
In the following video, Watermaster, Finland based company, presents its technology – Watermaster. This digging machine is ideal for different shallow water applications. Watermaster has excellent mobilisation capabilities: • Transportable on public roads with a standard trailer; • Moves in and out
Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates GLDD (USA)
Pomerantz Grossman Hufford Dahlstrom & Gross LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation who purchased Great Lakes common stock between May 4, 2012 and March 14, 2013. The investigation concerns whether Great Lakes and certain of its officers and/or di
USA: Army Corps Announces Baltimore Harbor Dredging Plan
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced a plan for the Baltimore Harbor maintenance dredging program. The project will consist of maintenance dredging of approximately 500,000 cubic yards of material from various Federal channels in Baltimore Harbor. It is anticipated that the work would be perfo
Pacific’s Shoreline Master Program Approved (USA)
The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) has approved the city of Pacific’s updated shoreline master program. The program will result in significant improvements in the protection, use, development and restoration of 41 acres of floodplain and 1.4 miles of shoreline along the White River in th
USA: Ecology Seeks Comments on Western Port Angeles Cleanup Plan
The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) is seeking comments through April 18 on a proposed agreed order for cleaning up the Western Port Angeles Harbor site. Toxics Cleanup Program regional section manager Rebecca Lawson said: “Entering into this agreed order will be a critical step toward cl
IADC: Unique Opportunity to Visit Dredging Vessel (The Netherlands)
Part of the beauty of the IADC Seminar is getting out of the classroom and into the field. “We are delighted that Boskalis, one of the world’s largest dredging companies, has invited us to visit their dredging site at the Porto do Açu. Most likely the cutter Cyrus II and the hopper Barent Zanen will
Australia: Dredging at San Remo Jetty Underway
Mariners are advised of maintenance dredging at San Remo Jetty, Western Port. The dredge will be operating in the vicinity of the San Remo Jetty & Pontoon. Dredge spoil will be deposited for beach renourishment. All on water plant, equipment or potential hazards to navigation will be marked with fla
UAE: DP World Reports Profit Growth
DP World today announced financial results from its global portfolio of marine terminals for the twelve months ending 31 December 2012. DP World Chairman, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem commented; “DP World delivered profit for the year of $749 million following a strong year of operational performance fr
Al Jaber: Ports Development to Become Crucial for Global Trade (UAE)
Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Chairman of ADPC (Abu Dhabi Ports Company) highlighted the importance of diversification for regional economies and the need to make strategic investments in the Gulf Region during his opening welcome speech at the World Ports & Trade Summit 2013 which opened today at the St Reg
USA: Brigantine Beach Gets New Sand
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District pumped 667,000 cubic yards of sand onto the beach at Brigantine, NJ. This project was completed last month. The $15.7 million program was awarded in September for both Brigantine and Ocean City, said Army Corps of Engineers spokesman Steve Roche
BIWTA: 11 New Dredgers (Bangladesh)
Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) introduced a plan to add eleven new dredgers to its current fleet by September 2013, reports thefinancialexpress-bd.com. This information was announced yesterday, at the Shipping Ministry’s meeting on “different projects of BIWTA, purchase of dredg