Dredging
Jordan: ACT Commemorates Berth Expansion
Aqaba Container Terminal (ACT), the Red Sea gateway to Jordan and beyond, commemorated the successful completion of the first part of its berth expansion, adding 200 meters of new quay and two new STS cranes and four Rubber Tire Gantry cranes (RTGs). Participants in the ceremony included ACT’s chair
USA: GE Capital Provides Financing Solutions for Dutra
GE Capital, Corporate Finance today announced it provided $16 million in equipment financing to the Dutra Group, Inc. The funds refinance existing debt used to support the company’s marine fleet. Headquartered in San Rafael, CA, the Dutra Group focuses on dredging and marine construction along the w
CARIS Representatives Visit PNA (France)
CARIS recently visited the Ports of Normandy Authority (PNA) in Ouistreham, France for a training course on CARIS BASE Editor and Engineering Analysis Module. The Ports of Normandy Authority is responsible for the maintenance, dredging preparation and dredging monitoring of the ports of Cherbourg an
Rotterdam Port: Iv-Infra Awarded for Framework Agreement (The Netherlands)
Port of Rotterdam Authority has awarded five parties, one of which is the combination MariTeam, for a framework agreement for a term of three years. This framework agreement includes engineering services for the realization of maritime infrastructural projects. The agreement will be signed on 22 Mar
VIDEO: Watermaster Classic III at Work
Watermaster is ideal for different shallow water applications. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtVwPOzjAvk Watermaster has excellent mobilisation capabilities: • Transportable on public roads with a standard trailer; • Moves in and out of water and trailer without crane assistance; • Can operate in
Deltares: Galgeplaat Sand Nourishment Good for Nature (The Netherlands)
The Galgeplaat sand nourishment trial in the Eastern Scheldt was completed recently. The result is positive. Nourishment stops the Galgeplaat tidal flat eroding as quickly and nature is recovering well. And there has not been any negative effect on mussel farming in the area. The nourishment operati
USA: Hannibal Marina Dredging Kicks Off
The dredging of Hannibal’s Nipper Park Marina officially got underway last week. This work started despite the fact a portion of the marina is covered in ice and the area through which drainage pipes are laid in Nipper Park is still covered with snow. The project was undertaken because in some areas
Lithuania: NIB Finances Klaipeda Port Dredging
NIB and the Klaipeda State Seaport Authority have signed a EUR 44 million loan agreement for investment projects in Klaipeda Seaport, lifting a major bottleneck to trade and expansion in the region. The scope of the investment includes the reconstruction of quays, construction of a pier for passenge
GE Agrees to Examine Risks from Hudson PCB Hotspots (USA)
General Electric Corp. (GE) has agreed to prepare an analysis of the actions required to remove recently discovered polychlorinated biphenyl contamination (PCB) contaminated sediments from the Hudson River and report its findings to shareholders, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announc
Government Authorizes Companies for Lagos Dredging (Nigeria)
The Lagos State Government on Monday said it had licenced 25 companies to dredge creeks within the state. Mr Adesegun Oniru, the Commissioner for Waterfront and Infrastructural Development announced this in an interactive session with newsmen in Ikeja. Oniru, who spoke against the backdrop of illega
VIDEO: Senwatec “Dredge King” (Germany)
Very important for the production of these special machines are competent and flexible workforce, which convert the high demands of the customers in the special machines. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaciylZQkUI Senwatec “Dredge King” – compact working – boat with low draft; – for dredging, cutte
“Dig This: 2012 Dredging the Texas Coast” (VIDEO)
Dredging the Texas coast is not just an operations and maintenance function for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District. This content is available after accepting the cookies. Change cookie-settings View on Youtube. USACE plays a key role in America’s well-being by providing a safe, reli
GPC: Compensation Available to Gladstone Fishing Operators (Australia)
Applications are now open for individuals and entities to apply for compensation under the WBDDP Commercial Fisheries Compensation Program being conducted by Gladstone Ports Corporation Limited (GPC) to provide compensation to eligible commercial fishing operators affected by a loss of access to fis
USA: Comments Sought on Lower Snake River Dredging Plan
The public has two more opportunities to comment on water quality aspects of a proposed U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ dredging action in the lower Snake River. This is in addition to the current public comment period that began Dec. 21 and ends March 26 for the Corps’ Lower Snake River Programmatic