Dredging
Iran: Construction of Rastami Port Nears End
Rastami is one of the greatest and most important fishing ports in the country. It is situated in the Southern province of Bushehr bordering the Persian Gulf. Its construction has been initiated as of 1990. Due to some operational difficulties its construction has been halted for years. It was expec
Boskalis Wins Dredging Contracts in Australia and Vietnam
Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) has acquired dredging contracts in Australia and Vietnam with a combined contract value of approximately EUR 70 million. In Melbourne, Australia, Boskalis has been awarded the dredging contract for maintenance dredging. The contract was awarded by the Port
USA: President’s Island Dredging Plan Moves Forward
The Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis District has a requirement for the lease of one Cutterhead Hydraulic Pipeline Dredge, fully operated with attendant plant for dredging material from the Mississippi River and placing the material in two sites along and landward of the top bank of the Mississippi
VIDEO: Construction of Cutter Suction Dredger (China)
Qingzhou City SanJiang Machinery Co., Ltd. was established in 1985, one of the earliest manufacturers engaged in the research and development, manufacture and sale of ore machinery, dredging machinery, environmental protection machinery in the domestic market. This content is available after accepti
Australia: GPC Pursues The Australian Newspaper
Gladstone Ports Corporation Limited (GPC) is lodging a complaint with the Australian Press Council against The Australian newspaper for misleading and false allegations. The Australian newspaper on the 16th, 18,h and 25th of February 2013 published four articles claiming GPC had committed a number o
India: 12th Plan Includes Dredging
The fact that national waterways ways found a mention in the Budget speech of Finance Minister P. Chidambaram is in itself significant. Sadly, though, it did not throw light on allocations or specific plans the Government is mulling to develop this sector, a move that could lead to substantial savin
UAE: DP World Wins Two Prestigious Awards
DP World, UAE Region has added two prestigious awards to its growing collection in recognition of its pursuit of excellence. The leading regional port operator has won the UAE’s Terminal Operator Company of The Year category from Frost & Sullivan at the Annual Growth Excellence Awards during the Glo
Port of Rotterdam: Improved Results (The Netherlands)
The net result of the Port of Rotterdam Authority for 2012 was almost €228 million. Compared to the net result of 2011, this represents an increase of nearly € 33 million (+17%). This is a result of more lease income as well as additional port dues. The operating expenses dropped slightly due to eff
USA: Army Corps Presents Sawpit Creek Dredging Plan
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has introduced a plan for the Sawpit Creek maintenance dredging program. The project includes maintenance dredging of approximately 591,000 cubic yards (cy) of material from the AIWW channel and settling basins in Cuts 24-26A, 27, 27A, 27C; and adjoining advance maintena
Top News – March 4 to 10, 2013
USA: Officials Introduce Dredging Plan for Rockaway Beach The US Army Corps of Engineers, New York District intends to issue an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for dredging of Rockaway Beach and Coney Island. Panama Canal Completes Culebra Cut Dredging The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has completed the
USA: Representative Co-Sponsors Private Dredging Loan Bill
Historic low water levels have moved harbor dredging to the top of Michigan tourism’s priority list for public marinas and ports in the state, and now private facilities could also receive some state assistance to help improve navigable access. Rep. Ray Franz today co-sponsored legislation to create
Norway: NCC to Construct New Harbor in Lavik
NCC has been commissioned to construct a new ferry harbor, as well as two new bridges, in Larvik, 120 kilometers north of Bergen. The order is valued at approximately SEK 250 million and will be registered among orders in the first quarter of 2013. The project is part of the refurbishment of the fer
Singapore: Jurong Island Reclamation Works Set for March 15
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has informed the shipping, harbour craft and pleasure craft communities in Singapore’s waters that the reclamation of Jurong Island (Phase 4) and construction of jetty off Temasek Fairway will take place from 15 March to 14 August 2013. The reclamation
DCI to Raise Money Via Tax-Free Bonds (India)
Dredging Corporation of India Limited will raise Rs.500 crore through public issue of tax-free bonds of face value of Rs.1,000 each, said its chairman and managing director D.K.Mohanty Friday. India’s only dredging company in public sector is raising the money to acquire a dredger. It is one of the