Dredging
Chairman: Suez Canal is Backbone of National Economy (Egypt)
Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority Mohab Mamesh said yesterday that the people of Canal cities did not commit any hostile act against the Canal’s waterway or facilities. During the signing of a contract between Alexandria Port Authority and Timsah Shipbuilding Company – a subsidiary of the Suez Ca
USA: MBIA Applauds Introduction of Dredging Legislation
The Michigan Boating Industries Association (MBIA) applauds the introduction of legislation that has been utilized in the past to help solve the private marina dredging crisis, which, in turn, will help thousands of boaters. Senate Bill No. 215, introduced by Senators Brandenburg, Hansen, Casperson,
VIDEO: New 3D Dredging Software for “Pat M”
This video shows the new state of the art dredging software used by the backhoe dredger PAT M. This content is available after accepting the cookies. Change cookie-settings View on Youtube. Amazing fast 3D graphics and perfect control, remote access and viewing from the office via the internet. [map
Belgium: Elia Asset Introduces Plan for New Artificial Island
Elia Asset NV has announced the details about a land reclamation project at the Belgian coast. This program includes the establishment of offshore infrastructures from the Belgian coast to the wind farms in the Belgian North Sea to connect to the possibility of the works of reclamation for an artifi
France: Contractor Sought for Port of Pornichet Dredging
CCI Nantes Saint-Nazaire has invited bidders for the dredging works in the main channel to the Port of Pornichet. These works include a basic solution, two variant solutions and two options: – The basic solution is to dredge 35,000 m3 of sediment by hydraulic means, with the discharge of sediment to
LeaderSHIP 2020 Strategy Presented (Belgium)
The new LeaderSHIP 2020 strategy to increase the competitiveness of European maritime technology was presented by Vice President of the European Commission responsible for enterprise and industry policy Antonio Tajani, together with SEA Europe, the European Ships and Maritime Equipment Association.
Los Angeles Harbor Commission OKs YTl’s Proposed Plan (USA)
The Los Angeles Harbor Commission has approved a resolution initiating an Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR) on a proposed berth-improvement project by Yusen Terminals Inc. (YTI). Start of the EIR process is the first step in YTl’s proposed plan to deepen and improv
Turkey: APM Terminals, Petkim Conclude AGT Agreement
APM Terminals and Turkey-based Petkim have today entered into a final agreement to create and operate Aegean Gateway Terminal (AGT). AGT will be one of Turkey’s largest container and general cargo terminals and will be entirely operated by APM Terminals under a concession agreement with operations e
USA: Dredging on Hatteras Ferry Channel Moves Ahead
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division will resume operations of its Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry route today. It will be using a temporary alternate route that will operate until the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers completes the channel dredging to re-open the primary route. The new route s
Australia: Plan for Port of Melbourne Redevelopment Gets Nod
The $1.6 billion Port Capacity Project has been given the go ahead following a decision by Planning Minister Matthew Guy to provide the planning approval for works to commence at Melbourne’s Webb Dock. “The Port Capacity Project demonstrates the Coalition Government’s commitment to ensuring the Port
USA: Army Corps Publishes EIS for FEB
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), Jacksonville District has published a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to evaluate the A-1 Shallow Flow Equalization Basin (FEB) project proposed by the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD). The draft document is available for public rev
China: CCCC Second Harbor Bags Three Important Deals
At the new beginning of the New Year, CCCC Second Harbor Consultants Co., Ltd. has consecutively won three important contracts. These contracts are as follows: – engineering survey and design of Phase 2 of the dredging and flood control and drainage system of the Baiqi Lake in the Quanzhou Taiwanese
China: Tianjin Port Dredging Contract Awarded
Recently, CCCC Tianjin Dredging Co., Ltd. has won the bid for Phase 2 of the 50000t waterway in Dagang zone of Tianjin Port, with a contract value of 203 million yuan. The project is located at the Tianjin Binhai New Area, with a reclamation area of 1.5053 million square meters and a reclamation vol
WEDA Midwest Chapter Meeting Approaches (USA)
The WEDA Midwest Chapter has announced that the 2013 WEDA Midwest Chapter meeting will be taking place in St. Louis, MO on April 17-19, 2013. The theme of this year’s chapter meeting is MIDWEST DREDGING: SUCCESSES AND CHALLENGES. The conference will be held at the HoteLumière Hotel and Casino on the