Dredging
USA: Introduction of Dutra Museum of Dredging
The Dutra Museum of Dredging is a private collection of materials representing the history of sidedraft clamshell dredging in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and the role the Dutra family and Dutra companies have played in building the Delta infrastructure. The collection, unique in its scope and s
Minister Urges Bharalu River Dredging (India)
PWD Minister Ajanta Neog announced that the Government plans to dredge the Bharalu River with the hope that dredging would solve the flooding problems. “The Deputy Commissioner of Kamrup (Metro) has been asked to clear the Bharalu and its banks from encroachment. Next we plan to dredge the river and
UK: Contractor Appointed for Pwllheli Harbour Dredging
The Pwllheli harbour dredging plan is progressing well, according to the Cambrian News Online. This development work will include: – dredging work to maintain the sailing channel; – building of a quay wall; – installation of new flexible pontoon berths. Jones Bros of Ruthin have been appointed for t
USA: HTA Supports Kaanapali Beach Renourishment Plan
The Hawai’i Tourism Authority (HTA) supports S.B. 497, which provides for matching funds for an environmental impact statement (EIS) associated with a planned beach renourishment project at Kaanapali Beach on the island of Maui. The Kaanapali Operations Association is ready to provide $400,000 in ma
Nigeria: Lagos Police Arrests Suspect for Explosion
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a man in connection with the explosion which occurred on Miracle Sand Beach under the Amuwo Odofin Link Bridge resulting in the death of the chairman of the Sand Dredgers Association, Oladele Pius. The suspect, it was learnt, was arrested on Wednesday at t
New Berth Welcomes HMS Bristol in Portsmouth Harbour (UK)
After a three-month absence, HMS Bristol is back where she belongs – at the foot of Whale Island – after being moved to a new berth. Tugs moved the veteran destroyer to her new berth, created to allow larger vessels to use the nearby international port. Shielding their eyes against the bright Februa
China: ZPMC Delivers TSHD “New Sea Tiger 8”
On December 26th, the delivery ceremony of 10000m³ self-propulsion trailing suction hopper dredger “New Sea Tiger 8” was held in Changxing branch. On the basis of accomplishing grab bucket and cutter suction dredger, this was the first time for ZPMC to undertake large-scale trailing suction hopper d
USA: Permit Sought for Lake Yazoo Canal Maintenance Dredging
The Jackson County Board of Supervisors has filed an application for a wetlands permit with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources requesting authorization to maintenance dredge the Lake Yazoo Canal in Pascagoula. The proposed dredging is 2,200 feet in length and an average of 60 feet in wid
TOR Finalised for Port of Gladstone Independent Review (Australia)
Federal Environment Minister, Tony Burke, announced the Terms of Reference for the Independent Review of the Port of Gladstone. The Independent Review is a key component of the Australian Government’s response to the 2012 decision of the World Heritage Committee regarding the ongoing protection and
VIDEO: Truxor Silt Removal (UK)
In this video the Aquatic Solutions UK Truxor Amphibious Machine is using a clamshell bucket for silt removal and silt dredging. This content is available after accepting the cookies. Change cookie-settings View on Youtube. Driven with care and with its minimal ground pressure, damage to riverbanks
DNR Releases Emergency Dredging Plan (USA)
Three Southwest Michigan harbors are scheduled to receive an emergency dredging program, reports wsjm.com. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Emergency Dredging Plan, worth around US$1.5 million, includes: – $1 million for the New Buffalo Municipal Marina dredging; – $436,000 for the South
USA: Lake Carriers Association Endorses MARAD’s Report
U.S.-flag shipping on the Great Lakes provides efficient, safe, and environmentally sound transportation services to industries that are the backbone of the American economy finds a report released on February 12 by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (“MARAD”). The U.S.-
New Zealand: Port of Tauranga Posts Another Record Result
Port of Tauranga today announced another record half year profit as it grew container traffic and bulk freight volumes, consolidating its position as the pre-eminent national freight gateway. Net Profit After Tax increased to $74.2 million from $34.6 million. This included a net gain of $35.0 millio
UK: ABPmer Delighted with MMO’s Decision for Southampton Dredging
ABP Marine Environmental Research ltd. (ABPmer) announced that it is delighted with the Marine Management Organisation’s (MMO) decision to grant Associated British Ports (ABP) consent to improve the marine access to the Port of Southampton with a programme of dredging. ABPmer completed the Environme