Dredging
Contractor Sought for Sunfish Lake Dredging Project (USA)
The US Army Corps of Engineers Rock Island District is seeking small business concerns capable of providing mechanical dredging services on the Mississippi River in the Sunfish Lake backwater area to create overwintering habitat. The work consists of, but is not limited to: furnishing all plant, lab
Canada: Dredging on Glace Bay Harbour Resumes
Despite the bad weather, the Glace Bay harbour dredging program has resumed, reports capebretonpost.com. “They (the contractors) missed one or two days during it all but this time of year you can expect that and more really,” said Herb Nash, the Chairman of the Glace Bay Harbour Association, and add
The Netherlands: Dockwise Recommends Boskalis Offer to Shareholders
The Board of Directors of Dockwise (the “Board”) has unanimously resolved to support the combination of Dockwise and Boskalis (the “Combination”) and to recommend the mandatory cash offer by Boskalis of EUR 18.50 / NOK 137.65 per share cum dividend for all of the issued and outstanding common shares
VIDEO: Saltworks Creek Dredging Program (USA)
After many years of effort to get South Harbor dock rebuilt and Saltworks Creek dredged, it’s done. https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=OCUfHFbF54I Since there is little dreging activity in the area, the county was able to negotiate a low cost for the Saltworks project. [mappress
Ecology OKs Bothell’s Shoreline Master Program (USA)
The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) has approved the city of Bothell’s shoreline master program. Bothell’s shoreline program will result in significant improvements in the protection, use, development and restoration of more than 13 miles of shorelines and the water quality of the Sammami
USA: Great Lakes Traffic Showing Signs of Recovery
Overall U.S. maritime cargo volumes in the Great Lakes region are recovering from extreme lows experienced in 2009, according to a report released yesterday by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration. The report, Status of the U.S.-Flag Great Lakes Water Transportation Indust
New Zealand: CRP to Extend Contract Arrangements with Boskalis
The $1 million support for Chatham Rock Phosphate’s share purchase plan reflects three years of strong progress, Chief Executive Chris Castle said. The company announced today it is on track to raise $1 million in new capital from its shareholder share purchase plan. The plan closes today at 5pm and
UK: Southampton to Host Multi-Beam Echo-Sounder Training Course
Swathe Services and HYPACK have teamed up to deliver a 5 day practical Multi-Beam Echo-Sounder (MBES) training course (15th – 19th April 2013, Southampton) designed to give surveyors hands on experience on installation, calibration, data acquisition and post processing. Additional elements of the co
The Netherlands: Pronomar to Install MERUS Rings on Dredger “Utrecht”
Pronomar has announced an order from Van Oord, a leading international contractor in dredging, marine engineering and offshore projects with respect to oil, gas and wind. Van Oord asked Pronomar to supply and install their innovative Pronomar-MERUS rings on-board their Trailing Suction Hopper Dredge
Ocean City Dredging About to Begin (USA)
The Corps’ periodic sand replenishment program will begin at Ocean City on or about Feb. 16 depending on the weather. A 309 ft. Dredge operated by the Great Lake Dredge and Dock Company of Oak Brook, Illinois will operate 24 hours a day. The dredge will be located in the ocean off the north end of [
Matoaka Dredging to Reduce Flood Risks (USA)
If everything goes according to plan, a creek that runs through Matoaka will be dredged these days to reduce the risk of flooding. Todd Colonna, the mayor of Matoaka, stated that the town recently received a grant from the Hugh I. Shott, Jr. Foundation for this dredging project. The Matoaka creek dr
VIDEO: Jan De Nul Group
People and vessels. These are the driving forces behind Jan De Nul Group. Thanks to skilled employees and the ultramodern fleet, Jan De Nul Group ranks at the top of the international dredging industry as well as being one of the largest civil engineering and environmental contractors. https://www.y
Mott MacDonald Completes Technical Advisor Role on Dawei Project (Myanmar)
Mott MacDonald has completed its role as technical advisor for a new commercial gateway in Myanmar being developed in response to increased trade and economic growth in South East Asia and South China. The Dawei Development project, which is being implemented by the Dawei Development Company, includ
USA: Blind Pass Dredging About to Begin
The Blind Pass dredging program will commence on Friday along the north side of the bridge, reports winknews.com. This very important dredging project at the Sanibel Island will include the removal of about 40,000 cubic yards of sand from the inside of the pass. The completion period of the project