Dredging
Rockaway Inlet Dredging Plan Introduced (USA)
The New York District Army Corps of Engineers proposes to perform emergency dredging and beach nourishment for the Atlantic Coast of New York City, East Rockaway Inlet to Rockaway Inlet and Jamaica Bay Project, New York. The work consists of dredging of the Federal Navigation channel and deposition
USA: Groundwater Affected by Pearce Creek Dredged Material Facility
The construction and subsequent use of the Pearce Creek Dredge Material Containment Area – combined with pre-existing natural conditions – has degraded the quality of groundwater close to the facility, according to a recent U.S. Geological Survey study. USGS scientists collected field data at the si
Canada: Federal Minister Pushes for Fraser River Dredging
The Fraser River dredging program needs to be a priority in order to mitigate flooding, stated Federal Minister James Moore. According to Moore, economic activity upstream causes sediment to build up in the Fraser river, resulting in flooding in Richmond, Delta, Port Coquilam and Surrey as the river
USA: Duwamish River Dredging Kicks Off
About 5,000 cubic yards of material unsuitable for open water placement is being dredged from the Duwamish River by a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contractor beginning Jan. 25. The contractor will use a specially-designed clamshell bucket and approved dredging procedures designed to minimize sedimen
Corps: Last Contract Awarded to Repair 2011 Flood Damage (USA)
The Kansas City District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded its final levee rehabilitation contract Friday, January 25, to repair flood damage from the historic flooding of the Missouri River which took place in 2011. A contract was awarded to C.L Richardson Construction Company, Inc. o
China: Caofeidian Terminal Development Plan Moves Ahead
Recently, CCCC First Harbor Consultants Co., Ltd. has won the bid for the Phase 1 of the hydraulic structure works of the universal terminal of Caofeidian Steel Logistics Co., Ltd. in Tangshan, with a contract value of 171 million yuan and a construction period of 8 months. Located at the northern e
CCCC Fourth Harbor Bags Yudean Terminal Contract (China)
Recently, CCCC Fourth Harbor Engineering Co., Ltd. has won the bid for Section II of the Yudean coal terminal in the new Bohe zone of Maoming Port in Guangdong Province, with a contract value of 410 million yuan and a construction period of 17 months. The project involves a 100000t gravity caisson u
UAE: DP World to Announce Its Full Year Volumes Update
Global marine terminal operator DP World will announce its full year volumes for 2012 on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at 9 am via Nasdaq Dubai and London Stock Exchange. DP World operates over 60 terminals across six continents, with container handling generating around 80% of its revenue. In addition,
Belgium: DEME Bond Entirely Subscribed on First Day
The bond, issued by DEME on 6 years with a maturity date on 14 February 2019, has been entirely subscribed on the first day of the subscription period for the maximum amount of 200,000,000 EUR. Consequently, the subscription period has been closed early. On 14 February 2013, the bonds will be issued
Klaipeda Port Authority Announces Big Expansion Plans (Lithuania)
The Port Authority has planned to allot 328.0 million Lt excluding VAT for the investments in 2013. Properly balanced State and private financing creates conditions to reconstruct and construct new infrastructure objects, terminals and warehouses in the Port, to install the most advanced technologie
Lithuania: Klaipeda Port, Van Oord Ink Dredging Contract
On the 23d of January, 2013 the Klaipeda Port Authority and the company „Van Oord Dredging and Marine Contractors BV“ signed the contract on the purchase of the object “The capital dredging works of the object „Improvement of Smelte vessel turning circle to accommodate gross – tonnage ships (contain
USA: Algoma Marina Dredging Resumes
Dredging in the Algoma Marina continues in an effort to restore water depth for safe boating navigation, reports greenbaypressgazette.com. Dredging began in late December and is about 50 percent complete. Dependent on weather, dredging will continue through January and February for a target completi
Carlson Machine Control Now Available in Australia
Carlson Machine Control’s machine guidance and fleet management solutions for mining, quarrying, dredging and landfill operations will now be distributed in Australia by the country’s premier precision systems provider, Position Partners. Position Partners will both sell and support the wide variety
Saugatuck State Representative Calls for Dredging (USA)
Record low levels on the Great Lakes and Michigan waterways have Michigan lawmakers’ attention. Saugatuck State Representative Bob Genetski said with “Pure Michigan” promotions beckoning visitors, it’s important for lakes, rivers and beaches to meet expectations. “We’re very proud of them but it’s r