Dredging
USA: City of Bristol Seeks Corps Permit to Stabilize Two River Banks
The city of Bristol is seeking a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District to conduct work in waters of the United States in conjunction with stabilizing two river banks in Bristol, Conn., damaged by a storm in 2011. The proposed work includes the discharge of fill material
USA: Construction on Muddy River Project Begins Soon
Construction activities on Phase 1 of the $30.9 million Muddy River Flood Risk Management and Environmental Restoration project in Boston, Mass., will start on or about Jan. 28, 2013 with tree removal and then followed by fencing and barrier installation. The construction project is located in the f
USA: Ventura Port District Secures Dredging Money
The Ventura Port District will receive $2.5 million for the Ventura Harbor dredging program, according to vcstar.com. During the past 10 months, the port officials met with the Army Corps of Engineers in Los Angeles, Oakland and Washington, D.C. to discuss this issue. The Ventura Harbor dredging pro
Panama Canal Holds First International Maintenance Congress
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) inaugurated the First International Maintenance Congress, highlighting a culture of profitability, maintenance and sustainability for businesses. Experts from United States, Chile, Costa Rica, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Uruguay and Panama will participate. The congres
Dredging at Daboase Water Intake Point Completed (Ghana)
The Ghana Urban Water Limited (GUWL) has completed removing silt deposited at the Daboase Water Intake Point in the Wassa East District of the Western Region. The de-siltation was undertaken to improve inflow of raw water into the Daboase Water Treatment Plant for processing as a result of low inflo
Oman: Sohar Port to Participate in Gulf Eco Expo 2013
Port of Sohar will participate at Oman’s premier environmental friendly exhibition-Gulf Eco Expo 2013 as Silver Sponsor as an affirmation of their support for the aspirations of the government in spreading awareness necessary in the use of the best technologies to preserve the environment. Port of S
Saudi Ports on Right Track
The Board of Saudi Ports Authority held a meeting on Saturday, 10/13/2012 in Dhiba port under the chairmanship of His Excellency Dr. Jubarah AL Suraiseri Transport Minister & Chairman of The Board of Saudi Ports Authority. At the beginning of the meeting the board expressed its deep gratitude to the
Spain: Oceana Protests Over Sediment Dumping Plans
Oceana is protesting about Spanish plans to dump Mercury-rich sediment dredged from a Minorcan harbour into the open ocean. The organisation has requested the Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO) report on management of the material extracted in the dredging of Mahón harbour. This project involve
USA: ERRA to Introduce Goshen Dam Pond Dredging Plan
The Elkhart River Restoration Association (ERRA) is holding a public meeting to present information and receive input on a dredging plan for the Goshen Dam Pond. The meeting will take place January 29, 2013 at 6:30 P.M. at the Linway Cinema Coffee Shop, 514 West Lincoln Avenue, Goshen. All intereste
Israel: EnGlobe Wins Kishon River Dredging Contract
Canadian firm EnGlobe has won the international tender to dredge and clean up the riverbed of the Kishon River. Environmental Protection Minister Gilad Erdan made the announcement at an event on Tuesday, attended by Canadian Ambassador Paul Hunt and Barry Ellis, EnGlobe’s International Business Deve
USA: Expert to Present on Beach Replenishment in Toms River
A Stevens Institute of Technology professor will visit Toms River on Friday to present on beach replenishment, the township has announced. Jon Miller, Ph.D., a professor and expert in coastal engineering at the Hoboken institution and a Coastal Processes Specialist for the New Jersey Sea Grant Conso
Ecology Seeks Public Comment on La Center’s Shoreline Program (USA)
The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) is seeking public comment on La Center’s recently updated shoreline master program. The proposed updated shoreline master program will guide construction and development along the city’s half-mile of shoreline on the East Fork Lewis River. It combines l
Masingill: The Lifeline of America, The Heart of Delta
Chris Masingill, Federal Co-Chairman Delta Regional Authority, has announced its Winter Briefing: The Lifeline of America, The Heart of the Delta. “The nation’s ongoing drought has dropped river channels to unsafe levels, exposing traffic to previously unseen hazards, including destructive rock pinn
Dredging at Bear Creek Crossing Kicks Off (USA)
The dredger “Wilko” will be conducting dredging operations at the Bear Creek Crossing of the AICW from today until 31 January, 2013. The dredge and assisting vessels will monitor VHF-FM channels 13 and 16. A floating and submerged pipeline will traverse southeasterly from the dredge site to the Upla