Dredging
Oman: MoU on Khasab Port Signed
Ministry of Transport and Communications today signed an initial memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Port Services Corporation (PSC) related to the management and operation of the port of Khasab in Musandam Governorate. The signing of this memorandum is in implementation of the Royal Directives o
Rostock Port: Ups and Downs at River Warnow (Germany)
22.7 million tonnes of goods (gross) were handled via the various port facilities in Rostock last year; 1.3 million tonnes or five percent less than in 2011. The lion’s share of 21.2 million tonnes of freight was loaded and unloaded at Rostock overseas port. According to the port and shipping author
The Netherlands: Deltares to Study Strength of Grass Covers on Dikes
Rijkswaterstaat is teaming up with the Rivierenland Water Authority and research institute Deltares to test a stretch of dike near Nijmegen near the Hollandsch-Duitsch pumping station and Millingen aan de Rijn. The strength of the grass cover will be tested to see how it copes with overtopping resul
UAE: ADPC to Showcase Its Award Winning Projects at IWS
As part of the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainable development, Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) will showcase its award winning projects at the International Water Summit (IWS) 2013, part of the World Future Energy Summit, at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). ADPC has been recogni
RCJY, CCCC Ink Jubail Industrial City Development Contract (Saudi Arabia)
Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu (RCJY) has signed a contract with China Communications Construction Co (CCCC) for a development project in Jubail Industrial City, according to Arab News. This important development program includes: – Demolition; – Dredging; – Filling; – Reclamat
USA: Dallas to Host Battelle’s Conference
The Seventh International Conference on Remediation of Contaminated Sediments is scheduled for February 4-7, 2013, at Dallas Hyatt Riverfront Hotel. The Conference is organized and presented by Battelle and sponsored by public- and private-sector organizations active in environmental assessment, rem
Malaysia: More Jobs for Hock Seng Lee in 2013
Hock Seng Lee (HSL) Bhd would be able to get ports dredging works, waste water management, flood mitigation, rural road works and other infrastructure projects on the back of the execution of the Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy (SCORE), said Kenanga Research. “Over the years, HSL has transforme
Lebanon: Port of Beirut in Expansion Mode
Despite the economic slowdown, the Port of Beirut is on a rapid expansion path, reports dailystar.com. Transportation Minister Ghazi Aridi said that as a new container terminal and quay approached completion, a new expansion is being planned. “During the upcoming few months, expansion works of quay
USA: Barnegat Bay Cleanup About to Begin
Removal of debris Hurricane Sandy dumped in Barnegat Bay is expected to get under way early this week. Gov. Chris Christie says nearly 1,400 boats either sank or were abandoned in New Jersey waterways during the storm. In Mantoloking, 58 homes and eight cars were washed into the bay. After all the m
Maldives Hosts Coastal Protection Guidelines Workshop
‘Integrating Climate Change Risks into Resilient Island Planning in the Maldives’ project implemented by Ministry of Environment and Energy in collaboration with UNDP Maldives is conducting a one day workshop on formulation of climate resilient coastal protection guidelines. The workshop is held at
Ocean Isle Beach Dredging Moves Forward (USA)
Contractors are mid-way through the scheduled dredging of the man-made canals at Ocean Isle Beach as of mid-January, and are on track to meet their deadline of finishing the work in March. This effort should make it easier for boaters to move in and out of these canals at all tide levels this coming
USA: Yaddo Dredging Project Set for Spring
The Yaddo dredging project is scheduled to commence during this spring. This dredging program, entirely funded by New York Racing Association (NYRA), will be undertaken on three ponds of the Yaddo property, according to saratogian.com. The long-anticipated dredging project is expected to last around
Sweden: TOPAS PS 40 Installed on Triad
A Kongsberg TOPAS PS 40 – Parametric sub bottom profiler has recently been installed on MMT’s survey vessel Triad. The acceptance tests of the new system were successfully performed in early December outside Nynäshamn in the Stockholm archipelago. The Topas 40 will add the benefit of high spatial re
Dredging on Duwamish Waterway Kicks Off (USA)
Boeing has begun dredging the waterway near its former Plant 2 facility, a major step in the company’s commitment to restore natural habitat along the industrial Lower Duwamish Waterway. While the city of Seattle, King County, the Port of Seattle, Boeing and many other businesses along the waterway