Dredging
USA: Ecology Begins Review of Ruston Shoreline Program
The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) is seeking public comment on Ruston’s recently updated shoreline master program. The proposed updated shoreline master program will guide construction and development along the city’s Commencement Bay shoreline. It combines local plans for future develo
UAE: Great News for Mugharrag Port
Over the next six months, Mugharrag Port in the Western Region is being re-developed. Tony Douglas, CEO, ADPC, has signed a formal agreement with the winning bidder’s Area Manager, Haris Giatsos, from Athena Emirates. The work will deliver improved gate and entrance security and will provide better
Minister Welcomes Victoria’s Commitment to Lindsay Island Project (Australia)
Lindsay Island in the Murray Sunset National Park will be Victoria’s first project to recover water for the environment using the Murray Darling-Basin Plan adjustment mechanism. Under the Basin Plan, states can put forward projects to recover water for the environment through environmental works and
Australia: Government Triples Funding for Coastal Protection
The State Government has tripled funding available for local coastal protection grants in the next two financial years following a major overhaul of the increasingly sought after funding. Calling for submissions for the newly named Coastal Adaptation and Protection (CAP) Grants, Transport Minister T
USA: 2013 Inland Waterways Conference Approaches
The 2013 Inland Waterways Conference will take place on March 5th to 7th at the Hyatt Regency Louisville, KY. This event is the one maritime industry conference squarely at the Inland Rivers of the United States. The 2013 Inland Waterways Conference will engage leaders from the United States Coast G
USA: Delaware River Dredging Starts Soon
According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the next step in the Delaware River Main Channel Deepening Project is set to commence before the end of this month. The Delaware River dredging program will take place between Port Penn and Woodland Beach and will cost $18.5 million, reports nj.com. Ed
WEDA: “So That Ships May Pass” Set for August (USA)
The Western Dredging Association (WEDA) and Texas A & M University will host its Annual Western Hemisphere Dredging Conference (WEDA 33 and TAMU 44) August 25 – 28, 2013 at the “HILTON HAWAIIAN VILLAGE” in Honolulu, Hawaii. The theme of this conference “So That Ships May Pass” will focus on the Hist
Narrabeen Lagoon Dredging Plan Moves Ahead (Australia)
Council has moved to the next stage of investigations into potential locations for dredging parts of Narrabeen Lagoon. “Community consultation in 2012 found that 51% of the community support dredging Narrabeen Lagoon to increase water depth for sport and recreation activities such as sailing and kay
Bangladesh: Bidders Sought for Dhaka Area Dredging
Dredging Department of Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) has invited bidders for the dredging works at the Dhaka area. These works include dredging by a cutter suction dredger for improving navigability of Dhaka-Taltala-Dohuri-Zazira-Madaripur-Kabirajpur-Chowdhuryhat/Peajkhali-Char
India: Officials Announce Tender for IN Jetty Works
Headquarters of the Goa Naval Area has announced tender for the maintenance dredging works at the approaches to IN Jetty and at IN Jetty, Chicalim, Goa. The contractors should have considerable past experience in dredging work and should have successfully completed requisite value works. The deadlin
Bangladesh: MPA Invites Tenders for Dredging Equipment Supply
Mongla Port Authority has invited tenders for the supply of dredging equipment and accessories. This tender includes: – Supply of 1 x 18″/450mm dia Cutter Suction Dredger, 1 x Crane/Work Boat, 1 x Tug boat, 1 x Crew House Boat, 1 x officer House Boat; – Supply for 18″ (450mm) Cutter Suction Dredger,
Ministry Invites Bids for Alexandroupolis Port Dredging (Greece)
Ministry AN.ANT.YPO.ME.DI/G.G.D.E. has invited bidders to submit their offers for the completion of the basin dredging program and channel excavation in the Port of Alexandroupolis. These works include: – Complete dredging in the outer (eastern) basin of the port of Alexandroupolis; – Complete dredg
Siera Leone: Sunergy Inc. Sells Pampana Black Sand
Sunergy Inc. has announce that on December 28, 2012 it sold and delivered an initial shipment of 27.5 tons of Pampana Black sands containing both Gold and Rare Earth Elements to a substantial Sierra Leone private Company for further processing and ultimate disposition. Gary Houck , Director, comment
France: Damen to Repair Dredger “Daniel Laval”
Damen Shiprepair Brest has won the contract for the scheduled technical repair and maintenance services to the dredger “Daniel Laval”. These works will include technical services and the replacement of: – 2 nozzles; – 1 hopper and sliding tray; – 2 crankshafts. The works were scheduled to have start