Dredging
DEME Selects TERRASTAR-D with Septentrio Receivers (Belgium)
Septentrio announced that DEME, a world leading group of dredging and land reclamation companies, has selected the TERRASTAR-D® “Precise Point Positioning” service to work with its Septentrio GNSS receivers. The Belgian dredging and environmental group is exploiting the service using Septentrio Aste
India: JNPT, DCI, Ennore Port Get Approval to Raise Funds Via Bonds
The Finance Ministry has given its nod to three Shipping Ministry-controlled entities, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), Dredging Corporation of India (DCI) and Ennore Port, to collectively raise Rs 3,500 crore from tax-free bonds, reports indiatimes.com. Regarding this issue, P K Sinha, the Shipp
Traverse City Commissioners OK Dredging (USA)
The Traverse City Commissioners voted to allow improvements to Northwestern Michigan College’s Harbor at its Great Lakes Campus, reports upnorthlive.com. The college’s dredging permit was given the green light by City Commissioners. According to upnorthlive.com, the school and the city say the actua
Swinomish Channel Dredging Nears End (USA)
The Swinomish Channel dredging project is nearing its completion, according to threesheetsnw.com. John Pell, project manager for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, stated that the contractor, Tacoma-based American Construction Co., has dredged around 220,000 cubic yards of material from the channel s
Dead Neck/Sampson’s Island Restoration Plan Unveiled (USA)
Mass Audubon and Three Bays Prerservation, respected conservation organizations and co-owners of Dead Neck/Sampson’s Island, have submitted plans designed to ensure the long-term survival of the eroding barrier island off the coast of Cotuit and Osterville. The project proposes a beach and bird habi
USA: Corps Announces Delaware River Dredging Plan
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced a plan for the dredging project within the Delaware River and the placement of beachfill material on Broadkill Beach, Delaware. The program details: – Dredging of the Miah Maull and Brandywine Ranges of the Delaware River main channel from Station 438+200 t
UK: Research Institutes Choose GeoSwath Plus
Kongsberg Geoacoustics based in Great Yarmouth, UK have recently delivered their “GeoSwath Plus” combined shallow water multibeam and side scan system to various well respected research institutes. The system can be supplied in a wide choice of frequencies and configurations depending upon the inten
Accabonac Harbor Dredging Kicks Off (USA)
The long-awaited dredging project in the Accabonac Harbor has officially commenced, reports 27east.com. County Legislator Jay Schneiderman stated that this nearly $1.15 million dredging program will continue through January 15. Gibson & Cushman Contracting Inc. is conducting this very important proj
DTC: Cutter Suction Dredger Simulator Training (USA)
Dredge Technology Corporation (DTC) is bringing its one-of-a-kind Simulator training to the USA. The training will run for three consecutive weeks, starting April 7, 2013, in Clearwater, Florida. Each training takes 3 days. Training for Superintendents The participants will be able to apply the theo
USA: State’s Updated Assessment of Marine Waters Gets Federal Nod
The Washington Department of Ecology has updated its assessment of the health of Washington’s marine waters and sediment quality, and the U.S Environmental Protection Agency has given its nod of approval. The assessment, which is required by the Clean Water Act, is the state’s latest list of pollute
Ecology OKs Milton’s Shoreline Master Program (USA)
The Washington Department of Ecology has approved the city of Milton’s updated shoreline master program. Milton’s shoreline program will guide development and use along some 1.5 miles of shoreline on Surprise Lake and Hylebos Creek, which drains to Commencement Bay. The program will result in signif
USA: AWO, WCI Commend Administration, Senator Durbin, USACE
The American Waterways Operators (AWO) and Waterways Council, Inc. (WCI) reacted yesterday to recent statements from Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers which indicate that the Mississippi River will be able to sustain navigation through the end of January for towboats an
USA: Corps Seeks Comments for Sandy River Delta Environmental Assessment
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking comments on its revised plan to improve habitat for juvenile salmonids in the Sandy River Delta, particularly those species listed under the Endangered Species Act. The public is invited to comment on the draft Environmental Assessment until Jan. 21, 2013.
PNA Plans Cherbourg Port Expansion (France)
France’s Ports of Normandy Authority (PNA) is planning to harness the power of the sea, reports NewNet. Since the port of Cherbourg is located close to the Raz Blanchard, which is known for strong currents, this makes it ideal for tidal energy development. To be able to install tidal generators, the