Dredging
Senator Calls for New Meeting Between Corps and Industry Leaders (USA)
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced that he will convene a meeting of stakeholders – including Senators from states bordering the Mississippi River, state and local officials and representatives from industries such as agriculture and shipping – for a briefing from the Army Corps of Engineers
Philippines: Dredging Program to Help Workers Affected by “Pablo”
Secretary of Labor and Employment Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz ordered on Thursday the release of an initial P5.5-million funding for emergency employment and livelihood of workers who were displaced by typhoon Pablo in Caraga Region and Compostela Valley. “We have to respond immediately to the worker
USA: Corps Awards Bayport Ship Channel Dredging Contract
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, awarded a contract to Orion Marine Construction Inc. in the amount of $2,988,900 for maintenance dredging of the Bayport Ship Channel in Chambers and Harris counties, Texas. The contractor is required to remove approximately 500,000 cubic yards o
South Africa: Durban to Host 2nd Maximising African Port Capacity Summit
ACI’s 2nd Maximising African Port Capacity Summit is scheduled for 22nd-23rd May 2013, and will take place in Durban. This event will address the fundamental issues faced by African ports and terminals in order to present an efficient and attractive option to the shipping lines. The conference will
Xylem: Remote-Control Boat Speeds Reservoir Surveys (UK)
As the regulatory requirement to assess reservoirs and lakes expands to include smaller bodies of water, HR Wallingford has developed a remote control boat which is able to collect hydrometric data quickly, simply, safely and accurately. The ARC-Boat employs a sophisticated SonTek (a Xylem company)
Officials Assess Dredging Damage along Tonle Sap Banks (Cambodia)
Local authorities in Russey Keo district inspected village homes along the banks of the Tonle Sap yesterday after residents refused compensation from the sand-dredging company they say is causing their homes to collapse into the river, claiming the amount is too small. Villagers said the official vi
USA: Lake Gregory Dredging Project Postponed
The long awaited dredging program at the swimming and beach area at Lake Gregory has been postponed again, reports mountain-news.com. Rick Dinon, chairperson for the Lake Gregory Improvement Committee, stated: “We were told that the Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board wanted new conditions
Barnstable Harbor Dredging Project Set for Monday (USA)
The Barnstable Harbor dredging project is scheduled to commence on Monday, December 10. The survey work for this project has been wrapped up and the pre-dredge survey began last Friday, according to wickedlocal.com. The Barnstable Harbor dredging program will include removing of approximatelly 9,000
London Gateway to Unlock Full Economic Potential of Region (UK)
Simon Moore, CEO, DP World London Gateway, has released the following statement regarding the Autumn Statement Dec 2012. “The commitment by the Government in the Autumn Statement to deliver a major upgrade to M25 J30 is good news for Essex, East London and the wider UK infrastructure network. This w
USA: Dredging Starts at Great Lakes Area
The Indiana Harbor and Canal has not been dredged since 1972, but thanks to a truly collaborative effort, the Corps has started to safely remove and contain sediment to not only restore deep draft commercial navigation but improve water quality in southern Lake Michigan. Over a period of eight to 10
Sweden: Ahus Harbour Development Plan Introduced
Åhus Hamn & Stuveri AB has invited bidders to submit their offers for the Åhus harbour development project. The harbour consists of a total of about 1,600m quay, and the officials now intend to repair a section of about 200m built in the 1960’s, including sheet pile walling replacement. The Authorit
Antigua and Barbuda: St Johns Harbour Dredging Plan Moves Ahead
Chairman of the St Johns Development Corporation (SJDC) Sylvester Browne has given assurances that proper procedures were followed in awarding the US$8 million contract for dredging the St Johns Harbour. Doubt had been cast by former Minister of Tourism and Member of Parliament for St. Mary’s North,
USA: Government Seeks Contractor for Ohio and Mississippi River Dredging
The Government is seeking qualified, experienced sources capable of performing construction services consisting of dredging and disposal of an estimated 1,200,000 cubic yards per year of sediment material from the federal navigation channels on the Ohio River (RM 0 – 981.0) and the pooled areas of t
CARIS Wins PLECO Project with NHS (Canada)
After taking part in a competitive tender process, CARIS has announced that it has been awarded the PLECO Project with the Norwegian Hydrographic Service (NHS). The NHS, a division of the Norwegian Mapping Authority, is responsible for surveying the Norwegian coast, including polar waters, and for p