Dredging
The Netherlands: Boskalis Acquires 22 Pct Stake in Dockwise
Following a press release issued this morning regarding an intended offer for Dockwise Ltd., Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. announces that it has acquired in excess of 8.5 million shares in Dockwise in the course of trading today. This shareholding represents slightly less than 22% of the shares in
Philippines: Officials Continue Efforts on Coastal Management
Pangasinan Provincial Administrator Rafael Howard F. Baraan pointed out the difficulty that the provincial government went through to implement coastal management efforts and river clean up projects. The provincial government underwent dismantling of illegal fish pens, dredging, mangrove planting an
Contractor to Start Lobito Port Reconstruction (Angola)
The Namibe Port Firm will soon start the second stage of the rehabilitation programme of infrastructures in Lobito and Namibe ports. According to a press note, this second stage also includes the start of studies on the expansion of Namibe Port in deeper waters, aimed at making it a strong leverage
The Netherlands: Boskalis Acquires Stake of More Than 10 Pct in Dockwise
Following a press release issued this morning regarding an intended offer for Dockwise Ltd., Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. announces that it has acquired approximately 4 million shares in Dockwise in the course of trading today. This shareholding represents more than 10% of the shares in Dockwise.
India: Sal River Dredging Gets Nod
The Cavelossim residents have decided to give their consent for the proposed Sal river dredging project, reports goacom.com. Ms Viola D’Costa, the sarpanch, pointed out that this dredging program is very important for everybody who is facing navigational problems on the river, and added: “The pancha
Grants Awarded for Levee Evaluations and Repairs (USA)
The Ventura County Watershed Protection District was Awarded 10 Grants Totaling $9,466,990 in Funding for Levee Evaluations and Repairs The Board of Supervisors accepted the grants from the California Department of Water Resources for a mix of local levee evaluations and critical levee repairs throu
USA: Army Corps Meets Deadline for Repairs to Levees, Dams
The final round of contracts awaiting award for repair work within the Omaha District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, following damages sustained throughout the Missouri River basin during the Flood of 2011 have been obligated with repairs to 15 impacted levee systems slated for completion by the spr
River Niger Dredging Improves Inland Water Transportation (Nigeria)
The dredging of lower River Niger with the main objective of achieving an all year round navigation of the dredged channels from Warri in Delta State to Baro in Niger State, shows the Federal Government’s commitment in improving inland water transportation in the country. Historically, the idea of d
Trelleborg Wins Important Deal in France
Trelleborg Marine Systems has been awarded the largest ever foam fender contract in terms of size and value. It is to supply France’s largest port, the Port of Marseille, with approximately 700 SeaGuard foam fenders and accessories, including chains and anchors, to equip 39 of the ports’ quays. Trel
USA: Port Fourchon Dredging Moves Ahead
The Greater Lafourche Port Commission’s Slip C Dredging project in the Northern Expansion area is currently in progress. The dredge “Mike Hooks” will be working in Slip C for approximately two months. The dredge is using a submerged line across Flotation Canal and floating line along the embankment.
NW Lawmakers Seek Dredging Funds (USA)
Several Northwest lawmakers are asking the Obama administration to make maintenance of small harbors a funding priority. They are asking the federal government to stop neglecting small coastal waterways. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has cut back its annual dredging projects at ports like Brookin
USA: Governor Urges Beach Engineering in New Jersey
Two weeks after Sandy, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie had a clear message: “We’re not closing down the New Jersey shore. We’re just going to make it safer. And the Army Corps has the ability to do that,” he declared. That means engineering beaches. Lots of beaches. When planners use the phrase “
Deltares: Presentation of Final Results of Flood Control 2015 (The Netherlands)
During the FLOODrisk 2012 conference on 20 November, the final results of the Flood Control 2015 research program were revealed by program director Piet Dircke. He presented the book containing the results to Jan Geluk, chair of the Waterboard Hollandse Delta and of the water defences committee for
CTG Participates in UK-IMON Workshop
Chelsea Technologies Group is participating in The UK Integrated Marine Observing Network (UK-IMON) workshop hosted by PML on 27-28 November 2012. The aim of the UK-IMON initiative is to ensure that a national marine observatory is in place to improve the evidence base for future assessments of envi