Dredging
Malaysia: Bright Future for Westports, Official Says
Westports Malaysia Sdn Bhd, operator of the country’s busiest port, still projects growth in its business for next year despite the gloomy global economy. Its chief executive officer Ruben Emir Gnanalingam said despite the global economic crisis and news of the European economy in recession, consump
AAPA Workshop to Address Panama Canal Expansion Impacts
The assumption that trade conditions and infrastructure will drive future transportation changes will be the overriding theme at the sixth annual American Association of Port Authorities’ (AAPA) “Shifting International Trade Routes” workshop in Tampa, Fla., Jan. 24-25, 2013. The 1½-day program, whic
Brazil: CONAMA Adopts Resolution 454/2012
The National Environment Council of Brazil (CONAMA) adopted the Resolution 454/2012. This Resolution replaces the Resolution 344/2004 and establishes general guidelines and procedures for managing dredged material. The new rule mainly covers dredging activities in port areas and inland waterways, an
USA: Dredging Plan for Lower and Middle James River Introduced
Under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers intends to negotiate on a sole source basis a contract to Orion Dredging Services, LLC. This sole source contract is required for maintenance dredging portions of the Lower and Middle James River Federal Navigation Project with com
Singapore: DEME Names CSD “Amazone”
Today, the new heavy-duty cutter suction dredger (CSD) ‘Amazone’, was named at Marina Bay Cruise Centre in Singapore by Mrs. Monique Marcourt, spouse of Mr. Jean-Claude Marcourt, Vice-president and Minister for Economy, SME’s, Foreign Trade and new Technologies of the Walloon Government. This new se
The Netherlands: Damen Builds Dredger for Verboon Maasland
Contractor Verboon Maasland has ordered at Damen Dredging Equipment the delivery of a new cutter suction dredger. This stationary dredger will be an exact copy of the “Susanna” – delivered in 1981. Excellent proof that satisfied customers always return. The “Susanna” was built in 1981 by De Groot Ni
Nigeria Requires Holistic Approach to Prevent Flooding, Says Expert
Mr Babarinde Mukaila, the environment expert, stated that the dredging of River Niger alone would not address the problem of flooding in Nigeria, reports leadership.ng. Nigeria required a holistic approach if it was to prevent persistent flooding and added that the dredging of the major rivers in th
France: Port de Rouen Invites Bids for Dredging
Grand port maritime de Rouen has invited bidders to submit their offers for the Port of Rouen dredging project. This project should improve access to the Grand Seaport of Rouen (GPMR), so that vessels of an additional 1m draft will be able to gain access to the Port. As part of this project, the obj
SKF Launches Marine Condition Monitoring Kit (UK)
SKF, the knowledge engineering company, has launched the SKF Marine Condition Monitoring Kit, which simplifies and reduces the cost of shipboard maintenance. This kit includes everything that is needed to carry out reliable condition monitoring and enables ship operators to take a first step towards
R. J. MacIsaac Bags Cheticamp Dredging Contract (Canada)
An Antigonish based company has won a $1.6-million contract for basin and channel dredging in Cheticamp. Tender award documents made public Thursday show R.J. MacIsaac Construction Ltd. was the low bidder, reports thechronicleherald.ca. R. J. MacIsaac Construction Ltd. is a contractor specializing i
China: ADB Loan to Finance Chao Lake Cleanup
A $250 million loan by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to rehabilitate the fifth largest freshwater lake in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) will also test an eco-compensation program and a water emissions trading system aimed at controlling ubiquitous sources of rural water pollution. “Chao La
Taiwan: TIPC Inks Capital Agreements
The state-run Taiwan International Ports Corporation (TIPC) signed agreements Friday with 18 local companies that have pledged to invest a combined total of NT$55.4 billion (US$1.89 billion) in major harbors in Taiwan. TIPC said the investments are expected to create about 5,600 jobs and generate NT
USA: Missouri River Dredging Set for Monday
The dredging project on the Bismarck side of the Missouri River is set to commence on Monday. According to the Burleigh County engineer Marcus Hall, the preparation work has been completed during this week, and crews are ready for the dredging. The project includes removing of about 11,000 cubic yar
Australia: Greens Call for Independent Gladstone Inquiry
The Australian Greens called today for an independent inquiry as requested by the United Nations into the Gladstone contamination crisis, part of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. “The announcement of marine parks following a successful Greens campaign is welcome news, but the government m