Dredging
Vietnam: Soai Rap Dredging Project to Bring Major Benefits
The Soai Rap dredging project with a capital of nearly VND2.8 trillion ($140 million) will be launched in late November to accommodate large ships to Ho Chi Minh City, contributing to develop the city’s marine economy. According to the project management board, the Soai Rap passage will be dredged t
USA: Corps Unveils Portsmouth Harbor Dredging Plan
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District is soliciting contractors for maintenance dredging at Portsmouth Harbor and Piscataqua River in ME and NH. The project is planned to be issued in on or about 20 August 2012. The construction window for dredging activities is between December 1,
UK: Wells Harbour Dredging Underway
The “Kari Hege” will be engaged in dredging operations in the main channel North of number 4. Vessels will be advised on a daily basis which areas of the channel are safe to navigate. All pre arranged dredging areas are constrained by the weather and wave heights therefore operations are subject to
India: Mercator Posts Financial Results for Half Year 2012
Mercator Limited announced its un-audited financial results for the half year ended September 30, 2012. The total consolidated income for the H1FY13 was Rs. 1917 Cr. against Rs. 1580 Cr. during H1FY12 recording an increase of 21% on YOY basis. The Operating Profit (PBIDT) at Rs. 358 cr increased by
Bathymetric Survey of Chichester Bar Completed (UK)
The Harbour Master at Chichester Harbour in the UK has issued the folowing Notice to Mariners. “Mariners are advised that a bathymetric survey of Chichester Bar and Approach Channel undertaken 6 November 2012 showed a least depth of 1.1m below Chart Datum. “Mariners are reminded of our standing advi
USA: Senators Outline First Phase of Katrina-Style Protection Plan
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand outlined the first phase of a proposed plan to help protect devastated coastal communities in New York from future storms. In a meeting with top officials from the Army Corps of Engineers, Schumer and Gillibrand laid out a series of projects, a
Australia: Government Funds Port Geographe Solution
Significant structural changes will be made to the groynes at Port Geographe as the State Government implements the recommendations of a three-year study and detailed computer modelling investigating excessive seagrass accumulation and erosion at the Busselton site. Transport Minister Troy Buswell s
DOJ Can’t Lose Sight of Louisiana Coast, Says Senator (USA)
U.S. Sen. David Vitter made the following statement in response to developments in the settlements with BP and the U.S. Department of Justice. A settlement was reached with DOJ this morning assessing criminal charges against BP. “With these unprecedented criminal penalties assessed, I urge the Obama
The Netherlands: Boskalis Raises Earnings Outlook
Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. has concluded a good third quarter. Revenue and profit was higher than in the first half of 2012 against stable market conditions. The order book increased in recent months and stood at a new record high of EUR 4 billion at the end of the third quarter. Based on curre
USA: Army Corps Completes Rudee Inlet Emergency Dredging
Rudee Inlet, a man-made inlet sited along one of Virginia Beach’s most dynamic shorelines, was recently dredged as a result of shoaling from Hurricane Sandy. In the wake of the tropical storm, the city of Virginia Beach requested the Corps conduct emergency dredging of Rudee Inlet because of signifi
USA: Whitefish River Dredging Nears End
The majority of the Whitefish River dredging program should be complete by the end of November. According to Jennifer Chergo with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, “It’s 95 percent complete on everything.” During this year, around 14,800 cubic yards of material was expected to be dredged fro
ACC Sues BIWTA Members (Bangladesh)
Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a lawsuit against eight members of Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA), according to bdnews24.com. Assistant Director Md Amirul Islam filed this case at the Motijheel Police Station on Thursday, stated Pranab Kumar Bhattacharya, the ACC Publ
Canal & River Trust Starts Major Waterways Overhaul (UK)
Canal & River Trust started a major overhaul of our waterways this November, as part of a five-month, £50 million restoration programme of canals and rivers across the country. The programme of essential maintenance will include the replacement of worn-out lock gates, brick work repairs, relining o
USA: Big Plans Await Virginia Beach, Official Says
In a continuing effort to reduce annual costs associated with maintaining federal navigation channels in the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is conducting a federal interest determination study at the entrance of the Lynnhaven Inlet. The federal study wil