Dredging
Bangladesh, India Discuss Rivers Dredging
The Bangladesh Minister of Agriculture, Begum Matia Chowdhury today called on the Union Minister of Water Resources, Shri Harish Rawat here in New Delhi. During the meeting, discussions were held on matters of common interest including sharing of waters of Teesta and other common rivers, irrigation
Jamaican Government Credits CHEC for Sea Defence Work
The Jamaican Government has commended China Harbour Engineering Company Limited for the sea defence work it is undertaking along the Palisadoes shoreline leading towards Norman Manley international Airport. “The government is satisfied with the quality of work which is being done by the contractors,
Fraser River Dredging Plans Move Ahead (Canada)
The Fraser River dredging plans are moving ahead, according to delta-optimist.com. This Port Metro Vancouver’s development program will include the construction of a man-made island for a new terminal. The new terminal at the environmentally-sensitive estuary of the Fraser River should have three co
USACE Chief Visits Port Freeport (USA)
During a special meeting last month, Port Commissioners met with Mark Mazzanti, Civil Works Directorate, Chief Programs Integration Division for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to discuss the Freeport Harbor Channel Improvement Project. Port Freeport is seeking federal funding to deepen the Freepor
Australia: BMT WBM Recognised for Excellence in Environmental Practice
BMT Group subsidiary, BMT WBM, the leading international engineering, water and environment consultancy, has announced that it has been awarded the Environmental Institute of Australia and New Zealand (EIANZ) top award for an environmental consulting practice. The award recognises BMT WBM’s leadersh
Port Freeport, Panama Canal Extend Partnership
Port Freeport Commissioners agreed to amend and extend the Memorandum of Understanding with the Panama Canal Authority. Last year, both parties signed the MOU as a joint effort to help promote business between the Canal and Port Freeport for one year. With this renewal, their efforts will be extende
Royal HaskoningDHV Develops Masterplan for Lower Jordan River
Royal HaskoningDHV has been selected to produce a masterplan for the Lower Jordan, the river between the Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea. The purpose of the cross-border master plan is to integrate separate Israeli, Palestinian and Jordanian plans and thus produce a healthy ecosystem, distribute wat
VSC Issues Opinions on Law of Beach Replenishment (USA)
The Virginia Supreme Court issued opinions affecting Virginia local government law, and evidently, the City of Virginia Beach and the law of beach replenishment. In a city’s suit to condemn certain easements in connection with a beach replenishment project, while alternatively claiming ownership of
Minister: Flood Protection for Quambatook and Kerang (Australia)
Gannawarra Shire’s flood protection is being enhanced with $560,000 worth of flood mitigation works and measures confirmed by the Victorian Coalition Government today. Water Minister Peter Walsh visited Quambatook to announce a $60,000 flood study for the town, as well as confirming $500,000 for the
USA: Folly Beach Post-Sandy Assessment Complete
Upon completion of a post-storm assessment after the effects of Superstorm Sandy, the Charleston District has determined that the estimated sand loss to the federal project at Folly Beach is approximately 75,000-100,000 cubic yards. In order to restore Folly Beach to pre-Sandy conditions, the Distri
USA: Ecology Begins Review of Woodway’s Shoreline Program
The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) is seeking public comment on Woodway’s recently updated shoreline master program. The proposed update will guide construction and development in the town’s 1.5 miles of stream and Puget Sound shoreline. It also includes a half-mile of marine shoreline a
Nigeria: Ministry Spends Big on Dredging Projects
Godsday Orubebe, the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs announced it has expended over N6 billion on three projects in the region, reports ngrguardiannews.com. These projects are: – canalisation/river training of Foupolo-Bulou Ndoro creek, – canalisation at Odoubou Ogbabagbene, – Ogbabagbene land recla
India: DP World, JNPT Mark Awarding of New Project
DP World further strengthened its relationship with India’s premier gateway port, Jawaharlal Nehru Port, yesterday with the ceremonial presentation and formal acceptance of the Letter of Award for the 330 metre new terminal project by DP World Chairman HE Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem and port Chairman S
UK: Peel Ports Mersey Cooperates with Local Partners
Peel Ports Mersey, recently recognised as ‘Port Authority of the Year’ by authoritative global industry journal Containerisation International, has signed up to partnership agreements with two local colleges; Liverpool Community College and Mersey Maritime Group. The Ports group, which operates the