Dredging
USA: GLDD Posts 2012 Third Quarter Results
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation, the largest provider of dredging services in the United States and a major provider of commercial and industrial demolition and remediation services, today reported financial results for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2012. Chief Executive Offi
USA: Port of New Orleans on Right Track
The Port of New Orleans set records for container traffic and cruise passengers in 2012 – all while completing more than $100 million in new infrastructure projects port-wide. Port of New Orleans President and CEO Gary LaGrange touted those achievements during the 26th Annual State of the Port Addre
Philippines: Vigan Gets Money for Environment Protection
The City Government of Vigan has allotted P24 million to protect the environment and lessen the impact of Climate Change in this Heritage City known for its Castillan Homes and included in the UNESCO’s World Heritage List. City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council Chairman and Mayor Eva Me
DENR Orders Cancellation of ECC (Philippines)
An official of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources ordered the immediate cancellation of the Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) issued to different sand and gravel concessionaires operating along the Iponan River. Regional Executive Director Ruth M. Tawantawan ordered the can
Bright Future for Saudi Ports
KSA pushes ahead with maritime investment programme as demand drives need for increased capacity – key projects to be showcased at Seatrade Middle East Maritime 2012. Saudi Arabia’s vision for maritime sector growth will be highlighted at Seatrade Middle East Maritime (SMEM) 2012 as the Saudi Ports
China: Guanxi Laibin Project to Reduce Flooding Risk
The development objective of the Guanxi Laibin Water Environment Project for China is to support priority investments to reduce flooding risk and water logging in selected areas of Laibin City. Negative impacts include: exhaust gas, wastewater generation, solid waste, air pollution, water pollution,
Winooski River Dredging Underway (USA)
The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department has closed its fishing access area off Windemere Way in Colchester near the mouth of the Winooski River in order to remove heavy deposits of silt at the boat ramp. Normal siltation, plus deposits left last year by Irene, made it difficult to launch boats during
UAE: Expro to Present Leading Technologies at ADIPEC
Leading international well flow management company Expro will present a range of leading technologies at the 15th Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) – the Middle East’s leading oil and gas event. From 11-14th November, Expro will showcase its complete package of pro
Goltens Overhauls Dredger “Leonardo Da Vinci” (Oman)
Goltens has just overhauled three engines from one of the world’s most powerful dredgers, the Leonardo Da Vinci. This Jan de Nul’s dredger, with over 20,000 KW installed diesel power, required a full overhaul and reconditioning of vessels 3 main engines after more than 24,000 running hours. Timeline
USA: Redfish Point Dredging Starts
Lee County has started a dredging project around Redfish Point and the Normandy Canal at the Yacht Club Community Park area. A “spoil staging area” has been established to deposit the dredge material from the operation. The project will remove a foot of fill and lower the depths of the channels to 6
USA: Dredging Plan for Morehead City Harbor Introduced
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District requires a contract to provide Maintenance Dredging Morehead City Harbor Inner Ocean Bar Range A and Cutoff, Carteret County NC. The work consists of maintenance dredging of the Morehead City Harbor Range A and Cutoff. The work will consist of re
Great News for Hussainsagar Lake Dredging (India)
Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) yesterday launched the “Forum for a Clean Hussainsagar”. HMDA draws this move in its efforts to involve public in the Hussainsagar Lake dredging project, according to thehindu.com. “We can construct as many treatment plants, drains and nalas as we
India: AHCT Receives Customs Notification
The Adani Hazira Container Terminal (AHCT) has announced that it received Customs notification on October 31, reports eximin.net. Mr Vasant Murthy, CEO – Container Ports and Logistics for Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd, said regarding this milestone: “Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd is committed to developing and
EPA Re-Schedules Meetings for Grasse River Dredging (USA)
The EPA meetings for the proposed Grasse River cleanup have been rescheduled. The meetings scheduled for 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm are where public comment will be received. Wednesday, November 14, 2012 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. at the Massena Town Hall (Room 30) 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. at Massena Central High Schoo