Dredging
CGEI, China Dredging Group Enter Merger Agreement
China Growth Equity Investment Ltd., a special purpose acquisition company, China Dredging Group Co., Ltd. and Fujian Provincial Pingtan County Ocean Fishing Group Co., Ltd. yesterday announced that CGEI and CDGC have entered into a definitive merger agreement for CGEI to merge with CDGC and that CG
Singapore: Pasir Panjang Reclamation Work Starts
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has informed the shipping, harbour craft and pleasure craft communities in Singapore’s waters that the reclamation work at the Pasir Panjang Terminal and Pasir Panjang Wharves has commenced. Works will include reclamation, dredging, soil investigation,
USA: Blanch Brook Dredging Nears End
The dredging project at the Blanch Brook, designed to reduce flooding, is almost complete, reports northjersey.com. This project should reduce the volume of sediment in a brook that has built up overtime, said Borough Engineer Gregory Polyniak. “We walked the water course to check compliance with th
Great News for Lake Takanassee (USA)
According to Monmouth County Freeholder Thomas Arnone, the Lake Takanassee in Long Branch is on the county’s list of dredging projects. “I know we are having some early discussions on doing some dredging for you. I will tell you that right now we are dredging a lake in Colts Neck and will then be mo
USA: Snohomish River Dredging Kicks Off
As part of the ongoing task of keeping the waterway safe for shipping, another round of dredging in the lower Snohomish River and Port Gardner has officially begun. William Dowell, a spokesman for the federal agency, stated that some of the dredged material will be available for use by local governm
Paraguay: Essap Prepares La República Lake Cleanup Project
According to Essap’s president Andrés Rivarola, they are working with power firm Itaipú Binacional to create a plan to clean up the waters of La República lake in Ciudad del Este, reports bnamericas.com. He stated: “We are drawing up a dredging plan to get rid of the slurry and debris that have pile
Singapore: Dredging at Pasir Panjang Terminal About to Begin
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has informed the shipping, harbour craft and pleasure craft communities in Singapore’s waters that the dredging work at the Pasir Panjang Terminal and its vicinity should start in a couple of days. Dredging works will be carried out by the grab dredger,
USA: Officials Celebrate Beginning of Davisville Port Dredging
Gov. Lincoln Chafee and House Speaker Gordon Fox have announced a plan to mark the start of the long-awaited dredging project at the Port of Davisville on Thursday. This $7.5 million dredging program is intended to allow ships to more easily access the port by ensuring a regular depth of 32 feet bel
Taiwan to Invest Large in Harbor Development
The government-operated Taiwan International Ports Corp. hopes to spark investment momentum by pouring about NT$66 billion within five years into the building of international cruise terminals in Keelung and Kaohsiung as well as other construction at the island’s harbors, all with the aim of providi
Philippines: CPA General Delivers 1st State of the Port Address
CPA general manager, Engr. Dennis R. Villamor, breaks new grounds as he delivered the first-ever State of the Port Address to an audience composed of representatives from the shipping lines, cargo handling service providers, members of the Cebu Port Commission and CPA employess at the Social Hall of
Australia: Aurecon to Prepare Port of Hay Point Development Plan
North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation Limited engaged Aurecon to prepare a port development master plan to guide development of additional coal export facilities at the Port of Hay Point over the next five to fifteen years (nominally ten years). It was requested that the master plan should specifi
Vietnam: Dredging Work on Ma River Uncovers Sunken Ship
According to head of central Thanh Hoa Province’s Border Guard Commander Hoang Minh Luyen, a sunken ship containing three skulls was discovered on Tuesday under the bed of Ma River at its Lach Hoi estuary to Sam Son sea, when routine dredging work led to the startling find. “Some local residents sus
UK: Grup Servicii Petroliere Bags New Trenching Contract
Grup Servicii Petroliere S.A. has been awarded the contract for pipelay and trenching services for the Hunter Pipeline Replacement Project by E.ON E&P UK LIMITED. The scope of work comprises installation of 8 km 8’’ pipeline between Hunter well head and Murdock K well, trenching and backfilling, sur
Minister: New Appointment for VRCA (Australia)
Minister for Ports Denis Napthine, today announced the appointment of Peter Dorling to the Board of the Victorian Regional Channels Authority (VRCA). Dr Napthine said Mr Dorling will join current Chair Ken Jarvis and Deputy Chair Merran Kelsall, and will be a valuable asset for the VRCA as it contin