Dredging
AIMS: Dredging Severely Impacts Coral Reefs (Australia)
Research by the Australian Institute of Marine Science has discovered that proposed dredging works along the WA coast could severely impact certain coral species found in local waters. Scientists from the Institute along with the Australian Research Centre of Excellence conducted laboratory tests to
UK: Construction of Wallasea Island Coastal Project Kicks Off
Environment Secretary Owen Paterson is to officially launch Europe’s most ambitious man-made coastal nature project that will guarantee a place for tens of thousands of migratory birds, and combat the threats from climate change and coastal flooding. Wallasea Island in the Thames Estuary will be tra
DeepOcean to Deliver FEED Study for INTECSEA Canada
DeepOcean is working to deliver a conceptual study for INTECSEA Canada (INTECSEA), with the support of SMD, as part of a programme to develop a trenching system for subsea pipelines, flowlines and umbilicals in ice scour environments. INTECSEA, on behalf of Petroleum Research Newfoundland & Labrador
Gardline Forms Joint Venture with Pivot Maritime (Australia)
The Gardline Group is a marine science and technology company owning and operating a fleet of ocean going survey ships specializing in the provision of seabed investigation and Government support activities globally. Asia Pacific Maritime Institute Pty Ltd / PIVOT Maritime International Pty Ltd is a
MMO Responds to Isle of Wight Dredging Concerns (UK)
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has investigated concerns from some Isle of Wight residents about dredging activity in the area. Under the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009, the MMO regulates development at sea around the English coast and as part of this is responsible for licensing dredg
Philippines: Parties Sign Agreement to Rehabilitate Laguna Lake
The Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) and the local government of Taytay and two fast food chains recently signed an agreement to rehabilitate Laguna Lake. LLDA General Manager and Presidential Adviser for Environmental Protection Neric Acosta, Taytay Mayor Joric Gacula, Romeo Bacocho, vice p
NAO: Port of Tallinn Ignored Public Procurement Act (Estonia)
The National Audit Office found in the course of its audit that state-owned company AS Tallinna Sadam (Port of Tallinn) repeatedly ignored the Public Procurement Act during the construction of Muuga Container Terminal and failed to exercise due diligence as expected, which resulted in the company in
Bangladesh: Government to Procure Two Cutter Suction Dredgers
The government will soon procure two cutter suction dredgers to carry out regular dredging at Pashur Channel to improve the navigability of the Pashur River, Mongla. “One of the two dredgers is expected to reach by October next,” Shipping Minister Shajahan Khan told Parliament responding to a starre
Vizag: Upgraded Port Area Ready for Operations (India)
Ajeya Kallam, the Visakhapatnam Port Chairman, said that the upgraded coal berth in the outer harbour is ready for commissioning anytime now. “It is a major project which will not only substantially increase the capacity of the port but also reduce pollution to the minimum as well. Three ship unload
Egypt: Transport Minister Urges Damietta Port Dredging
Dr. Rashad Al Matainy Transport Minister said that he will take all steps and actions that lead to solving problems of Damietta Port, completing plans to develop the port and deepening the waterway and strengthening quays to receive ships of new generations. The minister pointed out during his meeti
Jammu and Kashmir: River Jhelum Project on Right Track
An ambitious project to salvage Kashmir’s lifeline river Jhelum has started to yield positive results with the Jammu and Kashmir government maintaining that the flood threat triggered by recent incessant rains subsided due to ongoing conservation measures in the river in north Kashmir. Jhelum which
Malaysia: Minister Pushes for Penang Port Dredging
“The current seabed depth of 11 metres at the Penang Port is not deep enough and it should be increased to 15 metres,” stated Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng. A deeper channel will allow bigger ships to enter the port and have access to the upgraded RM680 million wharf. “This is what the state has [&hel
Vancouver’s Shoreline Program Approved (USA)
The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) has approved the City of Vancouver’s updated shoreline master program. Vancouver’s shoreline program will result in significant improvements in the protection, use, development and restoration of 26 miles of shorelines and improve the water quality of m
USA: Ecology OKs Camas Shoreline Program Update
The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) has approved the City of Camas’s updated shoreline master program. Camas’s shoreline program will result in significant improvements in the protection, use, development and restoration of 26 miles of shorelines. In addition, it will improve the water qu