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India: Kandla Port to Consider Developing Barge Jetties ?
EXIM India reports that Mr B. K. Mansukhani, Director of Rishi Shipping, suggested that the Kandla Port should seriously consider developing ten barge jetties to discharge barges bringing in coal from capesize vessels at the outer anchorage. He said that constructing barge jetties was a better optio
Belgium: EU Supports Development Projects
The EU has granted 16.24 million euros of subsidies to Flanders for five water-related projects as part of the Trans-European Network of Transport (TEN-T). Some of these projects are of great importance for Antwerp. TEN-T is made up of major international corridors for transport by road, water or ra
Third Delaware River Dredging Contract Announced (USA)
Governor Tom Corbett was joined yesterday by the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority and other dignitaries to announce signature of the third Delaware River dredging contract needed to continue deepening the channel from just south of the Philadelphia International Airport to the Walt Whitman Bridg
India: Krishnapatnam Port on Right Track
Keeping with the tradition of the new records that are set at the Olympic Games 2012, Krishnapatnam Port has also achieved in setting a new world record in the maritime world by discharging 122,247 MTs of Coal in just 24 hrs using the conventional unloading system in form of advanced Mobile Harbor c
UK: New Fugro Trenching System to Start Offshore Deployment
In just a few weeks, a remarkable new Fugro trenching system will start its first offshore deployment, working for Centrica on the 270MW, 75-turbine Lincs offshore windfarm. Fugro-Salt Subsea of Aberdeen has already run a series of successful jetting and cutting trials with the first of its state of
USA: GLDD Reports Second Quarter 2012 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 six months ended June 30, 2012. Chief Executive Officer Jo
Indonesia: Tanjung Priok Port Expansion Faces Delays
The Rp 22.6 trillion ($2.4 billion) expansion of Tanjung Priok Port in North Jakarta is facing delays, according to thejakartaglobe.com. A senior executive at state port operator Pelindo II said: „These delays are because of the failure of the Transportation Ministry to issue concession permits.“ Ab
APM Terminals: Costa Rican Courts Confirm TCM Concession
The Costa Rican courts ruled in favor of APM Terminals in two lawsuits, brought against the company and the government, which were intended to block the awarded concession for the new Moin Container Terminal (TCM). “This favorable decision from the Second Circuit Court in San Jose affirms the transp
Japan: Penta Ocean Wins Yokosuka Dredging Contract
Penta Ocean Construction Co. Ltd. has won the Yokosuka maintenance dredging project. The work includes dredging and transportation of materials excavated from Dry Dock No. 6 to a disposal facility and related general works. The working area shall be located at the U. S. Fleet Activities, Yokosuka, a
USACE Invites Bids for Oakland Dredging Project (USA)
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has invited bidders to submit their offers for the Oakland Inner & Outer Harbors & Entrance Channel maintenance dredging project, Alameda County, California. The work consists of maintenance dredging of the Oakland Inner & Outer Harbors & Entrance Channel of up to 574,00
Newport Beach Harbor Commission to Review Development Projects (USA)
The Newport Beach Harbor Commission plans to review development projects worth about $100 million. The Daily Pilot reports that the projects range from more dredging in Newport Harbor to replacing Balboa Island’s seawalls. Chris Miller, the Harbor Resources Manager, said: “The harbor has never had a
UAS to Monitor Missouri River Bank Erosion (USA)
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS ) will be used August 21-23 to monitor Missouri River bank erosion on the Lower Brule Reservation, S.D. The flights, conducted for a second time by the U.S. Geological Survey in cooperation with the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe Environmental Protection Office, will occur alon
Panama Canal Dredging Proceeds According to Schedule
Dredging work is one of the most important steps for the Panama Canal enlargement so as to allow deep draft ships to transit of the Atlantic, Pacific and through Lake Gatun. According to thebulletinpanama.com, this work is nearing completion, showing progress of 86%, 97% and 72% respectively. “The d
Taiwan Ports Ready for Expansion
According to the ROC Council for Economic Planning and Development (CEPD), the Taiwan’s international ports are set for large-scale expansion under a five-year program. “The project will play a key role in the sustainable development of the facilities by significantly increasing operating capabiliti