Dredging
Vietnam: Illegal Dredging Causes Major Problems
A Viet Nam News Agency reporter said about 50 floating dredges were hunting for the precious mineral on three rivers running through Binh Gia, Huu Lung and Loc Binh. „Local leaders were determined to put an end to this practice,“ said Nguyen Huu Chien, a representative of the provincial people’s com
Philippines: Chico River Dredging Plan Moves Ahead
The city government has earmarked a P13.5-million fund to start the dredging of the silted Chico River within this year, after the dredging task force comes out with the guidelines, according to the Philippine Information Agency. Mayor Ferdinand B. Tubban said that the city government has already or
India: DCI on Verge of Crisis
Many dredgers belonging to the Dredging Corporation of India (DCI) are non-operational, reports thehindubusinessline.com. The DCI is also unable to recover payments from clients such as Sethusamudram Corporation Ltd, Kolkata Port and others. The recognised union made the allegation in a petition sub
UK: River Avon Restoration Plan Unveiled
Over £230,000 has been awarded to the Wessex Chalk Streams Project to undertake restoration work along the River Avon. The funding will allow the Wessex Chalk Streams Project (WCSP) to work with local angling clubs and landowners to develop and deliver river restoration projects along the River Avon
UK: Dredger Arrives at Arbroath Harbor
Due to the high levels of silt in the Arbroath harbor, the all-weather lifeboat has been unable to launch. According to thecourier.co.uk, the Angus Council was unable to find a replacement for a dredging contract that ended in December 2010 and since then an accumulation of muck has blocked the RNLI
UAE: ADPC Holds Information Meeting with Marfa Port Shareholders
ADPC has held an information-sharing meeting with shareholders in Marfa, as it prepares to develop the first phase of the port. In a special meeting held at Marfa Hotel, ADPC’s Vice President of Project Development, Waleed Al Tamimi discussed the plans with important stakeholders, notably local comm
Hall Contracting Helps Devastated Fiji
Following the record-breaking floods that devastated Fiji in March, Sunshine Coast-based dredging and civil engineering company Hall Contracting has joined local Nadi businesses to assist the community, providing $FJD 15,000 (just over $AUD 8,000) that will be used to bring children back to school.
Director: Lake Providence Port Currently Can’t Load Barges (USA)
The Lake Providence Port is high and dry after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers abandoned efforts Friday to dredge its access channel, according to thenewsstar.com. Port Director Wyly Gilfoil sent an e-mail to state lawmakers Friday informing them the port currently can’t load barges because of low
Australia: Anketell Point Port Gets EPA Approval
The new Anketell Point multi-user port facility near Karratha has been recommended for approval by the EPA. According to smh.com.au, the API Management project has been designed to process 45 million tonnes of iron ore a year from API’s West Pilbara Iron Ore Project. EPA Chairman Paul Vogel said com
Nigeria: Authorities Seek New Funding Options for Waterways Cleanup
The portworld.com reports that the Nigerian Maritime Authorities are looking at ways to fund cleaning up Nigerian waterways. A new tax has been flagged up by Ziakede Patrick Akpobolokemi, director-general of the Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). Funds collected from the tax
Army Corps Continues Activities at Rehoboth Beach (USA)
The United States Army Corps of Engineers has continued to make regular appearances along the Rehoboth Beach shore, according to delmarvanow.com. The Corps will remain in Rehoboth until mid-September to ensure that the outfall pipes for the renourishment project remain unclogged. “We’re making sure
Singapore: Pasir Panjang Dredging Project Kicks Off
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 off Pasir Panjang Ferry Terminal begins. Dredging works will be carried out by the dredgers “ Ebisu”, “Musashi” and “Hitachi”. The dredg
GPS Wants to Intervene in Federal Lawsuit (USA)
According to savannahnow.com, the Georgia Ports Authority plans to intervene in a federal lawsuit challenging the $650 million deepening of the Savannah River shipping channel saying its contractual and economic interests are at risk. The Authority wants the river shipping channel deepened to handle
MRGO Ecosystem Restoration Plan Available for Public Review (USA)
The Mississippi River Gulf Outlet (MRGO) Ecosystem Restoration Final Environmental Impact Statement and Feasibility Study report, which describes the plan for restoration of areas affected by the MRGO navigation channel, is now available for a 30-day public review through Aug. 27, 2012. The final re