The Provincial Minister for Environment and Alternative Energy, Shaikh Muhammad Afzal, visited Karachi Harbor on Saturday to witness the efforts of KPT towards protection of mangroves. While speaking on the occasion the Minister opined that mangroves are very important part of coastal ecosystem and
Fishermen in Australia say a giant dredging operation in a Queensland harbor is responsible for killing fish and other marine life… (upi) [mappress] Source: upi, January 2, 2012; Image: westernbasinportdevelopment
While the seaports in HCM City and Ba Ria-Vung Tau have been always overloaded, the ports in the west of the southern region can only … (vietnamnet) [mappress] Source: vietnamnet, January 2, 2012;
The Rs 1,570-crore dredging project to increase the draft of the channel leading to two of the country’s largest ports–JNPT and Mumbai … (ibnlive) [mappress] Source: ibnlive, January 2, 2012;
Shipping minister Shahjahan Khan has said the government will buy 17 more dredgers in the next two years to restore navigability on the … (bdnews24) [mappress] Source: bdnews24, January 2, 2012; Image: biwta
The multi-million dollar project that will repair two area storm-beaten beaches is underway. The E.W. Ellefsen, a massive dredger, was in place Friday near Corson’s Inlet as part of the beach replenishment project for Strathmere and Sea Isle’s beaches. Officials say bad weather prevented the dredge
Florida Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Herschel T. Vinyard issued a final order Thursday approving the permit to restore the beach on Okaloosa Island. Vinyard’s decision gives Okaloosa County permission to complete the $12 million restoration of 2.9 miles of public beach. The contr
Arkhangelsk branch of state-owned Rosmorport has announced tender for contract for maintenance and dredging of a channel at the port Arkhangelsk in 2012. The dredging contract worth RUB 55 million will be funded through Rosmorport’s own resources. Deadline for submission of bids is January 31, 2012.
Bien Hoa City Police and the waterway traffic police in the southern province of Dong Nai gave chase to nine boats seen illegally dredging sand in Tan Van Ward of the city on Thursday. While patrolling the ward at 1:30am, the police and environment protection officials spotted 30 people operating fr
The expansion of the Panama Canal has created a highly competitive environment between US ports on opposing coasts. The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in California are the most active shipping ports in the United States and serve as the integral link between Asian goods and the America marketp
Congressman Maurice Hinchey has received assurances that the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter WIRE will continue to remain in Saugerties, New York. The flood waters caused by Hurricane Irene deepened the Esopus Creek, allowing for safe passage of the vessel throughout the coming winter months. Nevertheless,
A southern Indiana lake that’s been plagued for decades by shallow waters is getting a new lease on life. The state Department of Natural Resources says crews have removed about 31,200 cubic yards of accumulated sediment from Starve Hollow Lake as part of the lake restoration project at the Jackson-
It hasn’t exactly been smooth sailing for the Port of Everett over the past several years. The recession, crowned by the bankruptcy of … By M.L. Dehm (snohomishcountybusinessjournal) [mappress] Source: snohomishcountybusinessjournal, December 30, 2011;
The Government has invited firms to bid for the construction of a P10.53-million passenger terminal building and management office at the Port of Sindangan in Zamboanga del Norte. “The PPA-Port District Office Southern Mindanao now invites bids for construction of Passenger Terminal Building/Termina
