Due to lack of rainfall, the Danube is currently facing its lowest levels since 2003. Bigger ships are being blocked by multiple sand bars as a result of an extensive draught. According to the WWF human undertakings such as gravel extraction, dredging and dams have contributed to a significant loss
Cape Coral has a database residents can use to identify canals most in need of dredging in the city’s southeast quarter… By Don Ruane (news-press) [mappress] Source: news-press, December 1, 2011; Image: dredge
Brunei must move away from traditional approaches to flood management such as deepening and widening rivers as they are no longer … (bt) [mappress] Source: bt, December 1, 2011;
Even though some advancement has been made on the clogged channel, the long-term prospect for Oregon does not seem to be good. A number of conditions, including the lack of money, are contributing to shoaling under the main span of the Bonner Bridge. The side caster dredge Merritt had managed to sco
A coalition of local environmentalists has filed a petition with the state to block the Port of Miami’s dredging project that officials say… By Scott Blake (miamitodaynews) [mappress] Source: miamitodaynews, December 1, 2011;
A program on results of research showing how Cayuga Inlet wetlands might be restored was presented yesterday by the Tompkins County Environmental Management Council. “Cayuga Inlet Dredge Material: Opportunities for Restoring Ecosystem Functions and Services” took place at 7 to 9 p.m. yesterday in th
The Australian Greens have called on the federal government to block plans to dramatically expand north Queensland’s Abbot Point coal … (brisbanetimes) [mappress] Source: brisbanetimes, December 1, 2011; Image: aurecongroup
Prior to leaving Douglas in June, dredging around the Keewatin is about to start as part of the preparation work on the ship. The owner of the 350-foot-long ship, R.J. Peterson sold it to Gil Blutrich, Chairman and president of Skyline International Development Inc., a private Canadian investment an
As port and other infrastructure developments gear up in Vietnam to handle a strongly-growing economy, foreign investment in the manufacture of construction products continues apace. In its first production base for infrastructure materials outside of Japan, Nippon Steel has set up a company for the
Harbour dredging is expected to be completed on time and on budget, according to the latest update on the project. A report issued Wednesday from port officials indicated the dredge was “in step” with the overall project schedule and budget. Removal of more that four-million cubic metres of seabed f
The Coast Guard has announced that dredging is scheduled to begin today within the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Federal Channel near Shallotte Inlet Crossing in Brunswick County, N.C. The project will continue 24 hours a day until Jan. 1, 2012. Dredge operators will monitor VHF-FM channels 13 and
Bid specs are being prepared by Borough Engineer Greg Polyniak for the dredging of the area near Lynn Street and Higgins Place known as … BY MARC LIGHTDALE (northjersey) [mappress] Source: northjersey, December 1, 2011;
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Board got taken to task by a Senate committee Tuesday over their decision… (counton2) [mappress] Source: counton2, November 30, 2011;
River-city Wuhan in Central China recently worked out a plan according to which the city will spend US$8.33 billion on port development in the 12th National Five-year Plan period from 2011 to 2015. Over the long term Wuhan plans to invest US$13.53 billion on port development and eventually raise its
