Foreign minister Dipu Moni has urged the nation to protest against undue obstruction to government initiatives. [mappress] Source: bdnews24, July 3, 2010;
Over 300 coastal villagers in Kawang can expect minimal impact from floods once a short-term measure to deepen the mouth of Sg. Kawang is… [mappress] Source: dailyexpress, July 3, 2010;
In recent times, dredging activities in ports, both capital and maintenance, have been witnessing a massive demand in India. This is increasingly being driven by the government’s plans of constructing new ports and expanding the existing ones to meet future traffic targets. Use of larger vessels, an
The Nearshore and Offshore Lake Erie Nutrient Study (NOLENS) concludes this month, following a year of research headed by principal investigator Chris Pennuto, a research scientist with the Buffalo State College Great Lakes Center and professor of biology. The fundamental question of the study was,
Two major initiatives are boosting port expansion and development in Australia – one is part of new Australian agreements with China. The other is a major initiative by the New South Wales government. The Chinese inputs include support for rail and deepwater port construction in Oakajee, Western Aus
Orion Marine Group, Inc., a leading heavy civil marine contractor serving the infrastructure sector, today announced it has entered into a new $75 million revolving credit facility. An additional $25 million is available under the facility subject to the lenders’ discretion. This new facility replac
Following an investigation, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has issued notices of violation to the owner of a Montauk marina and local marine contractor for conducting regulated activities without valid permits, according to Regional Director Peter A. Scully. The en
The Tigris River, heart of Baghdad and inspiration for much romantic poetry, is drying up. The European Water Association (EWA) estimates… [mappress] Source: thememriblog, July 2, 2010;
Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) will finish building within weeks the first phase of a 2.7 square km offshore port in Taweelah, part of the… By Ivan Gale [mappress] Source: thenational, July 2, 2010;
The Kerala government will invite fresh expressions of interest for the Vizhinjam International Sea Port proposed near Thiruvananthapuram… [mappress] Source: business-standard, July 2, 2010;
Around 250 jobs will be created in the first phase of plans for a £29m expansion of the North East’s biggest port. Teesport owner PD Ports… [mappress] Source: nebusiness, July 2, 2010;
A plan to develop Cascade Point into a transport facility for mine workers is ready to go ahead, if it doesn’t get tangled up in the Juneau… By Kim Marquis [mappress] Source: juneauempire, July 2, 2010;
Consultants hired by the Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority presented the final results of its dredging feasibility study at a public input … By Brian Wheeler [mappress] Source: dailyprogress, July 2, 2010;
The province hopes Ottawa will commit to funding $19.8 million for the dredging of Sydney Harbour when the two levels of government speak… By LAURA FRASER [mappress] Source: thechronicleherald, July 1, 2010;
