Dredging
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says: it would be last at least three years before the Montauk Harbor Inlet gets thorough dredging
Larry Penny, East Hampton’s director of natural resources, said on Tuesday that he was shocked during a Jan. 29 meeting when representatives of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said it would be at least three years before the Montauk Harbor Inlet and a portion of the harbor itself got the thorough d
QPS Quinsy software integrates multibeam and laser scan for inspections of underwater constructions
In real life, professionals were able to see how QPS Quinsy software in combination with multibeam and laser scanning facilitates inspections of quay walls and other water borders. Last week, several demonstrations were given with co-operation of the Rotterdam Port Authority. [mappress] Source: Hydr
Tywyn (UK) Sea Defence Work Starts
The £6.4m Welsh Assembly Government-funded scheme is set to see the construction of a new rock breakwater above low tide level, rock groynes, and rock revetment to protect properties in the town. [mappress] Source: Cumbrian News, February 10, 2010;
$21 million funding package announced to protect Launceston (Australia) from future flood threats
THE State Opposition has announced a $21 million funding package to protect Launceston from future flood threats and clean up the ailing Tamar River. [mappress] Source:examiner,February 11,2010;
5.2 million cubic meters of sand complete the restoration of Cancun beaches (Mexico)
CANCUN, Mexico – The depositing of 5.2 million cubic meters (178.5 million cubic feet) of sand to restore Mexico’s Caribbean beaches has been completed, officials of the trust in charge of the project said. [mappress] Source: The Latin American Herald Tribune, February 10, 2010;
Port Waratah Coal Services (Australia) will embark on its most expensive expansion
The move comes as the terminal operator confirmed it would trim export allocations over the next few months after having loaded just 82 per cent of the coal it had been scheduled to export in January. [mappress] Source: Lloyd’s List Daily Commercial News, February 11, 2010;
Dredging Corporation of India has second thoughts
Public sector undertakings (PSUs) often face dilemmas while finalising high-value procurement contracts in a market where prices are falling. This is because there are no clear-cut government guidelines. If they scrap tender and invite fresh bids to take advantage of the decline in price… [mappress]
Panama Canal Expansion: the ultimate winner will be China
This week workmen in Panama will start to dig a hole partfunded by Japan, aided by Latin American cash and big enough to hold the world’s biggest Danish-owned, South Koreanbuilt megaships. The ultimate winner, though, will be China. [mappress] Source: The Press, February 10, 2010
China Harbour Eningeering Co celebrates 30 years as a ‘going global’ pioneer
China Harbour Engineering Co Ltd ( CHEC), a world-renowned international contractor, has been dedicated to pursuing business opportunities in the overseas market for the past 30 years, ever since its establishment in 1980. During this period, CHEC has sought to develop its business while… Source: Ch
Report reveals South Korean administration lied about examination of Four Rivers sediment
Dongbu Engineering, who carried out the environmental effects evaluation, conceded that it did not examine lower levels of river sediment for contamination [mapppress] Source: The Hankyoreh, February 10, 2010;
Sestaoarra La Naval shipyard (Spain) delivers Fall Pipe vessel ‘Simon Stevin’ to Jan de Nul
The ship is designed primarily to place stones on the seabed to fill trenches, cables and pipelines Sestaoarra La Naval shipyard has delivered the vessel ‘Simon Stevin’ to his client, the Belgian dredging contractor Jan de Nul… [mappress] Source: El Coreo, February 9, 2010;
USA: Green Bay harbor threatened by Fox River channel dredging
Corps: No clearing of channel, turning basins until 2017… [mappress] Source: Greenbay Press Gazette, February 9, 2010
Indian Government awaits detailed proposal from the Kolkata Port Trust to undertake capital dredging of the Haldia channel
The central government is awaiting a detailed proposal from the Kolkata Port Trust (KoPT) to undertake capital dredging of the Haldia channel, union Minister of Shipping G.K. Vasan said here Tuesday. [mappress] Source: Thaindian News, February 9, 2010; Image: Google Earth
New Jersey, USA: Atlantic City reports major sand losses this week
Power may be restored to the region’s homes by the end of the week, but it could be a long time before beaches are restored after taking a pounding from repeatedly strong storms. [mappress] Source: Press of Atlantic City, February 9, 2010