The capital dredging of the river Karnaphuli and construction of its 2.5km marine driveway with bank protection wall along the city side are likely to begin soon, sources said. [mappress] Source: The Daily Star, February 4, 2010;
CHARLESTON, S.C. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is proposing $18.5 million in projects for South Carolina’s coastal area for the upcoming budget year. [mappress] Source:thesunnews,February 3,2010;
Kenmare Resources is the Irish, UK-listed owner of the Moma titanium mine in Mozambique. It’s had an interesting couple of years developing the mine, during which its share price has fallen from over 30p to less than 10p as it hit execution problems before recovering to the current 25p level. [mappr
Jakarta – PT Timah Tbk projects its production this year to reach 50,000 tons rising a bit from last year`s recorded at 49,000 tons. [mappress] Source: Antara, February 3, 2010
Just days after a federal judge ruled that deepening the Delaware River could begin, the budget proposal announced by President Obama for fiscal 2011 includes no money for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to dredge the Delaware shipping channel five feet deeper. [mappress] Source: Philly.com, Februa
AMSTERDAM–Some shareholders of Smit Internationale NV (SMIT.AE) Wednesday said a revised takeover offer from Royal Boskalis NV (BOKA.AE) that has been recommended by Smit’s board and management still undervalued the Dutch maritime service provider, continuing a split that has caused one Smit board m
Singapore is considering shifting port operations from its existing base in Tanjong Pagar, Keppel and Brani to a new waterfront city in Tanjong Pagar. [mappress] Source: Baird Maritime, February 3, 2010;
Nakheel has issued a statement denying reports that The World Islands are sinking. [mappress] Source: Construction Week Online, February 3, 2010;
The US Army Corps of Engineers, New York District intends to issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to award the Maintenance Dredging, East Chester Creek, Bronx & Westchester County, New York. [mappress] More info: fbo.gov;
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the Trans-Oriental Gas Pipeline (TOGP) has been signed between Distinct Objective Sdn Bhd (DOSB), Asia Consortium Petroleum Engineering and Gas, Messrs Enmac Sekutu Sdn Bhd, China’s Panyu Chu Kong Steel Pipe Co and Dongah Tec of Korea. [mappress] Source: Pipel
Operations at India’s third liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal, being built at Dabhol in Maharashtra, will be further delayed with difficulties in dredging silt at the Ratnagiri port pushing back its commissioning schedule. The terminal was expected to be commissioned last month. [mappress] Source
Riyadh: A go-ahead on the next phase of development at Saudi Arabia’s port in Dammam is likely within the next two months, according to the Director General of King Abdul Aziz Port on the country’s Gulf coast. [mappress] Source: Seatrade Asia, February 1, 2010;
Abu Dhabi Land General Contracting is in the process of finalising infrastructure contracts worth more than Dh500 million on Reem Island, said a senior official. [mappress] Source:Emirates Business, February 3, 2010
Now in its 7th year, the Port & Terminal Technology conference has established itself as a leading industry event. [mappress] Source:millenniumconferences,February 2,2010;
