Dredging
Dredging bids are due by the end of January, Sydport (Canada) expansion’s major backer down
The group pushing for a major expansion to Sydney Harbour says its major financial backer is down, but not necessarily out… Source:thechronicleherald,December 24,2009 [mappress]
Primorje Wins Bid to Extend Container Terminal in Croatia’s Main Port
Primorje Wins Bid to Extend Container Terminal in Croatia’s Main Port Ajdovscina… Source: Invest Slovenia, December 23, 2009; [mappress]
Study Finds Southern California Harbors Not Prepared for Rising Sea Level to Come
SACRAMENTO — The effects of global warming will be felt worldwide, scientists say — and Southern California harbors will be hit especially hard by rising seas, according to a published report by the California State Lands Commission… Source:thelog,December 22, 2009; [mappress]
Hong Kong: Kai Tak site formation works start
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony today Mrs Lau said the terminal will be an iconic building in the region. Upon its commissioning, Hong Kong will have four berths for cruise vessels… Source:news.gov.hk,December 23,2009; [mappress]
Australia: Permanent cruise passenger terminal will be built at Sydney’s White Bay Wharf
A permanent cruise passenger terminal will be built at White Bay Wharf Five by 2012 after the New South Wales government yesterday signalled the end of visits into Darling Harbour… Source:lloydslistdcn,December 22,2009;
Portland’s Zidell Marine (USA) unveils big Willamette River cleanup plan
Zidell the longtime Portland barge builder, is pursuing one of the biggest Willamette River cleanup plans to date, a $20 million project that would address decades of contamination, improve 3,000 feet of rubble-strewn shoreline… Source:oregonlive,December 21, 2009;
U.S. court blocks proposed LNG terminal at Sparrows Point, disposal plan for dredge material not submitted
Unanimous decision upholds Maryland’s denial of water-quality permit A federal appeals court in Richmond, Va., upheld Maryland’s denial of a water-quality… Source: Baltimore Sun, December 23, 2009
Lyttelton (New Zealand) seeks nod for “big” dredging
Lyttelton Port of Christchurch is planning a $100 million project to deepen the harbour channel by four metres… Source:stuff.co.nz,December 23,2009
Kenya Ports Authority: uncertainty surrounding the dredging of Likoni channel
The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) is optimistic that construction of the second container terminal will start on schedule despite uncertainty surrounding the dredging of Likoni channel… Source: Africa Business Daily, December 23, 2009;
Navigational channel dredging stirs up vessel traffic into Lagos (Nigeria)
VESSEL traffic into the Lagos Ports has been on the increase since 2007, when the Federal Government concession the port and transferred marine services, one of the primary responsibilities of the Nigerian Port Authority (NPA) to the international shipping community, to the private sector… Source: T
Bangladesh: Int’l tender for Sonadia deep sea port design proposed
The government plans to invite international tender to appoint a consulting firm by January next for preparing a detail design of the proposed deep seaport at Sonadia Island to be built at a cost of Tk 15,000 crore… Source: The Independent, December 23, 2009;
Pipeline: the most economic transportation for Peru slurry
The construction of a slurry pipeline from Peruvian company Cuervo Resources’ proposed Cerro Ccopane Iron Ore Project to the Peruvian coast has been found to be the most economic according to a study by Sandwell Engineering… Source: Pipeline International, December 23, 2009
India: Pipavav Port plans IPO to raise Rs500 cr
Bangalore: Private port operator Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd (GPPL) plans to raise at least Rs500 crore through an initial public offering (IPO), according to two bankers briefed on the matter. The share sale is planned for 2010, the bank officials said on condition of anonymity… Source: Livemint, Dece
Sydney’s (AU) White Bay hiccup: new ships too tall to fit under bridge
NOT one of the 42 cruise ships under construction in dockyards around the world will be able to use the new White Bay passenger terminal announced by the State Government because they are too tall to pass under the Harbour Bridge… Source: Sydney Morning Herald, December 22, 2009;