Dredging
USA: Delaware River dredging causes environmental, economic worries
A decades-long dispute about whether to dig a deeper shipping channel in the Delaware River has centered on both environmental and economic concerns… Source: The Star-Ledger, November 16, 2009;
Panama Canal Expansion Work to Begin in January
PANAMA CITY – Construction of a new set of locks for the Panama Canal will begin in January, the consortium that holds the concession for the expansion project said… Source: Latin America Herald Tribune, November 14, 2009;
Thai rights body opposes firm’s sand dredging proposal
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has opposed a proposal from a firm which wants to dredge sand from the Takua Pa river basin in Phangnga and ship it to Singapore… Source: Bangkok Post, November 15, 2009;
Hawaii’s famed white sandy beaches are shrinking
Jenn Boneza remembers when the white sandy beach near the boat ramp in her hometown was wide enough for people to build sand castles… Source: The Associated Press, November 15, 2009;
Caterpillar launches 3500 series Diesel Electric Propulsion engines
The Cat 3500 engine series has been recognised as the commercial marine industry leader since its initial manufacture in the 1970s. The latest step in the evolution of the engine line is the launch of the Cat 3512C and 3516C Diesel Electric Propulsion (DEP)… Source: Baird Maritime, November 16, 2009
IMS Dredges (USA) exceeds all past sales records with two months to go in 2009.
IMS Dredges, a Division of Liquid Waste Technology, LLC exceeds all past sales records with two months to go in 2009… Source: IMS Dredges
DEME’s outstanding order book remains at a high level of € 2 billion
Thanks to an almost full fleet utilization in the third quarter, DEME (AvH 50%) has realized a turnover and operational cash flow in line with the expectations… Source: Ackermans & van Haaren;
Sri Lanka’s Oluvil Port construction in full steam
Under the Government initiatives to set up a modern port system in the country, many ports are being constructed throughout the coastal belt… Source: Ceylon Daily News, November 14, 2009;
Cost of hurricane Ida’s damage to the dunes in Delaware (USA) between $ 15-20 million
Delaware’s beaches have been hammered over the past few days as the remnants of Tropical Storm Ida brought soaking rain, strong wind, and high tides to the coast… Source: WHYY, November 23, 3009;
Dhaka seeks Tokyo’s support for river dredging in Bangladesh
State Minister for Environment and Forest Dr Hasan Mahmud has sought Japanese assistance in river dredging in Bangladesh to allow uninterrupted flow of water for stopping shrinkage and erosion of the river… Source: The New Nation, November 14, 2009
Boskalis sees “significant synergies” between dredging and towage
Who wants to know how a peasant is laughing with pain in the teeth, was yesterday afternoon at Hotel Okura Amsterdam to come. As Smit International and Boskalis announced a Rotterdam (!) Port merger. CEO Ben Vree, Smit presented his best to the photographers… Source: NRC, November 13, 2009
Brunei receives a dredger to control flooding
Bandar Seri Begawan – Brunei might have just found a solution to “better control” flood situations, as a new, efficient and economical dredge has arrived in the Sultanate to deepen and de-silt rivers, lakes, coastal areas and marinas… Source: BruDirect, November 14, 2009
USA’s Manson Construction gets $7 million dredging contract for the Mississippi River
Manson Construction Co., Seattle, Wash., was awarded on Nov. 6, 2009, a $6,976,300 firm-fixed-price contract for the Mississippi River, Cubit’s Gap and Southwest Pass, Hopper Dredge Rental Contract No. 11-2009, Plaquemines Parish, La… Source: DefPro, November 13, 2009
India: Stranded dredger Meka I brought ashore
KOCHI: The ordeal of the captain and crew members of dredging vessel Meka I, stranded in Kochi after being detained by port officials here, has finally come to an end… Source: Express Buzz, November 12, 2009;