HAYLE’S Harbour Management Ltd (HHML) has halted its winter dredging operation after the mechanical digger failed to make any real progress clearing the silted-up channel. [mappress] Source: This is Cornwall, February 3, 2010
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
A NEW outer harbour which will extend tidal access times into Wells is taking shape as dredging work enters its second phase… [mappress] Source: Fakenham & Wells Times, January 27, 2010
AMSTERDAM –Dutch maritime services provider Smit Internationale NV Monday said it would recommend a takeover offer from Royal Boskalis NV after the dredging company raised its offer with a dividend for Smit shareholders… Source: The Wall Street Journal, January 25, 2010
The European Strategy for the Danube Region will bring to Romania primarily the improvement of the navigable channel, the development of ports on the Danube, the creation of jobs and economic growth nationwide, Liberal Euro-deputy Ramona Manescu told on Wednesday. [mappress] Source: Financiarul, Jan
The Malta Environment and Planning Authority has approved the extension of the West Quay at the Malta Freeport, an extension which was turned down last year, to the consternation of many Birżebbuġa residents present… [mappress] Source: di-ve, January 21, 2010;
The recession has slashed container traffic and the cranes in the harbour lie still. But large-scale expansion is still underway… [mappress] Source: NRC International, January 21, 2010
THE SEVERN Sands dredging boat was denied access to Bideford Harbour earlier this week after doubts about the owner’s motives for moving the vessel… [mappress] Source: This is North Devon;
It is easy to determine nautical depth where the bottom of the water area is bedrock. In most cases, however, the ‘bottom’ is composed of soft material such as silt or fine sediments which gradually increase in density with depth… Source: Engineer Live, January 20, 2010
“The river has become silted up. The first thing is to start dredging the river to get better flows.”… [mappress] Source: New Civil Engineer, January 19, 2010
Legal specialists in the processing and application of tenders have raised very serious questions over a decision to award a tender to the Polidano Group, despite the fact that the company does not meet certain basic preconditions. [mappress] Source:maltatoday,January 17,2010;
KARACHI — The Rs 1.1769 billion maintenance dredging contract between the Port Qasim Authority (PQA) and M/s Van Oord (VO), which was scheduled to be signed today (Friday) is likely to be scrapped. According to sources, a special PQA board meeting will be held on Friday (today) in this regard. [mapp
The Mepa board is due to decide on the reconsideration of its earlier decision not to approve the Freeport’s extension to the west. [mappress] Source: Malta Independent, January 17, 2010;
Beirut, January 15 — Hassib Sabbagh, who established the Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC), died on Tuesday after a long illness. Source: Naharnet, January 15, 2010
