Dredging
Queensland Parliament Supports Adani Mine Approvals
Queensland Parliament supported the approval of Adani’s $21.7 billion Carmichael Coal project today. State Development and Natural Resources and Mines Minister, Anthony Lynham, said that the House agreed a motion that all State Government approvals be provided to help create jobs in North and Centra
VIDEO: Leonardo Da Vinci Cutter Ladder Removal Operation
Gemak Group, a ship repair and ship building group from Turkey, has been awarded in September 2015 by Jan De Nul Group to undertake the middle life refit project of their cutter suction dredger “Leonardo Da Vinci”. The scope of the project included removal of 1200 tons cutter ladder from the vessel,
Panama Canal Expansion Project – March 2016 Update
The Panama Canal Expansion Program, the most important project in recent years, is nearing its completion. The waterway that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean is increasing its capacity through the construction of a third lane in conjunction with the deepening and widening of the waterway to a
Comments Invited for Shoalhaven Coastline Issues
Shoalhaven City Council is seeking input from the community regarding available management options for the risk of coastal erosion along the Shoalhaven coastline. Mayor Joanna Gash said Council is launching a community engagement initiative title ‘Our Coast, Our Lifestyle’ to ensure community views
Van Oord Reports Record Revenue for 2015
The 2015 was a year of major projects that made a significant contribution to Van Oord’s revenue and profit growth. The company reported a record revenue of EUR 2.579 billion (2014: EUR 2.104 billion), an increase of 23%, and a record profit of EUR 169 million (2014: EUR 119 million). These figures
Deltares: Research and Innovation for Port of Singapore
Sustainable development and a new strategy for the Port of Singapore were discussed at the round-table meeting attended by, among others, the Rotterdam Port Authority, the Dutch Embassy and Deltares. The presentation by Martijn de Jong, a port expert at Deltares, about green ports, nature-based solu
Application Received for Centennial Mills Site
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, has received an application for the Army permit related to the work proposed to occur over the Willamette River at river mile 11.3. The proposed project comes as the second phase in the removal of certain structures from the Centennial Mills site.
Town of Slaughter Beach Selected for DNREC Partnership
DNREC’s Delaware Coastal Programs (DCP) announced yesterday that the Town of Slaughter Beach has been selected for DCP’s first annual Resilient Community Partnership. This partnership leverages up to $75,000 in federal funding provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to
Port Extension Works Underway at Lindo
The Port of Odense, the third largest in Denmark, recently launched the comprehensive port extension project at Lindø terminal. The background for the port extension is an ongoing requirement for more space at Lindø where more or less all facilities are now leased out. Once the construction is compl
Groups Urge Governor to Protect Coastal Funding
The Restore the Mississippi River Delta Coalition sent a letter today to Governor John Bel Edwards, signed by 28 Louisiana business associations, chambers of commerce and other organizations, urging him to protect funding for coastal restoration and to move forward with the implementation of the sta
Boustany Strongly Supports Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund
Congressman Charles W. Boustany has spearheaded a letter with 121 of his House colleagues urging the House Appropriations Committee not to cut allocations from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund (HMTF) and hold the funding at the FY16 level. In response to signing the letter Congressman Boustany said
Cumbria Flood Recovery Works in Full Swing
The Environment Agency has outlined an extensive repair program worth around £10 million in Cumbria as it builds on 100 days of vital flood recovery work following record-breaking wet weather in December. More than 3,000 flood defenses have been inspected and around 100 repair projects identified ac
All Ready for Sparkes and Northney Dredging
The maintenance dredging operations at Northney Marina and the visitors’ berth at Sparkes Marina are due to start on Wednesday, 16 March 2016, the Chichester Harbor Master said in its latest Notice to Mariners. Dredging work is expected to continue for four weeks, subject to weather, and the dredged
Collier County Receives Permit for Clam Bay Dredging
The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers on Friday gave Collier County a 10-year permit that will allow the county to perform maintenance dredging in the Clam Bay Natural Resource Protection Area. The permit will allow the county to remove sand from Clam Pass and associated flood shoal areas in three secti