Dredging
Komatsu Europe Launches D85EXi/PXi-18 Dozer
Komatsu Europe has introduced its new D85EXi/PXi-18 dozer, Komatsu’s latest in a range of machines equipped with intelligent Machine Control technology. Powered by a 197 kW (264 HP), SAA6D125E-7, EU Stage IV emissions-certified engine with a “Heavy-duty” aftertreatment system, the D85EXi/PXi-18 emit
International Support for Rookery Bay Project
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is partnering with China’s Rilin Group to help restore 225 acres of mangroves in Collier County. The group has committed $5 million to restore and monitor the mangrove forest at Fruit Farm Creek within the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Res
New Liebherr R 9200 Excavator at Bauma 2016
At Bauma 2016, Liebherr will unveil its new entry into the 200 tonne excavator class – the R 9200. The 12.5m³ bucket is the biggest in its class, and offers sustainable performance while delivering peak fuel burn efficiency. The Liebherr R 9200 excavator is equipped with the Liebherr-patented Litron
USACE: Brooklyn Coastal Scheme Progresses Well
The U.S. Army Corps of engineers, New York District, has just released this beautiful photo from the Sea Gate coastal project in Brooklyn, where the USACE is constructing four T-groins to reduce erosion. These operations are mainly benefiting the larger Coney Island coastal-storm risk reduction proj
West Bay Dredging Project up for Comment
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, is soliciting public comments regarding the proposed dredging project in West Bay, Brazoria County, Texas. The applicant County of Brazoria proposes to hydraulically dredge approximately 376,200 cubic yards of sand material from West Bay and the
Chinese Duo Wins Major Port Deal in Algeria
Two Chinese companies, China Harbor Engineering Company (CHEC) and China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC), and the Algerian government last Sunday signed an agreement to build a mega seaport in Algeria. Under the deal, the two sides will set up a consortium company in March to buil
Wasa Dredging: Oslo Fairway Project Moves Forward
The Oslo Fairway dredging works, undertaken by a Finnish dredging equipment manufacturer and contractor – Wasa Dredging, are progressing very well so far. Wasa has just released this beautiful photo from this dredging scheme, which shows their backhoe giant Hector during the deepening work at the mo
New Initiative to Measure Dredging Impact on Otago Harbor
A new marine community monitoring initiative, led by the University of Otago’s Department of Marine Science and the New Zealand Marine Studies Center, is set to begin exploring the consequences of dredging on Otago Harbor’s rocky shore communities. Funded by the Otago Pilot of the Participatory Scie
ICTSI’s Matadi Terminal Project on Schedule
International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI’s) new terminal, located at Matadi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, is on schedule to open for business in August 2016. The new terminal will deliver purpose-designed container handling capacity coupled with modern general cargo handling and st
Maryport’s Harbor Dredging Project Starts Next Month
Van Oord, a Dutch dredging company, has won the Maryport’s harbor dredging contract. Pauline Gorley, chief executive of the Maryport Harbor and Marina Authority, said that Van Oord will be on site from February 4 for four to six weeks to dredge the Elizabeth and Senhouse docks. John McAvoy, fishing
Panama Canal Expansion Project – January 2016 Update
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has just released its latest video about the waterway expansion project for January 2016. The Panama Canal Expansion works are nearing its completion with only four percent left to be wrapped up. The largest infrastructure project since the waterway’s original constr
Portland Harbor Cleanup Plan Almost Ready
The United States Environmental Agency (EPA) has launched informational “Full Court Press” to help Portland-Metro communities prepare to comment on the proposed Portland Harbor cleanup plan. According to EPA, residents of the greater Portland area interested in learning more about the why, when and
Meeting Set on Slaughden Flood Defence Work
The Environment Agency will hold a public drop-in on Thursday, 21 January, from 2pm to 6pm at Aldeburgh Parish Church Hall, to discuss upcoming flood defense improvement work in Slaughden. “Maintaining the flood defense at Slaughden is important for the whole estuary,” said David Kemp, Coastal Team
Conygar Submits Application for Fishguard Harbor Project
Conygar Stena Line Limited, the joint venture between the Conygar Investment Company (Conygar) and Stena Line, has submitted planning and marine licence applications in respect of the first phase of the Fishguard Harbor Marina project. This consists of the construction of two new breakwaters, revetm