Dredging
CEDA Dredging Days 2015 Open
CEDA’s trademark event, the Dredging Days 2015 conference, has just begun at the Ahoy Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The conference, scheduled for 5-6 November, is taking place in conjunction with the Europort 2015 maritime trade show. This two-day show will address innovative dredging solutions for po
Major Win for GBR, Groups Say
The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) and WWF-Australia have welcomed the announcement that new laws to restrict sea-dumping and port expansion in the Reef World Heritage Area will be voted on in Queensland Parliament next week. “We now call on all members of Parliament to support these
Washburn Restoration Underway
Yorkshire Water’s trial works to improve the quality of the river environment downstream of Swinsty reservoir is now well underway. Salix is working with partners, Mott McDonald Bentley (MMB), Arup and the Environment Agency, along with local landowners, to monitor the results of various river resto
Philly Port Strategic Plan Unveiled
Governor Tom Wolf has announced his strategic plan for sustained management, maintenance and development of the Port of Philadelphia. The governor outlined his plan while standing on an undeveloped parcel of the Southport Marine Terminal Complex, located at the eastern tip of the Navy Yard. He was j
Patchogue Funding Announced
New York State Senator Thomas Croci has secured a significant amount of money in state capital funding for the Village of Patchogue. The funding will be used to restore the Patchogue River East jetty located at the Sandspit Park Beach and Marina and represents a collaborative project between the sta
Coastal Workshop in Port Hadlock
Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee and the Northwest Straits Foundation are sponsoring a workshop on coastal process and erosion management on Saturday, November 14 at the Jefferson County Library in Port Hadlock. Coastal geologist Jim Johannessen, the featured speaker, will share informati
McL&H Receives Saltire Award
McLaughlin & Harvey’s successful delivery of the £10 million Ness Phase 2 Flood Alleviation Scheme in Inverness has received a Project Commendation from the Saltire Society Civil Engineering Awards. In total 17 projects were shortlisted, and 4 received commendations. The award covers all aspects of
Virginia Port Hosts Open House
The Port of Virginia, one of the few deep water ports on the East Coast, is entering into a period of historic capital investment and infrastructure expansion. In order to attract companies specializing in the construction, engineering and architectural trades, the port will today, November 5th 2015
APM Vado Terminal Deal Signed
Leaders from Qingdao Port Group met with APM Terminals executives in The Hague this week to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the APM Terminals Vado, Italy port project. Terms and investment amount were not disclosed. The MOU will create a new joint venture to invest in and work with othe
PHOTO: Congo River on Display
In order to celebrate the “Company of the Year 2015” (Onderneming van het Jaar) award, last week, DEME brought its trailing suction hopper dredger Congo River in Antwerp, giving the public opportunity to tour the vessel. TSHD Congo River, one of the newest ships in DEME fleet, has the hopper capacit
Oceanside Protection Deal Inked
Upon receiving the contract earlier this week, the City of Long Beach has now signed the partnership agreement with New York State, allowing the Army Corps of Engineers to formally put together the plans and specifications and put their federally funded project out to bid. “On the oceanside of our c
WAMSI Unveils New Study
A new review has found that turbidity and sedimentation, two of the most widely recognized threats to coral reefs, can have an effect on coral reproduction before, during and after spawning. Elevated turbidity regularly occurs in shallow, tropical marine environments driven primarily by wind-driven
CCCC Wins One in Malaysia
Malaysian property developer Eastern & Oriental (E&O), through its subsidiary Tanjung Pinang Development (TPD), has signed a Letter of Award (LOA) with China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) for a major land reclamation project in Penang. CCCC(M), a wholly-owned Malaysian subsidiary of CCC
All Ready for Pensacola Beachfill
The Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA) will begin work this month to restore and renourish 8.1 miles of Pensacola Beach shoreline. The project will replace sand loss experienced from Hurricanes Gustav, Ike, Ida and Isaac, as well as natural background erosion over the last ten years. Weeks Marine, I