Dredging
JULONG CSD for Chinese Government
JULONG, a Chinese manufacturer of various water engineering vessels and platforms, has delivered a cutter suction dredger to the Chinese government. This 16 inch cutter suction dredger, with suction and discharge pipe of 400mm and a 2000m/hr pump capacity, is equipped with one set of 1000HP Cummins
Australasian Coasts & Ports Conference Kicks Off
This week over 300 coastal engineers, planners and scientists from around the world are meeting in Auckland for the Australasian Coasts & Ports 2015 (15 – 18 September) conference. The theme of the conference is Environomics – in recognition of the need to balance protecting the coastal environment
RCI to Build New Jetty in Taicang
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, and Rainbow-Cargotec Industries Co., Ltd (RCI) celebrated yesterday the ground breaking of a new jetty at RCI’s facilities in Taicang, China. RCI is a joint venture established in Taicang, Jiangsu Province, China, in 2012 between Cargotec Corporation and Jiangsu Rainbow Hea
MPA Hires Royal HaskoningDHV
Royal HaskoningDHV has been appointed by Mauritius Ports Authority (MPA) to carry out Port Masterplan studies for Port Louis (the gateway port of the Island of Mauritius) and for Port Mathurin on the Island of Rodrigues. The work involves identifying new business opportunities for Mauritius ports an
Shinnecock East Canal Ready for Dredging
Suffolk County has secured over $6 million that will be used for improving the Hampton Bays community. The announcement was made by the Deputy Presiding Officer and Second District County Legislator Jay Schneiderman following Wednesday’s session of the County Legislature. According to Schneiderman,
TID’s IHC Beaver Course Next Month
The Training Institute for Dredging (TID) has announced that the IHC Beaver Operator Training course will be held from 12-16 October 2015, in Kinderdijk, the Netherlands. The training is performed with the use of a new generation extremely realistic cutter simulator. The modern dredging operator des
Elliott Bay Seawall Project on the Table
To ensure greater accountability, the City of Seattle announced the scope, schedule and deliverables for the external expert review process of the Elliott Bay Seawall Project this week. Seeking a thorough analysis of the project, the City will utilize a panel of peer agency experts, such as public w
CPRA Accepting Proposals for Partnership Fund
The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) is accepting proposals for the FY 2016 Conservation and Restoration Partnership fund until October 21, 2015. This year the Partnership Fund has dedicated $1 million to provide matching funds for projects aimed at coastal conservation and restor
Bids Invited for Portarlington Harbor Project
The Andrews Labor Government is calling for tenders to deliver a major component of the $15 million Portarlington Safe Harbor development. Member for Bellarine and Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water, Lisa Neville, said that the next stage of the development would include the construc
Mexico Hosts Geosynthetics & Coast 2015
Geosynthetics & Coast 2015, the Third International Workshop on Geosynthetics and Modern Materials in Coastal Protection and Related Applications, will be held in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico, from 2-4 December 2015. The workshop is being organized by Anahuac Mayab University and the Indian Institute of
MTCC Inks Breakwater Contract
The Republic of Maldives’ Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure has signed a contract with the Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) for the construction of Ha. Dhihdhoo channel breakwater. The Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, signed the contract agreement on
Vale Jetty as Best Infrastructure Project in Malaysia
The Vale iron ore jetty project was announced as the country’s best major infrastructure project at the Malaysian Construction Industry Excellence Awards (MCIEA) ceremony in Kuala Lumpur on September 11th 2015. BAM – in joint venture with its Australian partner McConnell Dowell and Malaysian partner
GLDD Wins Baltimore Dredging Deal
Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company recently won an $11.6 million worth contract for maintenance dredging of the Baltimore Harbor and channels. Maintenance dredging of the Baltimore Harbor and surrounding channels is imperative to keeping the Port of Baltimore competitive and protecting the 122,000
Bournemouth’s Coastline Plans on Public Display
A program of work to protect Bournemouth’s coastline is planned over the next 17 years and the public are invited to find out more at a special information event. Plans will go on public display at Boscombe Seafront Office on Thursday, 17 September, 2015 (9am – 7pm) detailing the beach management pr