Dredging
Bids out for Kochi Terminal Dredging
Petronet LNG Limited (PLL) will next spring undertake maintenance dredging work at its Kochi LNG terminal in Kerala, India. The company has just announced tender for the dredging works that will begin in mid-April 2016. All interested parties may send their request for proposals until August 17th 20
Photo Update: Harper’s Slough Restoration
The Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife & Fish Refuge has just posted on its facebook page the latest photos from the Harper’s Slough restoration project. The Harper’s Slough Habitat Rehabilitation and Enhancement Project was planned and designed under the authority of the Upper Mississippi Ri
MRC Public Hearing in August
The Mississippi River Commission (MRC) will host a public hearing on August 14 at the Cape Girardeau, Missouri Riverfront, aboard the Motor Vessel MISSISSIPPI. The hearing is open to the public and scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Part of their annual low-water inspection trip, the Commission holds publ
Major Improvements for Port Dover Harbor
Diane Finley, Member of Parliament for Haldimand-Norfolk, has announced an investment to improve safety and working conditions for fishermen at Port Dover Harbor in Port Dover, Ontario. This two year project involves rehabilitation of the concrete decks of the west pier and fishing piers, as well as
Another High-Class Machine from Komatsu
Komatsu Europe International N.V. has launched its new PW160-10 wheeled excavator fitted with an EU Stage IIIB engine that boasts up to 8% less fuel consumption. Built on proven features of previous models, the PW160-10 offers faster cycle times with a heavier counterweight, excellent stability and
N.C. Coastal Meeting Set for August 12
A joint meeting of the Habitat and Water Quality Advisory Committee and the Coastal Habitat Protection Plan Steering Committee will be held at 1 p.m., on August 12, at the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources Washington Regional Office, 943 Washington Square Mall, Washington. The com
Improving Canberra’s Waterways – Up for Comment
Options for improving long-term water quality in the ACT and Murrumbidgee River catchment are now on display for community comment. “Initial water monitoring and research has identified a range of potential options to improve water quality in each of six priority catchments across the ACT,” ACT Mini
Kaohsiung Hosts Pacific Ports Conference
Taiwan International Ports Corporation will host the 102nd Annual Conference of the Association of Pacific Ports from August 17th – 19th in Kaohsiung. The Corporation Vice President Liou Shy-tzong said that the conference is an opportunity for the seaports officials to gather, exchange and verify in
Canada Invests in Vancouver Island Restoration
The Government of Canada is investing in 16 projects that will support recreational fisheries on Vancouver Island, announced yesterday John Duncan, Minister of State and Chief Government Whip, and Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North. Through the Recreational Fisheries Conservation Partne
Jakarta Dredging in Full Swing
Although it is still dry season, the city administration is accelerating the dredging works on the Jakarta waterways, according to TEMPO.CO. The rivers, reservoirs and water channels dredging operations are being carried out as an anticipation strategy of flood threat during rainy season, said Jakar
Kelowna Dredging Project About to Begin
Beginning on Monday, August 10, dredging will occur over the course of a week to remove large volumes of sand from the Cook Road boat launch area, announced City of Kelowna. Work is expected to be completed on Sunday, August 16. Mobilization of equipment, environmental mitigation and site operations
Jetty Project Starts in Portsmouth
Work has begun to revamp facilities in Portsmouth Naval Base so it can accommodate Britain’s biggest warships. It will take 18 months and £34 million to turn the 90-year-old structure at Middle Slip Jetty into 21st Century moorings meeting all the needs of Britain’s future flagship. In due course, t
Dredgers Departing the New Suez
There are only eight days are left before the opening of the New Suez Canal. Official unveiling ceremony of the new waterway, also known as the Suez Canal Corridor, will be held on the banks of the New Canal on August 6th where Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi will be joined by world leaders
Sidmouth’s Coastal Scheme Moves Forward
The past four months have been extremely busy for the project team working on the Sidmouth and East Beach Management Plan, as the latest Steering Group newsletter reveals. East Devon District Council’s Assistant Project Manager Tony Burch, has just issued this update, which highlights the positive r