The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will revise and re-propose the plan to remove sediment contaminated with mercury and lead from the Acid Brook Delta and other parts of Pompton Lake in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey. The EPA had previously finalized a plan, which was contained in a permit requirin
U.S. Sen. David Vitter, along with U.S. Reps. Steve Scalise (R-La.) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.), accepted an invitation from the Department of Treasury for a briefing on concerns surrounding the development of regulations necessary for full implementation of the Resources and Ecosystem Sustainability,
The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) and Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) are disappointed that the Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment (DEIA) of the proposed reclamation of Phase 2 of Seri Tanjung Pinang (STP2) at Tanjung Tokong, Penang has been approved by the Department of Environment. The
The launch of a dredging vessel this week in Kiribati illustrated the EU’s commitment to supporting Kiribati in its efforts to achieve sustainable development, while addressing its vulnerability to climate change. “This launching paves the way for this pioneering project’s success by allowing i-Kiri
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, has completed planned drilling and underwater blasting in the Arthur Kill Channel between the New York Container Terminal, Staten Island NY and Elizabeth, NJ. The drilling and blasting which was completed during the last week in April 2014 was nec
The peak representative body for Queensland minerals and energy exporters has welcomed the release overnight by UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee (WHC) of a draft decision on current and future management of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage property. Queensland Resources Council Chief Executive
The Maryland Port Administration (MPA) applauded the recent decision by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to award a grant of $750,000 for the Port of Baltimore’s Dray Truck Replacement Program, extending the program through March 2016. The $750,000 grant was part of $4.2 million in Diesel Em
Det norske oljeselskap ASA is, as partner in production licence 265, in the process of completing drilling of appraisal wells 16/2-19 and 16/2-19A in the Johan Sverdrup oil discovery. The objective of the wells was to examine the extent and properties of the reservoir rocks in the northernmost part
MacArtney has performed a major upgrade of two FOCUS-2 ROTV systems belonging to Swedish marine survey contractor and specialist, MMT. Both vehicles have been fitted with new state-of-the-art equipment to carry out geophysical survey missions for clients within oil, gas and renewable energy industri
MacArtney has performed a major upgrade of two FOCUS-2 ROTV systems belonging to Swedish marine survey contractor and specialist, MMT. Both vehicles have been fitted with new state-of-the-art equipment to carry out geophysical survey missions for clients within oil, gas and renewable energy industri
East Marine Pte. Ltd. has successfully launched its new 10m³ grab dredger “Bestla”. This event marks another milestone for East Marine Pte. Ltd., the dredging specialist with the biggest fleet of dredgers in Singapore. This giant will support the dredging program currently undertaken at the Jurong I
Drydocks World the leading international service provider to the marine and maritime sectors including to the oil & gas and energy industry, today announced the completion of major repair and refurbishment of National Drilling Company’s (NDC) jack-up drilling rig Al Ittihad. The company has successf
FMC Technologies, Inc. informed that it will be recognized at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) next week with the presentation of two Spotlight on New Technology Awards. The awards, which honor innovative technologies that significantly impact offshore exploration and production, are in reco
The Town of Ridgefield is seeking a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District, to conduct work in waters of the United States in conjunction with stabilizing Third Lane Stream to reduce streambank erosion in Ridgefield, Connecticut. The town of Ridgefield is proposing to sta
