Dredging works conducted during the mining of black sand at the mouth of the Ba River could help in reducing the impact of flooding, reports fijitimes. Amex Resources Limited, an iron ore focused, mineral resources development company, has designed a dredging plan that will leave a 500 metre channel from the mouth of the river [...]
New research tracking the movement of dredged sediment around Liverpool Bay could save millions of pounds, according to scientists. Each year, sediment has to be dredged from the port and deposited elsewhere to maintain access for commercial vessels. But according to the new study, the dredged material appears back in the port again within just [...]
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reports that two contractors named to remove rock pinnacles at Thebes, Illinois are en route and are expected to arrive on location on December 13 and 17, respectively. The Corps says it is “cautiously optimistic we can start blasting next week” after it meets with the contractors and reviews [...]
The American Waterways Operators (AWO) and Waterways Council Inc. (WCI), are calling upon Congress and the Administration to address a developing situation on the Mississippi River which could effectively bring commerce on the Mighty Mississippi to a halt in early December. Water releases from dams on the upper Missouri River are planned to be significantly [...]
![Vietnam: Tien River Sand Dredging Could Cause Disaster]()
According to vietnamnews.com, illegal sand dredging in the Tien River has encroached the safety corridor of the 1.53 km My Thuan Bridge linking Vinh Long and Tien Giang provinces. Vinh Long Department of Natural Resources and Environment informs that in an area near the bridge, one of the most important in the Cuu Long (Mekong) [...]
![Lawmakers: Bridge Height Could Have Impacts on Columbia River Shipments (USA)]()
Jaime Herrera Beutler led a joint letter to Columbia River Crossing Director Nancy Boyd yesterday highlighting the economic consequences of limiting navigation on the Columbia River, and seeking answers on potential costs to taxpayers if the bridge height limits certain river users. The letter was signed by Jaime, Reps. Doc Hastings, Cathy McMorris Rodgers and [...]
![UK: Falmouth Harbour Dredging Could Begin in April]()
Tony Tomlinson, Falmouth harbour commissioner stated that the harbour dredging project could commence within two months. “We have had ten years of seeing the goalposts moved and of having obstacles put in our way,” added Tomlinson. Paul Kenny, general secretary of the GMB union said large cruise liners would be able to dock at Falmouth [...]
![India: Shipping Ministry Could Soon Award Major Ports Expansion Projects]()
The Shipping Ministry – which has been able to award only one out of the 23 targeted port development projects till date this fiscal – could… (thehindubusinessline) Source: thehindubusinessline, December 15, 2011;
![USA: Newport Beach City Council Could Contribute Funds for Harbor Dredging]()
The Newport Beach City Council is expected to contribute $2.5 million toward a federal dredging project of Lower Newport Bay… By SEAN GREENE (ocregister) Source: ocregister, December 14, 2011
![UK: Falmouth Harbour Dredging Could Go Ahead Within Two Years, Chancellor Says]()
Controversial dredging of Falmouth harbour to pave the way for a £100 million overhaul of the docks could go-ahead within two years, … (falmouthpeople) Source: falmouthpeople, November 30, 2011;
