The Penang State Government must review and take into account the long-term development of Penang Port given its intent to construct the 6.5km Gurney Drive – Bagan Ajam undersea tunnel. The undersea tunnel project will incur comprehensive construction. Hence, for Penang Port to enjoy sustainable development, the depth of the seabed of Penang Port must [...]
In welcoming Congress back from its Easter Recess, AIIS (American Institute for International Steel) urges Congress to action on a pressing need to pass the Water Resources Development Act, with a particular focus on the provision that would require the full expenditure of funds collected under the Harbor Maintenance Fee for the purpose for which [...]
Congressman Charles W. Boustany, Jr., M.D., (R-South Louisiana) issued the following statement yesterday to commend U.S. Senator David Vitter of Louisiana for bringing awareness to the dredging needs of the nation’s waterways with his work in the U.S. Senate: “America’s ports and harbors continue to suffer from a lack of proper dredging. The RAMP Act [...]
A government expert said siltation at the mouth of the Cayanga River in San Fabian town has reached an alarming level causing the formation of two islets and impeding river flow. Jose Lignes Jr., senior geologist at the Mines and Geosciences Bureau in the Ilocos Region, said the river needs immediate dredging as several towns [...]
On February 7, Michigan’s Governor Rick Snyder released his proposed Fiscal Year 2014 budget, which begins Oct. 1, 2013. Included in the governor’s budget recommendations is $21 million for dredging harbors which is critical to Michigan’s boating, tourism, and shipping industries, and Michigan’s port communities around the state. The Michigan Boating Industries Association (MBIA) commends [...]
The U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works will hold a full committee hearing entitled, “The Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund and the Need to Invest in the Nation’s Ports.” The hearing is scheduled for 10:00am EST in 406 Dirksen Senate Office Building. This is the first hearing on legislation that may be included in [...]
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The lakefront at the Milwaukee Yacht Club is in desperate need of dredging, according to Milwaukee County. County officials have requested government approval for the removal of 2,990 cubic yards of sediment from the mentioned area, reports bizjournals.com. As soon as the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources approves the plans, this very important dredging project [...]
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The Cibubur River is in desperate need of more dredging program, according to beritajakarta.com. The current condition of Cibubur River is very alarming, said Chief of RW 02 Krendang Urban Village, and added: “Yes, the river was had been dredged in front of Tambora Sub-District Community Health Center (Puskesmas) three months ago, but the mud [...]
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“A lack of maintenance at Sunset Marina is a threat to the future of the popular harbor,” Rock Island city leaders said. According to kwqc.com, the water has become so shallow that some of the docks are sitting at the bottom of the lake instead of floating. The last time the marina entrance was dredged [...]
The Australian Government should reduce coal exports and take urgent action on the Great Barrier Reef if we are to save it for future generations, the Australian Greens said today. A shocking new report released by the Australian Institute of Marine Sciences shows the Great Barrier Reef has lost half of its coral cover since [...]
