Africa
Nigeria: NPA Commences Massive Dredging Project
The Nigerian Ports Authority has commenced massive dredging of all navigational channels throughout the country in order to accommodate… By Francis Ugwoke (thisdaylive) [mappress] Source: thisdaylive, January 29, 2012;
Zambia: AFDB Invests in Mpulungu Harbour Development
THE African Development Bank (AFDB) has pumped US$30 million into the upgrading of Muplungu Harbour infrastructure in Northern Province to … By Maimbolwa Mulikelela (times) [mappress] Source: times, January 26, 2012;
Nigeria: Dredging Brings Relief to Ilorin
The Kwara State Government has embarked on the dredging of canals in Ilorin as parts of measures to combat flooding in the state… (punchng) [mappress] Source: punchng, January 25, 2012;
Nigeria: DMO Bags Dredging Contract
The Lagos State Government has appointed Drainage Maintenance Officers (DMO) in all local governments to ensure maintenance, clearing … By Kazeem Ugbodaga (pmnewsnigeria) [mappress] Source: pmnewsnigeria, January 24, 2012;
New Demands for World’s Maritime Industry
Increasing demand and expectations in Maritime Industry call for communities to come up with new facilities and to upgrade outdated systems and infrastructure. The prospect of such developments integrates challenges since each new advanced construction must be sensitively designed, appealing, practi
Liberia: NPA in Talks with Van Oord
The Management of the National Port Authority (NPA) has clarified that the periodic dredging of the Freeport of Monrovia is not part of the … (liberianobserver) [mappress] Source: liberianobserver, January 24, 2012;
Ukraine to Invest in Kenya’s Ports ?
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Counselor to the Prime Minister of Kenya’s infrastructure development Sylvester Kasuke ihas informed about that during a meeting with Ukrainian Ambassador to Kenya and Tanzania Vladimir Butyagov. S. Kasuke has also reported that currently design works an
South Africa: TPT Announces Deal with Liebherr
Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) yesterday signed a contract with Liebherr Werk Nenzing for the purchase of six mobile harbour cranes. The cranes are part of TPT’s Durban roro and Maydon Wharf Terminal’s R438.3 million investment in container-handling capacity. The agreement covers design, fabrication,
Liberia: Monrovia Wharf Project Proceeds Faster Than Expected
The chief executive officer (CEO) of APM Terminals International has announced that ongoing construction of the marginal wharf at the … By George D. Kennedy (liberianobserver) [mappress] Source: liberianobserver, January 19, 2012; Image: APM Terminals
GMI Resumes Liberian Gold Dredging Operation
Venga Aerospace Systems Inc. announced that the Company’s mining affiliate, Global Mineral Investments, LLC has resumed its Liberian gold mining operations with dredging having now been restarted at GMI’s Dugbe River site. Kiwi Inc., GMI’s African based joint venture partner and on-site manager of G
ADBP Provides Dredging and Surveying Training in Nigeria
As part of the ongoing commitment to education and knowledge building, the Nigerian Ports Authority organises training camps for their key members of staff, including field crews as well as management. The Anthony D Bates Partnership (ADBP) has been closely involved in these training programs and ha
Egypt: Prime Minister Revives Land Reclamation Plan
Prime Minister Kamal al-Ganzouri decided yesterday to revive the plan on land reclamation after a seven-year stoppage… (allafrica) [mappress] Source: allafrica, January 12, 2012;