Americas
Dredge Yard Gears Up for Upcoming AAPA Congress in Argentina
Dredge Yard, dedicated to the dredging and mining industries, will take part at the Latin American Congress of Ports annual meeting that will be held in less than a week in Puerto Iguazú in Argentina. The company’s objectives are to showcase its latest innovations in realm of dredging and mining equ
USA: Corps’ Partnership with Port of Bay City Pays Off
Five years ago the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, and Port of Bay City partnered on the study and new construction of an east jetty at the Mouth of the Colorado River to stabilize the shallow draft navigation channel and reduce maintenance dredging requirements. Today, that infras
2014 ACPA Conference Focuses on Port Infrastructure Development
Today’s global economy is making the world smaller, and traditional trade patterns are shifting. Ensuring Canada is prepared to navigate this new reality is crucial to the country’s economic growth and success. It is also a unique opportunity for Canada to advance its global leadership. Canada’s Por
ICA Gets Water Tunnel Deal in Mexico City
Empresas ICA, S.A.B. de C.V., the largest infrastructure and construction company in Mexico, has signed a contract with Conagua, the National Water Commission, to build the Churubusco-Xochiaca water tunnel in Mexico City and Mexico state. The Ps. 2,566 million fixed-price contract was awarded throug
VIDEO: J.E. McAmis Dredging Operations (USA)
Founded in 1973, J.E. McAmis has developed innovative methods to complete a wide variety of heavy/civil and marine projects in tough conditions. This video includes a compilation of shots for the J.E. McAmis dredging operations. The dredging locations in the video are Winchester Bay and Charleston,
Indian River Lagoon Projects Make Progress (USA)
Enhanced protection of the Indian River Lagoon took another step forward recently when the St. Johns River Water Management District’s Governing Board authorized projects with the federal and local governments that will infuse another $1 million into lagoon protection. The U.S. Environmental Protect
Financial Boost for Dredging Projects in Quebec
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, has announced $10.3 million to support improvement projects at small craft harbors in Quebec. This investment will support the following projects: The beginning of a multiyear project involving breakwater construction and the installation o
NOAA Study Reveals Significant Land Cover Changes
A new NOAA nationwide analysis showed that between 1996 and 2011, 64,975 square miles in coastal regions experienced changes in land cover, including a decline in wetlands and forest cover with development a major contributing factor. Overall, 8.2 percent of the nation’s ocean and Great Lakes coasta
USACE: New Programs to Assist with Coastal Projects
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, is offering a variety of federal programs that will assist the public with the preparation of comprehensive plans for the development, use and conservation of water and related land resources along the Texas coast. These programs are either avail
USA: Orion Marine Announces New COO
Orion Marine Group, Inc., a leading heavy civil marine contractor serving the infrastructure sector, yesterday announced the appointment of James L. Rose to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. With over 27 years of experience, Mr. Rose will now oversee the daily fie
USA: Dare County Holds Meeting on Beach Nourishment
The Dare County Board of Commissioners will conduct a Public Meeting regarding the County’s plans for Buxton beach nourishment today at 7pm at Cape Hatteras Secondary School. Dr. Tim Kana with Coastal Science and Engineering will be in attendance to speak with the board and public regarding the proj
USA: Officials Take Steps to Alleviate Shoreline Erosion
North Topsail Beach Board of Aldermen last week took action to begin the permitting process to install a sand bag revetment, also known as a geotube, along approximately 1,500 feet of shoreline on the north end of Topsail Island. This was in reaction to severe erosion that has been occurring in the