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USA: Genesis Energy to Construct New Terminal in Baton Rouge
Genesis Energy, L.P. announced plans to invest approximately $150 million to construct a new crude oil, intermediates and refined products import/export terminal in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (the Baton Rouge Terminal). The project is expected to generate economic benefits both for the Greater Baton Rou
Jamaica: Dredging to Bring Benefits to KCT
Dredging of the Kingston Harbour, as part of the Government’s Global Logistics Hub development, is awaiting selection of an approved bidder, who will manage operations at the Kingston Container Terminal (KCT). This was stated by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Port Authority of Jamaica (
VIDEO: Panama Canal to Use Unique Water-Saving Basins
The Panama Canal Expansion program is currently underway. In keeping with sustainable development principles and environmental management best practices, the Panama Canal Expansion will use unique water-saving basins to help preserve the freshwater resources along the waterway, reutilizing water fro
USA: Senator Calls for Dredging at Small Ports in Pacific County
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) urged the Army Corps of Engineers to include dredging investments for key Washington state small ports in their Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 Work Plan. In a letter to the Army Corps, Cantwell said that projects at Baker Bay, Chinook Channel, Kenmore Navigation Channel and
Panama Canal Expansion: IHC Merwede Dredgers at Work (VIDEO)
The custom-built cutter suction dredger QUIBIÁN I and the backhoe dredger ALBERTO ALEMÁN ZUBIETA were selected by the Panama Canal Authority to help with expansion and maintenance work. The expansion project will make the Canal wider and deeper to handle larger ships and increased traffic. This deve
Ecology Invites Comments on Snohomish County Shoreline Program (USA)
The Washington Department of Ecology is seeking public comment on an amendment to Snohomish County’s shoreline master program that will clarify future aquaculture along the county’s 33 miles of marine shoreline. The proposal is part of a settlement agreement between The Pacific Coast Shellfish Growe
Long Beach Protection Plan Introduced (USA)
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer has announced the details of the major, $180M federally-funded dune and groin protection system for Long Beach, Long Island. Superstorm Sandy devastated the Island, in large part because a protection system had never been built. Following the storm, Schumer secured $1
USA: Moffatt & Nichol Appoints New Senior Engineer and Estimator
Moffatt & Nichol announced the addition of Jerry L. Neal, PE to the firm’s Walnut Creek office. With over 37 years of experience with major civil and marine construction and engineering projects, both domestic and abroad, he will serve as a Senior Engineer and Estimator at Moffatt & Nichol. Prior to
Draft Feasibility Report for Tilden Project Available for Review (USA)
A draft feasibility report and environmental assessment for stream bank restoration near Tilden, Neb. is currently available for public review. The report identifies alternatives to provide stream bank protection and prohibit further rapid erosion on the right-descending bank of the Elkhorn River, M
USA: Corps, Maine DOT to Organise Meeting on Searsport Dredging
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District, and the Maine Department of Transportation will hold a Water Quality Certification pre-application public information meeting as required by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection on Feb. 24, 2014 in Bangor on the proposal for mainten
Top News – February 10 to 16, 2014
Australia: BAM Clough Bags Port Hedland Wharf Contract Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) has awarded the BAM Clough Joint Venture (BAM Clough) a design and construction contract for a fifth iron ore loading berth at its Anderson Point Facility (AP5) in Port Hedland, Western Australia. UK: Environment A
GLDD Announces Award of “Option B” for Miami Dredging
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the United States and a major provider of commercial and industrial demolition and remediation services, announced the receipt of ‘Option B’ for the Miami Harbor Deepening Project. The $31.6 million option, wh