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VIDEO: Crews Continue to Make Repairs on Bonner Bridge (USA)
N.C. Department of Transportation crews recently conducted several tests and surveys of the Herbert C. Bonner Bridge on N.C. 12 over the Oregon Inlet in Dare County. These tests allowed the department to gather crucial information to help evaluate the overall effectiveness of the sand placed in the
Consortium Threatens to Halt Panama Canal Expansion
The consortium carrying out a historic expansion of the Panama Canal says it may have to suspend work due to the financial problems, according to foxnews.com. Led by Spain’s Sacyr Vallehermoso, the consortium, which also includes Impregilo of Italy, Jan De Nul Group and Panama’s Constructora Urbana,
Duwamish Dredging Program Kicks Off (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District, recently began routine maintenance dredging of portions of the Duwamish Waterway to remove approximately 63,500 cubic yards of shoaled material from three sections within the federal channel in the waterway. The Corps awarded the contract to Americ
Top News of the Year 2013
UAE: Van Oord Bags New Project in Dubai Meraas Development LLC has again contracted Van Oord to build an island in the emirate of Dubai. Jumana Island will lie 500 metres off the coast and will be used for urban development. Panama Canal Completes Culebra Cut Dredging The Panama Canal Authority (A
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USA: Corps to Invite Bids for Great South Bay Channel Dredging
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, has introduced a plan to issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for maintenance dredging of the Great South Bay Channel, New York, in the Moriches Bay section of the channel. During this cleanup program, approximately 100,000 cubic yards of material wi
Panama Canal: 14 Years Under Panamanian Administration
On the countdown to its centennial in 2014, the Panama Canal celebrates 14 years under Panamanian administration, characterized by its enhanced service to world maritime trade. “The Panama Canal has strengthened its role in international trade, while contributing to the country’s development,” said
San Diego to Host Maritime Development Workshop (USA)
The theme of the 2014 Maritime Economic Development Workshop (February 20 – 21, 2014, San Diego, CA) is “Tackling port economic development challenges and measuring effectiveness.” Port authorities and their private-sector partners invest a great deal of time and money into outreach and marketing ac
USA: Bishop, Schumer Announce New Coastal Protection Plan
Rep. Tim Bishop (D-NY) and Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) announced a new plan that will allow the construction of storm protection dunes at Smith Point County Park and Robert Moses State Park to begin in early 2014, as originally scheduled. Schumer and Bishop brokered a deal between federal and sta
USA: Ocean City Beach Replenishment Plan Moves Ahead
The Army Corps of Engineers will go out to bid in early January for a project to rebuild beaches and dunes at the severely eroded south end of Ocean City, according to Ocean City Business Administrator Mike Dattilo. The project is still on track to start in March or early spring, reports oceancity.p
GE Issues Report on Hudson River Dredging Project (USA)
General Electric Co. issued a report on the environmental dredging project the Company is conducting on the Upper Hudson River in New York State. The Company said its completion of the project — expected in 2016 — will fully resolve its remedial liabilities. Any liability for natural resource damage
Top News – December 23 to 29, 2013
New Port of Melbourne CEO Announced (Australia) The Victorian Coalition Government has announced that Nick Easy has been appointed as CEO of the Port of Melbourne Corporation, Minister for Ports David Hodgett announced. AvH Acquires Full Control Over DEME (Belgium) On December 24, 2013, Ackermans