Americas
San Diego to Host Maritime Economic Development Workshop (USA)
The 2014 Maritime Economic Development Workshop is scheduled for February 20 – 21, 2014, San Diego, CA. The theme of the 2014 Maritime Economic Development Workshop is Tackling Port Economic Development Challenges and Measuring Effectiveness. Port authorities and their private-sector partners invest
Canada: Port Saint John Launches Maritime Education Program
Port Saint John, in partnership with PALS (Partners Assisting Local Schools) and the Anglophone South School District, is launching lesson plans about the Port and Maritime industries. The education program is designed to complement many areas of the curriculum and can be adapted for many grade leve
USA: Orion Marine Group Wins Caribbean Navy Contract
Orion Marine Group Inc., a leading heavy civil marine contractor serving the infrastructure sector, today announced a contract award of approximately $14 million. Orion Marine Group was recently awarded a contract to demolish and reconstruct an existing fuel pier for the US Navy in the Caribbean. On
Wilmington Harbor Dredging Plan Unveiled (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, has introduced a plan for the Wilmington Harbor dredging program. The project will include maintenance dredging of the Wilmington Harbor federal navigation channel, including the Anchorage Basin, Between Channel and the North Carolina State Port
USA: EPA Proposes to Add Newark Site to Superfund List
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency yesterday proposed to add the Troy Chemical Corp. site in Newark, New Jersey to its Superfund list of the country’s most hazardous waste sites. Past industrial activity at and in the vicinity of the site, including the manufacture of chemicals, has contaminat
Bonner Bridge Project: NCDOT Conducts Underwater Surveys (USA)
N.C. Department of Transportation crews today 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 are
Corps Awards Plaquemines Parish Floodwall Contract (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, recently awarded a contract to construct a floodwall on top of the existing Mississippi River levee in Plaquemines Parish from Augusta to Oakville, LA. The project is a part of the Resilient Features Westbank and Vicinity (WBV), Hurricane and S
Panama Canal: 100 Years of Culebra Cut Dredging
The Panama Canal commemorated 100 years of dredging Culebra Cut, removing the last barrier during its construction for the free movement of vessels along the 80-kilometer waterway. Following the calendar of activities in the countdown to the centennial, the Panama Canal highlighted the significant r
Ellicott Dredges: Two New Dredge Simulators (USA)
After two years of development, Ellicott Dredges has announced the start-up of two new dredging simulators, one for cutter dredges and one for auger dredges. Both are available for immediate use. These simulators are the most modern dredge simulator systems in North America, and will be used in conj
Morganza Chief’s Report Gets Nod to Move Forward (USA)
U.S. Sen. David Vitter, top Republican on the Senate committee that oversees the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, yesterday announced that the Morganza to the Gulf Chief’s Report has received concurrence to move forward with Congressional authorization by the Administration after nearly two decades of
PHA: Longoria Notes Year-End Accomplishments (USA)
At the Port of Houston Commission meeting, Chairman Janiece Longoria reviewed the achievements and work of the Port Commission and staff serving in her first year as Chairman. “We have seen so many changes and accomplishments during that time,” she said. “I’ve enjoyed every bit of it and we have a p
West Coast Hopper Maintenance Dredging 2014 Scheme Introduced
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, has announced a plan for the West Coast Hopper Maintenance Dredging 2014 scheme. This deepening program will include maintenance dredging at the San Francisco Mainship Channel, Humboldt Bay, Mouth of Columbia River, and selected Columbia River are