Americas
VIDEO: Buffalo River Restoration Plan Unveiled (USA)
A unique public-private-non-profit partnership is preparing to address environmental problems affecting the Buffalo River. Dredging performed by the United States Army Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency will remove contaminated sediments from the river. Restoration work will
IADC Webinar: Hydraulic Fill (VIDEO)
Hydraulic fill is the basis, the essential ingredient, for all land reclamation projects, for port expansion and airport platforms, for residential and industrial development, and many other major infrastructure plans. To fully understand the most important elements of land reclamation (planning, de
AIWA 2013 Approaches (USA)
The annual meeting of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association AIWA 2013, named “Building Partnerships to Maintain the Nation’s Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway”, is scheduled for November 21 and 22, 2013, in Charleston, SC. The agenda topics include: • Corps of Engineers Civil Works Program and
USA: Mississippi River City Mayors Meet in Memphis
Leaders of the Mississippi River Cities & Towns Initiative (MRCTI), a mayoral-led effort to create a coordinated voice for the Mississippi River, and the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) announced several breakthroughs during a first of its kind Mississippi River Economy Summit, which was hosted by MR
TZC: Permanent Pile Construction Continues (USA)
Tappan Zee Constructors, LLC (TZC) began formal construction of the New NY Bridge on Wednesday, October 16 with installation of the first permanent piles that will comprise the bridge’s foundation. Pile driving will be limited to the hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays and, occasionally, from 12 n
USA: Corps to Host Meeting on Mississippi River Hydrodynamic Study
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District and the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority of Louisiana, will host a public meeting on Wednesday, October 23rd to provide a status update on the Louisiana Coastal Area – Mississippi River Hydrodynamic and Delta Management (MRHDM) Study
CEDA: Guidelines for Assessment of Dredged Material Adopted
The Thirty-fifth Consultative Meeting of the Parties of the London Convention 1972 and London Protocol adopted Guidelines for Assessment of Dredged Material during the final day of the Meeting of the Parties at the International Maritime Organization headquarters in London, 12-18 October 2013. These
Canada: Shea, Kerr Announce Funding for Small Craft Harbours
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, accompanied by Greg Kerr, Member of Parliament for West Nova, yesterday announced that the Government of Canada will invest in construction, repair and dredging projects at four small craft harbours in Southwest Nova Scotia. They also provi
Top News – October 14 to 20, 2013
Russia: Jan de Nul Completes First Phase of Sabetta Port Dredging The Federal Marine and River Transport Agency has announced that Jan de Nul has completed the first phase of dredging operations in Sabetta Port. Van Oord BAM Consortium Wins Moin Contract (Costa Rica) A consortium consisting of Van
USA: Officials Launch Construction of Jimmy Deloach Connector Project
Governor Nathan Deal led a host of state and local leaders yesterday in officially beginning construction of a key transportation infrastructure component for the Port of Savannah – the much-anticipated “last mile” Jimmy Deloach Connector project. “Today, we take another step toward making sure comp
USA: Port of Kalama Dredging to Commence at TEMCO Site
The Port of Kalama commission voted this week to award a maintenance dredging contract to Hickey Marine Enterprises for $857,367.39. This is for part of a routine project to maintain the draft needed for large cargo ships. The firm will remove materials in front of the TEMCO Grain Terminal located a
Governor Cuomo: BOA Grants for 26 Communities (USA)
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced $10 million in Brownfield Opportunity Areas (BOA) grants for 26 communities throughout the state. Brownfields are dormant properties where the presence or potential presence of contamination has impeded site redevelopment, turning the properties into economic and e