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SIMRA to Hold Meeting on Missouri River Conditions (USA)
The State Interagency Missouri River Authority (SIMRA) will meet in Des Moines Oct. 16. Presentations will include current and projected precipitation, river and stream flows, and shallow groundwater conditions in Iowa; an update of the conditional permit for the Shallow Water Habitat Project locate
USA: DNR to Discuss Little River Lake Development Plan
Iowans interested in the results of a DNR study to improve water quality in Little River Lake in Decatur County can attend a meeting Oct. 23. Citizens are encouraged to bring their questions and ideas to improve the lake to the meeting for discussion. Little River Lake is on the state’s list of impa
Van Oord BAM Consortium Wins Moin Contract (Costa Rica)
A consortium consisting of Van Oord and BAM International, has been awarded the contract for the design and construction of Phase 2A of the new container terminal for APM Terminals in Moín, Costa Rica. The total contract value amounts to USD 460 million which is split between Van Oord and BAM Intern
IADC Publishes Dredging in Figures 2012
International Association of Dredging Companies IADC has announced its Dredging in Figures 2012. This is an annual review of the global dredging market. The document focusses on the global dredging and maritime construction industry over 2012. The IADC aims to be thorough and precise in estimating t
Collier County and Naples Renourishment: NTP Issued (USA)
A notice to proceed (NTP) was issued today to two contractors handling the $9.5 million major beach renourishment project on Collier County and Naples beaches. Eastman Aggregate of Lake Worth is contracted to place 95,000 cubic yards of sand on Vanderbilt and Pelican Bay beaches and Phillips and Jor
Manasquan Beach Restoration Kicks Off (USA)
The Manasquan beach restoration project will commence today, temporarily limiting access to the borough’s beaches. “During this phase of the project you will see the contractor’s tug boat and barges delivering 30” diameter pipe into the Manasquan Inlet to temporarily store it until they are ready to
USA: AECOM to Perform Buffalo River Sediment Remediation Project
AECOM, a global provider of professional technical and management support services, including a leading environmental practice, is part of a team selected by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Great Lakes National Program Office to perform sediment remediation of the Buffalo River in Buffalo,
USA: Blunt Urges Corps to Cease Missouri River Dumping
U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) sent a letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Kansas City District and the Assistant Secretary of the Army urging the Corps to halt the Jameson Island shallow water habitat construction project due to concerns of dumping dredged soil into the Missouri River. As the l
Panama Canal Administrator Meets with Industry Representatives
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) Administrator Jorge L. Quijano met with the Union of Greek Shipowners, the International Association of Independent Tanker Owners (INTERTANKO) and the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) this week in Greece. These meetings are part of the d
USA: Benjamin Chamberlin Seeks Permit to Expand Salisbury Marina
Benjamin Chamberlin Realty, LLC, doing business as Bridge Marina, is seeking a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District to conduct work in waters of the United States in conjunction with expanding an existing marina in Salisbury, Mass. Benjamin Chamberlin Realty, LLC has ap
VIDEO: Southern Shores Dredging Underway (USA)
The Southern Shores canal dredging project is currently underway. The land-based equipment is being hauled in to the Sassafras Lane and Tall Pine Lane transfer sites, according to icontact-archive.com. Once completed, all equipment will then be moved east of the Tall Pine Bridge. [mappress] Dredging
Corps Provides Update on Delaware River Dredging Plan (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District, has announced an update on the Delaware River dredging plan. The solicitation will be issued on or about 22 October 2013, and the bid opening date is 21 November 2013. This very important development project will include dredging within the Bi