Americas
PortMiami in Expansion Mode (USA)
On July 10, 2013, the four new Super Post-Panamax gantry cranes leaved Changxing Island ZPMC Fabrication base on the Zhen Hua 13, and after a 60-day sea voyage, the new cranes arrived in Miami yesterday. They will be located between cranes 8 and 11 to work on wharves 2, 3 & 4. “The arrival of [&hell
IADC Announces Annual Report 2012 (The Netherlands)
International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) has announced its Annual Report 2012. “IADC continued to be invited to attend third party events. Through the IADC’s contributions at conferences, including speeches, papers, and the Young Author’s Awards, through its participation in various sc
Captiva Beaches Replenishment About to Begin (USA)
The Captiva beaches replenishment program is about to begin, according to nbc-2.com. Two dredgers, named Dodge Island and Padre Island, arrived off the Captiva coast today. During this $8 million worth project, these powerful vessels will dredge beach compatible sand from a borrow area off the shore
AAPA: Maritime Economic Development Workshop in February 2014
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
Partrac: Louisiana University Purchases CSM (USA)
Louisiana University purchased a Cohesive Strength Meter (CSM) from Partrac, and used it to investigate the possibility of using exopolymers to improve sediment stability in the coastal environment. Conventional soil amendments for erosion control such as lime and Portland cement carry environmental
USA: Dredger “Essayons” Achieves Great Results (VIDEO)
Portland District dredger Essayons traveled north recently to lend a hand in the Alaska district. During this time, the ship and her crew removed nearly 300 thousand truck loads of sand from the Cook Inlet navigation channel. The Essayons is one of only two Corps-owned dredgers on the West Coast. Th
VIDEO: Petoskey Dredging Program Moves Forward (USA)
Petoskey’s city marina dredging project will involve a larger scope than originally planned, reported petoskeynews.com recently. Large-scale dredging to help restore the Petoskey’s city marina could be completed within this year if everything goes according to plan. The dredge spoil will be dumped a
TZC Dredging: Crews Save Unmoored Boats (USA)
Tappan Zee Constructors, LLC (TZC) crews helped rescue two boats that became unmoored near the Tappan Zee Bridge this past week. On September 25, crews spotted a sail boat approaching the dredging area surrounding the Tappan Zee Bridge. After attempting communications and determining that no one was
SESD Seeks Corps Permit for Salem Harbor Project (USA)
The South Essex Sewerage District (SESD) 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 placing pipelines underneath the waters of Salem Harbor in Salem, Mass. The South Essex Sewerage District is se
USA: Southwind Construction to Dredge Lynnhaven Inlet
The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a $2 million contract Sept. 28 to maintenance dredge the Lynnhaven Inlet Federal Navigation Channel in Virginia Beach, Va. Lynnhaven Inlet annually undergoes maintenance dredging to combat critical shoaling; however, due to Hurricane Sandy’s
USA: Mayor Gillian Addresses Easements for Beach Replenishment
In his letter to the residents of Ocean City, Mayor Jay Gillian said that the city will continue to pursue easements required for beach replenishment even if that means by taking. “The City continues to pursue all of the easements required for beach replenishment and dune building to protect public
Top News – September 30 to October 6, 2013
VIDEO: How Expanded Panama Canal Will Work The Panama Canal expansion project will double the capacity of the Panama Canal by 2015 by creating a new lane of traffic and allowing more and larger ships to transit. Conquest MB1 on Its Way to London Gateway (UK) Accompanied by tugs En Avant 20 and Sea