Americas
RDCO Supports Okanagan Breakwater Project (Canada)
The Regional District of the Central Okanagan (RDCO) Board Chair Robert Hobson was in Okanagan Centre in early September to announce support from Canada’s Infrastructure Improvement Fund construct a new north breakwater at Okanagan Centre Safe Harbour Regional Park. Joining Chair Hobson was the Hono
Corps Introduces Kings Bay Dredging Details (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, announced the details about the Kings Bay dredging plan. This deepening program will include maintenance dredging in the Kings Bay entrance channel to a required depth of 49 feet. The material dredged from the entrance channel will be placed o
PortMiami: Panama Canal 2015 Countdown (VIDEO)
The opening of the expanded Panama Canal is fast approaching. The countdown is on, and PortMiami, the first port of call on the Asia-to-US route via the Canal, will be the only Atlantic Seaboard port south of Norfolk, Virginia with a channel deep enough to accommodate the super-sized container cargo
Officials Seek Public Input on Longview Terminal (USA)
The public is invited to an Oct. 9 meeting to comment on the scope of environmental impact statements (EISs) for a proposed coal export terminal near Longview. Millennium Bulk Terminals-Longview LLC proposes to build and operate a terminal to export coal from the site of the former Reynolds Aluminum
DNR to Hold Meeting on Volga Lake Improvement Plan (USA)
Iowans interested in the results of a DNR study to improve water quality in Volga Lake in Fayette County can attend a meeting Oct. 17. Citizens are encouraged to bring questions and ideas to improve the lake to the meeting for discussion. Volga Lake is on the state’s list of impaired waters for high
USA: Corps Awards Jefferson Parish Levee Contract
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, recently awarded a 26-month construction contract to raise a portion of the Mississippi River Levee on the east bank of Jefferson Parish. The project is part of the Mississippi River and Tributaries (MR&T) System designed to safely control and
Port Finance International Brazil Set for Next Month
The Port Finance International Brazil 2013 conference is scheduled for 12 & 13 November 2013, in Bolsa do Rio Convention Centre, Rio de Janeiro. Bringing together leading players in the Brazilian ports sector to discuss the challenges and opportunities in this developing ports sector, Port Finance I
Dredging at St. Augustine Inlet Begins (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District announced that dredging operations are underway within the St. Augustine Inlet Federal Channel. Due to weather conditions and subsequent wave action, the federal channel has shoaled in creating hazardous conditions for mariners. Approximately 1
Arthur Kill Channel Dredging Makes Progress (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in partnership with The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey are improving the main shipping channels in the Port by deepening them to a depth of 50 feet, allowing more efficient access to the world’s largest oceangoing ships. Deepening the Arthur Kill Channel a
USA: 2014/15 Funding Approved for Strategic Florida Seaport Projects
The Florida Seaport Transportation and Economic Development (FSTED) Council approved $15 million in allocations to seaport projects around the state. The FSTED Council is comprised of the port directors for Florida’s 15 public seaports, and representatives from the Florida Department of Transportati
New Polaris Ship’s Bridge Simulator for Mexican Port Development
A new Multi-Purpose Kongsberg Maritime Polaris ship’s bridge simulator has become a key coastal and port development resource for The Instituto Mexicano del Transporte (IMT) following the opening of its new research facility in August 2013. Based in Queretaro, Mexico, IMT is the leading Research Cen
Alameda Beach Restoration Kicks Off (USA)
A nearly $5.7 million project to restore sandy beaches to Alameda’s shoreline kicked off yesterday. At a cost of nearly $5.7 million, the East Bay Regional Park District will restore the beach and dune system to its 1987 footprint, and will protect the shoreline of this popular recreational beach. D