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Settlement Reached over MPRSA
Under a recent settlement with EPA, Cashman Dredging & Marine Contracting Co., and the joint venture Cashman-Weeks NB, JV, will pay a penalty and perform additional measures for alleged violations of the Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act (MPRSA and also known as the Ocean Dumping Act).
DEEP Continues Hartford Projects
Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has announced that maintenance work will begin again this week on the flood control system that flows through West Harford, Newington, and Hartford. “We stopped work on this project for two weeks to listen to the concerns of resi
PHIL, SMDC Pen Dredging Deal
PHI Group, Inc. (PHIL), a U.S. public company engaged in energy and natural resources, has signed an agreement in principle covering business cooperation and investment with a Filipino company, Spartan Mining and Development Corporation (SMDC). The agreement covers dredging, extracting and processin
Chelsea River Plan Unveiled
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District, is proposing streambank protection project to stabilize some 300 feet of riverbank along the Chelsea River in East Boston, Mass. Continued long-term erosion of the riverbank will continue to endanger other areas at this site that are subject to
Big Milestone for PHA Terminal
As part of a $1 billion, five-year modernization plan, which also includes dredging, land-side infrastructure works and wharf improvements, the Port of Houston Authority (PHA) last week commissioned the first of four new Super Post-Panamax ship-to-shore (STS) cranes at its Barbours Cut Container Ter
Highlights of the Week
Dredging Today brings you an overview of the most popular stories from the past week (November 1-8). Sospan Dau Departs Chichester Boskalis Westminster dredger Sospan Dau has just completed maintenance dredging of the approach channel to Chichester Harbor and beach nourishment at Hayling Island.
Nicaragua Canal Receives Permit
The Government of Nicaragua yesterday officially approved the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for the Nicaragua Interoceanic Grand Canal Project and issued the “Environmental Permit” for the project. Following the approval ceremony, Dr. Paul Oquist, the Executive Secretary of the C
VIDEO: Boskalis Wraps Up Açu Port
Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis), has just released a video about the Açu Port Project in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, one of the largest port-industry projects in Latin America. The new port consists of two terminals: T1, an offshore terminal for handling iron ore and oil; and T2, an onshore t
Broward Beach Restoration OK’d
Congresswoman Lois Frankel yesterday announced that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued their final approval of the agreement between Broward County and the Corps to restore a five-mile stretch of eroded shoreline. “Beaches are one of the lifelines of Broward County’s economy. This project will
Melbourne Dredging Event Nears
The St. Johns River Water Management District will host a meeting on November 12 in Melbourne to provide the public with an update on the status of the Eau Gallie River dredging project. The District and its partners are undertaking a large-scale dredging project to improve the health of the river a
ORN Reports Solid Performance
Orion Marine Group, Inc. (ORN), today reported net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2015, of $7.4 million ($0.27 diluted loss per share). These results compare to net income of $3.0 million ($0.11 diluted earnings per share) for the same period a year ago. “As previously discussed, sign
Philly Port Strategic Plan Unveiled
Governor Tom Wolf has announced his strategic plan for sustained management, maintenance and development of the Port of Philadelphia. The governor outlined his plan while standing on an undeveloped parcel of the Southport Marine Terminal Complex, located at the eastern tip of the Navy Yard. He was j