Pindan Contracting Pty Ltd has been awarded a tender to design and construct the $70.7 million Integrated Marine Operations Center (IMOC) at the port of Port Hedland, Australia. The IMOC has been described as an operations facility with best-in-class vessel traffic services systems and state-of-the-
The Chair and Directors of North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) met in Weipa last week in recognition of the port’s role in supporting the Queensland economy. “Along with our CEO Steve Lewis, and indeed everyone at NQBP, we are committed to the sustainable growth and development of the Por
Dredging Today brings you an overview of the most popular stories from the past week (June 27-July 3, 2016). Wartsila Engines for Two Trailing Suction Hopper Dredgers Wartsila has won an order to supply engines for two new 8000 m³ trailing suction hopper dredgers. HAM 318 Completes Thinadhoo Lan
A new plan of action to manage coastal erosion at Lennox Head has been given the green light by the NSW Government. Ballina Shire Council’s Coastal Zone Management Plan has been certified by Planning Minister Rob Stokes and includes proposed works such as an upgrade to the Lennox Head seawall to pro
Malaysia’s Federal Government has approved another $82.25 million in funding for Suria Capital Holdings Bhd’s Sapangar Bay container port expansion program, which raises the cost of the entire project to $280 million, according to Deal Street Asia. This approval for the increase in funding from the
Queensland Transport has started maintenance dredging operations on the Rosslyn Bay Harbor entrance and channels, according to the Keppel Bay Marina’s latest announcement. The dredging program covers the entrance, navigation channels, access to Keppel Bay Marina and all areas around the public piles
A lifeline has been thrown to the Gulf community with Member for Mount Isa Robbie Katter confirming a $1.7 million dredging package for the Port of Karumba. The State Government funds come after constant lobbying from the local member calling for the Minister to step in and commit to the upkeep of t
The restoration of Noosa Main Beach following the June 3 storm event is progressing well with more than 10,000 cubic meters of sand pumped back on to the beach, according to the Noosa Council. Pumping has been temporarily shut-down for the school holidays, with work planned to resume on July 11. “De
Jacks Point boat ramp is now open to the public following a fortnight of dredging to remove mud and silt in Fureys Creek, according to the Thames-Coromandel District Council. The boat ramp, which is beside the Patukirikiri Reserve in Coromandel Town had been closed temporarily due to health and safe
Subject to State Government funding, a proposed total of over $23 million has been allocated to various erosion works along the Geraldton coast. City of Greater Geraldton Mayor, Shane Van Styn, said that the City had been working closely with the State Government to help develop long term solutions.
Construction of a new seawall at Judbooley Reserve, Windang, is due to begin at the end of this month, according to the Wollongong City Council. Work will be completed in sections to minimize the impact on the wharf and the beach area and is anticipated to be completed by the end of the year, subjec
At the request of Police, the Defense Force has carried out a controlled explosion on part of what is believed to be an historic military artillery shell. It was found in Otago Harbor a few days ago by a worker connected to the dredging of the shipping channel. Police sent photographs of the device
