Central Dredging Association (CEDA) is setting up a new Commission for Dredging Management and has already issued an invitation to members interested in joining it. The Dredging Management Commission (DMC) is being established to fulfill a need for discussion, innovation and questions on the managem
North Queensland Bulk Ports (NQBP) has just announced that maintenance dredging at the Port of Weipa will start in the following days. The dredge vessel ‘Brisbane’ will work within the port’s south channel and inner harbor between 24 June and 15 July 2016 inclusive. NQBP Chief Executive Officer, Ste
Construction on the seawall project at Winnipeg Beach Provincial Park is progressing according to schedule, the Manitoba Sustainable Development said. The seawall was heavily damaged by a storm last spring, but repairs and improvements are nearing completion and the public will now be allowed to acc
The International Association of Dredging Contractors (IADC) has just published a new ‘Facts About’ publication on underwater drilling and blasting. ‘Facts About’ is a series of concise, easy-to-read leaflets which give an effective overview of essential facts about specific dredging and maritime co
Boat launching and retrieval waiting times during peak periods at Two Rocks Marina will be reduced with the recent completion of a new 18 meter landing pontoon at the facility. Department of Transport (DoT) Director Project Delivery Cameron Smith said that the new 18 meter pontoon, located 75 meters
The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) has entered into a two year Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with Marlan Maritime Technologies Ltd to develop innovative remote sensing services for the survey of intertidal zones. The partnership builds on the existing collaborative R&D between Marlan, the
Shoalhaven City Council Mayor, Joanna Gash has welcomed an announcement from Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull that the re-elected government will provide $790,000 to construct 21 new berths at Ulladulla Harbor. The new marine berths form part of Council’s proposal to develop the Ulladulla Harbor as a
People who live alongside the Waiohine River and in Greytown will be asked this week to give their view on a plan to protect their homes, business and land from problems caused by river flooding and erosion. Over the last eight years, Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) has been working with
Sediment researchers may have cracked a key to early recognition of coral stress by observing mucous build-up in response to dredge related sediment. The research undertaken as part of the Western Australian Marine Science Institution’s Dredging Science Node found that colonies of the massive stony
There will be smooth sailing at Cullen Bay following an $8 million Territory Budget allocation to dredge the entry channel. According to Chief Minister Adam Giles, the works will improve access and safety at low tide. He said that dredging was last undertaken in 2008. “The works are required to remo
Dredging Today brings you an overview of the most popular stories from the past week (May 30-June 5, 2016). Boskalis and Van Oord Sign Fehmarnbelt Contracts Femern A/S, a subsidiary of the Danish state-owned Sund & Bælt Holding A/S, and the Fehmarn Belt Contractors joint venture, consisting of Bos
Works on the $6.73 million upgrade of Coffs Harbor’s northern breakwall are set to begin during the next week, according to The Coffs Coast Advocate. The project, being undertaken by Haslin Constructions Pty Ltd, involves widening the breakwater near the entry to the harbor and constructing a rock b
