The results, from a trial looking into the potential effect of dredging a deeper approach channel to Falmouth Docks, have now been reported. The findings have been sent to the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) and will provide robust scientific data that will be used to update the Environmental S
BMT Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, has completed a concept design for the Material Off Loading Facility (MOLF) at Petroliam Nasional Berhad’s proposed Refinery and Petrochemical Integrated Development (RAPID) complex in southeast Johor, Malaysia. Working in partnership with Tec
Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) again expanded its position in a difficult market environment in the 2013 financial year. “We saw considerable increases in throughput and transportation in 2013. Our market share gains underline that we were well prepared for the challenges of a difficult mark
According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Middle East District, the Khor al Omeyrah jetty and floating pier development project will involve construction of rock structures and dredging. This expansion program, located within the boundaries of a military controlled area at Khor al Omeyrah, Yeme
A brochure describing 35 innovative water managements projects that put the Netherlands on the map as a global player in innovative water management is being published to mark World Water Day. The brochure entitled Waterinnovaties in Nederland (Water Innovations in the Netherlands) is a joint effort
Skippers navigating waters at Port Geographe are being urged to take extra care following the opening of a new channel to enter the marina. Department of Transport (DoT) Manager of Navigational Safety and Moorings Mark Briant said the relocated channel entrance was approximately 70 metres further ea
The Bahamas Prime Minister the Right Honourable Perry Gladstone Christie said Monday that he is in discussions with the operators of the Freeport Container Port, with a view to a possible $250 million expansion of that multi-million dollar facility. He pointed out that this major expansion is expect
The Abbott Government has today delayed making information public about whether the Environment Minister was aware of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority’s internal warnings against approving the Abbot Point coal port expansion. “The Greens’ request for this information was supported by the
The Boeing Company will clean up contaminated soil and sediments from the site of a former shooting range at the southeastern corner of its Everett aircraft manufacturing plant, under a plan submitted to the Washington Department of Ecology. Ecology seeks public review and comment on the proposal th
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection conducted a public workshop in Bartow to present draft water quality restoration goals, known as Total Maximum Daily Loads, for Lake Bonny, Lake Hollingsworth, Lake Lena and Deer Lake near the City of Lakeland. The restoration goals will establish l
The Queensland Government will fast-track additional funding this financial year to transform an area of Bundaberg’s flood damaged riverbank near the CBD into public parkland. Community Recovery and Resilience Minister David Crisafulli said the $2.4 million upgrade of the sinkhole at the site of the
By Rosmorrechflot regulation, dated 27. February 2014, No. AD-99-r, information on Ust-Luga Seaport in the Register of Seaports of the Russian Federation was amended. The amendments precise the technical characteristics of Ust-Luga Seaport and include information on the new marine terminal for trans
New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials announced the start of a multi-year, multi-million dollar State Channel Dredging Program that will begin to return New Jersey’s waterways affected by Superstorm Sandy to a state of good repair. “Our state channels are vital waterways that are
Bundaberg Regional Council has welcomed news that the State Government will start dredging the Burnett River near Kirby’s Wall from next month. Mayor, Cr Mal Forman, said the announcement came after months of negotiations between Council and the State Government. “I have had a number of extensive me
