A major new European research project began this month to look at the impact of vegetation on waves using satellite data and field measurements. The ultimate aim of the study will be to develop a software tool for water managers and consultants that will allow them to determine the role of vegetatio
The Lengeh Port Authorities have announced a plan to increase the capacity of this port from current 1.5 million to 4.5 million tons per year. In order to achieve this, the dredging operations are on the agenda. Mr. Esmail Makizadeh, the Lengeh Port manager, said that with the completion of dredging
The Australian Greens are concerned that the Abbott Government’s Gladstone Harbour inquiry will turn into a political witch hunt, following the terms of reference announcement today. “The Abbott Government’s inquiry seems to focus only on the bund wall and doesn’t appear to have investigative powers
Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced yesterday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will study the levee system in North Middletown, New Jersey and its impact on flood hazard maps in response to his request. Pallone has been working with local elected officials and communi
An amended cleanup plan for the 10.6-acre Green I Landfill site near Logan on Hunters Woods Rd. in Green Township (Hocking County) will be the focus of a Feb. 12, 2014, Ohio EPA information session and public hearing. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at Ohio EPA’s Southeast District Office, Room 100
A feasibility report and integrated environmental assessment, or EA, have been prepared to describe the findings of the Lynnhaven River basin ecosystem restoration study and to assess the potential impacts of the project on the Lynnhaven River basin and surrounding area. The purpose of the study was
The Port of Galveston has announced that the Board of Trustees of the Galveston Wharves approved a 5 year agreement with Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCCL) at Monday’s Board meeting. This agreement will generate a minimum of $1.86 million in annual operating revenues for the Port. The agreement req
Continuing the trend of greater attention being paid to America’s seaports in the national media, among policymakers on Capitol Hill and top officials within the Administration, President Obama included ports and port-related legislation in his State of the Union address last night, making it the se
The Abbott Government has announced an independent review of how two leaking incidents occurred in the protective wall of Gladstone Harbour. “”It is clear that there has been a failure in the bund wall at the Port of Gladstone. An Independent Review of the Port of Gladstone was commissioned by the A
Luka Koper d.d.’s successful performance in 2013 has also been reflected in the value of the company’s shares. The average share price rose by nearly twenty percent last year, and this rate of growth has further increased in January this year. During 2013, the overall trading price of the LKPG share
Somerset County Council has welcomed the Prime Minister David Cameron’s announcement in the House of Commons that he supports dredging on the Somerset Levels as a huge boost. Mr Cameron made his comment in the House during Prime Minister’s Questions. He said: “Dredging will start again as soon as it
This year’s Port Management Strategy Summit (11 – 12 February 2014, Dubai) will bring together distinguished maritime leaders to discuss and benchmark crucial issues on how to seize new opportunities with value-added port strategies in today’s market and creating maximum impact in the business. It w
A £50,000 contribution will be pumped into a dredging scheme for the Rivers Tone and Parrett under Taunton Deane Borough Council’s annual budget proposals unveiled yesterday. Leader, Councillor John Williams, said the Council is aware that extreme flooding over the past two years have had a huge imp
Wencai Zhang, the Vice Chairman of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), recently inspected the Colombo Port Expansion Project, according to news360.lk. During this visit, Priyath Bandu Wickrama, the SLPA Chairman, explained the ongoing development work in the Colombo Port. Colombo International Contain
