The Cockermouth Flood Alleviation Scheme, which has been constructed by VolkerStevin for the Environment Agency, was officially unveiled at a ceremony on Tuesday 11th June. Following the damaging effects of flooding in the area in 2009, the new flood defences will reduce the risk of future flooding
The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) is seeking public comment on the City of Tumwater’s proposed update to its shoreline master program. The draft shoreline program update will guide future construction and development along approximately 24 miles of freshwater shoreline within the city a
The Georgia Ports Authority marked record volumes for fiscal year 2013 in total tonnage, bulk cargo, total auto-machinery units, and freight moved by intermodal rail. “Our deepwater ports provide vital support to our agricultural, forestry and manufacturing sectors,” said Georgia Governor Nathan Dea
The feasibility study of Azhikkal and Ponnani ports development has been finished. The ports will be exclusively used for cargo handling. Director of Ports Jacob Thomas said: “The Ponnani port is expected to be operational in two years and Azhikkal in three years. The ship channel in Azhikode will b
Beach restoration work has begun in Delaware, reports worldnow.com. The Fenwick Island project is expected to take 3-4 weeks, depending on the weather. As the mdcoastdispatch.com reports, during the project, roughly 389,000 cubic yards of sand will be pumped onto the beach in Fenwick from offshore b
BAM International – the operating construction company of Royal BAM Group that is active outside Europe – has completed the upgrade of a live petrochemical jetty in Cilegon, West Java. Without affecting the chemical plant production for client Chandra Asri and despite rough weather conditions during
A new container and general goods terminal at the port of Sillamäe on Estonia’s northern coast will be finished by the end of the year, marketing manager of the port company AS Sillamäe Sadam Andrei Birov said. “Right now dredging works are in progress at the terminal, the last finishing touches, so
Pingtan Marine Enterprise Ltd. an integrated marine services company providing territorial sea fishing and dredging services in the People’s Republic of China (PRC), today announced that its Board of Directors has received an offer from its Chairman and CEO, Mr. Xinrong Zhuo, to acquire the assets o
Dredge Yard develops new design for Water Ball Joint. These ball joints have been produced by using new innovative design developed by Dredge Yard’s team of engineers which makes it much more economical and suitable for transporting water. Water ball joint 700 mm is suitable for 10 bar working press
The Sunshine Coast Regional Council says the beach replenishment program is progressing well between Maroochydore and Alexandra Headland, reports abc.net.au. The Council announced a plan to test a new sand-pumping dredger which will add sand on the heavily eroded beaches at Maroochydore and Alexandr
Maersk McKinney Moller, the world’s largest container ship and first Triple-E class vessel, made a call at the Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) on its maiden voyage from South Korea to Europe. PTP was the vessel’s last port of call in Asia before it journeys to Rotterdam in The Netherlands today. PTP c
The State Department of Transportation, Harbors Division is proposing infrastructure improvements to Kawaihae Harbor. The purposes of the proposed actions are to: serve existing and future demand for harbor facilities; ensure adequate berth lengths and yard space to accommodate multiple users with v
The first of hundreds of massive boulders will be moved into place at Kirra Point groyne today. Mayor Tom Tate said the work, to reinstate 30 metres of Kirra groyne that was removed in 1996, marks a significant milestone for one of the Gold Coast’s most iconic surf beaches. “The local surfing commun
The Brazilian Institute of Environmental and Renewable Natural Resources (IBAMA) has issued an operating license to Brasil Terminal Portuario (BTP) effective 19th, July 2013, marking an important milestone in the new port project and officially opening the terminal. “With this license we can now beg
