Federal Environment Minister, Tony Burke, announced the Terms of Reference for the Independent Review of the Port of Gladstone. The Independent Review is a key component of the Australian Government’s response to the 2012 decision of the World Heritage Committee regarding the ongoing protection and
In this video the Aquatic Solutions UK Truxor Amphibious Machine is using a clamshell bucket for silt removal and silt dredging. This content is available after accepting the cookies. Change cookie-settings View on Youtube. Driven with care and with its minimal ground pressure, damage to riverbanks
Three Southwest Michigan harbors are scheduled to receive an emergency dredging program, reports wsjm.com. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Emergency Dredging Plan, worth around US$1.5 million, includes: – $1 million for the New Buffalo Municipal Marina dredging; – $436,000 for the South
U.S.-flag shipping on the Great Lakes provides efficient, safe, and environmentally sound transportation services to industries that are the backbone of the American economy finds a report released on February 12 by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (“MARAD”). The U.S.-
Port of Tauranga today announced another record half year profit as it grew container traffic and bulk freight volumes, consolidating its position as the pre-eminent national freight gateway. Net Profit After Tax increased to $74.2 million from $34.6 million. This included a net gain of $35.0 millio
ABP Marine Environmental Research ltd. (ABPmer) announced that it is delighted with the Marine Management Organisation’s (MMO) decision to grant Associated British Ports (ABP) consent to improve the marine access to the Port of Southampton with a programme of dredging. ABPmer completed the Environme
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, will host two public meetings to discuss the initial phases of a Dam Safety Modification Study (DSMS) that is underway on Herbert Hoover Dike. The Corps is conducting the DSMS to determine the final phase of rehabilitation projects for the dik
А consortium between Lemminkäinen and YIT has signed a contract for the construction of an extension to a container terminal in Klaipeda, a Lithuanian seaport. Lemminkäinen will be the main contractor for the consortium. Work at the construction site will begin in March, with the construction being
SEDIGATE has announced that it will attend the 10th edition of AMERICANA 2013, from March 19 to 21 in Montreal, Canada. AMERICANA is a forum for participants to exchange their services, expertise and technologies related to sustainable development issues. NEMEAU SEDIGATE has developed a process, NEM
The Marlin Class underwater pump mining dredge manufactured by DSC Dredge LLC is designed to meet the needs of deep mining and aggregate deposits by providing a more efficient tool for material excavation. Every Marlin Class dredge is specifically designed to handle a particular deposit—from sand an
The Marlin underwater pump dredge, DSC’s most popular model, is well suited for a wide range of mining applications. VIDEO With its underwater pump and high torque cutter drive assembly, the Marlin can dig 150+ feet below, producing more while dramatically reducing your cost per ton. [mappress] Dred
The backhoe dredger ‘Pat M’ working in La Guaira, Venezuela, loading the split barge Desterro, during works for the port’s new Container Terminal currently under construction. The film was made on 16th February and shows the dredger in action loading the barge, and also a few shots of the revolution
Aiming to extract raw materials from the bottom of Vale lake, suction dredgers and draglines are being used in this dredging program. The dredging project is located at the industrial complex of Vale Fertilizers in Uberaba, in the lagoon complex RLT2. Vale has invested in fertilizers to supply the B
The project ‘Economically Efficient Flood Standards to Protect the Netherlands against Flooding’ has been chosen as one of the final six contenders for the prestigious Franz Edelman Award. The project was carried out for the Delta Programme by a consortium led by Deltares. Deltares performed the ana
