As the UNESCO mission draws to a close after investigating impacts of mining infrastructure on the Great Barrier Reef, WWF calls on Minister Burke to place a moratorium on approving new large-scale industrial developments until a comprehensive assessment of environmental impacts has been completed.
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) informs the shipping, harbour craft and pleasure craft communities in Singapore’s waters that the construction works have begun at the Keppel Shipyard. These works include construction of the pier extension which will entail piling, concrete works, cast
Kenya Ports Authority has been facing overwhelming cargo arrivals since the end of last year, reports allAfrica. KPA managing director Gichiri Ndua explained that the whole situation was caused by increased imports for South Sudan. Importers and other port users however complained that inefficiency
Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Chicago is scheduled to host a Ports and Waterways Safety Assessment Workshop March 27-28 to identify major waterway safety hazards, estimate risk levels, evaluate potential mitigation measures, and set the stage for implementation of selected measures to further reduc
Caterpillar Inc. today announced plans to expand its manufacturing facility in Sumter, South Carolina, that will nearly triple the square footage. The facility currently produces small hydraulic cylinders used in a variety of Cat® products. The additional capacity will bring the production of large
The first independent scientific investigation of the marine life contamination in Gladstone harbour still hasn’t prompted the Government to suspend the likely cause of the ecological crisis –mass dredging and dumping, Australian Greens environment spokesperson Senator Larissa Waters said today. “Th
As Arabian Business reports, Qatar is set to award a second contract worth US$1.2bn to start dredging work on the new port in Doha. The Steering Committee of the New Doha Port Project is set to ink the dredging contract for the main channel after it had awarded its bid to Middle East Dredging [&hell
The government has reported an increase of almost a thousand trillion rupiah in funds committed to support the country’s investment master plan, with the energy and transportation sectors so far drawing the most interest. As of the end of February, investors have committed to investing a total of Rp
The General Organisation of Sea Ports (GOP) announced that the Kingdom of Bahrain has been selected as the venue for the World Maritime Day Parallel Event 2012 by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council. This high-profile event will focus on maritime-themed activities based on the 2012
North River Marine is seeking a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District to conduct work in waters of the United States in conjunction with retaining and maintaining structures, adding new structures and dredging at a commercial marina in Marshfield and Scituate, Mass. The
Australians are overwhelmingly opposed to the Government’s approvals for dumping of dredge spoil in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, revealed by a new Galaxy poll released today. “This is a stunning result – 91 per cent of Australians are against turning our World Heritage Great Barrier R
Damen Dredging Equipment and Astilleros de Murueta are cooperating at present in the new building of two maintenance trailing suction hopper dredgers and one sand mining hopper. Each party contributes its specific knowledge : MURUETA designs and builds the vessels and Damen Dredging designs and buil
Union Ministry of Shipping Secretary, Pradeep Kumar Sinha, last week visited the Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCI). According to a DCI spokesman, the Shipping Secretary reviewed the progress of the Company’s performance. He also stated that the DCI should take all necessary steps to improv
Dave Lott, Interim City Manager, has stated that 2,800 cubic yards of spoils from the dredging project at Fernandina Harbor Marina will be dumped on city property at the corner of South Eighth and Lime streets, reports News Leader. “The three sites identified for disposal of the marina dredging are
