The Bradenton Herald reports that the Cedar Hammock-Wares Creek flood control project is still underway. “Production has slowed down a bit because they encountered more fine material than estimated,” said Amanda Ellison, public affairs specialist for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Jacksonville di
Mr. G.V.L. Satya Kumar, Deputy Chairman of Visakhapatnam Port Trust, strongly believes that it is necessary to look into the possibility of adopting more dredging projects in the public-private partnership mode (PPP), reports Business Line. Upon inaugurating an orientation program on public-private
Post damage of Kalibaru Timur Sluice which caused Jl. Raya Bogor inundated twice, Jakarta Public Works Department is preparing four… (beritajakarta) [mappress] Source: beritajakarta, February 28, 2012
Dredge Yard, a specialized company in dredging technology and dredging equipment based in the Netherlands and United Arab Emirates has announced the launch of the dredge suction mouth. The dredge suction mouth is a dredge component positioned behind the cutter head of a Cutter Suction Dredger during
S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley has earnestly asked President Barack Obama to secure more money necessary for deepening the Charleston port and other Atlantic harbors so they can accommodate giant cargo ships following the Panama Canal widening set to be completed in 2014, reports Charlotte Observer. During h
As of this week, the Spokane region has a formal organization to lead efforts to find and reduce toxic compounds in the Spokane River. Thirteen governmental agencies, private industries and environmental organizations have signed a Memorandum of Agreement that forms the Spokane River Regional Toxics
As this week’s storm subsides, The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Seattle District officials estimate that Mud Mountain and Howard Hanson dams protected nearly one million people and about $2 billion in resources in the White and Green River valleys. This rainfall and flow rate lands in the Howard Han
Cargotec has appointed Mr Frank Kho as Senior Vice President, Terminal Projects and Offerings. Mr Kho brings with him over 20 years of industry experience in several senior management positions at world’s leading port operators, such as the Antwerp terminals of PSA and several terminals of HPH. He h
The Senate Corporations Committee will meet today to hear several bills recommended by a legislative commission to encourage development and marketing of Rhode Island’s ports. On the committee’s calendar are three bills that were among the recommendations of the Special Legislative Commission to Stu
A major construction project starts this week at Portsmouth International Port to lengthen one of the berths used by ferries and cruise ships. Berth 2 will be extended by nearly 50 metres. This will improve flexibility at the Port, allowing for a greater number of larger ships to be docked at any on
Gov. Nikki Haley yesterday vetoed an act protecting SC’s waterways & economic interests. Approved by a 111-0 House vote & then by a 37-0 Senate vote, the act: – Acknowledges DHEC violated existing 2007 state law, issuing an invalid dredging permit when it bypassed the approval of the Savannah River
St. Johns Ship Building of Palatka, Fla. delivered two custom built twin screw push tugs, the Lady Shayne and the Lady Dashelle, for Smithbridge of Brisbane Australia. These 25-ft tugs feature twin John Deere model diesel engines with a combined rating of 600hp and conventional shaft drives with rev
B.C.’s ports will be even more attractive to Canadian and international investors as the Province moves to make the existing cap on municipal port property tax rates permanent for designated ports. B.C. continues to build a tax structure that attracts investment. This commitment will encourage signi
On the 20 February the Cutter Suction Dredge (CSD) Al Mahaar ceased dredging when it experienced failure of the ladder winch. The winch is essential to the dredge as it lowers the cutter head into the water. The winch has been removed by crane from the dredge and is currently undergoing major repair
