Defence Infrastructure Organisation has unveiled plan for the capital dredging and jetty upgrade works at the Portsmouth Harbour. The work includes: – A contract for the refurbishment and upgrading of the jetty, berthing facilities and shore services, including high voltage electrical power, for the
Orkney Islands Council has announced plan for dredging and marine civils work at the Coplands Dock, Stromness. The works comprise: – A new pier with a deck area of approximately 2,900m2 and an approach approximately 95m long by 8m wide constructed using tubular steel piles with a concrete deck slab,
Burns Harbor in Portage rose 10 percent in 2011 as cargo volumes for limestone, steel, fertilizer, coal and salt improved compared to the… By Bowdeya Tweh (nwitimes) [mappress] Source: nwitimes, January 20, 2012;
A dredge discharge pipeline will be placed inside the southeast end of placement area 58a, Jan. 22, 2012, as part of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway Causeway to Bastrop dredging project. Mariners are asked to use extreme caution when operating a vessel in the area and be aware of pipelines and floati
Dredging the degraded Porirua Harbour would be a waste of $5 million, according to a new report… By BRONWYN TORRIE (stuff) [mappress] Source: stuff, January 20, 2012;
The Provincial Board on its regular Tuesday session has approved on final reading a resolution authorizing Governor Lilia Pineda to forge an… By Jovi T. De Leon (sunstar) [mappress] Source: sunstar, January 19, 2012;
The Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Fairness Coalition applauds Congressman Charles Boustany (R-LA) and Congressman Joe Courtney (D-CT) for their outstanding efforts in surpassing 150 co-sponsors for H.R. 104, the RAMP Act. The RAMP Act, introduced by Congressman Charles Boustany (R-LA) and Congressma
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) informs the shipping, harbour craft and pleasure craft communities in Singapore’s waters that Pasir Panjang Terminal dredging works begin soon. Dredging works will be carried out by the work barge “Rhea”, held in position by 2 spuds as anchors. The work
The Indian tonnage as part of global shipping stood at 10 million GT about a year ago. The Indian tonnage has recently crossed the 11 million GT mark. This was stated by Shri G.K. Vasan, Union Minister of Shipping while inaugurating India Maritime Week in New Delhi today. Shri Vasan said that last y
The Queensland Government has ruled out building a sand bypass and says continued dredging is the only option to stop a sandbank reforming… (abc) [mappress] Source: abc, January 19, 2012;
The lifeline of the Jaffna peninsula, the Kankesanthurai harbour, is clear of all shipwrecks, in record time… By R. K. Radhakrishnan (thehindu) [mappress] Source: thehindu, January 19, 2012;
The New Topsail Inlet dredging project is scheduled to begin in March 2012. Tim Holloman, Topsail Beach Town Manager said: “We still anticipate opening the bids on February 15 and starting the project somewhere around March 1st.” “Dredging will take about three weeks and should last through the tour
The chief executive officer (CEO) of APM Terminals International has announced that ongoing construction of the marginal wharf at the … By George D. Kennedy (liberianobserver) [mappress] Source: liberianobserver, January 19, 2012; Image: APM Terminals
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District has awarded two separate contracts to conduct restoration of Yellow Bar Hassock Marsh Island in Jamaica Bay, N.Y. As part of the Ambrose Channel 3B Harbor Deepening Contract, a $9,937,500 option was awarded to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company to p
