Responding to renewed economic claims for Deepening the Delaware River, a coalition of taxpayer, community, and environmental organizations issued a new independent analysis they say proves once again that the deepening project is an economic loser. The groups issued the analysis and an accompanying
The government’s decision to go ahead with four hub ports – two each on either coast, as spelt out in the national maritime policy – is … By Anto T Joseph (mydigitalfc) [mappress] Source: mydigitalfc, January 9, 2012;
Five Chinese deckhands on a sand dredger have been arrested in waters off the outlying island of Kinmen for illegal sand dredging, the … By Chen Shou-kuo and Kendra Lin (focustaiwan) [mappress] Source: focustaiwan, January 9, 2012;
The Transportation Ministry has said that they will provide Rp 3 trillion (US$330 million) in assistance for work on a bridge and dredging… (thejakartapost) [mappress] Source: thejakartapost, January 9, 2012;
The largest port in Albania, Durrs Port plays a key role in the development of Albania and the region… (chinadaily) [mappress] Source: chinadaily, January 9, 2012; Image: apdurres
Teledyne Odom Hydrographic has announced the launch of the new Multibeam Echo Sounder, the MB1. Designed and manufactured within the Teledyne Marine Group of companies, the new 120° sonar operates on user selectable frequency from 170 kHz to 220 kHz. MB1 features Phase & Amplitude bottom detection,
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) completed its Container Handling Equipment (CHE) Upgrade Project by receiving the final consignment of 50 yard tractors on Wednesday. The previous consignments consisted of ship-to-shore cranes and Rubber-Tyred-Gantry (RTG) cranes used for transferring containers
The calm weather Friday and Saturday should allow dredging to get underway in the St. Joseph harbor… (wndu) [mappress] Source: wndu, January 9, 2012;
A waterway that links the heart of South America with the Atlantic Ocean could grant an outlet to the sea to landlocked Paraguay and Bolivia… By Philip Iglauer (koreatimes) [mappress] Source: koreatimes, January 8, 2012;
Jakarta Provincial Government efforts in minimizing flood by plastering Mookevart River is refused by residents of RT 01/12, Rawabuaya Urban… (beritajakarta) [mappress] Source: beritajakarta, January 8, 2012;
Tony Pratt, DNREC Spokesman, said that the sand replenishment project at the Dewey Beach has been completed. The contractor instantly began the job of landfalling the hydraulic pipe in Rehoboth Beach. Pratt added that the replenishment project at Rehoboth Beach should be completed in less than a mon
The number of vessels calling at Jamaica’s ports last year held steady, even as the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) moves to develop and … By McPherse Thompson (jamaica-gleaner) [mappress] Source: jamaica-gleaner, January 6, 2012; Image: kctjm
Cummins Inc., a leading manufacturer of diesel engines for the commercial marine industry, will introduce the new QSK95 engine with 4000 hp (2983 kW) output as the most powerful high-speed diesel configured for marine propulsion and auxiliary generator sets. The 95-liter, 16-cylinder engine, reveale
The entrance to Waukegan Harbor has been closed to commercial shipping since wave action from last summer’s windstorms stirred up enough … BY DAN MORAN (suntimes) [mappress] Source: suntimes, January 6, 2012; Image: usace
