According to a press release issued by the Office of United States Senator Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., the Senator secured more than $1.26 … More info: bayoubuzz [mappress] Source: bayoubuzz, September 8, 2011;
Pakistan Deep Water Container Port project is expected to be completed by the end of 2013 or early 2014, said a spokesperson for the Karachi… By Hina Mahgul Rind (thenews) [mappress] Source: thenews, September 8, 2011;
A firm, Jan De Nul Limited, has accused the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, and its consultants, Messrs AIM Consultants of breaching due … By Ifeyinwa Obi (vanguardngr) [mappress] Source: vanguardngr, September 8, 2011;
The Whitefish River, at times a recreation haven for the Flathead, is now closed off near town for a major cleaning operation. The reason? … By Scott Zoltan (nbcmontana) [mappress] Source: nbcmontana, September 8, 2011;
U.S. Congressman Charles W. Boustany, Jr., MD (R-South Louisiana) has announced a $401,851 Coastal Impact Assistance Program (CIAP) grant awarded by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE) to Calcasieu Parish. This grant will fund the start of a marsh and pelican n
Restoration work is set to begin on Delmarva’s beaches in the coming weeks. The Army Corps of Engineers plans to start replenishment work in… By Michael Lopardi (wboc) [mappress] Source: wboc, September 7, 2011;
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore informs the shipping, harbour craft and pleasure craft communities in Singapore’s waters that dredging works in Sembawang Basin begin soon. Dredging works, with effect from 18 Sep 11 to 30 Sep 11, will be carried out by the work barge “Rhea“. The work barge w
When severe storms dumped over 6″ of rain on the Baltimore harbor area recently, the resulting floods carried tons of logs, trash and debris into Baltimore’s scenic famous Inner Harbor. The skimmer shown has three separate conveyors: -the articulated loading conveyor (which can be adjusted to accomm
Venezuela’s government signed three contracts with Chinese companies to increase iron production in the South American country, state … By Nathan Crooks (bloomberg) [mappress] Source: bloomberg, September 7, 2011;
Two delegations of Chamber of Commerce and Industries of Nepal and Bhutan visited the Mongla port recently inspect the infrastructure of … (thefinancialexpress-bd) [mappress] Source: thefinancialexpress-bd, September 7, 2011;
Kongsberg Maritime Ltd has introduced a range of new training courses at its Training & Simulation Centre in Westhill, Aberdeen, aimed at the hydrographic survey market. Building on an already established portfolio of Dynamic Positioning, Automation and Acoustic Positioning courses, the new courses
If you were planning to attend this week’s scheduled California Coastal Commission hearing on a proposed 50-year beach-replenishment project… By FRED SWEGLES (ocregister) [mappress] Source: ocregister, September 7, 2011;
A $13 billion flood-control system prevented much costlier damage along the Mississippi River since last year’s flooding, officials say. The… (upi) [mappress] Source: upi, September 7, 2011;
Fierce waves over the past several days have piled up sand at the entrance to Oceanside Harbor, creating a sandbar that could pose problems… By RAY HUARD (nctimes) [mappress] Source: nctimes, September 7, 2011;