Waterways Council Chairman Rick Calhoun pushed lawmakers Tuesday to declare an emergency to come up with money to dredge… By Keith Laing (thehill) [mappress] Source: thehill, June 8, 2011
After years of paperwork, negotiations and begging for funds, it took only moments for Bay County commissioners to give final approval… BY FELICIA KITZMILLER (waltonsun) [mappress] Source: waltonsun, June 8, 2011
A Philippine project to reclaim more land on the white-sand island resort of Boracay, one of the country’s top tourist draws, has been… (news) [mappress] Source: news, June 7, 2011
The Netherlands based Doedijns Group, announces the opening of its new premises in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to strengthen its presence in the region. This full service Doedijns facility is located in the ‘Jebel Ali Free zone’ district and will be led by Mr. Rakesh Surti, appointed as Managing Dir
With losses of beach ranging from 50 to 90 feet in the past 15 years, the Town of Duck wants to know more about erosion as it maps… By Rob Morris (outerbanksvoice) [mappress] Source: outerbanksvoice, June 7, 2011
Peel Ports was today due to launch a public consultation about its potentially controversial £500m plans to expand its River Mersey… By Bill Gleeson (liverpoolecho) [mappress] Source: liverpoolecho, June 7, 2011
U.S. Rep. Andy Harris met with Army Corps of Engineers and Maryland Port Administration officials Monday to discuss the status of… By Jacob Owens (cecilwhig) [mappress] Source: cecilwhig, June 7, 2011
The latest snag on the long-troubled Hernando Beach Channel dredge project has prompted a letter from the county seeking assurance… By Barbara Behrendt (tampabay) [mappress] Source: tampabay, June 7, 2011
For the second time in a week, global marine terminal operator DP World welcomed and simultaneously handled two mega container vessels at its flagship Jebel Ali Port, reinforcing its relentless efforts and capability to continuously meet customers’ demands. The ships, MSC Beatrice and MSC Lauren, sa
Florida Gov. Rick Scott struck $615 million from the state’s 2011-12 budget, but his pen didn’t strike much-sought after funding for… (islander) [mappress] Source: islander, June 7, 2011
Maine’s governor has signed a bill that paves the way for the Army Corps of Engineers to perform dredging to ensure the safe passage… (dailyjournal) [mappress] Source: dailyjournal, June 7, 2011
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), India’s busiest container port, is seeking around Rs1,000 crore from the Union shipping ministry’s… By Amritha Pillay (dnaindia) [mappress] Source: dnaindia, June 7, 2011
The worst fears of Old Bar residents have been confirmed, with more erosion to the badly damaged beachfront in recent weeks. (manningrivertimes) [mappress] Source: manningrivertimes, June 7, 2011
Authorities should stop wasting money and delaying action on Swansea’s problematic navigation channel at Black Neds Bay, a Lake Macquarie… BY DAMON CRONSHAW (theherald) [mappress] Source: theherald, June 7, 2011
