Business & Finance
Van Oord Improves Internal Communication
ETTU, a specialist in productivity-enhancing solutions SharePoint and Office 365, has implemented a new intranet for Van Oord, an international contractor in dredging, marine engineering and offshore projects. The new intranet implemented is based on Office 365 (SharePoint Online) and Microsoft Azur
Picture of the Day: Lusail Marina Dredging
Dredging works are still in progress at Lusail Marina. The crew of the “Seaworks-19”demonstrates the cutting head and teeth of the dredger in action. Located in the Marina District and designed to accommodate 10-40 m yachts across 93 spacious berths, the marina is supported by state-of-the-art eco-f
Dredging Underway at Port Hedland (Australia)
The Port Hedland Port Authority has begun annual maintenance dredging of the inner harbor, swing basin, berth pockets and the main shipping channel, according to the port notice. Operations will be conducted on a 24/7 basis and are estimated to be completed by the 30th October 2014. The following ve
AMCI, POSCO and Baosteel in New Port Agreement
American Metals & Coal International (AMCI) and POSCO have joined Baosteel Resources in an infrastructure agreement with Australian transport & logistics company, Aurizon for rail and port infrastructure to support the West Pilbara Iron Ore Project (WPIOP) in Western Australia. The finalization of t
Second Round of Funding for Coastal Projects
Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Maeve Vallely Bartlett announced the second round of funding for two grant programs to address risks of coastal storms and sea level rise, reduce erosion and protect coastal areas from storm damage and flooding through the Office of Coastal Zone Manag
Hitachi Large Excavators for New Doha Port Project
Two state-of-the-art Hitachi Large Excavators EX-1900-6 BH will arrive in Qatar next month to take part in the New Doha Port Project. The new port will be located to the north of Mesaieed, and will cover 20 square kilometers. Hitachi Construction Machinery Middle East Corporation FZE dealer for Qata
Peab Bags Kapellskar Harbor Contract
Peab, one of the Nordic region’s leading construction and civil engineering companies, has been contracted to construct Kapellskar harbor. The client is Stockholms Hamnar by Kapellskärs Hamn AB and the contract amounts to SEK 200 million. To ensure the shipping industry in the Stockholm region and t
USA: New Sand for Jupiter Beach
In mid-September, Palm Beach County will begin hauling 200,000 cubic yards of sand for a beach renourishment project south of the Jupiter Inlet. Approximately 120 truckloads of sand per day will travel from a mine in St. Lucie County via I-95 and Indiantown Road to a staging area in Carlin Park. The
Tulsa District: FPEIS Available for Review
In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District, has assessed the environmental impacts of removal and disposal of accumulated sediment at John Redmond Dam and Reservoir, Coffey County, Kansas. The State of Kansas, acting thro
Corps, Sponsor Ink Marsh Lake Restoration Deal
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, accomplished a major milestone on the Marsh Lake ecosystem restoration project yesterday. The St. Paul District and the Upper Minnesota River Watershed District (UMRWD) officially completed the design agreement for the project. The Corps and the s
Bright Future for Port of Portland
Deputy Premier and Leader of The Nationals Peter Ryan today visited the Port of Portland to inspect the completed $486,000 Cruise Vessel Terminal Infrastructure Project, made possible by an almost $250,000 investment from the Victorian Coalition Government’s $1 billion Regional Growth Fund. Mr Ryan
Coalition Funds Next Stage of Seymour Flood Plan
The Victorian Coalition Government is providing $833,000 to deliver the next stage of Seymour’s flood mitigation project. Minister for Water Peter Walsh visited Seymour today to make the announcement. “The Victorian Coalition understands the devastating impact that floods can have on communities and
Texas City Dredging Contract Awarded (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, awarded a contract in the amount of $3,583,500 to Orion Marine Construction Inc., for the maintenance dredging of the Texas City Channel in Galveston County, Texas. The contractor is required to remove approximately 936,000 cubic yards of dredged
Orion Marine to Attend Global Opportunities Event
Orion Marine Group, Inc., a leading heavy civil marine contractor serving the infrastructure sector, yesterday announced Chris DeAlmeida, Orion Marine Group’s Chief Financial Officer will be presenting at the 2014 8th Annual Imperial Capital Global Opportunities Conference on Tuesday, September 18,