Business & Finance
UK: Somerset Dredging Kicks Off
Dredging of one of the major rivers in the Somerset Moors and Levels commenced yesterday, the Environment Agency announced. Initial work on a 200-metre stretch of the River Parrett gets underway ahead of dredging of an eight kilometre stretch of river near where the Tone and Parrett meet at Burrowbr
FY14 Work Plan: USD 15 M for Oregon’s Dredging Projects
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently released its Fiscal Year 2014 work plans for the Army Civil Works program. The Operation and Maintenance Plan includes nearly $15 million for maintenance dredging of the federal navigation channels used by Oregon’s small coastal ports. The plan also includes
USA: New Grants to Boost Central Washington Watersheds Projects
Awards totaling $95,000 have been distributed for environmental projects that protect, restore and enhance shorelines and habitat in Central Washington. Benefits will be felt in watersheds in Benton, Chelan, Kittitas, and Okanogan counties. Funds are disbursed from the Terry Husseman Account, create
CARIS to Host Bathymetry Management Workshop at CHC 2014
CARIS will attend at the upcoming Canadian Hydrographic Conference (CHC) which will be held April 15-17, 2014 in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada. During the conference CARIS will run a half day workshop on the Wednesday afternoon focusing on the use and management of bathymetric data with CARIS Bat
Cowes Breakwater Project Begins Next Month (UK)
Construction of the new detached breakwater for Cowes is set to commence in early May. The initial construction phase will be completed this autumn, at which point the gravel core will be visible approximately 5 metres clear of Low Water spring tides. Following a settlement period, Boskalis Westmins
Ackermans & van Haaren Achieves Net Profit of EUR 293.9 M
Ackermans & van Haaren ended the 2013 financial year with a consolidated net profit of 293.9 million euros. This result includes a remeasurement income of 109.4 million euros which AvH had to recognize under the IFRS rules on the contribution of its 50% stake in DEME to CFE when it acquired control
Sunergy: Dredging Operations Start in Liberia
Sunergy Inc. commenced Dredge #1 operations in Bomi Hills area of Liberia and will move Dredge #2 into position in one week, at least two weeks ahead of schedule. Both dredges are owned and operated by the Company in support of local licensed tribal artisanal efforts to harvest diamonds and gold. Th
Picture of the Day: Shem Creek Dredging (USA)
The the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, conducted a dredging project in Shem Creek to dredge the channel back to its former depth. This will allow the shrimping industry in the area to continue to function without hinderance. For this purpose the Corps employed the dredger Richmon
CARIS Bathy DataBASE to Contribute to Panama Canal Expansion
The Panama Canal Authority has recently adopted CARIS Bathy DataBASE for the storing and management of the Canal’s bathymetric information. The waterway’s heavy traffic and expansion operations called for a robust and efficient method to manage survey data. The implementation of Bathy DataBASE will
Seatronics: New Multibeam Sonar System for Asia Pacific Fleet
Seatronics Pte Ltd, an Acteon company, has purchased Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd’s M3 Sonar System to add to its Asia Pacific rental fleet. The purchase is part of an ongoing investment by Seatronics into cutting-edge technology to support its global marine equipment rental fleet growth and marks a signi
Picture of the Day: Long Branch Beach Replenishment (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is repairing and restoring previously constructed coastal projects like the Sea Bright to Manasquan project throughout the region. The work at Long Branch is one of four contracts that were awarded to repair and restore beaches from Sea Bright to Manasquan in norther
Denmark: Tender Announced for Port of Frederikshavn Dredging
Frederikshavn Havn A/S invited bidders for the Port of Frederikshavn expansion project. Upon completion of the contract, the Port of Frederikshavn will receive about 4,800m of new breakwaters with 2 breakwater heads and 600m-1000m quay walls. This development scheme, which will cost between EUR 73 m
The Philippines: Metro Manila Dredging About to Begin
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is set to start its “Estero Blitz” program aimed at cleaning up esteros and creeks in the metropolis. MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino said the “Estero Blitz” will commence in Navotas next month in preparation for the onset of the rainy season and
Australia: IPCC Report Paints Sad Picture for GBR Future, Greens Say
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report finds the Great Barrier Reef will suffer irreversible damage from coral bleaching and ocean acidification. “Today’s report confirms that the very future of our iconic Great Barrier Reef is at stake,” Senator Larissa Waters, Australian Greens envir