Business & Finance
VIDEO of the Scheldt River Launching Ceremony
Royal IHC has just released a video of the launching ceremony of DEME’s 7.950m³ LNG-powered trailing suction hopper dredger, the Scheldt River. The video also shows the construction process and installation of the LNG tank for this dual fuel dredger. The Scheldt River, which was launched on 14 Janua
Young CEDA Event Takes Place in London
The Central Dredging Association (CEDA) has announced that the Young CEDA UK plans to hold seminar on ‘Thames Dredging Opportunities’ on 22 February, 2017 in London. During the event, Young CEDA UK will facilitate a lively and relevant seminar on dredging opportunities for the River Thames, aimed at
Cooper River Dredging Clears Way for Regattas
One of the Camden County’s largest economic engines is currently finalizing an underwater makeover that will attract some of the largest national rowing events in the country, according to the county’s latest announcement. With the return of competition in 2017, more than 12 regattas have already be
AAPA Recommendations Sent to Trump Administration
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) announced yesterday that it is encouraged by the release of the infrastructure investment outline by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats. According to AAPA, the recognition that ports and waterways play a vital role in the nat
Mongla Dredging Contract for DCI
The government undertaking named Dredging Corporation of India Ltd (DCI) has secured a contract for the Pussur Channel dredging project in Bangladesh. This capital cleanup program, set to last 15 months, will include dredging operations in the areas from Mongla Port to Rampal Power Plant. Under the
Improving the Flood Defenses in Immingham
Flood Defenses at Associated British Ports’ (ABP) Port of Immingham are about to receive an investment boost of around £5 million which will increase the port’s resilience to flooding in the future. Immingham, which is the UK’s largest port by tonnage, was extensively flooded during the east coast t
Suisun Marina Dredging Plan on the Way
The Suisun City Council has approved a proposal to contract with an engineering planning firm Moffatt & Nichol to start the necessary activities for the Suisun Marina dredging project. This cleanup scheme will include dredging operations in the marina channel and in Whispering Bay, the Daily Republi
Another Partner Joins Finnafjord Port Project
Bremen’s Senate has given the go-ahead for the port management company bremenports to become a member of the development company for the Finnafjord port construction project. The City of Bremen and the Republic of Iceland already agreed some time ago to cooperate closely in the planning and executio
VIDEO: Rauma Channel Deepening by WASA Dredging
Port of Rauma (Rauman Satama) has just released a video update about the progress on the Rauma entrance channel deepening scheme. WASA Dredging, a Finnish marine offshore and inland water construction company, is the principal contractor appointed for this dredging program. Under the contract, the w
Maroochy River Works on the Table
The Sunshine Coast community has been assured they will be consulted on any proposed works at the Maroochy River entrance which are designed to protect the Cotton Tree precinct from erosion, reports the council. Report from today’s (Jan 25) Sunshine Coast Council Ordinary Meeting investigated option
Mid-America Wins Port of Catoosa Dredging Contract
Illinois-based Mid-America Dredging has won a $1 million contract for the Tulsa Port of Catoosa dredging project, the Tulsa World reports. The contract was awarded by the City of Tulsa-Rogers County Port Authority at its January meeting. According to the port operations manager, Brad Banks, the Cato
Staten Island Sea Wall Project Funding Announced
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer, Congressman Dan Donovan and Borough President James Oddo have announced $2 million in federal funding to kick start the design phase of the Staten Island Sea Wall project. The funds have been provided to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and will go towards field surv
Mid-Barataria Diversion Identified for Permit Prioritization
The White House Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council has rendered approval to Governor John Bel Edwards’ request to include Louisiana’s Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project on the Federal Permitting Dashboard. The action follows an October 2016 memo to federal executive departments an
Construction Starts on Newhaven Flood Scheme
JacksonHyder has begun construction works on the £18 million Newhaven flood alleviation scheme. The Environment Agency, in partnership with Lewes District Council, developed the Newhaven flood alleviation scheme in order to reduce flood risk from the sea and the river along the Ouse valley. The majo