Equipment
USA: Senators Praise Governor for Proceeding with Savannah Dredging
U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., and Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., praised an announcement by Governor Nathan Deal that he will not be delayed any longer by the administration’s refusal to fund the Savannah Harbor deepening. The Obama administration recently unveiled its budget and again failed to pro
Stema-Systems to Present DensiTune Portable at Oceanology International
During the Oceanology International 2014 exhibition, Stema-Systems will introduce the new DensiTune Portable system for rapid fluid mud assessment. This DensiTune P system weighs in total 15 kg and is suited for hand carried transport. This piece of equipment can be deployed on any vessel for sedime
USD 1.5 M for St. Joseph Harbor Dredging (USA)
Congressman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, yesterday announced $1.5 million in new funding to dredge the St. Joseph harbor. The funding comes as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers releases its final allocation of funding for harbor operations and maintenance for the remainder of the current fiscal year. St
Corps to Announce Tender for Dredger “Essayons” Repair (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, is seeking contractors for the yearly maintenance, overhaul, drydocking, and emergent support requirements of its trailing suction hopper dredger Essayons. Major works associated with the overhaul and drydocking under this contract will involve: -
Ecuador: CWE Wraps Up Tixay River Flood Control Project
With 9-day consecutive efforts, China International Water & Electric Corporation (CWE) completed the flood control and emergency works of the Canar Flood Control Project on the Tixay River in Ecuador. The Tixay River, located at the upper reaches of the San Francisco River, Naranjal City, has become
USD 150 M on the Way for Corps Projects in Central Valley (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers appropriations for fiscal year 2014 provide more than $150 million for Sacramento District flood risk reduction and ecosystem restoration work in California. The appropriations fund projects through September 2014, the end of the federal fiscal year. Funded projects
USACE: FY15 Budget Focuses on Improving Nation’s Economic Growth
The U.S. President Obama’s Budget for fiscal year 2015 has been released and included $825 million in funding for the civil works program of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mississippi Valley Division. “The fiscal 2015 civil works budget for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reflects the Administra
Australia: Mackay Marina Breakwater Remains Closed, CRG Says
The Port of Mackay Community Reference Group (CRG) held its regular meeting yesterday. The CRG provided an opportunity for North Queensland Bulk Ports (NQBP) to update representatives of the community on developments at the Port and to gain feedback from the community. Tropical Cyclone Dylan caused
Corps to Present Indiana Harbor 2014 Dredging Schedule (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Indiana Harbor and Canal (IHC) dredging contractors, Kokosing Construction Co. and O’Brien & Gere, will hold a public meeting March 13, 2014, to present the IHC 2014 dredging schedule and activities. This meeting will take place at East Chicago City Hall, 4525 In
USA: Charleston District Gets USD 22.7 M in FY15 Budget
Yesterday, the White House released the U.S. President Obama’s Budget for fiscal year 2015, which included more than $22.7 million for the civil works program of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District. The budget includes $695,000 for the Charleston Harbor Post 45 project to complete
Senators Announce Funding for Great Lakes Dredging (USA)
U.S. Sens. Carl Levin and Debbie Stabenow, both D-Mich., announced that the Army Corps will distribute $25 million for Great Lakes navigation projects, including funding to help address the backlog of dredging projects in the Great Lakes. Last month, Great Lakes Task Force Co-chairs Levin and Sen. M
USA: Southwest Oregon’s Ports to Receive USD 4.5 M Boost
Rep. Peter DeFazio has announced that ports in Oregon’s Fourth Congressional District will receive an additional $4.5 million for operation and maintenance projects this year. The projects, which include dredging, are critical to local economies and the fishing industry. This announcement comes afte
USA: Bechtel Nabs Louisiana Deep-Water Port Contract
Bechtel, a global leader in planning, designing, and building port and marine projects, has been selected by LIGTT Project Company LLC to provide management services for the pre-construction of the Louisiana International Gulf Transfer Terminal. The innovative new cargo transfer terminal off Louisia
Cat Grade Control as Standard Equipment for Cat® 323 Excavators
Caterpillar has announced that its new Cat® 323 excavators will come equipped with fuel and labor-saving Cat Grade Control as standard equipment. The technology is a factory-integrated system that helps operators get to grade quickly, efficiently, and accurately using real-time positioning and cut-a