Equipment
CARIS to Exhibit at Oceanology International (UK)
CARIS will exhibit at Oceanology International (March 11 -13, London, UK), with the main goal to showcase its latest software advancements. This event will bring together thousands of visitors from the marine technology and ocean science global community. “Our team of CARIS experts will be at stand
USA: Corps to Hold Web Meeting on Cuyahoga River Dredging
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, will host a web meeting on Tuesday, March 4, 2014, from 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. EST to discuss open lake placement in Lake Erie of dredged sediment from the Cuyahoga River federal navigation channel. Participation can be by phone only by following th
Russia: Volga Group Invests in New Sukhodol Bay Terminal
Volga Group, Gennady Timchenko’s investment vehicle, has acquired a 50% stake in Sukhodol LLC, a company which is constructing a new bulk terminal in Sukhodol Bay, in the Primorsky region in Russia’s Far East. Once completed the terminal is expected to have a capacity of 20 million tons per year. Th
The Netherlands: “The Hydraulic Fill Manual” Course Takes Place in Delft
International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) has scheduled its international course named “The Hydraulic Fill Manual” for June 4th and 5th, 2014, in Delft, The Netherlands. This course will cover the initiation, design and construction of hydraulic fill projects as described in the recentl
Corps Prepares Savannah and Brunswick Dredging Plan (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, is conducting preliminary research to determine the market capabilities of potential contractors to perform maintenance dredging in the Savannah and Brunswick entrance channels. During the cleanup program about 2 to 3 million cubic yards of materi
Port of Baltimore Expansion to Have Great Economic Benefits
By the end of 2015, the Panama Canal will have undergone its largest expansion to date. In what is undoubtedly good news for Maryland’s maritime economics, when the first big ships make their way through the canal, the Port of Baltimore is one of two ports on the East coast currently able to accommo
AMCS: Lend Lease Withdrawal Welcomed (Australia)
The Australian Marine Conservation Society has today welcomed the decision from Lend Lease to withdraw their involvement in any future port development at Abbot Point saying that most of the Australian public would welcome it. Felicity Wishart, the campaign director, said that no one should be indus
USA: Plainfield Introduces Lathrop Brook Development Plan
The Town of Plainfield is seeking a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District, to conduct work in waters of the United States in conjunction with developing five lots at the Plainfield Industrial Park in Plainfield, Conn. The Town of Plainfield is proposing the discharge of
Applicants Seek Corps Permit for Tyringham Dredging Project (USA)
Daniel H. Schulman 2012 Trust and Jennie A. Kassanoff 2012 Trust are seeking a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District, to conduct work in waters of the United States in conjunction with excavating sediment in Sodem Pond in Tyringham, Mass. The permit applicants are propos
Chatham Rock Phosphate Managing Director Meets Potential Investors
The Chatham Rock Phosphate Managing Director Chris Castle recently made a repeat visit to London to meet UK based potential investors. The visit proved to be successful. Meetings were held with a number of investment groups that identified with the project and who indicated their interest in investi
USA: Peppermint Ridge Plans to Upgrade Waterford Marina Facility
Peppermint Ridge LLC is seeking a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District, to conduct work in waters of the United States in conjunction with upgrading an existing marina facility in Waterford, Conn. The purpose of the project is to upgrade the existing 17-slip floating do
Astika Shows Interest in China Dredging Sector
Astika Holdings Inc. plans to enter the growing China dredging sector as part of the strategy through the acquisition of service, agriculture and industrial companies with Nantong Dredging Machinery Co. Ltd. “The growth of shipping commerce in conjunction with the population increasing throughout th
GLDD Report: Dredging Segment Delivered Strong Performance in 2013
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation, the largest provider of dredging services in the United States and a major provider of environmental and remediation services, today reported financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2013. For the quarter ended December 31, 2013, Great Lake
CLRA Reclamation Management Conference Begins Tomorrow
The Alberta Chapter of the Canadian Land Reclamation Association (CLRA) will be hosting their annual general meeting and conference named “Back to the Future: Adaptive Reclamation Management”, from February 26 to 28, 2014 at the Sheraton in Red Deer, Alberta. “As reclamation practitioners across all