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UK: Deputy Prime Minister Visits Flooded Areas
The Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg yesterday visited areas of Somerset affected by recent flooding. The Deputy Prime Minister met with the flood action group at their headquarters in Stoke St Gregory to thank volunteers for all the important work they are doing, and saw the effects of the floods o
Ocean Installer Wins West Franklin Field Dredging Gig
ELF Exploration UK Limited, an affiliate of Total E&P UK Limited, has awarded Ocean Installer a contract for dredging services at the West Franklin field. The work scope involves excavation/dredging services at 93 metres depth to remove the top three metres of earthwork at three drilling rig footpri
Washington Receives Federal Grant Funding to Restore Wetlands
The Washington Department of Ecology was awarded $2.2 million in grant funding by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to support three critical coastal wetland projects in Washington state. Washington was one of 12 states and Puerto Rico to receive funding under the National Coastal Wetlands Conserva
USA: Ecology Invites Comments on Spokane River Cleanup Options
The Washington Department of Ecology is seeking comments on two reports. One describes the extent of soil and groundwater contamination at the Holcim Inc. property along the Spokane River in Spokane Valley. The second evaluates cleanup options for the site. Ecology will host a public meeting at Thur
Australia: Minister for Ports Opens St Kilda Pier Jetty
Tourists, residents and visitors to St Kilda now have better access to take in the picturesque harbour with the upgraded St Kilda Pier jetty arm officially opened today by Minister for Ports David Hodgett. Mr Hodgett was joined by representatives from the local port manager Parks Victoria, Port Phil
Corps Achieves Milestone in Lake Worth Inlet Dredging Plan (USA)
A group of experts from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Jacksonville District, Port of Palm Beach and the local Harbor Pilots Association, achieved a victory when they received approval to release the final Integrated Feasibility Report for the Lake Worth Inlet study. This significant milestone wa
Belgium: AvH Issues Redemption of Shares
Ackermans & van Haaren NV has presented its “Redemption of Shares” regular update. They have concluded a liquidity contract with Kepler Cheuvreux to improve the liquidity of the AvH-share. In the framework of this liquidity programme, Kepler Cheuvreux has in the period from Februay 3, 2014 until Feb
USA: Contract Awarded for Jetty Repair at Island Beach State Park
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District has awarded a contract for the repair of the north jetty at Barnegat Inlet, which protects the southern tip of state-owned Island Beach State Park in Ocean County, Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Bob Martin announced y
VIDEO: Under Secretary of the Army Visits USACE NY District (USA)
On January 24, 2014, Under Secretary of the Army, Joseph W. Westphal, visited the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, to be brief on the final portion of the NY/NJ harbor deepening project and updated on the Hurricane Sandy response. The officials discussed the harbor deepening project,
India: Government OKs 100 Pct FDI Regime
100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) under the automatic route is being allowed for port development projects. The Minister of Shipping Shri G.K.Vasan in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today said that the Maritime Agenda 2010-2020 has set a target of over 3130 million tonnes for port capacity by 2
UK: Environment Agency Clears River Blockages
The Environment Agency has issued 15 Severe Flood Warnings along the River Thames from Datchet to Shepperton Green, including Ham Court and Chertsey. The Environment Agency is working with key agencies, including local authorities, emergency services and the military to ensure that those most likely
Dredging Could Lead to Delays on Casco Bay Bridge, MaineDOT Says
Due to the dredging operations in Portland Harbor, Cashman Dredging of Quincy, MA, has requested, and has been granted permission for additional openings of the Casco Bay Bridge between Portland and South Portland. Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) spokesperson Ted Talbot said there will
Army Corps Galveston Appoints New Deputy District Engineer (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, announced the selection of Dr. Edmond Russo Jr., as its new deputy district engineer for programs and project management – the highest attainable civilian position in the district. “I’m honored to serve this district and provide leadership that w
Panama Canal Expansion: GUPC Delivers New Proposal
GUPC has announced that they will continue its efforts to find a solution and reach an agreement with ACP, and has delivered a new proposal that takes into account the concerns of ACP while providing funding necessary to finish the Third Set of Locks project. Pending an agreement, works on the Third