Last week, Manila Bay based organizations opposed to large-scale land reclamation in this area, asked the Commission on Appointment to bypass incumbent Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Ramon Paje. Pamalakaya, Koalisyon Kontra Kumbersyon Manila Bay, Anakpawis party list-Manil
ABP Finance Plc announces that ABP Acquisitions UK Limited, its fellow group undertaking, is in discussions with the European Investment Bank for the provision of two corporate loans totalling around £125m. In accordance with the terms of ABPA’s existing financing, proceeds from the loans, if conclu
The Broads Authority is restoring a lost reed bed and eroded strip of land at Salhouse Broad using funding and the latest innovative technology from Europe. Erosion over the last 60 years from boat wash and wind has caused the land between Salhouse Broad and the River Bure to become significantly na
On Monday, at the Special Town Meeting, the city officials approved funding for the Milford Pond dredging program. Town authorities plan to dredge 12 feet of muck from the pond, so it can be used recreationally, according to milforddailynews.com. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has agreed to overse
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has introduced plans for the restoration project at the Novato area. The work consists of all tasks to complete the Wetland Restoration Project (HWRP) located in Novato, California and represents the culmination of over ten years of effort. Included is final shaping of t
Before the end of October, the dredging vessel Currituck will begin its work on the boat channel in the Housatonic River between Stratford and Milford. This $750,000 project will increase the channel depth to about 14 feet, stated Bill Rock, chairman of the Stratford Waterfront and Harbor Management
Dredging Corp. of India Ltd, Ennore Port Ltd and Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, have been granted approval to sell tax-free bonds worth a combined Rs.3,500 crore this fiscal year, reports livemint.com. Jawaharlal Nehru Port has been allowed to raise Rs.2,000 crore, Ennore Port Rs.1,000 crore and DCI h
Fitch Ratings affirms the ‘A’ rating on Broward County, Florida’s outstanding $249 million port facilities senior revenue and refunding bonds. All senior bonds are secured by net revenues from Port Everglades (the port). The Rating Outlook on all senior bonds is Stable. KEY RATING DRIVERS DIVERSIFIE
With the arrival of the Water Master dredging machine, the Iloilo River dredging operations have started. This dredging program covers some 2.2 kilometers from the Carpenter’s Bridge down to the Esplanade, according to sunstar.com. City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog stated that the project, which has an
Two days ago, after cargo shifted in the hold, the dredger BG Stone 1 capsized off Torreso Strand, Odense, Kattegat. Within 45 minutes, the Danish Navy vessel “MHV 910” of the Flotilla 137 in Aabenraa arrived to the scene, according to sailors-club.net. The crew of four men were rescued by an Air Fo
According to the stevestonharbour.com, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans will be dredging the public fish sales float at Steveston Harbour from October 28, 2012 at 10:00pm to November 22, 2012. Loren Slye, chair of the Steveston 20/20 group, stated: “It is filling up. If you go in low tide you
As part of his administration’s master plan for the development of the country’s eastern regions, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is scheduled to kick off eight major infrastructure projects in East Kalimantan this week, reports thejakartaglobe.com. S. Adiyat, a spokesman for the provincial admin
The dredging project at the St John’s Harbour should start at the end of the winter cruise season in early 2013. Chairman of the St John’s Development Corporation (SJDC) Sylvester Browne stated: “It cannot be done before the season, but right after the season dies out, they can start the job. Cabine
In testimony to its determined pursuit of excellence, DP World, UAE Region has won three prestigious awards over just two days. DP World, UAE Region won the prestigious Lloyd’s List Port Operator Award for 2012 at the Lloyd’s List Middle East and Indian Subcontinent Awards, held in Dubai, the import
