The replenishment works are scheduled to commence east of the Isle of Wight on 28 June. Two dredgers, Sospan Dau (71m) and Shoreway (98m), will execute the dredging of shingle from licensed dredging areas. The excavated materials will then be discharged onto the beach near the Bunn Leisure Caravan P
Ha Noi needs help from its community to protect the number of lakes and ponds from encroaching urbanisation. Many lakes have already been lost or reduced because of pollution, VietNamNet Bridge reports. The ministry stated that this situation could get worse by 2020, when about 45% of Vietnam’s popu
Hakurei, a state-of-the-art research vessel has been constructed and will be the first vessel commissioned by the Japanese government in 30 years, Ajw.asahi.com reports. But the officials from the Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corp. (JOGMEC), which owns the Hakurei, are not satisfied: “The ship
Costain, a UK-based company is seeking expansion operations in the Middle East, Constructionweekonline.com reports. The group appointed Tim Bowen for further development of Costain’s consultancy and operations and maintenance services in the Middle East. Bowen joined Costain from Atkins in 2005. He
Under the auspices of HE Sheik Hamad bin Salim Al Aghbari, Wali of Liwa, a handover ceremony of the artificial reef project in the Wilayat of Liwa was held on Sunday the 24th of June 2012 at the Sohar Industrial Port Company SAOC offices, Sohar. Mr. Andre Toet, Group CEO of Port of Sohar handed [&he
The DEQ announced $3 million in grants statewide to improve water quality in Michigan’s lakes and streams. The grants, issued through Michigan’s Nonpoint Source Program, support development of watershed plans to improve water quality as well as funding for existing program activities. Several of the
As part of its continued focus on efficiency and commitment to customers, DP World Aden this month received and operated an additional two gantry cranes, bringing up to seven the number of cranes at the Aden Container Terminal (ACT). The two new Liebherrs Super Post Panamax quay cranes with a capaci
Oak Creek’s Bender Park is only a year removed from a dredging project that cost Milwaukee County roughly $280,000, reports oakcreek.patch.com. The sediment that was removed has piled back up. County officials are studying their options and do not expect any easy solutions. “Unfortunately that’s not
Long-delayed dredging of the Indiana Harbor and Ship Canal might start in September if federal officials approve an agreement for funding, says nwitimes.com. The plan’s approval is in the hands of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, said Ellen Gregory, attorney for the waterway district. The I
The new Samalaju Port project in Bintulu will involve massive dredging and reclamation works, reports thestar.com. According to the PEIA report, 18.98ha would be reclaimed for the construction of port platform areas. “As the project is situated on a shallow continental shoreline, it is anticipated t
West Jakarta Public Works Sub-Department’s attention in overcoming flood is still low, reports beritajakarta.com. The dredging project on the Jl Raya Kapukhas water channel has been carried out from May but now it is on hold. “Initially, related units promised to finish the project in November 2011,
The 32nd annual WEDA conference which takes place June 10th through 13th in San Antonio, Texas saw PMC’s Dr. Luis Prieto-Portar deliver a paper on Cerchar abrasivity testing and Risk Hazard Management. Themed “The Nuts and Bolts of Dredging”, this conference serves as a forum for professionals of al
The low of residents` awareness to maintain the river quality in their settlement, by throwing trash in the river has caused 22 rivers and 2 brooks in West Jakarta became dirty and shallow, reports .beritajakarta.com. To solve it, the government needs a lot of money to carry out dredging because one
A savings plan is launched to raise tens of thousands of dollars for Courtenay Marina mooring facilities dredging project, Canada.com reports. Besides the marina, some parts of the Courtenay River are becoming difficult to navigate because of a build-up of silt and tree debris. Previous dredging wor
