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Port of Gdansk: Rudowe and Bytomskie deals signed, dredging included
The President of the Port of Gdańsk, Krzysztof Kaczmarek, signed two agreements with PORR S.A. for the upgrade of Rudowe and Bytomskie Quays earlier this week. The total length of the quays to be reconstructed is over 450 metres. The investment is part of a larger project that has been co-financed b
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Environment Agency: Better flood protection planned for Isle of Wight
The Environment Agency (EA) and the Isle of Wight Council have joined forces to ‘commit to an approach’ for the long term defence from coastal erosion and flooding in Yaverland, Sandown and Shanklin for the next 50 years. “The decision to refurbish the current coastal defences, made by the Isle of W
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Brunswick, Savannah harbor projects get nearly $83M
The Ports of Brunswick and Savannah will receive a total of $82.7 million in federal funding for maintenance dredging and harbor improvements in a six-bill budget package passed by Congress earlier this month. Nearly $38 million will go to the Port of Brunswick, including $11.35 million for the Brun
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Minister Haylen: Bermagui, Batemans Bay to benefit from long-term dredging plan
Bermagui and Batemans Bay are set to be two of the first areas in NSW to benefit from the government’s long-term dredging plan to protect access at key coastal locations, river entrances and local waterways, Transport Minister Jo Haylen said. “We know that keeping Bermagui Harbour open and accessibl
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Van Oord business results: Record high revenue in 2023
Van Oord said this morning that they concluded 2023 with strong results: revenue reached record high and profits more than doubled. “Compared to last year, we saw revenue growth across both our Dredging & Infra and Offshore Energy business units, which resulted in a significantly revenue increase of
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Latvia: Van Oord to build offshore wind support base in Port of Liepaja
Van Oord and Liepaja Special Economic Zone (LSEZ) have inked a contract for the construction of an offshore wind farm support base and an oversized cargo terminal in Latvia’s Port of Liepaja. Under the agreement, the Dutch dredging and marine contractor will carry out preparatory works, which includ
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Support sought for Whanganui dredging consent
Whanganui Port is seeking a long-term dredging consent as the next major milestone in Te Pūwaha – the Whanganui Port revitalisation project. According to Whanganui District Council, this long-term consent will eventually replace the priority dredging consent for the port basin, which has a term of t
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Cardin, Van Hollen: Over $30M in direct investments for Eastern Shore
Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) have announced $32,537,200 in direct federal funding for local projects across the Eastern Shore within the six-bill package of fiscal year 2024 funding bills passed by the Senate Friday. These funds, included at the Senators’ request, support pr
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FY25 President’s Budget designates $124M for USACE projects in Chesapeake Bay region
The President’s budget for fiscal year 2025, released March 11, includes about $124 million designated towards the USACE Baltimore District to dredge the Baltimore Harbor, continue aquatic ecosystem restoration that benefits the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed, and operate and maintain flood risk m
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Carbajal delivers $26M for Central Coast harbors and ports
The federal funding deal signed into law by President Joe Biden last week includes nearly $26 million set aside for Central Coast harbors and ports to fund dredging and other upkeep work. The funding was sought by California Congressman Salud Carbajal over the past year of negotiations over the fede
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Gwadar Port dredging wraps up
The latest Gwadar Port maintenance dredging project is now complete, ensuring a depth of 14 meters at the port’s navigational channel, local media reports. This program, conducted by the China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd (CHEC), is set to ensure seamless movement of all types of vessels and ea
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Romania OKS $1.2B Constanta Port expansion
The Government of Romania has given its approval for an important infrastructure project aimed at enhancing the southern sector of Constanta Port on the Black Sea. This decision was made following a proposal by the Ministry of Transport to develop new terminals, access roads and utilities in the reg
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Hyde-Smith: Mississippians rely on USACE works for flood protection
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith voted last week to send the White House the FY2024 Energy and Water Development (EWD) Appropriations Bill, which will direct more than $195.9 million to Mississippi in support of specifically-authorized USACE projects and activities. “Mississippians rely on Army Corps w
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Port Houston Project 11 reaches important milestone
The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met for its monthly meeting last week. During the meeting, Chairman Ric Campo highlighted a $136 million contract award on the Port Commission’s agenda for segment 1C of the Houston Ship Channel Expansion – Project 11. Callan Marine Ltd., the newl