In preparation for the opening of the expanded Panama Canal in 2015, PortMiami has taken delivery of four new Super Post-Panamax cranes to handle the new generation of super-sized container cargo vessels that will begin passing through the Canal less than two years from now. “The Post-Panamax Era is
The Ohio Lake Erie Commission (OLEC) awarded quarterly grants through Ohio’s Lake Erie Protection Fund at its September meeting in Cleveland. The fund was established to help finance research and on-the-ground projects aimed at protecting, preserving and restoring Lake Erie and its watershed. It is
The St Kilda Harbour breakwater development project is wrapped up, announced regionalchannels.vic.gov.au The works comprised the construction of a northern and southern rock breakwater to extend the existing breakwater and the installation of 36 new piles configured in two rows next to the kiosk pla
South Asia’s largest and most Successful Maritime Event INMEX INDIA 2013 opened its doors to thousands of maritime professionals who had the opportunity to see the latest products and solutions, network with industry leaders and discuss business opportunities. “The Indian maritime sector – which han
Alewijnse Marine Systems has successfully performed electrical repairs and modifications on the flexible fallpipe vessel Stornes, within a very challenging time frame. The vessel has left Damen Shiprepair Vlissingen after just three weeks of repairs, modifications and the commissioning of its electr
The annual meeting of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association AIWA 2013, named “Building Partnerships to Maintain the Nation’s Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway”, is scheduled for November 21 and 22, 2013, in Charleston, SC. The agenda topics include: • Corps of Engineers Civil Works Program and
The Town of Southampton, in coordination with the Erosion Control Districts (ECD) of Sagaponack and Bridgehampton–Water Mill, has received permits and bids to complete the Sagaponack Beach renourishment program. The project, according to Aram Terchunian, a coastal geologist with First Coastal Corpor
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, has announced that Colonial Surety Company has reached an agreement with Akima Construction Services, LLC to complete the construction of the levee closure structure at 17th Street, part of the Washington, D.C. Local Flood Protection Project. The
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will continue its Hurricane Sandy recovery operations during the federal government shutdown created by the lapse in federal funding. The Hurricane Sandy recovery program includes restoring previously constructed Corps projects that were severely impacted by Hurrican
Mr. Attaollah Sadr, Managing Director of Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) said that the Nakhle Khoda harbor will be put into operation by early August 2013. This multipurpose harbor which was funded by the PMO will shorten the distance between Bandar Abbas port to Hormoz Island from current 19
Conservation groups amended an existing lawsuit yesterday to challenge U.S. funding for a second fossil fuel production and transport facility located inside Australia’s Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. The U.S. Export-Import Bank has now committed nearly $5 billion in loans to support constr
Representative Peter King (R-NY) is this year’s recipient of the “Champion of Maritime Award” from the American Maritime Partnership (AMP). The award recognizes those individuals who have displayed “extraordinary dedication and consistent support for the maritime industry.” In announcing the award,
The extraordinary shareholders’ meeting of Ackermans & van Haaren NV has on 25 November 2011 renewed the powers delegated to the board of directors to redeem shares for a period of 5 years. In the framework of these powers, Ackermans & van Haaren has concluded a liquidity contract with Kepler Cheuvr
International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) has announced its Annual Report 2012. “IADC continued to be invited to attend third party events. Through the IADC’s contributions at conferences, including speeches, papers, and the Young Author’s Awards, through its participation in various sc