The Corps’ latest reservoir regulation studies indicate additional drought conservation measures will be enacted for the Missouri River Mainstem System as the navigation season is set to begin. Minimum navigation flow support will likely be provided for the first half of the Missouri River navigatio
Mariners are advised that Maritime Constructions will be carrying out harbour depth maintenance operations (bed levelling) using a Sweep Bar within the breakwaters of Portland Harbour. The operations may be carried out 24 hours a day using the m.v. Andrew Wilson. Mariners are advised to proceed with
A relatively new technique for dredging is slowly growing in popularity: Water Injection Dredging (WID). Water Injection Dredging is not the answer to every dredging project – but it is gaining favour as an up-and-coming low-cost, low-impact method. And as demand for Water Injection Dredging has inc
Close attention to the environmental impacts of dredging by stakeholders is completely understandable. And yet. The time, money and energy invested in research and monitoring by the dredging industry is more often than not underestimated. All three articles in the newest issue of Terra et Aqua demon
Aqaba Container Terminal (ACT), the Red Sea gateway to Jordan and beyond, commemorated the successful completion of the first part of its berth expansion, adding 200 meters of new quay and two new STS cranes and four Rubber Tire Gantry cranes (RTGs). Participants in the ceremony included ACT’s chair
GE Capital, Corporate Finance today announced it provided $16 million in equipment financing to the Dutra Group, Inc. The funds refinance existing debt used to support the company’s marine fleet. Headquartered in San Rafael, CA, the Dutra Group focuses on dredging and marine construction along the w
Port of Rotterdam Authority has awarded five parties, one of which is the combination MariTeam, for a framework agreement for a term of three years. This framework agreement includes engineering services for the realization of maritime infrastructural projects. The agreement will be signed on 22 Mar
Watermaster is ideal for different shallow water applications. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtVwPOzjAvk Watermaster has excellent mobilisation capabilities: • Transportable on public roads with a standard trailer; • Moves in and out of water and trailer without crane assistance; • Can operate in
The dredging of Hannibal’s Nipper Park Marina officially got underway last week. This work started despite the fact a portion of the marina is covered in ice and the area through which drainage pipes are laid in Nipper Park is still covered with snow. The project was undertaken because in some areas
General Electric Corp. (GE) has agreed to prepare an analysis of the actions required to remove recently discovered polychlorinated biphenyl contamination (PCB) contaminated sediments from the Hudson River and report its findings to shareholders, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announc
Very important for the production of these special machines are competent and flexible workforce, which convert the high demands of the customers in the special machines. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaciylZQkUI Senwatec “Dredge King” – compact working – boat with low draft; – for dredging, cutte
Dredging the Texas coast is not just an operations and maintenance function for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District. This content is available after accepting the cookies. Change cookie-settings View on Youtube. USACE plays a key role in America’s well-being by providing a safe, reli
Applications are now open for individuals and entities to apply for compensation under the WBDDP Commercial Fisheries Compensation Program being conducted by Gladstone Ports Corporation Limited (GPC) to provide compensation to eligible commercial fishing operators affected by a loss of access to fis
The public has two more opportunities to comment on water quality aspects of a proposed U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ dredging action in the lower Snake River. This is in addition to the current public comment period that began Dec. 21 and ends March 26 for the Corps’ Lower Snake River Programmatic