Zhaoqing Port expects to see its throughput rise to 39 million tonnes by 2015, some 55 million tonnes by 2020 and 105 million tonnes by 2030. According to Marine News China, Zhaoqing’s navigational channel is already able to accommodate ships of 3,000 tonnes. The port plans to expand its facilities
The Canal and River Trust’s plans to clear silt from the Gloucester Docks, using a new system of dredging, have been welcomed by organisers, BBC reports. Paul Fox from the Canal and River Trust said: “The system we have been using for the last 10 to 15 years is known as water injection dredging wher
In an effort to provide participation opportunities for the community during the U.S. Army Corps of Engineering Jacksonville Harbor Deepening study, the Jacksonville District is initiating bi-monthly conference calls beginning the first Monday of every other month. These calls will be open to the pu
Steve Jaeger, the Heart of Illinois Regional Port District Director, said dredgers are doing what they can to keep traffic moving along the Illinois River. According to Newsbug Info, water levels are down across Illinois because of the drought, and that’s causing some issues for barge traffic. Jaege
Triton Diving Services, LLC (TRITON) has entered into an Exclusive Alliance Agreement with Marin Subsea Ltd, a company of the Marin Group (MARIN), for the provision and operation of mass excavation and other services for the oil and gas industry in the Gulf of Mexico region. TRITON, headquartered in
Exim India reports that the Shipping Minister, Mr G. K. Vasan, reviewed the performance and programmes of three west coast Major Ports during a recent visit to New Mangalore Port Trust (NMPT). During this visit, he stated: “For expediting the implementation of projects, in the Ministry we have decid
After a barge ran aground on Tuesday, the Army Corps of Engineers started dredging a stretch of the Mississippi River near Brownsville. The spokesperson says dredging to deepen the channel began Thursday and should be done very soon. Until then, the river is closed to barge traffic, according to wxo
Renfrewshire Council has introduced plans for the dredging works at the Renfrew’s Westway Dock. The project details: Renfrewshire Council plans to establish a contract with a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to undertake the dredging of materials from Westway Dock in Renfrew and sea dis
Aktsiaselts Saarte Liinid has invited bidders to submit their offers on the Port of Sivby reconstruction plans, Kuressaare area. Phase I of the reconstruction works to the Port of Sivby includes: – Improvements to Berth No. 1 including the construction of erosion protection defence; – Reconstruction
Cowes Harbour Commission has announces early information about the breakwater construction and dredging project at the Cowes area. The project details: A contractor is required for infrastructure works associated with Cowes Outer Harbour Project (COHP) which comprises III phases. The contracting aut
According to CNN, the Mississippi River was closed at two different locations Thursday after a barge ran aground near Greenville, Mississippi. Coast Guard spokesman Lt. JG McMillian said: “This Greenville closure affects a 10-mile stretch of the Lower Mississippi.” He added that this incident repres
The development work is underway once again on the small-craft harbor in Pangnirtung, Nunavut, according to the CBCnews. John Davidson, who is heading up the project for Public Works and Government Services Canada, said: “The dredging should be done in a few weeks and then crews will build the wharf
The director general of the State Company for Iraq’s Ports stated that the Hyundai Engineering & Construction (000720) is among 16 companies that bid to build a breakwater for the $6 billion first phase of the Grand Fao Port. According to Bloomberg, Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co. (047040), Dr
The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women, today announced that a major environmental remediation project will be undertaken to remove contaminated sediment in the Esquimalt Graving Dock water lot. A Request for Proposals for the f