University of California, Berkeley Professor Anil K. Chopra has been confirmed as one of the notable presenters to speak at the “Panama Canal 2012 International Engineering and Infrastructure Congress.” The first-ever Congress, organized by the Panama Canal Authority, will be held April 18 – 20 in P
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, awarded a contract in the amount of $3,390,250 to Mike Hooks Inc., for dredging of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway from Rollover Pass to the Galveston Causeway in Galveston County, Texas. The contractor is required to remove approximately 900,000
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is scheduled to begin dredging for the Fort Pierce Shore Protection Project on Feb. 8… By Erick Gill (tcpalm) [mappress] Source: tcpalm, January 31, 2012;
The town should abandon plans to dredge offshore sand for future beach fills and instead import sand from the Bahamas, an independent … (palmbeachdailynews) [mappress] Source: palmbeachdailynews, January 31, 2012;
The Alice Springs Town Council says it will scoop sand from the dry bed of the Todd River to clear water flow blockages… By Tom Nightingale (abc) [mappress] Source: abc, January 31, 2012;
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) informs the shipping, harbour craft and pleasure craft communities in Singapore’s waters that dredging works commence at Pasir Panjang Ferry Terminal. Dredging works will be carried out by the dredgers “ Ebisu”, “Musashi” and “Hitachi”. The Dredgers wil
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Chairman of the Executive Council of Abu Dhabi chaired the Executive Council meeting that was attended by H.H. Sheikh Hazza Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Advisor and Vice Ch
Lake Cathie dredging will be discussed at state government level tomorrow… By LISA TISDELL (portnews) [mappress] Source: portnews, January 30, 2012;
The DKI Jakarta provincial government and the World Bank today announced the official launch of the Jakarta Urgent Mitigation Flood Project, also known as the Jakarta Urgent Dredging Initiative, which will help improve the operation and maintenance of Jakarta’s flood management system. Specifically
State Senator Eileen M. Daily (D-Westbrook) and Representative Jim Crawford (D-Westbrook) announced the imminent release of state funding to underwrite channel dredging and anchorage improvements at both the Clinton and Westbrook harbors. A total of $1.7 million will be allocated for the Clinton pro
With ports and sea freight in the Middle East expanding and regional shipping lines facing unprecedented challenges, leaders in international business and government will meet at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from April 2 to 4 for the World Ports and Trade Summit 2012. Over 4,000
Van Oord, a leading Dutch-based independent international contractor specializing in port dredging, marine engineering, and offshore … By George D. Kennedy (liberianobserver) [mappress] Source: liberianobserver, January 30, 2012; Image: vanoord
Nissan is considering the upcoming private Kattupalli port as an alternative to the neighbouring Ennore port for export of its cars… By T. E. Raja Simhan (thehindubusinessline) [mappress] Source: thehindubusinessline, January 30, 2012;
Aitken Spence has announced that they have finalized the formalities of the sale of 30 % shareholding in CICT to China Merchants Holdings (international) company Limited (CMHI) their joint venture partner. The Sale was on normal commercial terms which have been determined through arms length negotia