The Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Fairness Coalition applauds Congressman Charles Boustany (R-LA) and Congressman Joe Courtney (D-CT) for their outstanding efforts in surpassing 150 co-sponsors for H.R. 104, the RAMP Act. The RAMP Act, introduced by Congressman Charles Boustany (R-LA) and Congressma
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) informs the shipping, harbour craft and pleasure craft communities in Singapore’s waters that Pasir Panjang Terminal dredging works begin soon. Dredging works will be carried out by the work barge “Rhea”, held in position by 2 spuds as anchors. The work
The Indian tonnage as part of global shipping stood at 10 million GT about a year ago. The Indian tonnage has recently crossed the 11 million GT mark. This was stated by Shri G.K. Vasan, Union Minister of Shipping while inaugurating India Maritime Week in New Delhi today. Shri Vasan said that last y
The Queensland Government has ruled out building a sand bypass and says continued dredging is the only option to stop a sandbank reforming… (abc) [mappress] Source: abc, January 19, 2012;
The lifeline of the Jaffna peninsula, the Kankesanthurai harbour, is clear of all shipwrecks, in record time… By R. K. Radhakrishnan (thehindu) [mappress] Source: thehindu, January 19, 2012;
The New Topsail Inlet dredging project is scheduled to begin in March 2012. Tim Holloman, Topsail Beach Town Manager said: “We still anticipate opening the bids on February 15 and starting the project somewhere around March 1st.” “Dredging will take about three weeks and should last through the tour
The chief executive officer (CEO) of APM Terminals International has announced that ongoing construction of the marginal wharf at the … By George D. Kennedy (liberianobserver) [mappress] Source: liberianobserver, January 19, 2012; Image: APM Terminals
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District has awarded two separate contracts to conduct restoration of Yellow Bar Hassock Marsh Island in Jamaica Bay, N.Y. As part of the Ambrose Channel 3B Harbor Deepening Contract, a $9,937,500 option was awarded to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company to p
Today, recruitment and crewing agency iPS opens a new office in Scheveningen, The Hague. Director Erwin Broeders said: “Growing market demands and increasing workloads require a full dedication to our offshore activities.” iPS has given the dedicated Offshore team their own identity. This comes with
A coalition of local residents, grassroots environmental and clean-energy groups yesterday filed an appeal of the Oregon Department of State Lands’ decision to issue a dredging permit for the Port of Coos Bay that would allow the Port to export dirty coal and liquefied natural gas (LNG). While the “
Congressman Steve Scalise yesterday issued the following statement after the Army Corps of Engineers sent a dredging vessel to Head of Passes, the site where a ship ran aground Tuesday morning. Scalise applauded the Corps’ quick action, along with their decision to dedicate an additional $55 million
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) released its annual Review of Maritime Transport report for 2011 in December, observing that the share of developing countries’ GDP in overall global economic output has jumped from 17% in 1980 to over 28% by 2010, with the growth trend
Flood fight inspections along the Mississippi and Atchafalaya rivers have ceased as water levels continue to drop. All permitted construction work near levees and floodwalls may resume. The Corps activated phase I flood fight as a proactive measure on December 13, 2011, when the Mississippi River re
The ESPO Award on Societal Integration of Ports is entering its fourth edition this year. The Award was established in 2009 to promote innovative projects of port authorities that improve societal integration of ports, especially with the city or wider community in which they are located. In this wa
