The Tampa Port Authority has announced that the ratings firm of Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Ratings Services has reaffirmed the authority’s credit rating of A- and has provided the authority with a “Stable” outlook. The S&P rating marks the third credit affirmation and “Stable” outlook rating received b
Western Marine Services Limited, will deliver a repaired dredger to the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) on January 17. It is the only trailing suction hopper dredger named “M.D. KHANAK” in Bangladesh, which has been made operational after arduous repair work done by the Western Marine Services. The
A senior official from the Obama government is set to lead the first ever US ports and maritime technology trade industry mission to India next month. The U.S. Foreign Commercial Service Executive-led Ports and Maritime Trade Mission to India February 20-24, 2011 will help U.S. companies participate
Global marine terminal operator DP World has achieved a major security milestone with DP World Tarragona achieving ISO 28000 certification – the 40th DP World facility to receive the independently audited award. The ISO 28000 standard sets out mechanisms and process to address security vulnerabiliti
Residents of Pondok Labu in South Jakarta, whose homes have been inundated for over 10 months, said Sunday that they would file a lawsuit… (thejakartapost) [mappress] Source: thejakartapost, January 16, 2012;
The Pakistan Deep Water Container Port (PDWCP), the project which was to be completed in 2012, has been delayed due to technical reasons … By Hina Mahgul Rind (thenews) [mappress] Source: thenews, January 15, 2012; Image: kpt.gov.pk
A state navigation agency decided Friday to negotiate with American Vibracore Service of Delray Beach for a contract to conduct sediment … By George Andreassi (tcpalm) [mappress] Source: tcpalm, January 15, 2012;
ABPmer, a leading UK marine environmental consultancy, has delivered a strong performance in 2011 despite the continued challenging economic climate and increasing market competition. Much of the success has been underpinned by a sound business plan, clear marketing strategies to grow the customer b
The Port Waterway and Beach Commission met Wednesday, Jan. 11 to discuss a method in which a permit for Carolina Beach renourishment … by Tyler Roberts (luminanews) [mappress] Source: luminanews, January 13, 2012;
Construction of the hard sea wall that is to protect the north side of Maasvlakte 2, proceeds steadily. The ‘wet’ activities underwater were completed in November. In the meantime the specially constructed land-based crane, the Blockbuster, continues to work briskly on the block dam that will reach
Governor Scott Walker has approved grants totaling $6,805,219 for three harbor projects in Wisconsin. The funds will be used to dredge and make repairs and improvements to docks in Milwaukee, Superior and Two Rivers. The State’s Harbor Assistance Program provides 80 percent of the needed funds, with
In the light of the upcoming EEOI, high fuel costs, levy’s on CO2 emissions and economical difficult times, efficient ship operation has become high priority. The most straightforward way to save fuel is to operate a ship in the most efficient way, by careful voyage planning and efficient ship opera
Winter visitor Ricky Rothschild definitely can tell the difference on the east end of Bay County beaches now that the recent beach … By PAT KELLY (waltonsun) [mappress] Source: waltonsun, January 13, 2012; Image: usace
The Department of Ecology (Ecology) is inviting the public to comment on a proposed amended Agreed Order for investigating sediments that are potentially contaminated with dioxins at the Port of Olympia (port). This legal agreement requires the port to investigate and plan for cleaning up contaminat
