As of January 6, about 450,000 cubic yards of sand have been pumped on the Bethany beach. “The completion of this replenishment project is scheduled for January 20,” said Maria Sadler, environmental scientist with Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. Depending on the w
Environmental officials hope to launch cleanups over the next two years that will address what remains of the complex and extensive … By Joe Tyrrell (njspotlight) [mappress] Source: njspotlight, January 12, 2012; Image: usace
State-owned seaport operator PT Pelindo IV needs Rp 150 billion (US$ 16.3 million) to fund the expansion of the cargo dock at the … (thejakartapost) [mappress] Source: thejakartapost, January 12, 2012;
Premier Anna Bligh insists she’s not nervous about an upcoming UN mission to check on the health of the Great Barrier Reef… (ninemsn) [mappress] Source: ninemsn, January 12, 2012; Image: westernbasinportdevelopment
Yesterday, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra travelled to Transport Ministry to assign relevant agencies to carry out a number of flood-related policies. Ms. Yingluck instructed that all parties should collaborate with one another in the same direction for the benefit of the nation and its people.
A government spokesperson stated that the government had already acknowledged in principle of the Royal Act regarding reconstruction after flood – debt of Financial Institution Development Fund. She also elaborated that those two Royal Acts are parts of financial preparation for an investment on wat
A state senate bill that would encourage the US Congress to restore funding for harbor dredging is scheduled to be heard on the senate … By John Cavanagh (oceanaheraldjournal) [mappress] Source: oceanaheraldjournal, January 12, 2012; Image: gov
A Japanese delegation led by H.E. Mr. Takeshi Maeda, Minister for Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Government of Japan along with Mr. Akitaka Saiki, Ambassador of Japan to India met the Union Minister of Shipping, Shri G.K. Vasan, in New Delhi today. Bilateral issues concerning the port
Venezuela is pushing for an early redevelopment of its maritime and defense port facilities, neglected over many years and found to be … (upi) [mappress] Source: upi, January 12, 2012;
The Borrad of Directors of the Port Authority of Bilbao has granted two new concessions in the new quays of the port extension area. Some 15,600 square meters have been granted to the company Ampsa Internacional, S.L. for the construction of a plant for reception, storing and distribution of cargo,
The Douglas County and Port of Umpqua boards of commissioners met last Wednesday for the first time since 2007… By Sarah Haase (theumpquapost) [mappress] Source: theumpquapost, January 12, 2012;
Port Otago says it expects to go to court to defend its harbour dredging plans after only partially successful mediation with opposing … (radionz) [mappress] Source: radionz, January 12, 2012; Image: portotago
As the 112th Congress gets back to work one of Congressman Charles Boustany’s top priorities is to get his dredging bill passed. The so- … By Lee Peck (kplctv) [mappress] Source: kplctv, January 12, 2012; Image: usace
“Dewey Beach replenishment project has been completed,” stated Maria Sadler, environmental scientist with Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. Some points of the Dewey beach have been expanded from 100 feet to upwards of 300 feet, said Bill Brown, the acting town manag
