Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.) this week was successful in securing $51.7 million for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects throughout Maryland in the fiscal year 2012 Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill. The bill’s biggest allocations include $18.3 million for the annual maintenance
The Town of Emerald Isle approved plan for a large beach nourishment project presented by Town Manager Frank Rush at its December meeting that would combine two projects into one if state funding is approved in 2012. The town plans to request $3 million from the state to help bolster funding for the
The ferry movement on 12 river routes, mostly in southern Bangladesh, has been facing serious difficulties due to non-navigability in … (thedailystar) [mappress] Source: thedailystar, December 23, 2011;
The Aberdeen Harbor board plans to invest £24 million in improvements to meet growing demand. One of Scotland’s busiest harbors plans the completion of work at Torry Quays and starting phase two of the project to improve dockside facilities and provide extra deepwater berthing. “The import and expor
Cargill and Rubis Terminals have signed a lease agreement with the Port of Rotterdam Authority for the expansion of their site by 2.8 and 4.4 hectares respectively. The site, on Welplaatweg, is currently leased by their joint ‘neighbour’ Evonik. This company will have ceased all operations by the en
Kenmare Resources plc has announced Moma Expansion Update as follows: PHASE 2 EXPANSION Key Milestones Achieved – Dredge manufacture complete, Factory Acceptance Tests passed and dredge at site being offloaded – Engineering design – 80% of hours completed • Structural design complete • Only final de
THE Kuala Lumpur City Hall has allocated RM85 million for drainage improvement and maintenance of rivers next year under its 2012 budget… By PREDEEP NAMBIAR AND S.K. THANUSHA DEVI (nst) [mappress] Source: nst, December 22, 2011;
Several Martin County officials and activists agreed that local governments should have the final say on the location of state sediment … By George Andreassi (tcpalm) [mappress] Source: tcpalm, December 22, 2011;
The Federal Government has hinted of new measures to address the lingering problems in the production and supply of petroleum products to most Nigerians. Besides the ongoing repairs of the four refineries, which have been operating at epileptic level, the government said that the Greenfield refineri
While slightly fewer tons of cargo passed through SEMO Port this year, millions of dollars in upgrades to its facilities may help attract … By Melissa Miller (semissourian) [mappress] Source: semissourian, December 22, 2011; Image: semoport
Gangavaram Port, the owner of India’s deepest seaport, is evaluating opportunities to acquire the existing operational seaports in Africa… (indiatimes) [mappress] Source: indiatimes, December 22, 2011; Image: gangavaram
Congressman Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph) joined the United States Army of Corps of Engineers in announcing $100,000 in emergency funding to dredge the St. Joseph harbor. Over the past weeks, Upton has worked closely with local dock owners, Berrien County officials, and the Corps to reach a solution. Th
Shipping minister Shahjahan Khan has formally inaugurated the boundary pillars installation work on Buriganga river as part of an ongoing… (bdnews24) [mappress] Source: bdnews24, December 22, 2011;
The Planning Commission has given Investment clearance for the scheme “Flood Protection works for River Banks of Ghatprabha River (Ch. Km 4.953 – Km 6.933) at Gokak Town of Belgaum District of Karnataka”. Estimated to cost Rs 34.07 crore, the project shall be completed by the financial year 2012-13
