A beach replenishment project in Cape May County has been briefly delayed, but will soon be underway. Officials explain why, and some … By Phaedra Laird (nbc40) [mappress] Source: nbc40, December 7, 2011;
The wealthy community of Fisher Island has joined environmental groups in challenging the “Deep Dredge” planned at the Port of Miami… By Curtis Morgan (miamiherald) [mappress] Source: miamiherald, December 7, 2011;
CEDA (the Central Dredging Association) is the only independent, international, professional association in Africa, Europe, and the Middle-East whose sole interest is dredging and marine construction. It is an internationally acknowledged authoritative reference point for high quality, unbiased info
In a 500 page document filled with photos, satellite images, interviews and historical documents Costa Rica on Monday presented its … (insidecostarica) [mappress] Source: insidecostarica, December 6, 2011;
Since marine conservationists and developers who want to dig a deep-water channel for cruise liners have been unable to reach a mutually beneficial agreement, Cornwall’s Euro MP insists on finding a sound solution. A potential damage to underwater algae, which acts as a nursery for fish, has postpon
Severe drought has hit Europe’s second largest river, the Danube, turning it into a navigation nightmare for shipping companies from … By Diana Simeonova (timesofmalta) [mappress] Source: timesofmalta, December 6, 2011;
In an effort to allow bigger vessels to enter the regional Victorian port, dredging work is currently underway at the Port of Portland. Dredging work of the berth pocket at the end of Portland berth no.6 started last week and is expected to take about one month. Authorities hired Maritime Constructi
India intends to conduct a survey to inspect the feasibility of begining a new waterway initiative between Tripura and Bangladesh. The survey will be carried out by the Rail India Technical and Economical Services (RITES), which is under the Ministry of Railways. The prospect of the waterways is riv
Sri Lanka Ports Authority will invite more port related industries at Hambantota in the island’s south this month, after a first round … (portnews) [mappress] Source: portnews, December 6, 2011;
The Indiana Harbor and Ship Canal dredging is finally planned to commence next summer. Approximately 4.6 million cubic yards of sediment are intended to be removed from the harbor by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says that 362 toxic and cancer-causing sub
Plans for a sand-dredging operation in the floodplain beside the Kansas River north of Eudora will be up for approval Wednesday night by … By Mark Fagan (ljworld) [mappress] Source: ljworld, December 6, 2011;
Lee County is planning to conduct dredging activities early next year in order to remove sand that has flowed into Blind Pass. Around 100,000 cubic yards of sand are planned to be dredged. Several hundred thousand dollars will have to be invested in the dredging project. Steve Boutelle, county marin
The Minister of Shipping, Shri G.K. Vasan informed the Rajya Sabha in a written reply to a question that the Government has identified … (shippingherald) [mappress] Source: shippingherald, December 6, 2011;
Phillip Goldfeder, Assembly member, is demanding a public hearing on the projected maintenance dredging in the East Rockaway Inlet. Key stakeholders, residents, local businesses and community organizations would be involved in the public hearing. Goldfeder stated that following the damages caused by
