According to Bulgaria’s Danube exploration agency, the levels of one of the continent’s most significant commercial waterways dropped to near-record lows in the past month, making it barely passable at several critical points. (news) [mappress] Source: news, December 4, 2011;
The Federal Government is now being called upon to facilitate action on the dredging of the River Niger to open the inland waterways for the transportation of goods and movement of people. The president of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Mr. Oluuyiwa Ajibola, made the statement at a press b
Gävle hamn is in a phase of expansion and is investing in new quays, larger port areas, a new entrance fairway and improved rail connections. The investments will increase the port’s transport capacity by 40%, from the present 5 million tonnes to over 7 million tonnes of goods handled at the port’s
Malaysian Resources Corporation Bhd (MRCB) will carry out restoration of the estuary in Sungai Perai, Pulau Pinang, under a RM40.33 million worth project it has secured from the Department of Irrigation and Drainage. Coastal protection works that are to be carried out under the project, include beac
The Batiquitos Lagoon will undergo weeks of activity for ecosystem enrichment efforts. Its dredging project, championed by the California… By Christina Macone-Greene (thecoastnews) [mappress] Source: thecoastnews, December 2, 2011;
Dredging channels seems appealing to every port on the East Coast. The prospect of dredging deeper channels is to attract the mega-ships that will start using the overhauled Panama Canal upon its completion in 2014. Apart from having financial advantages, the project worth billions of dollars could
Canterbury City Council has announced early information on Port of Ramsgate maintenance dredging project. Details: The works comprise the options of using the following methods: Water injection; Grab dredging; Back-hoe dredging; Cut and suction dredging. The works on Port of Ramsgate will consist of
Alarmed at a severe deterioration, Leslie Williams, Member for Port Macquarie, has called on the State government to carry out dredging of the Manning River. “At the current rate of deterioration, it is feared the river will be impassable within the next month which will have an intolerable impact o
The Port of London Authority in the UK has completed the latest development project at its hub Denton Wharf taking total investment there… (portstrategy) [mappress] Source: portstrategy, December 2, 2011; Image: pla.co.uk
The development of Grimsby River Terminal (GRT) by Associated British Ports (ABP) will herald the largest ever capital investment in the Port of Grimsby. Alongside this, ABP will enter into a new long-term agreement with Volkswagen Group UK Ltd. Over £25 million will be invested by ABP in the new te
The Jin’an Guangming Harbor comprehensive improvement project will be fully launched, including riverway sewage interception, dredging, … (chinadaily) [mappress] Source: chinadaily, December 2, 2011;
A pump problem with the ship dredging Sydney harbour will push the project’s conclusion date back a few days… (capebretonpost) [mappress] Source: capebretonpost, December 2, 2011; Image: Boskalis
An $806,000 worth dredging project that will enable ferries to come into and leave the Keystone Harbor with ease is expected to commence this week. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers signed a contract with Tacoma-based American Construction Company to dredge the navigation channel and ferry slip on th
Broader shores at Sammy’s Beach west of the Three Mile Harbor Inlet, and also at Soundview west of the Montauk Harbor Inlet, provided scenic… By Russell Drumm (easthamptonstar) [mappress] Source: easthamptonstar, December 2, 2011;
