South Carolina threw another monkey wrench into Georgia’s years-long plan to deepen the port at Savannah claiming “significant degradation… By Dan Chapman (ajc) [mappress] Source: ajc, October 5, 2011;
This year’s annual Lake Preservation Association (LPA) meeting was a success, according to LPA president Gary Lalone… By ASHLEY MILLER (stormlakepilottribune) [mappress] Source: stormlakepilottribune, October 4, 2011;
Dr. Lucien Halleux, explains that some of the risks associated with dredging and land reclamation projects cover multiple financial, technical and operational aspects. And as with any other industrial activity, the risk control of dredging operations starts with a thorough understanding of the proce
A Rs 4.20 crore dredger, water master, was inducted into river Jhelum in north Kashmir district of Baramulla today… (newkerala) [mappress] Source: newkerala, October 4, 2011
Pampanga Governor Lilia G. Pineda appealed to President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III for the immediate dredging of the Pampanga River and … (pampangacapitol) [mappress] Source: pampangacapitol, October 4, 2011;
Maritime contractor Hakkers of Werkendam started driving new mooring piles at the jetty of Botlek Tank Terminal (HES Beheer interest 50%) on the 3rd of October. The waterdepth at BTT’s jetty is currently being increased from 13.65 to 15 metres, so that BTT will be capable of receiving vessels with a
Dredging of Sydney Harbour has begun, symbolizing what some believe is a new beginning for this region’s economy… By MARY ELLEN (thechronicleherald) [mappress] Source: thechronicleherald, October 4, 2011;
Recently, the Port of Rotterdam Authority signed a declaration of intent with Vinalines, Vietnam’s largest state-run enterprise in the maritime sector. The ultimate aim is joint investigation of the feasibility of further cooperation between the parties for the development and exploitation of ports.
Douglas and Saugatuck are hoping to create a Harbor Authority by year’s end to be the lead agency for improvements to Lake Kalamazoo, … By Myron Kukla (mlive) [mappress] Source: mlive, October 4, 2011;
Public officials and maritime industry leaders joined together at the Port of Oakland to call on Congress to release funds collected from California’s port customers to improve maritime infrastructure, create jobs and preserve California’s role as an international trade leader. “California’s future
A $1 million state grant will help TraPac’s cargo terminal in Jacksonville save money on dredging expenses, giving the company some … By David Bauerlein (jacksonville) [mappress] Source: jacksonville, October 4, 2011;
Federal officials have awarded a $12.9 million contract to Weeks Marine for borough beach replenishment that is expected to begin next month… By Carol Gorga Williams (app) [mappress] Source: app, October 4, 2011;
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hired a company last week to dredge the inlet to Lake Montauk, and the project is on track to be done by… By Will James (27east) [mappress] Source: 27east, October 4, 2011;
The Algerian government is readying a tender for the construction of a new deepwater seaport, with the country looking to bolster its port… (porttechnology) [mappress] Source: porttechnology, October 4, 2011;
