A $13 billion flood-control system prevented much costlier damage along the Mississippi River since last year’s flooding, officials say. The… (upi) [mappress] Source: upi, September 7, 2011;
Fierce waves over the past several days have piled up sand at the entrance to Oceanside Harbor, creating a sandbar that could pose problems… By RAY HUARD (nctimes) [mappress] Source: nctimes, September 7, 2011;
The NSW Liberals & Nationals Government today announced plans to refinance State-owned assets at Port Botany, in addition to the leasing of… [mappress] Source: sydneyports, September 7, 2011;
With dredging works being carried out at Brunei Bay, mariners have been asked to keep well clear of at least 200 metres from activity zones… By Bandar Seri Begawan (brudirect) [mappress] Source: brudirect, September 7, 2011;
MSC Chicago becomes largest vessel to call at Port of Durban. Ship also becomes biggest ship ever to sail in South African waters… (porttechnology) [mappress] Source: porttechnology, September 7, 2011;
At the island’s south end, many dune walkovers no longer span dunes. The dunes and their sea oats are gone.. By Edward Fennell (postandcourier) [mappress] Source: postandcourier, September 7, 2011;
Bilateral talks between India and Bangladesh have begun here a short while ago. It began after Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh called on… By Smita Prakash (newkerala) [mappress] Source: newkerala, September 7, 2011;
A proposed contract with a St. Johns County homeowner group would allow the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to dredge 2.1 million cubic yards… By PETER GUINTA (staugustine) [mappress] Source: staugustine, September 7, 2011;
The ports of Liège and Antwerp have decided to collaborate more closely with each other. Since 2006 the two port authorities have worked together in an economic collaboration association to market the Trilogiport multimodal platform in Liège. The two parties now seek to collaborate even more closely
Pierce County citizens and Port of Tacoma business partners and customers are encouraged to take part in an online survey by Sept. 16 to provide input toward the Port’s strategic planning and brand identity. The Port, a key catalyst for the local and state economy, is developing a strategic plan to
In an attempt to stop occasional flooding in nearby neighborhoods, Seattle Public Utilities will be expanding and dredging Meadowbrook Pond… By Michael Harthorne (lakecity) [mappress] Source: lakecity, September 7, 2011;
Tropical Storm Irene caused severe flooding and other storm related damages in the Northeast. But the damage would have been worse in many… [mappress] Source: army, September 6, 2011;
Thilafushi Corporation Limited (TCL) has provided an Rf5 million guarantee to Heavy Load Maldives to secure fuel through Fuel Supplies … (haveeru) [mappress] Source: haveeru, September 6, 2011;
The Coast Guard, in partnership with the Omaha District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the states of South Dakota and Nebraska, … [mappress] Source: uscgnews, September 6, 2011;