The biggest wharf in Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta was inaugurated in southern yesterday, two months earlier than expected… (maritimenewsblog) [mappress] Source: maritimenewsblog, September 21, 2010;
Some of the big European ports and port developers have shown interest in the Vizhinjam Multi-purpose Seaport Project, Ports Secretary and… (maritimenewsblog) [mappress] Source: maritimenewsblog, September 21, 2010;
The second phase of dredging in what is known as the “Northeast Branch” in Smithtown has begun… By Stacey Altherr (newsday) [mappress] Source: newsday, September 21, 2010;
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore announces a revision of dredging working area and working period at Marina Wharves, with effect from 01 Oct 2010 to 31 Mar 2011. The construction work will entail piling and construction of a sea wall. A safety boat will be deployed to advise all craft to kee
Wave power is set to make just as rapid a breakthrough as wind power has in the last decade, says Peter Van den Bergh of Deme Blue Energy… (mediargus) [mappress] Source: mediargus, September 21, 2010;
The Belgian Embassy has confirmed that the P18.7 billion Laguna Lake Rehabilitation Project enjoys a guarantee from Brussels through its … (mb) [mappress] Source: mb, September 21, 2010;
The World Bank has agreed to lend $115.8m to the Karachi port improvement project in Pakistan. The money will fund works to deepen the channel and harbour at the port, reconstruct old and shallow berths, and construct cross-harbour bridges. The port, which handled 38.7 million tons of cargo in 2008-
During the Closing Ceremony of WODCON XIX in Beijing, China, CEDA, the organiser of the next event in this important series of congresses, announced that WODCON XX will be held in Brussels, Belgium from 3-7 June 2013 under the theme ‘The Art of Dredging”. World Dredging Congresses (WODCONs) are orga
The Chinese Dredging Association (CHIDA), the organiser of WODCON XIX (9-12 September 2010 in Beijing, China) presented Best Paper Awards to four authors as follows: One Grand Prize (US$ 1000) was presented to a Chinese author and three second prizes (US$ 500 each) were given to one – one author fro
During the closing ceremony of WODCON XIX that took place from 9-12 September 2010 in Beijing, China, Capt. David Padman, Chairman of EADA handed over the reins to the new WODA Chairman, Anders Jensen, President of CEDA (Femern Baelt, Denmark). The World Organisation of Dredging Associations (WODA)
Attracted by huge profits, many people are continuing to dredge up sand from the Dong Nai River in the south and the Hong (Red) River in the… (vietnamnews) [mappress] Source: vietnamnews, September 20, 2010;
Hyundai Engineering and Construction Company has been awarded a US$329m (AED1.2bn) contract to carry out building works at the Khalifa Port… By Elizabeth Broomhall (constructionweekonline) [mappress] Source: constructionweekonline, September 20, 2010;
If you’ve noticed the beehive of activity down at the main wharf in St Anthony last week, expect plenty more as a $5.4 million redevelopment… [mappress] Source: Northern Pen, September 20, 2010;
Saudi Arabia and Belgium have set out a new vision of bilateral relationship with plans to forge closer cooperation in the port and maritime… (arabnews) [mappress] Source: arabnews, September 20, 2010