The City of Marquette is starting preparations for the first phase of the Presque Isle Marina dredging project, reports uppermichiganssource. The amount of approved budget for the dredging works scheduled to be completed by July is nearly half a million dollars. The City has announced that the Marin
Teledyne Benthos and Teledyne Odom Hydrographic announced the transfer of the Benthos geophysical sonar portfolio, including the Chirp III Sub-bottom profiler, C3D interferometic sonar, and newly released SIS-1725 side-scan sonar to Odom Hydrographic. This realignment of products and technologies al
The German Minister of Transport, Dr. Peter Ramsauer, stated that the federal German government is and remains a reliable partner in maritime alliance. “To keep Germany competitive as a maritime location, we will keep the tonnage tax in force. In doing so, we will ensure future-proof framework condi
From April 9, boaters will once again be able to navigate the River Avon between Bristol and Bath, after a large quantity of silt, built-up throughout a torrid winter of downpours and flooding, has been removed from Hanham Lock. The lock has been closed since October due to excessively high water le
The significant value of A&P Falmouth to the Cornwall economy and barriers to the port growth was the focus of a ministerial visit yesterday. Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, the Rt Hon Dr Vince Cable heard first hand the ambitions A&P Falmouth and partners have to secure the
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, intends to issue an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the placement of 272,000 CY of sand with an option of an additional 679,000 CY to restore the Coney Island Hurricane Shore Protection Project to its initial fill profile, for a grand total of 951,0
The second phase of the Hulhumale reclamation project will commence within the next month, the Hulhumale Development Corporation (HDC) announced. According to Suhail Mohamed, the HDC managing director, only two companies had submitted their proposals for this project. “The proposals from these compa
The ‘Economically Efficient Flood Standards to Protect the Netherlands against Flooding’ project, which calculated the optimal design for Dutch dikes, has won the prestigious Franz Edelman Award in Texas. Deltares came in ahead of five other finalists, including Baosteel, Chevron, Dell, Kroger and M
There is a dredger engine room kilometres away from sea, which is toiled away at by budding marine engineers. There are three 1960s engines within, and hours are spent on maintenance and regular overhauls. Located at Manukau Institute of Technology, it is the only place in the country where marine e
Colliers International released its third North American Port Analysis report which examines evolving trade patterns resulting from the upcoming Panama Canal expansion in 2015. The report’s theme, “CapEx or Capsize,” underscores the idea that cities need to spend the capital to upgrade their ports,
APM Terminals CEO Kim Fejfer and a senior delegation met with representatives of the Omani government this past week as the company’s partnership in Omani logistics infrastructure and economic development was the key topic of discussion in meetings with the Minister of Commerce and Industry Dr. Ali
Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) has announced a plan to enter the dredging business, reports thehindubusinessline.com. SCI will either buy or hire dredgers to start this new profitable venture, stated Shipping Secretary P.K. Sinha last week. Regarding these plans, Sinha added that the capacity o
Harlan County Lake’s Gremlin Cove boat ramp will be closed weekdays until April 20. The ramp is being closed for public safety to allow the U.S. Corps of Engineers to dredge in the vicinity, Park Manager Larry Janicek said. The ramp will be open for weekend use, but boaters should use caution while
General Electric Corp. is gearing up for the 2013 Hudson River dredging season, reports saratogian.com. This capital dredging project is scheduled to get underway during the next month, officials announced Thursday. This year’s cleanup work will focus on two separate areas: – a roughly mile-long str