Amid its massive studies, technical jargon and propensity to take an interminably long time making decisions, the federal Environmental Protection Agency has offered a refreshing moment of clarity… [mappress] Source:poughkeepsiejournal,March 21,2010;
Nassau, Bahamas – An agreement uniting Government and a group of 20 private shipping interests under one port development umbrella and cementing the Arawak Cay container port contract could be signed in as little as six weeks with construction starting almost immediately and… [mappress] Source:theba
SmarTrend identified a Downtrend for Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (NASDAQ:GLDD) on February 05, 2010 at $5.43. In approximately 1 month, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock has returned 14.9% as of today’s recent price of $4.62… Source:foxbusiness,March 21,2010;
Qatar has pledged $100mn assistance to rejuvenate the Buriganga river adjoining the Bangladesh capital by diverting water from the Jamuna river… [mappress] Source:gulftimes,March 21,2010;
Yesterday, David Kidney MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Department of Energy and Climate Change, and Helen Goodman MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Department of Work and Pensions, attended an event at Narec in Blyth, Northumberland to officially open a new 27 metre high train
Over the past five years, GCC states have dedicated significant amounts of time and money to developing maritime facilities. As a result, a number of strategic interests have emerged, as reflected in the increase in the number of specialised maritime projects, including sports… [mappress] Source: gu
The work consists of Calcasieu River and Pass, Maintenance Dredging, Approximate Mile 24.0 to Approximate Mile 31.5, Calcasieu Parish, LA. Work may be required in other areas of the New Orleans District.Work is estimated to cost between $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00, … [mappress] more info: fbo.g
The 53.50-meter (175’6”) Feadship Hurricane Run was built by Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbouw at its yard in Aalsmeer, the Netherlands. She showcases a unique monochrome interior from Terence Disdale Design and synthesizes all the owners’ experiences on their previous Feadship, High Chaparral, launc
“Gas as ship fuel” was the topic of yesterday’s GL First Class Exchange Forum which highlighted GL’s approach towards the environmental concerns of the maritime industry. The forum addressed all aspects related to LNG as an alternative ship fuel. Invited speakers presented the LNG supply chain devel
Mazagon Dock Limited delivered to Dredging Corporation of India Limited, India’s largest rock cutting dredger… [mappress] Source:timesofindia,March 19,2010
The cruise industry is rebounding, but not for the companies who build the increasingly elaborate ships. Executives from the major European shipyards say they’re not getting enough orders to keep busy and profitable. Though cruise bookings and prices are up, a flood of new ships is crowding the mark
A. P. Møller-Mærsk is conducting full-scale tests in order to extend the docking interval from five to seven and a half year. The project is a cooperation between the A. P. Møller-Mærsk, the classification society American Bureau of Shipping and the Danish Maritime Authorities (DMA).
More government money is being pumped into the UK offshore wind industry with the announcement of a new £4.8 million research and development grant plus the opening of a new training tower at an offshore development centre in the north-east.
The 9th Venice International Boat Show opens its doors to the public this month with a renewed sense of optimism. According to a 2009 study by the Research & Intelligence Division of BMps, the Italian yachting market is expected to grow at an average rate of 5 per cent during the 2010-12 period, alt
