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
Northern Ireland Fishery Harbour Authority has announced tender for mid-life upgrade / major re-fit of “MV Kilmourne”, a 100 m3 capacity hopper dredger (133GT / 26m LOA). This upgrade works include: Replacement of propulsion system; Shortening of vessel to 24m load line length; Refurbishment of deck
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
Western Marine Shipyard Ltd laid a keel to build the workboat and cutter suction dredger for Mongla Port Authority. The workboat is 11.95 meter in length, which will act as an ancillary facility for the cutter suction dredger with 14 meter dredging depth. The dredger will be jointly built by the shi
London Gateway, the new global shipping port and logistics centre project, will open in the fourth quarter of 2013 with an initial capacity of 1.6 million TEU (twenty foot equivalent container units), DP World announced today, which will pave the way for 36,000 jobs to be created. By locating Britai
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;
The expansion of the Panama Canal is expected to significantly increase vessel numbers and sizes calling at US east coast ports, but Paul… By Pete Goldin (ifw-net) [mappress] Source: ifw-net, October 4, 2011;
