Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC) has invited companies to submit an expression of interest (EOI) for the construction of marine works at the New Port of Aqaba. The job is the first in a series that will help ensure the new port is ready by its 2013 deadline, the date by which the site of the [&he
Sierra Gold Corporation purchased two 8” dredges last month, which have been completely refurbished and shipped this week to Sierra Leone. Experienced US dredge operators will travel to Sierra Leone at the end of March to prepare for the arrival of the equipment… [mappress] Source:sierragoldcorp,Mar
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews/21 March) – The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has earmarked an additional P75 million for the proposed expansion and upgrading of the terminal port in Glan town in Sarangani province within the next two years.Engr. Francisco Belimac Jr., PPA district manager… [mappr
Western Visayas is again a recipient of a billion-peso project from President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo after the Investment Coordinating Committee (ICC) of the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Board approved the inclusion of… [mappress] Source:thenewstoday,March 22,2010;
Hamburg Port Authority jury has just awarded Royal Haskoning first place in a competition to create a concept for the potential development of the port’s Steinwerder terminal… [mappress] Source:wnews,March 21,2010;
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;
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
Mazagon Dock Limited delivered to Dredging Corporation of India Limited, India’s largest rock cutting dredger… [mappress] Source:timesofindia,March 19,2010
Gulf News reported that the Phase I of Abu Dhabi’s USD 2.18 billion Khalifa Port will become operational in 2012 and the capital plans to develop smaller ports to cope with increasing traffic… [mappress] Source:gnews,March 19,2010;
HA NOI — Illegal sand dredgers will have their transport vehicles seized by the capital’s waterways police if they are caught committing illegal acts… [mappress] Source:vietnamnews,March 19,2010;
