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The State government on Tuesday allayed fears over the nationalisation of inland waterways claiming that stakeholders would be taken into confidence before signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Union Government so as to enable Goa to retain its powers. Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar told the State Legislative Assembly that the Memorandum of Understanding… Read More
As the North Carolina Ports Authority completed the expansion project of its turning basin at the Port of Wilmington, the port is now capable of accommodating post-Panamax vessels with a length of 350 meters and a breadth of 48 meters. Undertaken over a period of six months, the expansion, which was conducted as part of… Read More
The state is expected to announce its intent to issue a permit for the long-awaited and controversial Lido Key beach renourishment project within the next 30 days. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is reviewing a series of responses submitted last week by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and consultant CB&I Environmental & Infrastructure… Read More
On a recent, breezy afternoon, an excavator just offshore from the mouth of the Kawkawlin River could be seen sweeping its arm through the waters and scooping material from the shallows. It’s a good sight for boaters, because dredged waters offers safer passage and it prevents a buildup of rocks and sand that contribute to… Read More
U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter, R-1, was correct Wednesday to note the sizable economic impact the Port of Brunswick has on the Golden Isles. “I think anybody who goes out there and sees the logistics of the shipping business here will recognize just what economic engine that port is for our area,” Carter said after taking… Read More
A bill sponsored by Sens. Jeff Van Drew (D-1st) and James Whelan (D-2nd) (S2369) was on the freeholder agenda for support at the board’s Aug. 9 meeting. The bill would limit the application of Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) shellfish habitat rules for certain dredging activities. While the freeholder resolution was likely to pass, it… Read More
Residents of Barepot and Hall Park View in Workington are concerned that time to carry out essential dredging work of the River Derwent is running out. Amanda Wallace, chairman of Workington Flood Action Group, said: “We were promised work would be done in the summer and although there have been consultants looking at the area,… Read More
Puget Island and east Cathlamet residents may soon get help from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to protect eroding beaches. After going back and forth with the Seattle and Portland Corps offices for the past year, Wahkiakum County Commissioners announced this week that they have worked out a 10-year agreement to allow placement of… Read More
The Governor of Cross River State, Ben Ayade, has assured that mercenaries are in motion to begin construction works on the proposed Bakassi deep seaport.The facility, which is estimated to gulp $500 million and $800 million (about N300 billion) according to Ayade will boost banana exportation through the proposed world-class banana plantation in the state…. Read More
“We just want to see our beach come back. Basically, plain and simple, we want it restored to what it was,” declared businessman Michael Drakulich yesterday during a Gleaner Editors’ Forum at Jewels Dunn’s River in St Ann. Drakulich is one of several persons who claim that the value of beachfront properties they own has… Read More
The Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company will complete the eighth of 10 projects to lower the riverbed of the Delaware River in late August, which will allow the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority (PRPA) to increase its cargo capacity and create new employment opportunities in the area. The $350 million (current estimate) Army Corps of… Read More
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The long wait for dredging harbour and training centre at Antarvedi in East Godavari district seems to be coming to an end. The Dredging Corporation of India (DCI) is keen on taking up the project as early as possible in the wake of AP chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu, during his recent visit to Delhi… Read More
The congressman serving Tennessee District 3 who serves on the House Committee on Appropriations and the Energy and Water Subcommittee donned a pair of rubber boots Aug. 3 to get a close look at the dewatered Chickamauga Lock on the Tennessee River in Chattanooga, Tenn. U.S. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann trekked through the grit, grime and… Read More
Jawaharlal Nehu Port Trust, India’s busiest container handler, this week launched phase two of a Rs. 2,029 crore (approximately $310 million) dredging project by awarding a “project management” contract to domestic consulting group Tata Consultancy Engineering. The project calls for deepening JNPT’s 21-mile fairway to 15 meters (about 50 feet), allowing it to accept ships… Read More