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SUTHERLAND, NE – Plains Dredging of Kearney, NE found themselves in a difficult position in early October when the dredge they rented was not performing properly at Sutherland Reservoir operated by Nebraska Public Power District. The project involved dredging fine sand and mud as well as intermittent baseball size chunks of wood and heavy patches… Read More
New England governors are clamoring for Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm to support waivers to the Jones Act, a law requiring that cargo shipped between two U.S. ports be transported on vessels that are American-made, -built and -crewed, to “do something” about what promises to be a winter season of skyrocketing energy bills. Politicians’ habitual effort… Read More
ABS today announced the launch of ABS Wavesight™, a new maritime software as a service (SaaS) company dedicated to helping shipowners and operators streamline compliance while maintaining competitive, more efficient, and sustainable operations. Built on ABS’160-year legacy of maritime innovation and safety, ABS Wavesight combines the industry-leading platforms Nautical SystemsTM and My Digital Fleet™, which are… Read More
Five small islands roughly the size of backyard swimming pools float next to the concrete riverbank of Bubbly Creek, a stretch of the Chicago River named for the gas that once rose to the surface after stockyards dumped animal waste and byproducts into the waterway. Clumps of short, native grasses and plants, including sedges, swamp… Read More
Federal regulators this week approved a new oil terminal in the Gulf of Mexico off Texas over the objections of local activists, who argued the move contravenes the Biden administration’s stated climate goals. The Transportation Department’s Maritime Administration formally granted the license Nov. 21, ending a process that began under the Trump administration three years ago. The Sea Port… Read More
In recent years, shipping’s emissions have come under more scrutiny than ever before. COP26 was a standout event for shipping, where it featured high on the agenda, and discussions resulted in strong pledges from many attendees. This includes initiatives, such as the Clydebank Declaration, under which nations agreed to work together to support the establishment… Read More
Hurricane Ian slammed Florida in September. Nearly two months later, Hurricane Nicole devastated coastal communities in Volusia and Flagler counties. Officials in Volusia said there is no quick and simple short-term solution to fix the problem of beach erosion. The damages to county-managed beach property and access points alone are estimated at more than $30… Read More
Mayor Chris Vergano explained at a recent council meeting why Wayne Township is responsible for dredging silt from the bottom of Packanack Lake – a private lake community. The issue goes back almost 50 years to 1975. “If you’re wondering why we are dredging Packanack Lake, back in the early ‘70s there was a lawsuit… Read More
Plum Island residents will have an unsightly but temporary neighbor that is about to deliver some peace of mind, and a lot of sand, to the people on Reservation Terrace. The U.S. Army Corps. of Engineers has been working with New York-based H&L Contracting to dredge a nine-foot deep channel of sand on the Newburyport… Read More
Property owners who live in the bayside district of the city will soon get a perk that can help them navigate the Intracoastal Waterway. The city has applied to the state for a citywide dredging permit, which will reduce bureaucracy for residents seeking to dredge their canals. All sediment and core samplings have been completed… Read More
What’s the value of a 2016-built, 150,695 gt cruise ship from a top shipbuilder these days? We should get some answers after the conclusion of the Singapore Sheriff’s sale of the World Dream. The Meyer Werft built ship was arrested by Germany’s KfW IPEX-Bank following the collapse of Genting Hong and was put up for auction pursuant to… Read More
In the past few months, container freight rates have been normalizing to pre-pandemic levels. Several spot rate indices have been showing consistent declines for 39 weeks in a row, but the declines are not necessarily translating into losses for carriers. While the major carriers repeatedly predicted a normalization in the markets in the second half… Read More
The city of Ogdensburg is allocating more than $1 million more towards one of its shoreline projects. Officials say another nearly $1.4 million is needed for additional repairs to the city’s docks, which are being upgraded. In a 4 to 3 vote Monday night, city councillors opted to spend the additional money to ensure projects… Read More
Bracebridge’s Ontario Court of Justice has convicted a local Muskoka resort and its president of violating the province’s Public Lands Act, fining them a combined total of $225,000. Between May 2018 and July 2019, Brian Coldin, president of High Falls Resort in Bracebridge, dredged a section of the Muskoka River fronting the resort property without… Read More
Communities across the country are hoping to get a piece of the $3 billion set aside in recent federal legislation for projects that will protect coasts and shoreline communities. U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy from Connecticut is giving federal authorities some early feedback. In a letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association, Murphy shared some… Read More