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The Eastham and Orleans select boards recently met to discuss the dredging project currently proposed for the Nauset Estuary. The Orleans selectmen, in the interests of fishermen and recreational boaters, hired a consultant to provide a feasibility study to determine the most desirable plan to dredge approximately 80,000 cubic yards of cove/marsh bottom to enhance… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has set aside $4 million for dredging the inland reaches of the Houma Navigation Canal in 2019. The project is included in the corps’ Fiscal Year 2019 Work Plan for the Army Civil Works program, which was presented to Congress last week. The project involves dredging the inland reaches… Read More
Holland Dredge Design (HDD) testing a DSD-450 dredger in Harderwijk at the harbor. The dredger is executed with a caterpillar 3512 generator for power the dredge pumps, winches and the jetpump. Also onboard is a Caterpillar C4.4 generator for power the rest of the electric users. The dredge is executed with two DP-400 dredge pumps… Read More
Despite rising political tensions between Ukraine and Russia, which culminated in the blockade of shipping channels, ports in the Azov Sea and Black Sea continue to work in regular mode. In addition to this, Head of the USPA Raivis Veckagans has asserted that the introduction of martial law in Ukraine did not affect operational activities… Read More
A liquefied natural gas vessel, the Maria Energy, reportedly arrived at Cheniere Energy’s (LNG +3.3%) $15B Corpus Christi LNG export facility in Texas over the weekend. The vessel is the second to visit Corpus since Cheniere started producing LNG last month at the plant’s first liquefaction train and could become the first vessel to pick… Read More
It’s no secret the algae blooms that turn waterways into guacamole on portions of Florida’s east and west coasts emanate from harmful discharges coming out of Lake Okeechobee. In another part of the country, deadlines for prohibiting open-lake dumping of dredge materials is approaching in Ohio. Both these issues will impact local marinas and boat… Read More
The Panama Canal Board of Directors and Administration begin a three-day meeting today with the Advisory Board in Rotterdam, Netherlands, to address the waterway’s performance and discuss opportunities for future growth. They will discuss issues relevant to the Panama Canal, such as its strong financial standing, current operations and projects, industry trends which could impact… Read More
Tallgrass Energy, LP reported Tuesday that it has acquired a 600-plus-acre site to build its planned Plaquemines Liquids Terminal (PLT) along the Mississippi River south of New Orleans. “We are committed to being a good neighbor, and we demonstrated that with this land transaction that represents a win for all parties,” Tallgrass Chief Operating Officer… Read More
Warrenpoint Port has thanked the community for taking part in a recent community engagement session into new proposals for how dredged material from the Port is dealt with. A summary of queries, which were submitted by members of the public and other stakeholders, and responses to them, has now been made available on the Port’s… Read More
Sand removed during a routine dredging project in Little Sabine Bay will be used to renourish and widen a large swath of Quietwater Beach. Pensacola Beach leaders recently approved the plan, which will keep the popular inlet at the foot of the Bob Sikes Bridge open to boat traffic while benefiting the busy beach area… Read More
The Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District has received a $520,000 grant through the San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority Measure AA. The funding will be used for the design and environmental compliance phase of the proposed Deer Island Basin Tidal Wetlands Restoration Project in Novato. The proposed project has now begun the design… Read More
Hamburg Vessel Coordination Centre (HVCC) and Kotug Smit Towage are to work together to optimise the efficiency and quality of shiphandling activities in the Port of Rotterdam. From when a ship such as a large container vessel first plans its arrival at a port to when it sails various service providers become involved. There are… Read More
It’s been in the works since 2007 and now the $570 million restoration and expansion of the Port of Gulfport is complete. A ribbon cutting and open house to mark the end of Phase I begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1, outside in the north harbor of the port. After the speeches, free… Read More
A full-court press to get the “World’s Smallest Harbor” dredged of fast-rising mud has paid off for every port in Oregon, according to officials who led the effort. On Wednesday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers revealed a 2019 work plan that would scour Depoe Bay harbor and dramatically boost maintenance dredging at 10 other… Read More
The McHenry City Council will meet Monday to consider a partnership with the Fox Waterway Agency and fee reductions for the Lincoln Hills subdivision. Council members will consider an intergovernmental agreement with the waterway agency to complete a dredging project of Boone Lagoon from the Fox River to the Green Street bridge, according to city… Read More