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Our two main reservoirs of Plover Cove and High Island hold 85 per cent of our freshwater supply, three quarters of which comes from a costly source: the Dongjiang. The Hong Kong government rejected the lateral expansion of reservoirs as too damaging to surrounding country parks, but it never looked into deepening Plover Cove to… Read More
Ecuador’s Manta port, under new management, plans cruise-related improvements to the tune of US$15m, including building a passenger terminal. There is great potential to grow tourism in Manta and the surrounding area, according to Samuel Franco C., general manager, Terminal Portuario de Manta, who cited ‘beautiful reserves, parks, beaches and small, eco-friendly resort facilities.’ With… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District Survey Team conducted project condition surveys (PCS) for the Alaska District in Southeast Alaska from June 5, 2017 through June 16, 2017, covering the Aurora and Harris harbors in Juneau, and the North Harbor in Petersburg. The Buffalo District Survey Team has provided similar survey services assistance… Read More
Kuryk international ferry port on the Caspian Sea, which started operation in the beginning of the year, has received 93 ships and more than 400,000 tonnes of cargo. Plans are underway to increase the number up to one million tonnes, according to a Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) press release. First Deputy Prime Minister Askar Mamin… Read More
BAE Systems, the ship repair giant that operated the dry docks at Pier 70 for more than a decade before walking away last year, has agreed to pay the Port of San Francisco a $4.9 million settlement, money that will help fund improvements needed to lure a new operator to revive the facility. The settlement… Read More
Kruse Integration, an industry leader in dredge automation, announces a new system to keep pipeline dredging operations in compliance with the National Dredging Quality Managment Program monitored by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers. Working closely with the Army Corp DQM division, Kruse Integration has developed a user-friendly DQM interface package that meets all required… Read More
Trimble® Marine Construction software (TMC) helps improve productivity and efficiency in underwater marine construction applications including dredging, crane operations, piling and hydrographic survey. The software provides accurate 3D visualization to assist the operator with underwater construction tasks and improve marine construction efficiency and safety. Trimble® Marine Construction Software is a branded version of Teledyne’s PDS… Read More
In many ways, the proposed Fargo-Moorhead Diversion is unique. Opponents point to the lawsuit to prevent it, which has lasted more than four years. Supporters point to the first-of-its-kind arrangement, expected to pay for the approximately $725 million project. A “P3,” or public-private partnership, is expected to fund the F-M Diversion. Public-private partnerships are a… Read More
The letter drafted by Georgia’s lawmakers was, on its face, a routine one: The delegation wanted more federal money for dredging work at Savannah’s harbor. But look a little closer and the semantic gymnastics were apparent. Congress’ earmark ban prevented the representatives from directly asking the House Appropriations Committee for what they wanted. They instead… Read More
For many ports and harbours, maintenance dredging is the biggest single expenditure in their goal to ensure clear and safe navigation. Along sandy coasts, sediment is transported along the shoreline by the impact of waves, tide and currents, and potentially accumulates in port areas. This accumulation of sediment results in reduced water depths in the… Read More
INTRODUCTION It has long been recognized that the container shipping industry is cyclical, with major shipping lines making acceptable operational profits one year and then having substantial losses the next. In an attempt to offset this down cycle, many shipping lines have tried to take advantage of the economies of scale by operating increasingly large… Read More
The Ashdod port in Israel is one of the country’s two main cargo ports. Located about 40 kilometers south of Tel Aviv, the port is undergoing a substantial expansion to meet the forecast of a 40 percent increase in cargo traffic by 2021. This sophisticated project has brought together a number of international companies that… Read More
With annual visits in the 1 million range, an 800-person, 10-year-long waiting list to rent marina slips, parking issues and localized boating congestion, Summersville Lake, West Virginia’s largest and most popular body of water, needs help to plan for its future. That’s why personnel from the Huntington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers… Read More
An Ohio Senate bill awaiting Gov. John Kasich’s signature would give the state EPA more power to regulate dredging in Lake Erie and landfills throughout the state. Senate Bill 2 revises environmental protection laws, putting a spotlight on Northern Ohio issues. It passed through the assembly on June 22, and Kasich is expected to sign… Read More
Urban waterways are natural centers of gravity for cities around the world. Today, however, many old industrial waterfronts and other neglected urban waterways are ripe for new design, development, and purpose. Mayors worldwide are rethinking how best to harness the unique, underutilized strategic value their rivers, canals, and harbors can present to their cities. Through… Read More