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Bridlington’s New Dredger Set To Arrive

United Kingdom

Bridlington’s new dredger is set to roll into harbour next week. It’s due to leave Inverness in Scotland at some point today before making its way down the east coast. Bridlington has been without a dredger for a number of years after it’s former appliance named ‘Gypsey Race.’ Since then, Bridlington had to rely to… Read More

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New Dutch Dive Survey Craft

United States

DutchWorkboats in Amsterdam, specialist designers and constructors of all-purpose craft of between 5 and 15 metres, has developed a Series 10 joint dive-survey model for inshore and coastal operations which can also be used to support offshore dredging applications. Based on earlier fast survey boat versions and with a top speed of 25-30 knots, it… Read More

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Federal Budget Proposal Poses Questions for Port: Critical Maintenance Operations Could be Delayed by Budget Uncertainty

United States

As the implications of President Donald Trump’s proposed federal budget take shape, leaders of local government agencies are wondering how potential cuts to federal funding might play a role in their next steps. Among those grappling with the possibilities is Mike Giari, executive director of the Port of Redwood City, for whom proposed cuts to… Read More

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Vietnam Strips Transport Ministry of Executive Power Over Controversial River Dredging Projects

United States

Vietnam’s prime minister has ordered the transport ministry to pass jurisdiction over all river dredging projects to provincial authorities amid reports some projects are causing serious erosion, a matter that has stirred public outcry. The government office on Tuesday ordered the transport ministry to pass control of these projects to the respective provinces for them… Read More

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Refinery Wants Deeper Channel in Whangarei Harbour for Big Tankers, but iwi aren’t Sure

New Zealand

Refining NZ wants to deepen the channel into Whangarei Harbour so tankers can bring in larger shipments of crude oil. Local hapu, concerned about kaimoana beds and other harbour issues, are not sure it’s a good idea. Refining NZ is ready to front the public about its plans to deepen and straighten, a $57 million… Read More

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Rick Scott is ‘Committed’ to JAXPORT Dredging

United States

After making the case for Enterprise Florida in Jacksonville Monday, Florida Gov. Rick Scott addressed other issues in a gaggle, including JAXPORT. Scott’s new budget has $176 million for ports, and — crucially — $31M for the long-delayed dredging of the river to deepen the channel for bigger PANAMAX ships. In Jacksonville, Scott addressed the… Read More

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Inland Port Groundbreaking Was Historic Day For County

United States

A groundbreaking ceremony was held for Inland Port Dillon on Friday just before noon at the site of the future port. Jim Newsome, South Carolina Ports Authority President and CEO, welcomed everyone to the future site of Inland Port Dillon and was met with a hearty round of applause from the audience. Rep. Jackie Hayes… Read More

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MoU Signed with Chennai Port is a Boon to Puducherry

India

Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy today said that the new MoU signed with Chennai Port to develop Puducherry Port as a satellite port is a boon to the union territory.Addressing a press conference here today, Mr Narayanasamy said, “the project is expected to bring in revenue to the tune of Rs 300 to 400-crore. It… Read More

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US-listed Shipowners Raise Capital at Record Speed

United States

Public shipping companies have never raised more money in the US capital markets than they did in 2014, a year described as “astounding” by one industry banker. According to data compiled by Fairplay, US-listed owners grossed an unprecedented USD8.17 billion via 63 offerings that year. Share pricing was far frothier in the 2003–08 super-boom years,… Read More

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New Agency Could Jump-start Brazil Port Concessions

Brazil

The creation of a National Secretariat of Ports (NSP) within Brazil’s Ministry of Transport, Ports, and Civil Aviation (MTPAC) should help the government push ahead with its $10 billion-plus port concession process. Brazil formerly had an independent port ministry, Secretaria Especial dos Portos (SEP), that oversaw the development of the country’s ports, but the SEP… Read More

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Sea Port Authority To Invest UAH 3.5 Bln Into Port Infrastructure In 2017

Ukraine

KYIV. March 17 (Interfax-Ukraine) – The Ukrainian Sea Port Authority in 2017 will invest UAH 3.5 billion in modernization and development of port infrastructure, Authority Head Raivis Veckagans said at the presentation of top priority plans of the authority for 2017 in Kyiv on Thursday. He said that UAH 1.738 billion will be sent to… Read More

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A Small Town, a Small River, Big Ideas

Ireland

“A river,” says Terry Cunningham of Fethard Historical Society, “is not just a big drain.” How we manage our rivers depends to a considerable degree on how we see them. EU legislation on water quality and flooding is driving great changes in our landscapes. Decisions taken now will have very big social and environmental impacts… Read More

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Valeport to Launch New Sensor for the Dredging Market

United States

Valeport is using Ocean Business17 as the launch venue for a new sensor especially designed for the dredging community, which will be on show for the first time at Ocean Business. Recognized as world leaders in sound velocity technology, Valeport’s latest addition combines a new turbidity sensor with the SWiFT SVP (CTD) technology to create… Read More

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Lamor Corporation Introduces its Versatile Seahunter Multipurpose Connectable Plastic Workboat

United States

Thanks to its durability and high quality, the Lamor Seahunter has gained international popularity, and is used in many European countries for many commercial purposes. It is manufactured in Norway, Spain and Finland. The Lamor Seahunter can serve as a multiple use commercial platform or powered vessel. Each hull is designed to be connected together… Read More

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Global Resilience Announces Flood Challenge

United States

Zurich Insurance Group and the Z Zurich Foundation have partnered with the Global Resilience Partnership to support the Global Resilience Challenge Water Window (Water Window) addressing resilience issues of flood prone communities in the Sahel, the Horn of Africa, and South and Southeast Asia, and building on synergies with the existing work of the Global… Read More

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