Dredging operations continue this spring in the heart of the Wahpeton canal system on the west side of West Lake Okoboji. Tim Ireland, President of the Lakewood Parks Association, says Turtle Lake in that area is now six to seven feet deep, a far cry from what it was before the dredging took place… “Before… Read More
Damen Shipyards Group and the Senegalese Government have formed a joint venture (JV) to operate Damen Shiprepair Dakar on the West African coast. The Senegalese Government is represented by the Société des Infrastructures de Réparation Navale (SIRN). Together, they will offer a comprehensive range of ship repair and maintenance services. Long-term ambitions The shipyard has significant historical… Read More
When Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, the Administration had a real problem on its hands. I understand why a White House would want to move fast, but moving fast and moving smart are not the same thing. This week the Administration extended the current Jones Act waiver for another 90 days. Washington needs to… Read More
By Joy Crist Several items on the Dare County Board of Commissioners’ May 4 agenda have direct implications for Hatteras Island, with beach nourishment funding and the county’s proposed budget topping the list. The board will hold a public hearing on a financing plan that would support a range of capital projects, including beach nourishment… Read More
By Will Thomas BUXTON, N.C. — For decades, three jetties have sat on the Buxton oceanfront, deteriorating year after year. The most intact one to the south is being repaired, but a new bill in Raleigh could open up the future of a jetty system in the area. “Mixed feelings. Excitement and trepidation,” said Jeff Dawson,… Read More
