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Nursery-grown elkhorn coral transplanted into Dry Tortugas National Park survived and thrived, growing twice as fast as corals planted in other locations in the Florida Keys, according to a new U.S. Geological Survey study published in Endangered Species Research. USGS researchers are studying the growth and success of nursery-grown transplanted corals in the Florida Keys;… Read More
The Solent Freeport and the North East England Freeport are amongst the freeport bids that have been submitted to the UK government. The Solent Freeport was submitted by the Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) on behalf of a coalition of businesses, local authorities and other partner organisations. Bid partners estimate freeport status would help create… Read More
Russia’s largest natural gas producer, Novatek, has placed an order with Kongsberg Maritime for the supply of electric frequency converter-driven deck machinery for six Ice Class Arc7 LNG carriers, with an option for a further four. Ordered at South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME), the vessels are being chartered by Novatek LNGC… Read More
For the first time in over 40 years, the general cargo dock at the Ports of Indiana-Jeffersonville will be made available to operator interests through a Request for Proposals (RFP). As part of the RFP process, Ports of Indiana will be looking for a long-term business partner to provide stevedoring and distribution services to existing… Read More
As shipbuilder Fincantieri Marinette Marine prepares to start construction of the Navy’s newest class of ships — the Constellation class (FFG 62) guided-missile frigate — several key leaders were in Marinette, Wis., February 9 to mark the groundbreaking for the largest building in Marinette Marine history. “Building 34 is a key element to our Constellation-class… Read More
Highlights efforts and investments to promote environmental justice, protect source waters & improve community resilience to flooding State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos released the 2018-2020 progress report on the restoration and protection of New York’s Great Lakes resources. Prepared every two years, the report highlights partnerships and achievements completed during the prior two years, including improving resilience to coastal and… Read More
A private firm may start dredging the heavily silted rivers in EB Magalona, Negros Occidental, as soon as it complies with the requirements needed, Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson said yesterday. Lacson, who presided over the inter-agency committee meeting at the Provincial Capitol in Bacolod City, said yesterday that the provincial government is not spending any… Read More
Eleven projects to restore, enhance or protect wetlands and other important natural resources around the state were selected to receive the latest round of funds from the Maine Natural Resource Conservation Program. The projects include a dam removal project in Vassalboro, a tidal culvert upgrade in Cape Elizabeth, and conservation of high-value wetlands at sites… Read More
Weary Alaska communities are seeking permanent protections for the Bristol Bay watershed. Robin Samuelsen still recalls his first meeting about the prospective Pebble Mine. It was around 2005 or 2006, in Dillingham, Alaska. Listening to an early plan for developing a copper and gold mine in the spawning grounds of Bristol Bay’s abundant salmon, this… Read More
In an IHS Markit Regional Webinar organised by the International Association of Ports and Harbors and the Indian Ports Association for South Asia last Thursday, an expert panel examined key issues facing South Asian ports, with further input from the Port of Antwerp on approaching sustainable transition by applying the UN Sustainable Development Goals in… Read More