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AAPA Applauds Funding Bill
After approval of a nearly $31.25 billion funding bill that includes $5.29 billion for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Civil Works program, American Association…
India Launches Dredging Project
The Indian prime minister will inaugurate a deep sea dredging project on Saturday, called the Sethusamudhram Shipping Channel Project, to remove sand stone on two…
AAPA Seminar to Focus on Shallow-Draft Ports
While seaports that handle ocean-going ships often garner headlines for their security and environmental programs, and cargo and passenger handling news, the role…
Cutter Suction Dredger Delivered to Marg Constructions
Marg Constructions Ltd. has announced the arrival of its acquisition - A Cutter Suction Dredger named MARG Cauvery. MARG Cauvery, with a dredging capacity of 2000 cubm/hour…
Vacon Receives Type Approvals
The Finland-based AC drives manufacturer Vacon has received a type approval for marine use from the Norwegian certification body Det Norske Veritas (DNV). Earlier…
Great Lakes Urge Override of Vetoed Water Bill
The Great Lakes shipping industry is calling on Congress to override President Bush's veto of legislation that will accelerate dredging and authorize construction…
Port Approves Nearly $15M in New Contracts
Houston port commissioners approved about $15m in new contracts for the Bayport container terminal, mostly for dredging to accommodate larger vessels. That $12.8m contract went to Orion Construction.
ASRY Breaks a Record
The first six months of the year have been busy for ASRY with very high occupancy rates across all the docks, the outcome of the second quarter ASRY had its best set of results…
Philadelphia Maritime Interests File Lawsuit
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania has granted a request for an expedited hearing requested by major maritime interests in the Delaware River area in a lawsuit…
Indian Firms Eye Shipbuilding
Indian firms are increasingly getting into ship building and repairing as shipbuilding orders are expected to rise significantly to meet the boom in seaborne trade…
SCI Floats JVs To Foray Into New Ventures
RTTNews reported that Shipping Corporation of India has floated four joint venture companies for its proposed foray into shipbuilding, container terminal operation, dredging and offshore services.
RIL to Invest into Shipbuilding, Dredging
The Reliance Group is set to make an investment in shipbuilding and dredging with two separate companies. Sources said the petroleum-to-retail giant is expected…
ACP Requests Proposals for Pacific Entrance Dredging
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has released its request for proposal (RFP) for the Canal’s Pacific entrance dredging. Different from the dry excavation, this project…
ACP Issues RFP for Massive Dredging Project
proposal (RFP) for the Canal’s Pacific entrance dredging. ships can reach the new locks. maximum level of -15.5 meters Mean Low Water Springs (MLWS). “The Pacific…
Maintenance Dredge Completed at Navy's Key West Harbor Project
The final steps in a U.S. Navy dredging project of Key West Harbor were completed Aug. 8 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The original dredge project, completed in 2005…
Mixed Results for Marseilles
Despite increases in general cargo and liquid bulks, January-September throughput at leading French cargo port Marseilles-Fos slipped to 72.03 million tonnes – down…
Reliance Group to Invest in Dredging Market
News sources including The Economic Times of India say the Reliance Group is set to enter the shipbuilding and dredging markets with two separate companies. Sources…
Delaware River Dredging Project Confirmed
Arlen Specter confirming the government's commitment to fund the 45-ft. Delaware River dredging project. to convince New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine to support the effort as well.
New Study Details Economic Benefits of U.S. Seaports
Last year, United States deep-draft seaports and seaport-related businesses generated approximately 8.4 million American jobs and added nearly $2 trillion to the economy…
Exmar Applies for Domain Concession for Construction of LNG
Exmar has applied to MBZ, the Zeebrugge Port Authority, for a domain concession for the construction of a discharging and ship-to-ship transfer installation for…