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Jurong Port Upgrading Terminal Berths
According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No. Upgrading works will entail dredging, shore protection work, demolition and reconstruction of berth J10 & J11.
WRRDA Spurs Savannah Harbor Expansion
The U.S. Senate’s passage of the federal Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (WRRDA) has cleared the way for construction to begin on the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project. The House passed identical legislation on Tuesday. Georgia Ports Authority Executive Director Curtis Foltz called the bill’s passage a critical milestone. “Today’s action is an important step toward better accommodating the larger vessels that are the new standard in global shipping,” said Foltz.
U.S. Senate passes $12.3 billion WRRDA Bill
The U.S. Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly approved legislation that authorizes spending on inland waterways and port infrastructure, and tackles flood protection…
Ship Scrapping Increases, but in Wrong Trades
Although the number of vessels being scrapped this year has increased dramatically, and looks set to continue rising, it is having little impact on the current excess…
Great Lakes Shipping Industry Urges Fast WRRDA Approval
The Great Lakes shipping industry is calling on Congress to quickly pass the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA) approved by the House/Senate conference committee.
WRRDA Conference Report Released
The Conference Report to H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA), was filed in the U.S. House of Representatives today, introduced in the…
BOEM and New Jersey Pact to Identify Sand Resources
As a part of President Obama's continuing commitment to help coastal communities recover from Hurricane Sandy and promote resilient coastal systems, the Bureau…
Boskalis Achieves Higher Revenue In Q1 2014
Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. reported a higher revenue for the first quarter of 2014 compared to the same period last year. This was in line with company expectations.
WISTA Meeting Emphasizes Infrastructure Investment
At its Annual General Meeting in New Orleans last week, members of WISTA USA (Women’s International Shipping &Trading Association) were urged to support investment in infrastructure projects in order to maintain and grow the transportation of waterborne commerce in the United States. From U.S. Senator David Vitter (R-La.) to Spencer Murphy of Canal Barge Company, Rick Calhoun of Cargill, Gary LaGrange of the Port of New Orleans…
BMT Expands in Queensland and Western Australia
BMT JFA Consultants, a subsidiary of BMT Group, the international maritime design, engineering and risk management consultancy, has announced plans for new offices in both Perth, Western Australia and Brisbane, Queensland in order to better support its clients’ requirements and provide space for expansion. The new Perth office will combine BMT’s strategic ports and harbors and machinery consultancy…
BMT Plans Opening of Two New Offices in Australia
BMT JFA Consultants, a subsidiary of international maritime design, engineering and risk management consultancy, BMT Group, says it plans new offices in both Perth…
Dutch Shipbuilders Report Positive Outlook
The Dutch shipbuilding cluster and maritime suppliers achieved good results in 2013, Netherlands Maritime Technology said. The total annual turnover increased from € 6.1 billion in 2012 to € 6.4 billion in 2013. Moreover, the substantially larger order portfolios compared to the previous year indicate further growth in 2014. Netherlands Maritime Technology expects a further increase in the turnover of the entire Dutch shipbuilding cluster this year.
Bering Sea Early Sea Ice Break-Up 2014
The National Snow & Ice Data Center informs that since reaching its annual maximum extent on March 21, Arctic sea ice extent has declined somewhat unevenly, but…
Townsville Port charges to rise 5.5%
Port of Townsville Limited (POTL), Australia, has advised that a 5.5% increase will apply to port charges at the Ports of Townsville and Lucinda effective 1 July 2014.
Mobile Harbor Channel Dredge Contract for Dutra
The U.S. Department of Defense informs that Dutra Dredging Co., San Rafael, California, has been awarded an $8,000,000 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite…
GLDD Reports Fairly Solid Q1 2014 Despite Weather
The United States' largest dredging services provider, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation has reported its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2014…
Desert Ports for Ocean Carriers: New Analysis
ICTSI’s announcement earlier this month that it is investing over $130m in a long term deal with Iraq’s Port Authority to operate and enhance container handling…
Singapore Dredging at Pioneer Shipyard
Dredging works are underway at the Pioneer Shipyard off the West Jurong Channel Singpore and will continue until 31 July. According to the Maritime and Port Authority…
G&D Certified for Maritime Navigation
For centuries, mariners have relied on paper maps to navigate the world’s oceans and waterways. Today, the computer technology used on bridges literally steers the ship. Along with computers, KVM technology enters ships across the world. KVM products from Guntermann & Drunck meet the requirements of international standard IEC-60945. The specification certifies navigation and radio communication equipment and systems for the use in maritime applications.
Port of Everett Solicits Bids for Nearly $6 million marina cleanup project
ESY In-water cleanup area Everett, Wash. – Last month, the Port of Everett began soliciting bids for the final phase of its Everett Shipyard Cleanup project, located…