In November 2013, the US Army Corps of Engineers South Pacific Division released their final Value Engineering study for their Regional Dredging Program. It can be viewed below in PDF. Final VE Report Regional Dredging Program
Continue ReadingWRDA conferees have resolved key differences — lobbyist Annie Snider, E&E reporter Published: Tuesday, March 18, 2014 Key differences between House and Senate versions of the Water Resources Development Act have been resolved and a final agreement is expected to be announced after April 30, a lobbyist for the barge industry said today. […]
Continue ReadingUSCG – NBSAC members sought The US Coast Guard seeks applications for membership on the National Boating Safety Advisory Council (NBSAC). Applications should be received by 12 May. 79 Fed. Reg. 13664 (March 11, 2014).
Continue ReadingPort of Redwood City PRESS RELEASE March 5, 2014 For Immediate Release Contact: Mike Giari, Executive Director 650-306-4150 Port of Redwood City Port Officials & Businesses Laud U.S. Senator Feinstein for Her Role in Helping Port Receive Increased Dredging Funds to Deepen Navigation Channel The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) yesterday […]
Continue ReadingFrom Dredging Today: “The Port of Oakland Board of Commissioners last week voted to reject proposals to build a new dirty, dangerous coal and petroleum coke export facility at the Charles P. Howard Terminal in Oakland. Citing environmental problems, public health hazards, economic pitfalls, and public opposition to the project, the Port Commissioners voted unanimously […]
Continue ReadingBelow in PDF is Capt. John Holmes’ presentation on Maritime Cyber Security from the 2014 California Maritime Leadership Symposium: Global Maritime Trends and Game Changers
Continue ReadingHouse – bill introduced to establish Maritime Goods Movement User Fee Representative McDermott (D-WA) introduced a bill (H.R. 4105) to establish a Maritime Goods Movement User Fee and provide grants for international maritime cargo improvements and for other purposes. Official text of the bill is not yet available, but Representative McDermott issued a press […]
Continue ReadingPort of Redwood City PRESS RELEASE February 20, 2014 For Immediate Release Contact: Mike Giari, Executive Director 650-306-4150 Port of Redwood City Tall Ships Return to Port for Educational Programs and Public Visits The tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain, which are continuing their winter tour of California ports, plan an […]
Continue ReadingThe California Maritime Academy is hosting an e-Navigation Conference on April 3-4 at their campus in Vallejo, CA. Learn all the details and view the preliminary program at the event’s webpage, here. Due to Bay Planning Coalition’s role as a Supporting Organization of the event, Members of BPC receive 10% off the registration fee.
Continue ReadingThanks to ENS Resources for sending this our way: House – USCG authorization bill advances The Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014 (H.R. 4005) to authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal years 2015 and 2016, and for other purposes was approved by the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, but not […]
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