For those interested in using preserved wood products, Western Wood Preservers Institute (WWPI) has a host of resources to answer questions. A key resource is the Preserved Wood Technical Library at www.PreservedWood.org. The library features various fact sheets on preservatives, field treating and fasteners; Best Management Practices for production and specifiers; and an online Environmental Assessment Modelling Tool for aquatic environments.

Best management practices, or BMPs, minimize preservative migration into the environment and wood products treated to BMP standards are designed to be utilized in sensitive aquatic environments. The Specifiers Guide – Best Management Practices manual offers guidance to help users properly select, specify and install preservative-treated wood products in aquatic and sensitive environments...Click here to continue reading and fill out the entry form.

Port Efficiencies — Virtual Workshop — October 8, 2020 (4:00 pm Pacific Time)

Moderated by Doug Hayes, Executive Director for the Port of Columbia County, our APP Technical Workshop highlights how these systems can be implemented at ports both large and small.

August, 2020 — Coastal areas are highly dynamic systems whose habitats may be threatened by a variety of factors. Especially when faced with extreme weather and water circumstances, these threats are considered coastal hazards. These include sea level change, winds, waves and currents, river runoff, sediment supply and transport, vertical land motions, and land use.

September 1, 2020 — The Port Bureau of the Ministry of Communications held today (1) a seminar on the “Review of the National Legalization of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)” to review the results of the domestic legalization of port laws and international maritime conventions in order to facilitate the government to formulate policies Or when amending laws and regulations, we can better grasp the international development trend and help Taiwan’s shipping industry to go international without any disadvantages.

August 31, 2020 — Port of Redwood City announced this week that total cargo tonnage is down by 21 percent from a year ago – a phenomenon that has affected ports across the globe as they’ve grappled with decreased consumer demand, government mandates and canceled sailings in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

August 7, 2020 — Today marks the completion of the modification and upgrade works on the new customs brokers office at Queen Salote Wharf in Ma’ufanga, Nuku’alofa.

August 24, 2020 — The Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners has given staff the go ahead to begin environmental review for a proposed shared accommodations hotel featuring PODS and private/family rooms. This action is a significant step forward for the Port in providing lower-cost overnight accommodations near San Diego Bay.

August 28, 2020 — The LHM 420 is not only the first of this type in Argentina but it is also the first mobile harbour crane ever to be fully assembled with the aid of Liebherr’s new Remote Service tool. Close cooperation between Liebherr-Argentina S.A. on site in Campana and head office Liebherr MCCtec Rostock GmbH in Germany lead to a smooth and timely handover of the crane to the customer.

In May this year the LHM 420 was delivered to Euroamérica S.A. in Campana, Argentina; fully disassembled and due for handover in June 2020. A number of mobile harbour cranes are already in operation in Argentina and serviced by the experienced local engineers from Liebherr Argentina S.A. However, this was a first for them too: the complete assembly of an LHM 420. Due to the current pandemic situation worldwide, the engineer from the head office, Liebherr-MCCtec Rostock GmbH in Germany, was unable to attend in person, so all provisions were made, so that he could nevertheless be on hand to provide any support and assistance required. Cameras were installed on site, daily meetings were held to discuss the pending tasks, and the new Remote Service tool was ready for its first crane assembly.

August 21, 2020 — Nanaimo Port Authority (NPA) is committed to provide timely information and guidance to consider for those working with the Port of Nanaimo. The purpose of this notification is to provide temporary direction and guidance regarding crew changes and shore leave within the NPA jurisdiction until a more unified Canadian Port Authorities protocol is developed nationally.

August 21, 2020 — The coronavirus pandemic has placed enormous pressure on all aspects of the Hawaiian community. In addition to the personal health and economic toll, it has hamstrung NOAA’s ability to perform annual surveys using their large research vessels to collect mission critical data. One such project is the survey of our local bottomfish resources. Normally, the 224 foot NOAA R/V Oscar Elton Sette would perform a significant share of the survey mission, but due to the unique challenges created by COVID-19, this mission (as most others nationally) has been cancelled.

August 20, 2020 — Best Best & Krieger LLP is pleased to announce that 36 attorneys were named to The Best Lawyers in America© list for 2021, including seven who are making their first appearance on the list. Three BB&K attorneys were recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” based on the extremely high positive feedback researchers received about their practices. In addition, one attorney was included on the inaugural “Ones to Watch” list, which recognizes attorneys who are still early in their careers for their professional excellence.

August 20, 2020 — Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (“Great Lakes”) (NASDAQ:GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the United States announced today the receipt of several major dredging awards totaling $117.8 million.

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