Latest Harbor Works News 
SITECH Technology Dealer Established in the Netherlands for Heavy Civil Construction Contractors
Trimble recently announced that a SITECH® Technology Dealer has been established in the Netherlands. SITECH Nederland joins the premier network of SITECH dealerships—the first fully dedicated global distribution network offering the most comprehensive portfolio of construction technology systems available to the heavy and highway contractor. SITECH Technology Dealers represent Trimble® and Caterpillar® machine control systems for the contracto... [more]
An offshore drilling rig to use J D NEUHAUS largest crane system
J D Neuhaus delivered to Westcon Lofteteknikk AS (WCL) of Norway, its largest crane system constructed to date. It will be used on an offshore drilling rig. The semi portal design comprises an A-frame supporting twin overhead horizontal track beams providing a 7.5 metre span. The crane has an approximate height of 11.5 metres with a total weight of 32 tonnes. It is equipped with JDN hydraulic EH 40-H monorail hoists operating on each of the t... [more]
Marshalls to supply 330,000m2 of its Machine Lay Keyblok paving to the Port of Felixstowe
The construction of the new 730m quay for clients Hutchinson Port Holdings forms part of the UK’s Port Expansion programme and will allow berthing of deep water container ships with an increased capacity of 1.5m containers per annum. Marshalls has just secured its largest single commercial order to supply 330,000m2 of its specialist Machine Lay Keyblok paving to the Port of Felixstowe – that’s the equivalent to the size of 47 Wembley football... [more]
ISG Jackson Special Projects completes regeneration development projet at the Port of Lowestoft
ISG Jackson Special Projects has successfully completed a £1.4 million regeneration development with Associated British Ports (ABP) at the Port of Lowestoft, Suffolk. Working alongside Bidwells’ Building Consultancy team, the contractor has refurbished part of the former Waveney Fish Market to provide high specification office accommodation for new tenant, Greater Gabbard Offshore Winds Ltd. The existing single-storey building has been extensi... [more]
The Platform Lift Company showcases latest lift innovations at The Big 5 in Dubai
The Platform Lift Company will be exhibiting their latest lift innovations at The Big 5 International Building and Construction Show in Dubai, 23rd-26th November. Innovations include the DDA compliant ‘A Type’ platform lift; which is freestanding and fully glazed. It also comes with standard powder coating and stainless steel or 1 hour fire rated panels to suit both contemporary and traditional interiors. E160, a new lift door with an ex... [more]
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Other Harbor Works news and reviews
Free Safety Harbor Touch-A-Truck event
The City of Safety Harbor is allowing the public an opportunity to touch and climb inside vehicles they see on a daily basis.
Worker sues Oak Harbor over HIV test publicity
An Oak Harbor Public Works employee is suing the city for allegedly violating her medical privacy rights regarding HIV testing. The woman, identified only as Jane Doe, filed the complaint for damages against the city in Island County Superior Court Jan. 23. The lawsuit asks for unspecified damages for injury to her reputation, loss of wages and the cost of therapy, emotional pain, suffering ...
History Spotlight: Oak Harbor high school addition made big news in '37
In 1937, the building of an addition to Oak Harbor's high school made big news.
Oxnard native, Harbor District Commissioner Herrera declares House race
Jess Herrera, a five-term commissioner on the Oxnard Harbor District board, became the fifth Democrat to declare his candidacy for Ventura County’s new 26th Congressional District seat.
Mystery of missing wharf cat
A yellow-orange tabby sent much of Harbor Loop into a tizzy when he disappeared in the Thursday afternoon rain. Stubby, named for his docked tail, is a fixture on the loop, with comfy quarters in the both Maritime Gloucester's Dive Locker museum and in the TD Bank building.
Harbor hums with economic activity Even in winter
(Editor's Note: This is the third in a series of stories about the importance of Homer's harbor and the marine trades to the economy of Homer.) From downtown Homer, Monday's snowfall made it nearly impossible to see across the street. Completely erased was any view of the Spit, much less the harbor.
Yarbrough seeks fifth Berrien board term
BENTON HARBOR - Berrien County Commissioner Mamie Yarbrough has announced her candidacy for a fifth term.
Watermen keep OC harbor busy
WEST OCEAN CITY -- It's unlikely you'll just stumble upon the Maryland coastline's only commercial fishing harbor.
Safe Harbor expected to receive additional funding from CACLV
Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley audit results show Safe Harbor could receive $20,644 atop the $175,000 already committed to the shelter.
