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Russia: Port of Ust-Luga Development Project Moves Ahead
A pool of investors of the port of Ust-Luga (Leningrad region) will be formed in 2011-12, Ust-Luga Co CEO Maxim Shirokov said in an … (rzd-partner) [mappress] Source: rzd-partner, February 11, 2011;
BMT Recognised Amongst Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies in Europe
BMT Group Ltd, the leading international maritime design, engineering and risk management consultancy, has been recognised for its outstanding achievements in generating sustainable growth and jobs by Europe’s 500, a non-profit organisation which promotes entrepreneurship. Former German Chancellor,
Poole Harbour Commissioners Reveal Plan for Marina Expansion (UK)
Plans for a massive marina set 200 metres offshore from Hamworthy Park have been revealed by Poole Harbour Commissioners. Proposals for the… By Diana Henderson (bournemouthecho) [mappress] Source: bournemouthecho, February 9, 2011;
Germany: Hamburg Port Senator Calls for Elbe River’s Navigation Channel Upgrading Project
As growth resumes at the Port of Hamburg, one of Europe’s busiest, Hamburg port senator Ian Karan has called for the urgent implementation… (bairdmaritime) [mappress] Source: bairdmaritime, February 9, 2011;
Turkey’s Shipbuilding Industry Flounders
The number of active Turkish shipyards has plummeted 60 percent since 2008 according to Today’s Zaman… (bairdmaritime) [mappress] Source: bairdmaritime, February 9, 2011
Nord Stream Project: World’s Biggest Submarine Pipeline Plough Arrives in the Baltic Sea
Today, the world’s biggest submarine pipeline plough, PL3, arrived in the Baltic Sea on the deck of mother ship Far Samson. The subsea plough will be used to entrench the Nord Stream Pipeline in Swedish and Danish waters. Lowering of the pipeline below seabed level using PL3 ensures that the pipelin
UK: Kennet & Avon Canal Dredging Project Moves Ahead
British Waterways is now two weeks into a £250,000 dredging scheme on the Kennet & Avon Canal. The project will see sections of the banks of… (waterscape) [mappress] Source: waterscape, February 8, 2011;
UK: Plan for Rhyl Harbour Area Development Presented
A proposed £9.2m development of Rhyl’s harbour area may move a step closer if approved by Denbighshire councillors… (bbc) [mappress] Source: bbc, February 8, 2011;
UK: London Gateway Achieves International Standard for Environment
The new deep sea container port and logistics park, currently being built in Essex along the Thames Estuary, has been certified by Lloyds… [mappress] Source: tradingmarkets, February 7, 2011;
IHC to Promote its Engineering Solutions at Subsea 11, Aberdeen
IHC Engineering Business (IHC EB), a part of IHC Merwede, will be showcasing a range of their bespoke engineering solutions at the forthcoming SUBSEA 11, on 9-10 February 2011, Aberdeen at stand number B14. The ambitious engineering company designs, builds and supports offshore equipment, including
New Dredging Projects for More than 1 Billion Euros Awarded to Jan De Nul Group
Over the last couple of months, a total of more than 1 billion euros projects have been added to the order book. These awards bring the total value of current commitments for Jan De Nul Group to 3.1 billion euros. New work was secured in all corners of the world, from South America and […]
Belgium: Jan De Nul Continues to Recruit
Because of a well-filled order book and the fact that three new vessels have been ordered, it goes without saying that Jan De Nul Group will continue its 2010 recruitment boom in 2011. In 2010 Jan De Nul did not only win the Randstad Award, making it the most attractive employer in Belgium for [&hel
Prime Minister Opens Construction Works at Dubrovnik Port (Croatia)
The Croatian Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor has opened one of the government’s first investment projects for this quarter, the start of … (croatiantimes) [mappress] Source: croatiantimes, February 4, 2011;
Plan for Irish and Scottish Waterways Protection Unveiled
A £2.6 million (€3.06 million) project to protect Irish and Scottish waterways from destructive plants was launched earlier this week at … (afloat) [mappress] Source: afloat, February 4, 2011;