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Plan for Dunbar Harbour Development Unveiled (UK)
A proposed £20 million project to redevelop part of Dunbar harbour could see its all-weather RNLI lifeboat return to a permanent base in the… By Bryan Copland (eastlothiancourier) [mappress] Source: eastlothiancourier, February 3, 2011;
Greystones Harbour Redevelopment Under Way (Ireland)
The rebuilt Greystones harbour in Co Wicklow may be reopened to the public with the removal of the hoardings by mid-summer… BY TIM O’BRIEN (irishtimes) [mappress] Source: irishtimes, February 3, 2011;
Ireland: Mayor Pushes for Galway Port Development Plan
The Galway Port Development Plan is an “ambitious” project which will help open up the entire region and secure Galway’s sustainable … By Martina Nee (advertiser) [mappress] Source: advertiser, February 3, 2011;
ABP to Host Multi-Beam Sonar Training Course (UK)
Associated British Ports (ABP) Port of Southampton, UK, is to host the 56th international training course for multibeam survey operators in… (hydro-international) [mappress] Source: hydro-international, February 3, 2011;
UK: Teesport Expansion Project Begins
Durham-based Hall Construction has begun work on the development of PD Ports’ Teesport container handling facility on the North East coast… (logisticsmanager) [mappress] Source: logisticsmanager, February 3, 2011;
Cuckoo’s Hollow Lake Needs Dredging (UK)
A group of Werrington residents have come together in an attempt to save a beauty spot for future generations. Last night (31 January) a … By STEPHEN BRIGGS (peterboroughtoday) [mappress] Source: peterboroughtoday, February 2, 2011;
Germany: Berthold Technologies Present Super-Sens Radiometric Level Measurement Technology
For the first time, non-contacting level measurements with customary source activities on extremely thick-walled vessels are possible using the new Super-Sens Detectors from BERTHOLD TECHNOLOGIES. The high detection sensitivity of the Super-Sens Detector allows the use of very low source activities
Norway, Russia in Talks Over “Sea Link”
Last week, Kirkenes held an international meeting to discuss establishment of cruise and ferry connection between Norway and Russia. The … (barentsnova) [mappress] Source: barentsnova, February 1, 2011
Port of Leixoes Expansion Under Way (Portugal)
The Etermar and CPTP company used three of its Manitowoc crawler cranes during the Port of Leixões expansion in Portugal. The 400 tonne … [mappress] Source: khl, February 1, 2011;
Russia: Ust-Luga Port Dredging to Bring Benefits
OJSC Rosneftbunker, an oil-trader Gunvor company, shipped the first consignment of oil products from a terminal at the Leningrad region port… (interfax) [mappress] Source: interfax, February 1, 2011;
ABPmer to Develop Habitat Creation Scheme for the Port of Bristol (UK)
The Bristol Port Company has contracted ABPmer to lead a team that will design and deliver a habitat creation scheme on the Steart Peninsula. ABPmer will be working with Jacobs to design a scheme that will create over 120 hectares of intertidal habitat for birds and other wildlife. The scheme is nee
UK: Falmouth Harbour Dredging Plan Moves Ahead Despite a New Study
The team behind plans to dredge Falmouth harbour say the scheme remains on track despite a new study finding the project would have a … (falmouthpacket) [mappress] Source: falmouthpacket, January 28, 2011;
Finland: Wartsila Aims at 3-5% Net Sales Growth in 2011. President, CEO Ole Johansson to Retire
The President and CEO of Wärtsilä Corporation, Mr Ole Johansson, has decided to retire after turning 60 years of age in June, using the right stipulated in his executive contract. The exact timing of his retirement will be announced later. Also, Mr Johansson will not be available to continue in his
Dredging Project Brings Benefits for Lagan River (UK)
A local firm is making sure the river Lagan remains odour free in a £2.8m dredging project. The contract, given to Graham Construction, … (belfasttelegraph) [mappress] Source: belfasttelegraph, January 27, 2011;