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Dredging on Stroudwater Canal Begins (UK)
The opening of a £400,000 bridge over the Stroudwater Canal is a “landmark day” according to project organisers… (bbc) [mappress] Source: bbc, January 27, 2011;
The Netherlands: Van Oord and Typhoon Offshore Reach Agreement on Construction of Offshore Wind Farm
Van Oord and the green investment company Typhoon Offshore B.V. signed a letter of intent for the construction of the BARD-Netherlands offshore wind farm. The wind farm (600 MW output capacity) will consist of two adjoining wind farms with a capacity of 300 MW each, located 55 km north of the island
UK: Deeper Southampton Port to Bring Benefits
Boxships calling at the UK’s second busiest container port will benefit from “greater flexibility” following the recent completion of … (cargosystems) [mappress] Source: cargosystems, January 26, 2011;
The Netherlands: Facts About Building with Nature
This is the most recent information update in the IADC series of concise, easy-to-read “management summaries”, which give overviews of essential information on specific dredging and maritime construction subjects. Facts About Building with Nature introduces a new approach to planning, designing and
Galway Port Development to Bring Benefits (Ireland)
Around 300 new jobs could be created in the construction phase of the new €200 million Galway Port, with a further 300 jobs when the … (galwaynews) [mappress] Source: galwaynews, January 25, 2011;
The Netherlands: Offshore Energy 2011 Moves to Amsterdam RAI
The 4th edition of Navingo’s Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference will move to Amsterdam RAI. Offshore Energy 2011 will take place on 11 and 12 October 2011. The event will now include one extra day. The extra day has a lot to offer visitors and exhibitors alike. Visitors will not have to miss an
Ireland: Plan for Galway Harbour Development Moves Forward
€50m port plan to be submitted for approval in April The construction phase of the redevelopment of Galway Harbour will create more than 500… (galwaynews) [mappress] Source: galwaynews, January 21, 2011;
UK: Angus Council Pledge to Boost Carnoustie Flood Protection
Members of Angus Council’s infrastructure services committee have pledged a further £365,000 to boost flood protection in Carnoustie… (guideandgazette) [mappress] Source: guideandgazette, January 21, 2011;
Germany: Elbe River Dredging to Bring Benefits
Germany’s largest container port may lose the world’s biggest freight ships to Belgium and Holland unless it can push through plans to … By Niklas Magnusson and Cornelius Rahn (businessweek) [mappress] Source: businessweek, January 21, 2011;
Spain Under Spotlight Over Accelerating Threats to Donana Heritage
Spain’s management of the renowned bird migration refuge at Doñana comes under review tomorrow, as international experts begin assessing … [mappress] Source: panda, January 20, 2011
Joining Forces to Form Wilhelmsen Technical Solutions Helps Customers Stay Compliant and Reduce Cost (Norway)
Two Wilh. Wilhelmsen companies join forces to provide a more comprehensive portfolio of solutions, equipment and services tailored to the maritime and offshore industries. The newly formed company, Wilhelmsen Technical Solutions, will be a global provider of fully engineered environmental, safety, H
Somerset Flood Defence Plan Moves Ahead (UK)
Plans to flood an area of the Somerset coast have been put out to public consultation. Bristol Port Authority has to create mudflats to … (bbc) [mappress] Source: bbc, January 19, 2011;
The Netherlands: Sand Engine Project Starts
The Sand Engine project, an innovative approach to coastal reinforcement, will be commencing today along the coastline of the Dutch Province of Zuid-Holland. The project will involve extending the coast into the sea, making it safer and creating a new conservation and recreational area. The Dutch St
UK: Portsmouth Port Development Under Way
A record number of up to 40 cruise ships are expected to call at Portsmouth Port this year – up on last year’s figure of 11. At the same … (insidermedia) [mappress] Source: insidermedia, January 18, 2011;