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Slovenia: Prime Minister Supports Port of Koper Development Plan
The Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor, and the Minister of Transport, Patrick Vlačič, today visited the Port of Koper, where they met with the company’s management. The talks mainly focused on further development of the port and in this context, on the adoption of a national… [
The Netherlands: IHC Merwede Launches New Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger ISANDLWANA
The naming and launch ceremony for the 4,200m³ trailing suction hopper dredger ISANDLWANA took place on 14 April 2010 at the IHC Merwede shipyard Verenigde Scheepswerf Heusden (VSH) in Heusden, The Netherlands… [mappress] Source:ihcmerwede,April 14,2010;Image:ihcmerwede
Dredging to Begin Soon at Millbay (UK)
ONE of Plymouth’s largest redevelopment projects has taken a major step forward with multi-million-pound works getting under way… [mappress] Source:thisisplymouth,April 14,2010;
The Netherlands: Boskalis Holds 97% Smit Shares
Reference is made to the joint press release of Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) and Smit Internationale N.V. (Smit) of 24 February 2010 whereby Boskalis Holding B.V., a wholly owned subsidiary of Boskalis (the Offeror) announced to make a cash offer for all issued and outstanding shares i
UK: Dredging is Next Phase for Studley Lake
PHASE two of the most ambitious conservation project in 20 years is now underway at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, near Ripon… [mappress] Source:ripongazette,April 13,2010;
UK: RESON to Provide SeaBat 7101 Multibeam Sonar System for Associated British Ports Southampton
Associated British Ports Southampton have awarded RESON a contract to supply a SeaBat 7101 multibeam sonar system. RESON will install and train ABP Southampton Hydrographic Survey personnel in the use of the system and associated sensors. RESON will be intergrating… [mappress] Source:maritime-execut
Scotland: Work Gets Under Way on £30million Redevelopment Programme at Aberdeen Harbour
The first phase of the Torry Quay project will deepen the harbour bed in order to accommodate larger vessels.The initial stage of the three phase project will see the existing upstream berths demolished and replaced with 300 metres of realigned, deep water quays.The quays will be reinforced… [mappre
Croatia: Port of Sibenik Plans to Develop Vrulje Quay
Port of Šibenik Authority intends applying the proceeds of a loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development [the Bank] towards the cost of financing the reconstruction of the Vrulje quay in the Port of Sibenik-Croatia… [mappress] Source:ebrd,April 13,2010;
Azerbaijan: Dredging Work at Baku Port Will Commence Later This Year
Consultancy Royal Haskoning has provided an update on the proposed development of a new port at Baku in Azerbaijan, and says dredging work there should commence later this year… [mappress] Source:worldnews,April 8,2010;
Georgia Applies for Loan From European Bank for Dredging,Reconstruction and Development
Georgia has applied for a loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, to be onlent to Enguhresi Ltd which intends using the proceeds for a project to improve power water operational safety and enhance the environmental benefits of the Enguri Hydro Power Plant and downstream… [map
Ireland: Doolin Harbour Invests 6million Euro in Development
Minister Tony Killeen has confirmed that Clare County Council has advertised a tender for the provision of consulting engineering led services associated with the design and build contract for the new Doolin harbour development… [mappress] Source:clareherald,April 2,2010;
Dredging Work on Georgian Black Sea Terminal of Kulevi will Continue in April
In April, dredging work on the Georgian Black Sea terminal of Kulevi, which is owned by the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR), will be continued in April, the terminal reported… [mappress] Source:trend,April 1,2010;
Bristol Plans to Build Major New Container Terminal in Severn Estuary (Avonmouth,UK)
Work on the new deep-sea terminal will take between three and four years to complete, Government says.Plans to build a major new container terminal in the Severn estuary have been approved.The new deep-sea terminal at Avonmouth will be built partly… [mappress] Source:motorboatsmonthly,March 26,2010;
UK: £400million Investment in Port of Immingham’s Development
THE two great industries of North East Lincolnshire have received an incredible double tonic.A blueprint for the Port of Immingham’s future detailing up to £400-million of investment and hundreds of jobs has been revealed, as Grimsby’s seafood status received a national accolade. [mappress] Source:t