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Russia: Construction of Two New Piers at Bronka Port to Begin Next Month
Construction of Piers Number 5 and 6 at the port of Bronka based in St. Petersburg is planned to begin in mid-December 2011, the project … (portnews) [mappress] Source: portnews, November 18, 2011;
Germany: KED & Sellhorn Bags HPA Development Project
Bietergemeinschaft KED & Sellhorn has been awarded a contract for harbour improvement works by Hamburg Port Authority. HPA intends to widen the entrance channel for ships from the North Elbe in the outer harbour. An extension to the shoreline of approx. 500m between the coal-ship harbour and outer h
France: Officials Seek Bidders for Port of Rouen Dredging Project
Grand port maritime de Rouen has announced tender for dredging and disposal works at Port of Rouen. Dredging works in the navigation channel of the Port of Rouen including mining (dredging) and transport to transit sites or to authorised land disposal sites. Overall aim of works will be to level the
The Netherlands: Bas Borsje Receives IADC Young Authors Award 2011
An IADC Best Paper Award for a Young Author under the age of 35 was presented to Bas Borsje at the CEDA Dredging Days in Rotterdam on November 11, 2011, for the paper “Biogeomorphological Interactions on a Nourished Tidal Flat: Lessons Learned from Building with Nature”. Tidal flats are valuable hab
UK: CHC Concerned Over National Planning Policy Framework Plan
There are fears new buildings could sprout up across the Chichester Harbour area ‘without due regard to its quality or location’ after the … (chichester) [mappress] Source: chichester, November 17, 2011;
UK: Liverpool Eyes Slice of Port’s Container Trade
First it was Southampton’s cruise ships – now Liverpool is aiming to hijack a slice of the port’s container trade… By Keith Hamilton (thisishampshire) [mappress] Source: thisishampshire, November 17, 2011;
CEDA Publishes Position Paper on Underwater Sound (The Netherlands)
Like many other activities, dredging produces underwater sound. Recently, the issue of effects of underwater sound on aquatic life has received broader attention within the scientific community, with stakeholders and the general public. This position paper, produced by a CEDA Working Group on Underw
The Netherlands: German Minister for Transport to Visit Maasvlakte 2
Tomorrow, Thursday 17 November, the German Minister for Transport Dr Peter Ramsauer, accompanied by Minister Schultz van Haegen and the German Ambassador to the Netherlands Dr Heinz-Peter Behr, will be visiting the port of Rotterdam. Ramsauer has a particular interest in the hydraulic aspects of the
Lithuania: Port of Klaipeda Implements 80 Pct of Planned Work in First Three Quarters
In 2011, over the three quarters, the Klaipeda port’s strategic plan was covered in 80%; this means that out of 13.54 million litas, 110.982… By Danuta Pavilenene (baltic-course) [mappress] Source: baltic-course, November 16, 2011;
Russia: Dredging Project to Bring Great Benefits for Ust-Luga Port
Exports/imports volume at the port of Ust-Luga for the ten past months of 2011 jumped by 81.6 percent year-over-year, to 17.73 million tons… (portnews) [mappress] Source: portnews, November 16, 2011;
UK: Denbighshire Council OKs Funds for Rhyl’s Foryd Harbour Project
Councillors have voted to spend £500,000 on Rhyl’s Foryd Harbour project after a confidential report revealed costs had risen by £700,000… (bbc) [mappress] Source: bbc, November 16, 2011;
UK: NHRT Considers Plan for New 300-Berth Marina at Northfleet
In plans released by the Northfleet Harbour Restoration Trust, the existing dock, including an 18th century tidal mill, will be renovated… By Greg Goulding (motorboatsmonthly) [mappress] Source: motorboatsmonthly, November 15, 2011; Image: northfleetharbour
Russia: Governor Reveals Plan for New Terminal at Kholmsk Port
According to Sakhalin regional governor Alexander Khoroshav a new coal terminal will be built in the port of Kholmsk. The facility’s … (portnews) [mappress] Source: portnews, November 15, 2011;
UK: Liverpool to Get New Mersey River Terminal
Liverpool’s new £210m river terminal is set to go ahead after port bosses secured vital investment to dredge the Mersey. Sefton Council … (liverpoolecho) [mappress] Source: liverpoolecho, November 15, 2011;