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UK: Group Urges People to Sign Petition for Future of Lincolnshire’s Marine Conservation Zones
A conservation group in Lincolnshire has urged people to sign a petition opposing possible government reductions in the number of proposed… (bbc) [mappress] Source: bbc, November 15, 2011;
Russia: RTL Inaugurates Novaya Gavan Terminal
Russian Transport Lines group of companies (RTL) today inaugurated a marine terminal Novaya Gavan (New Harbor) in the port of Ust-Luga… (portnews) [mappress] Source: portnews, November 11, 2011;
Sweden: ESPO Award for Ports of Stockholm
Sweden’s Ports of Stockholm has been awarded the third European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) Award on Social Integration of Ports… (portworld) [mappress] Source: portworld, November 11, 2011;
The Netherlands: Rotterdam Port Seeks Bidders for Harbour Construction Works
Port of Rotterdam Authority has announced tender for harbour construction works. Details: The Parkkade Rotterdam comprises a variety of old constructions, whose design life has now been exceeded. The wharf is used as a mooring and needs to be renovated in order to maintain the desired functionality.
New Flows of Trade to Enhance Relations Between Luxembourg and Vietnam
New flows of trade and commercial co-operation are expected to enhance relations between Luxembourg and Vietnam in the near future, … By Quynh Hoa (vietnamnews) [mappress] Source: vietnamnews, November 11, 2011;
Russia: Dredging Project Brings More Business to Vysotsky Port
Coal exports from Port Vysotsky LLC in January-October, 2011 surged by 43.5% from last year’s numbers to 2,709,579.2 tons, the stevedoring… (portnews) [mappress] Source: portnews, November 10, 2011;
UK: Lancashire Cockle Bed Dredging Plan on Hold
A Furness fishing boss said he is relieved a cockle bed that was “a disaster waiting to happen” has been closed… (in-cumbria) [mappress] Source: in-cumbria, November 10, 2011;
Spain: Barcelona Port Authority Seeks Compensation from Construction Companies
Barcelona port authority is seeking financial compensation of €97m ($134m) from three construction companies involved in the El Prat… (portstrategy) [mappress] Source: portstrategy, November 10, 2011;
Ireland: Shannon River Dredging Project Causes Controversy
Waterways Ireland has insisted that dredging work being carried out on the Shannon – to clear the way into Limerick Marina – is in complianc… By Mike Dwane (limerickleader) [mappress] Source: limerickleader, November 9, 2011
The Netherlands: Archaeologists Find Habitation Sites in Port of Rotterdam
The site of what is now Rotterdam’s Yangtzehaven was inhabited by humans in the Middle Stone Age. At a depth of 20 metres, in the sea bed, unique underwater archaeological investigation found traces of bone, flint and charcoal from around 7000 BC. These finds are the very first scientific proof that
New Dawn for Kirkcaldy Harbour (UK)
Kirkcaldy Harbour was officially re-opened to commercial ships on October 18 after a 20 year gap. The harbour, owned by Forth Ports, is once… (fifetoday) [mappress] Source: fifetoday, November 7, 2011
UK: Navy to Invest Big in Portsmouth Harbour Dredging
NAVY chiefs are spending £120million on deepening a harbour by 3ft to serve the two giant supercarriers that are on order… By Steve Myall (mirror) [mappress] Source: mirror, November 7, 2011
UK: London Gateway Development Moves Ahead
Eight cranes, which will be the largest in the world in permanent position, have been ordered for the London Gateway port in Corringham… (thurrockgazette) [mappress] Source: thurrockgazette, November 7, 2011; Image: londongateway
UK: RYA Advises Clubs and Training Centres to Undertake Dredging Works Before April 2012
The RYA is advising clubs and training centres to undertake any required maintenance/navigational dredging activity before 1 April 2012. This is because as of 1 April 2012 all maintenance and navigational dredging activity will require consent through a marine licence and may attract a fee that coul