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UK: Aberdeen Harbour Dredging to Bring Benefits
Plans to transform the entrance to Aberdeen harbour have taken a major step forward after bosses moved to appoint contractors for the multim… BY RYAN CRIGHTON (pressandjournal) [mappress] Source: pressandjournal, May 16, 2011;
UK: Residents Want Cornish Harbour Dredging
A thousand people signed a petition that was handed into Downing Street calling for the dredging of a Cornish harbour to help boost the West… (thisisdevon) [mappress] Source: thisisdevon, May 16, 2011
UK: ABP Invites Bids for Hull Port Expansion
Associated British Ports is searching for contractors to expand its docks in Hull to allow construction of offshore wind turbines… By Aaron Morby (constructionenquirer) [mappress] Source: constructionenquirer, May 13, 2011;
The Netherlands: Artist Designs Steps for Recreational Beach
Three access points to the new recreational beach at Maasvlakte 2 will have steps designed by Jan Konings. The Rotterdam artist came up with the idea of a 9-metre wide set of steps that serves various functions and, due to its minimalist yet playful form, fits in well with the dunes. The design by J
Port of Tyne in Growth Mode (UK)
Port of Tyne has reported 2010 end of year results reflecting a significant return to growth following the recession of 2009. With chairman Sir Ian Wrigglesworth and chief executive officer Andrew Moffat at the helm, the port has seen some of the best results for some time in all five of its busines
UK: Conwy County Council Approves Jetty Plan
The replacement of Conwy Quay’s jetty looks to go ahead despite incurring extra costs of almost £200,000. Unforeseen ground conditions at th… By Ian Hughes (northwalesweeklynews) [mappress] Source: northwalesweeklynews, May 12, 2011;
Heigham Sound Dredging Plans on Hold (UK)
The Broads Authority has been forced to delay plans to dredge Heigham Sound on the Upper Thurne after permission to dispose of the sediment… (broads-authority) [mappress] Source: broads-authority, May 12, 2011;
New Chair for Marine Management Organisation (UK)
Sir William (Bill) Callaghan has been appointed Chair of the Marine Management Organisation (MMO), the body responsible for managing England’s marine resources, by Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman. Sir Bill will chair the Board, which oversees the strategic direction of the MMO, from 1 May 201
HCPD Organises South Harbour Ideas Competition (Finland)
The Helsinki City Planning Department is organising the international South Harbour ideas competition as part of the World Design Capital He… By Levent OZLER (dexigner) [mappress] Source: dexigner, May 10, 2011;
Gibraltar Government Unveils Plan for Beach Replenishment Projects
Beach sand replenishment works are scheduled to take place at Catalan Bay and Sandy Bay in preparation for the forthcoming summer season, a… (chronicle) [mappress] Source: chronicle, May 4, 2011;
Azerbaijan: Kura River Delta Needs Dredging
Last Saturday, personnel from the headquarters of civil society “Kura” inspected the delta of the Kura River and found a threat of new flood… (azerireport) [mappress] Source: azerireport, May 4, 2011;
Turkey Kicks Off Candarh Port Project
Port of Çandarh project, designated to rank among World’s top 10 largest terminals, expected to admit first vessel in 2013. Turkey’s largest port project is planned as a build-operate-transfer business model, and ambitiously set out to become one of the 10 largest ports globally. With a hefty budget
Turkey Plans to Build Huge Waterway to Bypass Bosphorus
Turkey plans to build a canal connecting the Black and Marmara seas as an alternative to the congested Bosphorus Strait, Prime Minister… (news) [mappress] Source: news, April 28, 2011;
UK: Ramsgate Harbour Development Project Makes Progress
Facilities at the south east UK port of Ramsgate are once again being upgraded with the installation of new breakwaters, pontoons… By Peter Barker (maritimejournal) [mappress] Source: maritimejournal, April 28, 2011