Euro-Funding Supports Port of Holyhead Development

01 Aug 2002

Stena Line Ports Ltd will undertake a £12.3 million investment to build a new berth and associated infrastructure at the Port of Holyhead with the support of Objective 1 funding from the European Regional Development Fund. 

Marina Wizards on Building Spree in Oz

01 Aug 2002

Marina development is on the up down under and one beneficiary is Bellingham Marine Australia. The company has recently completed two new projects, including the design and construction of a 70 slip facility at Coomera Waters in Queensland. 

Blarney Bonus as Dry Jackup Rescues Dublin Tunnelling

01 Aug 2002

Howard Marine Ltd of Plymouth UK recently solved problems for contractors at a tunnelling project in Dublin by supplying their jackup barge Zee Jack Skipper for an application completely devoid of water. 

Portsmouth Gets Flexible with Double Deck Linkspan

01 Aug 2002

Portsmouth Commercial Port has unveiled engineering plans that will transform Berth 3 at the continental ferry port by providing a new double deck linkspan with the flexibility to meet the loading requirements of modern cruise ferries and fast craft. The decision to proceed with the £7 million project reflects Portsmouth City Council's commitment to the future development of the port. 

Ro-Ro Linkspans Go Fail-Safe with Rosafe

01 Aug 2002

Bosch Rexroth and Royal Haskoning have jointly developed and patented a dynamic, independent braking device designed to increase the safety and reliability of ship to shore lifting equipment used for roll-on/roll-off ferry services.