Transmarine Linkspan for British Forces in Kuwait

01 Aug 2003

In late January, this year, the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) was confronted by a serious problem in the Port of Shuaiba, Kuwait, where there was an urgent requirement for a facility at the port to offload of large quantities of British military rolling cargo as part of the build-up to a potential conflict in Iraq. 

Commitment to Renewable Energy is Good News

01 Aug 2003

Marine contractors in the UK have responded positively to news that the UK government plans a major expansion of offshore windfarms in UK waters. Many contractors are already actively involved in the development of offshore windfarms, whether conducting environmental and geotechnical assessments, preparing the seabed for the installation of wind turbines, or transporting wind turbines and physically installing them, whether using jack-up barges of specialised, purpose-designed vessels. 

Walcon Secures Three Marina Contracts in Middle East

01 Aug 2003

Walcon Marine in the UK has announced details of three new projects in the Middle East, in Kuwait, Abu Dhabi and Doha, in which it is now involved. 

BMAPA and Crown Estate Release Second Set of Aggregates Zoning Details

01 Aug 2003

As part of what they call their 'ongoing commitment to responsible management through continual development, ' the British Marine Aggregate Producers Association (BMAPA) and The Crown Estate have released the second set of zoning information for 2003. This confirms their guarantee to provide more detailed information on the zoning of marine aggregate licence areas located around the coastline of England and Wales.