Government Inaction Threatening UK Marinas, Claims TYHS

01 Mar 2004

The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA), the association for the development of coastal and inland boating facilities in the UK, says British marinas are suffering unfairly at the hands of the government because of the time it takes to obtain consents for dredging work - whether maintenance dredging at existing facilities, or capital dredging for new projects. 

Osprey Quay Developer Sought

01 Mar 2004

The South West of England Regional Development Agency (SWRDA) is seeking Expressions of Interest from companies interested in the development and operation of a new, 600berth marina at Osprey Quay , the site of the former Royal Naval Air Station at Portland in the southwest of the UK. 

Government Pledge on Erosion Claims

01 Mar 2004

The UK Government has reportedly pledged to look closely at claims by European experts that dredging can be linked to erosion on the North Norfolk coast, claim campaigners. 

Debut of a New Armoured Unit for Breakwaters and Sea Defences

01 Mar 2004

Delta Marine Consultants (DMC) in the Netherlands has provided MJ with details of an innovative interlocking armoured unit it has developed and extensively tested which is designed to protect breakwaters and shores for the long term and under extreme conditions.