Marine Civils – Page 25

  • Walsh has already shifted more than 600,000 tonnes of material
    News

    ‘Super sewer’ spoil shifting

    2021-04-13T10:20:00Z

    London marine freight specialist Walsh has begun removing more than one million tonnes of tunnel spoil arising from the eastern leg of the capital’s super sewer scheme.

  • Capable 'Haven SeaChallenger' has deck dimensions of 50 x 24m and a leg length of 55m
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    Jack-up investment will bring company step change

    2021-04-12T11:17:00Z

    A UK marine civils vessel owner/operator has recently completed the purchase of a 1,000t jack-up barge, representing a huge enhancement to its fleet.

  • The route planned is west of the Bosphorus Strait, and includes the area from the Kucukcekmece Lake to the Durusu region
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    Kanal Istanbul to go ahead

    2021-04-08T16:36:00Z

    Turkey''s Environmental Minister Murat Kurum recently confirmed that the country has approved development plans for a huge canal that would run parallel the Bosphorus.

  • Land & Water will install a sheet pile wall on the Canal, complete with concrete backfill
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    Wet civils

    2021-04-07T12:50:00Z

    UK wet civil engineering firm Land & Water has been awarded a contract, on behalf of Contractor Sir Robert McAlpine, to carry out piling works to an area of Nottingham Canal.

  • The wave attenuator was designed not only to welcome visitors for a unique on-water experience but also as a wave protection for the harbour
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    Floating wave attenuator

    2021-04-06T11:13:00Z

    Poralu Marine has delivered the longest public floating wave attenuator in Australia for the Geelong Waterfront Safe Harbour Precinct project.

  • Skate 3 jack-up platform
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    Longest immersed tunnel project complete

    2021-03-31T12:46:00Z

    A geotechnical investigation for the world’s longest immersed tunnel has been completed.

  • The first investment of €8 million went towards the preparation of the site
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    Maritime hub for Malta

    2021-03-29T10:45:00Z

    The Mediterranean Maritime Hub Malta (MMH) is investing more than €20 million to turn Valletta into a hub for vessels from the maritime and oil and gas exploration sectors.

  • 'Sedge'
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    Final dredging phase at Peak Forest Canal

    2021-03-24T11:23:00Z

    The final phase of dredging works at Peak Forest Canal in Manchester, UK has begun.

  • Howth Harbour near Dublin is undergoing a transformation
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    Howth harbour developments

    2021-03-24T08:33:00Z

    Howth Harbour near Dublin is undergoing a transformation with the re-development of the Middle Pier plus proposals for dredging the harbour and the creation of a reclaimed area of land.

  • EMODnet Pan-European overview maps of shoreline migration (red = landward; yellow = stable; green = seaward)
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    European shoreline changes mapped over decades

    2021-03-19T10:35:00Z

    The new EMODnet Geology shoreline-migration map allows policy makers or national and regional coastal managers to identify areas of rapid change.

  • Red7Marine’s 400t jack-up barge, the 'Haven Seaseven'
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    Challenging winter project completed at Seaton Port

    2021-03-18T14:56:00Z

    Southbay Civil Engineering Limited together with Red7Marine, recently completed the construction of two mooring dolphins on behalf of ABLE UK at its Seaton Port facility.

  • The tunnel will allow ships to bypass the exposed and dangerous waters of the Stadthavet Sea
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    World’s first ship tunnel gets closer to reality

    2021-03-16T11:34:00Z

    After two years of study and analysis, government approval has been given for the building of what is claimed to be the World’s first ship tunnel.

  • The three navigation structures were installed from a 250 tonne jack up barge
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    Challenging navaids upgrade job recognised

    2021-03-11T12:49:00Z

    Southbay Civil Engineering Limited and Wirral Borough Council have been awarded the Civil Engineering Contractors Association Small Project of the Year award for the North West Region in the UK.

  • News

    Greenlink Interconnector marine licence approved

    2021-03-08T09:49:00Z

    Greenlink Interconnector Limited has welcomed the decision by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) to approve its application for a Marine Licence for the Greenlink electricity interconnector project, which will link the power markets of Great Britain and Ireland.

  • Framo pumping system technology will secure and safely anchor the wind turbine platforms
    News

    Suction anchor pumping system

    2021-03-08T09:39:00Z

    The Alfa Laval company and pump manufacturer Framo, will supply pumping systems for foundations of Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm project.

  • Caused by storm and tidal surges, coastal inundation poses a significant risk for seaside communities around the world (Photo: UKHO)
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    Innovation challenge takes on coastal inundation

    2021-03-04T11:05:00Z

    The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has launched a new marine innovation challenge, focused on identifying the causes and risks of coastal inundation and mitigating its effects.

  • The new building work will be on either side of the harbour, which is approximately 2.5kms long
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    Expansion at Amalia harbour

    2021-02-26T10:16:00Z

    The Port of Rotterdam Authority has awarded a contract for the construction of 2.4kms of quays and earth-retaining walls in the Princess Amalia Harbour, part of the Maasvlakte II complex.

  • Kværner, which merged with Aker Solutions last year, is in charge of the engineering, procurement, and construction of the floating concrete substructures for Hywind Tampen
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    Concrete hulls for floating wind

    2021-02-24T10:59:00Z

    Work is in progress in Norway on the building of the concrete hulls for what will be the World’s largest floating wind project.

  • The factory is under construction on the Joannès Couvert Quay
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    Le Havre quay upgrades

    2021-02-22T13:43:00Z

    The French Port of Le Havre has awarded a significant contract to the NGE Group for construction work to adapt a quay in the harbour.

  • Jumbo transports wind farm components
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    Yunlin wind farm transport phase complete

    2021-02-12T14:32:00Z

    The transportation phase for the Yunlin offshore wind farm in Taiwan has been completed, paving the way for the installation phase to begin.