Marine Civils – Page 31
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NewsFloating ecosystem launches in Liverpool
A new type of floating ecosystem has been launched in Liverpool, UK, which integrates elements of salt marsh and estuarine ecosystems in a unique multi-level habitat.
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Helsinki publishes development scenarios
In further reinforcement of the truth that the commercial marine world marches onwards whatever the global circumstances, Port of Helsinki has just published three scenarios for the development of its port areas.
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NewsValencia: Port of Sagunto developments gather momentum
In Spain, the President of the Port Authority of Valencia (PAV), Aurelio Martínez, has announced that "Valenciaport is going to begin studies for the third dock in the Port of Sagunto”.
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NewsBrent Alpha removal utilises "horseshoes"
The single-lift removal of Shell U.K. Limited’s Brent Alpha platform from the North Sea has been completed in less than four hours and is the first offshore lift to utilise specially developed “horseshoes”.
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NewsHeavy lift operation at Ipswich
The Port of Ipswich on the UK East coast has successfully completed a heavy lift operation involving a 178 tonne transformer, as part of a National Grid infrastructure project.
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NewsModelling future Suez Canal developments
UK Hydro modelling specialist company HR Wallingford is to supply numerical and physical modelling systems to the the Suez Canal Authority.
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NewsTrenching and boulder clearance completed
Global Offshore, part of the Global Marine Group, has completed its first phase of work at Vattenfall’s Danish Kriegers Flak offshore wind site utilising the new PLP240 plough for boulder clearance and pre-cut trenching.
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NewsContract awarded for building Scheldt tunnel
A major contract for the building of a new tunnel across the River Scheldt at Antwerp has been awarded to a consortium of Belgian and Dutch companies writes Dag Pike.
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NewsSouthsea's coastal defence scheme gets funding
Plans for state-of-the-art new coastal defences in Southsea, on the UK’s south coast have been given the green light as the government has awarded nearly £100m of funding.
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NewsEuropean marine construction knowhow proves invaluable in Taiwan
Jan De Nul has kicked off construction works in Taiwan for the Formosa 2 Offshore Wind Farm. Nearshore and onshore construction works in Taiwan have started at the landfall site in Miaoli County and Taichung port.
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NewsSubsea cable services keep UK powered up
Ensuring subsea fibre optic cables remain operational with repair and maintenance services during the COVID-19 pandemic has been essential for keeping the power on and internet services connected.
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NewsDuck weed growth warning
A warning has been issued over an upcoming explosion of habitat-destroying duck weed growth, due to rising temperatures across Europe and ever-increasing heatwaves.
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NewsHull flood defence work expands
Work has started on the latest stage in the extensive flood defence work that is taking place along the waterfront of the River Humber, UK.
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News15 hectare site in Amsterdam will support offshore wind
The Port of Amsterdam will turn a dredging depot at the former Averijhaven into an energy port to serve as a base for the construction and maintenance of offshore wind farms.
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NewsRewarding jobs in marine construction for ex-services personnel
In the face of an industry-wide skills shortage, one UK marine contractor is taking a proactive approach when it comes to recruiting ex-services staff.
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NewsTight turnaround for telecoms plough refurb
Pharos Offshore Group in Port of Blyth, UK has delivered a fully refurbished telecoms plough for use in the North Sea region.
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NewsLake Lothing bridge agreement reached
In Lowestoft, UK, Associated British Ports has announced an agreement with Suffolk County Council (SCC) in relation to Lake Lothing Third Crossing.
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NewsTerminal offers key employment opportunities
A port terminal development in the UK has provided major employment and training opportunities.
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NewsFloating wind mooring equipment contract
Hywind Tampen floating windfarm is a project to offset the high carbon cost of extracting fossil fuels from the seabedThe order consists of 33 hull brackets, which are used to attach anchoring lines to the hulls on the 11 offshore wind turbines that make up the Hywind Tampen wind farm. ...
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NewsThe most powerful vibro pile driver in the world
Dutch vibro-piling specialist CAPE Holland has been awarded a contract by Seaway 7 to supply a Vibro Lifting Tool (VLT) for monopile foundations for Kaskasi offshore windfarm offshore Germany.
