Marine Construction News – Page 8
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NewsSix-yearly lock gate maintenance completed
Three lock gates that have to be overhauled every six years have been dutifully serviced on time at the German port of Cuxhaven.
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NewsScheldt Tunnel construction reaches milestone
The Scheldt Tunnel construction in Zeebrugge has completed its basic elements, with a key tunnel transport phase beginning shortly.
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NewsUK gov pledges £22bn for carbon capture
The UK government has rubber-stamped spending £22 billion (€26 billion) on projects to capture and store CO2.
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NewsIjmuiden sea lock project nears completion
The Ijmuiden sea lock’s salt dam project is nearing completion, addressing saltwater intrusion and enabling fish migration by late 2024.
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NewsSix tugs blessed at Scottish port
One of the UK’s largest port operators has blessed six tugs at its Scottish Port of Leith.
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NewsUnique vessel deployed at world’s longest immersed tunnel
A pontoon the size of a football pitch has arrived at Rødbyhavn harbour in Lolland, Denmark for the next stage in immersing the largest tunnel of its kind in the world.
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NewsNorway marks ‘historic day’ for CO2 storage
The Northern Lights joint venture has been completed, with a ready-to-go carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in place, leaders say.
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NewsCountries unite to protect subsea infrastructure
An MoU has been signed between Estonia and Finland to protect and repair underwater energy infrastructure.
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NewsTwo-year works complete to connect Normandy’s first OSW farm
French nearshore civils firm De Romein Nearshore has shared details of complicated works necessary to connect France’s newest offshore wind farm to the grid.
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NewsTwo Dutch coastal protection works under way
Dredging and dam repairs are under way to protect the low-lying Netherlands from potential sea flooding.
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NewsDeep-sea mining: New prospects for marine
Loke founder and CEO Walter Sognnes believes the ocean seabed could be key to unlocking vast resources essential for producing batteries and other renewable technologies. It could also be a boost for the maritime industry, he says.
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NewsIconic German shipyard saved with state bail-out
One of the oldest and most famous shipyards in the world has been saved from bankruptcy with a €400 million state bail-out.
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NewsDamen seals compact tug order for Polish owner
Peter Barker has a close look at an efficient shiphandling tug whose importance isn’t all about power and size.
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NewsN-O-S orders two hybrid E-Class CTVs
Northern Offshore Services will expand its fleet of CTVs with four new E-Class vessels, which are built in readiness for alternative fuels and battery operation.
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News‘Groundbreaking’ floating dock facility for Ghana
UK-based Interocean is stepping in to provide services to build a ‘groundbreaking’ floating dock that so that ships can be repaired and maintained in Ghana.
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NewsJan de Nul’s hybrid hopper dredger electrical package
Bakker Sliedrecht will deliver an innovative plug-in hybrid power plant for the new trailing suction hopper dredger.
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NewsDamen prepares for dredging support vessel demands
Predicting demand in offshore support and dredging activity, Damen has begun to build for stock so it can step in when needed.
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News‘Titanic’ builder Harland & Wolff files for bankruptcy
After months of difficulties it looks as if the iconic Belfast shipbuilder Harland & Wolff could finally be about to sink.
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News‘Significant’ works completed at Plymouth docks
The Port of Plymouth on the southern coast of England has had a £23 million facelift to allow more cargo and cruise arrivals.
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NewsTurning the volume down installing wind farms
Turning down the volume while installing and decommissioning offshore wind turbines is an important factor now being addressed by Dutch firm IQIP.
