Marine Civils

A new bridge over the Brussels-Scheldt Canal in Brussels is getting closer to completion, ready to form a key part of the city’s infrastructure.

Thousands of tonnes of armour rock will arrive in a UK coastal city this month to form new primary sea defences.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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 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.

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