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  • UK: Bibby Offshore Invests in ROV Fleet

    26 October 2012
    Business & Finance, Equipment

    Aberdeen-based subsea installation contractor Bibby Offshore has announced investment of around £11million in Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) systems for its latest division, Bibby Remote Intervention Limited (BRIL). Initial investment of close to £4million has been made in ROV systems for Bibby Offshore’s fleet of Diving Support Vessels (DSVs) to bring the service provision in-house, while […]

  • BAM: Wallasea Island Jetty Completed (UK)

    6 August 2012

    Crossrail has taken another step towards the creation of a new 1,500 acre RSPB nature reserve with the completion of a new 180 metre jetty at Wallasea Island in Essex. The jetty will receive in the order of 4.5 million tonnes of material excavated during Crossrail’s tunnelling operations in London. The jetty, constructed by BAM […]

  • CodaOctopus, Atlas Services Enter into Agreement (UK)

    14 May 2012
    Equipment, Technology

    An important part of the TAP service is the provision of trained, expert operators who are able to ensure that the Echoscope™ is operating optimally as soon as it’s installed, and is providing imagery and recorded data to suit the customer’s requirements. In order to meet the level of demand that the popular TAP service […]

  • UK: Dredging on River Clyde About to Begin

    13 April 2012

    According to EveningTimes, the dredging operation on the River Clyde is to get underway in Glasgow. This dredging maintenance work will start on Monday at Kelvin Harbour. Work to remove the sediment that is washed down the River Kelvin will be carried out by the plough dredger, Ben Crom, which is operated by Coastworks of […]

  • UK: HR Wallingford Reaches Another Milestone

    8 November 2012
    Business & Finance

    Researchers at HR Wallingford have been presented with the ICE David Hislop award 2012 for their paper on “Evaluating scour at marine gravity foundations”. This paper formed part of a special issue on marine scour edited by Dr Harris and Prof. Whitehouse. The annual ICE Awards Ceremony celebrates excellence within civil engineering and technical writing, […]

  • UK: Snaith Embankment Survey about to Begin

    21 November 2013
    Business & Finance

    A survey to assess the condition of a vital embankment which protects properties at Snaith from flooding is to start in the next few weeks. Environment Agency contractors will investigate the structural strength of the bank upstream of New Carlton Bridge which was repaired last year after leaks were discovered. Although the bank remains sound […]

  • “Kari Hege” to Dredge Wells Harbour (UK)

    23 December 2013
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Technology

    The Port of Wells dredging project commenced this week, according to wellsharbour.co.uk. The port’s dredger “Kari Hege” will be engaged in dredging operations in the main channel north of number 4 buoy, between buoys 4 and 2. All material dredged from these areas will be placed on the berm which is marked by the port […]

  • UK: Landowner River Dredging Pilots Introduced

    16 October 2013
    Business & Finance

    A new scheme to remove red tape and help landowners manage the risk of flooding has been announced by Environment Secretary Owen Paterson yesterday. In recent years wet weather has caused significant flooding in areas such as the River Brue in Somerset. But while river maintenance can make floods less likely in some areas, current […]

  • UK: Brunswick Wharf Plan Moves Ahead

    17 June 2013

    At a meeting on Monday 17th June Torridge District Council decided to proceed with developing the Brunswick Wharf area of East-the-Water in Bideford. After an exhaustive process of consultation, then receiving and evaluating tenders for the project, Members have decided on the preferred developer, Oceanside Developments. Proposals submitted by Oceanside Developments for the Wharves have […]

  • UK: London Gateway Development Moves Ahead

    7 November 2011

    Eight cranes, which will be the largest in the world in permanent position, have been ordered for the London Gateway port in Corringham… (thurrockgazette) [mappress] Source: thurrockgazette, November 7, 2011; Image: londongateway

  • New Chair for Marine Management Organisation (UK)

    10 May 2011

    Sir William (Bill) Callaghan has been appointed Chair of the Marine Management Organisation (MMO), the body responsible for managing England’s marine resources, by Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman. Sir Bill will chair the Board, which oversees the strategic direction of the MMO, from 1 May 2011 for three years. He will be paid £110,000 a year […]

  • Dredging on Royal Harbour Marina Underway (UK)

    6 April 2011

    The latest round of dredging work is now underway at Ramsgate’s Royal Harbour Marina. (governmentpressreleases) [mappress] Source: governmentpressreleases, April 6, 2011    

  • Residents Want Burstwick Drain Dredging (UK)

    25 April 2011

    Flood-hit residents are concerned about the Environment Agency’s attitude towards dredging a drain running through Holderness. (thisishullandeastriding) [mappress] Source: thisishullandeastriding, April 25, 2011    

  • VIDEO: Dredging at Hilly Orchard Bridge (UK)

    16 April 2013
    Business & Finance

    This video shows the dredging project at the rebuilt Hilly Orchard Bridge (Stroudwater Canal) between Dudbridge lock and Ebley Mill in 2012, followed by the removal of the earth and clay bund at the newly constructed spillway where the River Frome runs adjacent to the canal. Within days, visiting trailboats are able to attend the […]

  • UK: River Nene Dredging Kicks Off

    23 April 2013
    Business & Finance

    Boaters on a Northamptonshire river will benefit when several thousand tonnes of silt are removed by the Environment Agency to maintain the navigation channel. Between 6,000 and 7,000 tonnes of silt will be removed from a 4km stretch of the River Nene upstream of White Mills Lock. A shoal – or large build-up of material […]

  • UK: ABP Gets Consent for Southampton Dredging

    20 February 2013
    Business & Finance

    Associated British Ports (ABP) has received consent from the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) to improve the marine access to the Port of Southampton with an extensive programme of dredging. The dredging, in Southampton Water and the Solent, is part of an extensive programme of investment centred around improving the capability of the port to receive […]

  • VIDEO: Truxor dredging Adderbury Lakes (UK)

    31 January 2013

    Short video of the Truxor machine using a clamshell attachment to place dredged sediment behind created margins. This content is available after accepting the cookies. Change cookie-settings View on Youtube. New banks have been created using a geo-textile and will be backfilled and dried ready for planting with native vegetation. [mappress] Dredging Today Staff, January […]

  • Ashtead Technology Moves to New Premises, UK

    10 October 2012
    Business & Finance

    Ashtead Technology Offshore, a leading international subsea equipment solutions specialist, has announced its move to new global headquarters in Westhill, Aberdeen. The investment in the new premises follows on from the recent appointment of Allan Pirie as CEO. The new facility has doubled the company’s capacity incorporating offices, warehouse, maintenance workshops and a specialised calibration […]

  • Technip Uses Sonardyne’s Lodestar GyroCompatts (UK)

    10 October 2012
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Operations & Maintenance

    Leading project management, engineering and construction company Technip has completed 21 jumper metrology operations using Lodestar GyroCompatts from Sonardyne International Ltd. Using the latest Wideband Long BaseLine (LBL) acoustic positioning hardware by optimising its technique, Technip was able to complete each metrology operation in an average of 13 hours, with one such operation conducted in […]

  • UK: Sonardyne’s Director Presents at 50th MMF

    19 June 2012
    Business & Finance

    This month saw the 50th Marine Measurement Forum (MMF) take place at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard on Tuesday 12th June where Sonardyne International Ltd’s Engineering Director, Simon Partridge, was invited to present. Held within the prestigious Princess Royal Gallery at the National Museum of the Royal Navy, attendees also heard talks by other industry experts on […]

  • UK: Dredging Brings Benefits for Port of Tyne

    18 August 2011

    King Coal has helped the Port of Tyne smash another river record – for the second time in a fortnight!…  (shieldsgazette) [mappress] Source: shieldsgazette, August 18, 2011;

  • UK: Forewind Launches Consultation on Ornithology Addendum

    2 October 2013

    Forewind has launched a consultation process on an ornithology addendum (relating to the cumulative and in-combination assessment) for the Dogger Bank Creyke Beck development consent order application. The addendum has been produced following the receipt of additional ornithology data relating to other developments in the North Sea and the preparation of further environmental information on […]

  • UK: Forewind Launches Consultation on Ornithology Addendum

    2 October 2013

    Forewind has launched a consultation process on an ornithology addendum (relating to the cumulative and in-combination assessment) for the Dogger Bank Creyke Beck development consent order application. The addendum has been produced following the receipt of additional ornithology data relating to other developments in the North Sea and the preparation of further environmental information on […]

  • Selecting Partners in Offshore Wind Industry (UK)

    8 November 2011

      The key to making money in offshore wind is to secure long term, lucrative contracts. So how do you find who is tendering, when and… (windenergyupdate) [mappress] Source: windenergyupdate, November 08, 2011;

  • Reef Subsea Acquires Rotech Subsea (UK)

    13 November 2011
    Business & Finance

    Reef Subsea AS announced that they have acquired from Rotech Group 100% of their Rotech Subsea group of companies headquartered in Aberdeen, Scotland. With this friendly and strategic acquisition, Reef Subsea creates a world leader in Seabed Dredging and Mass Flow Excavation services with offices in the main subsea markets of the North Sea, Americas […]