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  • Hopes for removing stricken boat

    14 February 2008

    The RNLI is hoping to remove the stricken Portrush lifeboat from the rocks at Rathlin Island on Friday. The Katie Hannan was forced onto the rocks by a heavy swell while attempting to rescue three people whose boat was in danger on 29 January.

  • USA: Next Round of Renourishment at Port Royal Plantation Scheduled for Next Month

    17 October 2011

    High tides and gales churned waves earlier this week that carved away 10- to 30-foot sections of beach in some areas on Hilton Head Island… By TOM BARTON (islandpacket) [mappress] Source: islandpacket, October 17, 2011;  

  • Cruise Line Offers Free Cruises to Military Personnel

    24 August 2005

    Members of the military are being offered a chance to get away – for free. Discovery Cruise Line is offering military personnel who served in either Iraq or Afghanistan this year a free cruise to the Grand Bahama Island.

  • 37 missing in China cargo ship capsize

    16 February 2006

    All 37 sailors on board a cargo ship are missing after the vessel sank late Thursday night after striking a reef on the sea near Dongjia island in east China, official sources said.

  • USA: Longboat Key Beach Restoration to be Delayed

    12 January 2011

    Residents on the north end of the island who thought they were getting their beach back for Christmas will have to wait a few more weeks…   By Kurt Schultheis (yourobserver) [mappress] Source: yourobserver, January 13, 2011;

  • Commission Approves Beach Project (USA)

    23 December 2010

    Taxpayers will be asked March 8 if they want to fund an approximately $36 million island-wide beach project and a $6.2 million project to… By Kurt Schultheis (yourobserver) [mappress] Source: yourobserver, December 23, 2010;

  • SIO Scientists Study Intracoastal Waterway Erosion (USA)

    18 November 2011

    The banks of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW), an artificial channel running through Georgia’s marshes behind the barrier islands…   By Michael Sullivan (thecreativecoast) [mappress] Source: thecreativecoast, November 18, 2011; Image: skio

  • Australia: Chevron Insists on Gorgon LNG Planned Timetable

    18 May 2010
    Project & Tenders

    Chevron Corp insists construction of its $43 billion Gorgon LNG project on Barrow Island is on track, despite persistent industry talk that… [mappress] Source: yahoo news australia, May 18, 2010;

  • Governor Carcieri Welcomes RI Wind Farm Proposal (USA)

    9 December 2010
    Authorities & Government

    Governor Carcieri said the announcement of a proposed 200-turbine wind farm in Rhode Island Sound would boost the state’s chances of …   By Alex Kuffner (newsblog.projo) [mappress] Source: newsblog.projo, December 09, 2010

  • 2m lifeboat’s rescue called off

    29 January 2008

    An operation to free a £2m lifeboat, stranded on rocks at Rathlin Island, has been called off for the day. The Portrush lifeboat got into difficulty while attempting to rescue three people whose boat was in danger.

  • Shipments for PNG LNG Project Big Challenge to Ports in Papua New Guinea

    15 July 2010

    The increasing volume of shipment destined for the liquefied natural gas project (LNG) is now causing big stress on the country’s major port… [mappress] Source: Pacific Islands News Association, July 15, 2010;

  • Lopezes to invest in shipbuilding, power of Iloilo, Negros

    28 November 2007

    The Lopez family plans to invest in major projects such as shipbuilding and energy generation in Iloilo and Negros Island. Oscar Lopez, chairman of the Lopez Group of Companies, said their group would venture into the shipbuilding industry in Iloilo.

  • Boat owners urged to check craft

    27 November 2007

    Channel Island boat owners are being urged to check their vessels to make sure of their seaworthiness ahead of any storms. Forecasters are predicting winds up to gale force 9 across Guernsey and Jersey this weekend.

  • Oil-laden cargo vessel refloated

    2 January 2007

    A cargo ship loaded with fuel oil has been refloated after running aground in the Pentland Firth. The Sunna, which has seven crew, got into difficulties on the island of Swona, Orkney, at 0500 GMT.

  • USA: SBPF to Unveil Coastal-Engineering Project

    10 December 2010

    Two years after the Sconset Beach Preservation Fund’s massive $23 million beach nourishment project was rejected by island residents and … By Jason Graziadei (ack) [mappress] Source: ack, December 10, 2010;

  • Brahmaputra river (Bangladesh) dredging operation inaugurated

    1 February 2010
    Project & Tenders

    Narayanganj district administration in collaboration Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority yesterday started dredging operation in the Brahmaputra river from Santupara to Panchamighat. [mappress] Source: The Daily Star, February 1, 2010;

  • Scientists Study Admiralty Inlet Tidal Potential (USA)

    9 June 2011
    Environment

    Four submerged data collection devices were retrieved in Admiralty Inlet off the shore of Whidbey Island on Wednesday as scientists prepare… By Charlie Bermant (peninsuladailynews) [mappress] Source: peninsuladailynews, June 08, 2011;

  • Australia: Gorgon LNG Taking Shape

    2 February 2011

    One year down and the Chevron-operated $43 billion Gorgon LNG project is taking shape on Barrow Island thanks to local and international con… (perthnow) [mappress] Source: perthnow, February 2, 2011;

  • Seychelles Blessing for Alnmaritec

    17 December 2012

    Blyth based boat builder Alnmaritec is celebrating after the latest of its newly built aluminium workboats was delivered to the Seychelles, before being promptly blessed in a ceremony organised by owner Eden Island Marina. The third in class of the successful Wave Hauler series, the 6m boat will be employed at the Eden Island Super-yacht […]

  • Atlantic Wind Transfers Orders Two Chartwell CTVs

    3 December 2019

    US-based Atlantic Wind Transfers has signed an order for two Chartwell 24 Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs) to be deployed in support of new wind farms off the US East Coast. Developed by Chartwell Marine, the vessels will be built by Blount Boats for delivery in 2020. Charles Donadio, CEO of Atlantic Wind Transfers, said: “Our […]

  • NSW Government fast-tracks shore power project in Sydney

    11 November 2022
    Equipment, Ports & Logistics

    The Government of New South Wales (NSW Government) has fast-tracked the renewable energy shore power project at Glebe Island and White Bay, with two berths now expected to be ready for ships to plug in by the end of 2024.  

  • Australia: Toondah Harbour Dredging About to Begin

    30 May 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Technology

    Equipment is expected to be moved into place at Toondah Harbour next week in preparation for the commencement of dredging work. Mayor Karen Williams said the work, due for completion by 30 August (weather permitting), involved maintenance and capital dredging of a section of the Fison Channel and widening of the ‘swing basin’, allowing vessels […]

  • Australia Singapore Cable Installation Begins

    28 March 2018
    Operations & Maintenance

    Vocus Communications has informed that the building of Australia Singapore Cable (ASC) has began. Alcatel Submarine Network’s (ASN) cable ship Ile de Batz will lay the cable from near Christmas Island to Fremantle, near Perth in Western Australia. The route covers a distance of around 3,000km and travels through deep water for about 90 percent of the […]

  • Governor Ivey Announces NFWF Projects in Alabama

    8 April 2020
    Business & Finance

    Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has announced that the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) recently awarded nearly $24 million from its Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund (GEBF) to four new projects in the state of Alabama. The projects, developed in consultation with state and federal resource agencies, are designed to remedy harm and reduce the risk […]

  • TCarta Marine to Map Kiribati Seafloor

    11 March 2019
    Operations & Maintenance, Project & Tenders

    TCarta Marine has been contracted by the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) to provide a baseline dataset of water depths and seafloor classification around the Republic of Kiribati. Located in the Pacific Ocean, the island nation is threatened by rising sea levels. “Most of Kiribati’s islands average less than 2 meters above sea level at […]