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  • Foster Proposes New Legislation for Northern Ireland Offshore Renewable Energy Developments

    15 February 2013

    The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment proposes to ask the Northern Ireland Assembly to make new primary legislation, to introduce new powers relating to a regulatory regime for offshore renewable energy projects. Commenting on the consultation, Arlene Foster said: “The development of offshore renewable energy is an excellent opportunity for Northern Ireland in terms […]

  • USA: Block Islanders Oppose Fee Waiver from Rhode Island CRMC to Deepwater Wind

    14 January 2013

    Block Island homeowners, Maggie and Michael Delia, have filed an objection to Deepwater Wind’s (DWW) request to have the Coastal Resource Management Council waive a $700,000 plus application fee to examine possible permits for Deepwater Wind’s proposed $260 million wind farm and cable project in Block Island waters. Deepwater Wind has proposed to build a […]

  • New Fred. Olsen 1848 floating solar lead brings experience from SolarDuck, Equinor

    21 August 2025
    Business Developments & Projects, Human Capital, Outlook & Strategy, Project & Tenders

    Oslo-headquartered Fred. Olsen 1848 has appointed Francisco Guillermo Vozza as Business Development Director for floating solar. According to Fred. Olsen 1848, Vozza, an energy industry executive with two decades of experience, will be responsible for shaping the company’s global market strategy and advancing the commercialization of its BRIZO floating solar technology. “I am honoured to […]

  • MCG launches Ireland’s updated marine progress report

    24 July 2015
    Authorities & Government, Environment, Research & Development

    Inter-Departmental Marine Coordination Group’s (MCG) ‘Harnessing Our Ocean Wealth – Review of Progress 2014’ report provides an update on Irish marine sector key activities undertaken in 2014, and offers an overview of expectations for 2015. The report sets out the work done in 2014 to implement the actions outlined in the Integrated Marine Plan. The […]

  • Luxury at sea on ‘floating island’ yacht

    3 March 2010

    Luxury on the sea is set to get even better with a new yacht designed to resemble a floating island. Wally Hermes Yachts unveiled the designs for its WHY craft at the Abu Dhabi Yacht Show this week.

  • Dredging up answer to vanishing islands

    13 November 2006

    The Maryland Port Administration and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are proposing to spend more than $1 billion to rebuild two islands in the Chesapeake Bay — the government’s latest plan to use dredge spoil from shipping channels to enhance the environment.

  • Velsheda to sail Round the Island Race

    12 June 2008

    Classic yacht followers will be thrilled to know that the 1933 J Class yacht “Velsheda” is entered in the JP Mrogan Round The Island Race 2008.

  • Worries over island marina wait

    9 March 2005

    The Welsh Assembly Government has been criticised for the length of time it was taking to decide on a dredging licensing application for a new marina on Anglesey. Council leaders said too much time was being taken over the application for the development near Beaumaris.

  • Picture of the Day: Terrapin Island at Work

    4 June 2015
    Business & Finance, Vessels

    Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company’s dredge “Terrapin Island” is moored offshore, discharging a load of sand from her 6,400 cubic yard hopper through a submerged pipeline during one of her various dredging projects. The dredge discharge from the pipeline is shown in the foreground and dozers are used to grade and shape the discharged […]

  • Dutra Secures Fire Island Contract

    23 October 2014
    Business & Finance, Project & Tenders

    The Dutra Group, San Rafael, California, was awarded a $47.9 million firm-fixed-price contract to stabilize Fire Island by placing 2,500,000 cubic yards of sand for initial construction of the Smith Point County Park reach of the Fire Island Inlet to Montauk Point project area. Dutra Group, made up of three distinct but integrated companies, Dutra […]

  • ConocoPhillips Extends Contract for Island Commander

    30 April 2014
    Business & Finance, Project & Tenders

    Island Offshore announces that Island Commander has been awarded a contract extension from ConocoPhillips for a period of one year. This means that the vessel will be on a firm contract until June 2015, with further options until 2018. Island Commander was delivered from Vard Brevik in 2009 and went directly on contract with ConocoPhillips. […]

  • Island Offshore Achieves Debt Deal

    24 February 2016
    Operations & Maintenance

    Island Offshore has reached an agreement in principle on the terms of a proposed restructuring with certain of its main lenders and an ad hoc group of bondholders in its NOK 700 million senior unsecured callable bond issue. The company informed on Wednesday that if approved by all relevant stakeholders, the restructuring will include, inter […]

  • Island Drilling swings to loss on impairment

    11 March 2015

    Island Drilling, a Norwegian drilling contractor owning the Island Innovator semi-submersible drilling rig, has recorded a net loss of $51.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2014. The company has said that due to the general decline in the market values for drilling rigs, it has taken an impairment charge on the Island Innovator rig value of […]

  • Gulf Island takes over Leevac

    24 December 2015
    Business & Finance

    Gulf Island Fabrication has bought Leevac Shipyards, and its related affiliates, for $20 million. Gulf Island says that, under the agreement, Leevac will sell to a Gulf Island subsidiary substantially all of Leevac’s assets, including Leevac’s leasehold interests at its marine fabrication facilities in Jennings, Louisiana and Lake Charles, Louisiana, and substantially all of Leevac’s […]

  • Block Island: First Steel in Water

    27 July 2015

    The first jacket foundation has been installed three miles (4.8 km) off the Block Island coast yesterday afternoon representing the first steel in the water for Deepwater Wind’s 30 MW project. According to CEO Jeff Grybowski, the 400 ton lift was conducted by the floating barge crane, Weeks 533, as “smooth as silk.” Even though the […]

  • VIDEO: Block Island Cable Installation

    30 December 2016
    Storage

    Kokosing’s Durocher Marine Division installed six miles of subsea cables for America’s first offshore wind farm off Block Island, Rhode Island. All of the cables for the 30MW Block Island wind farm were installed by the end of July 2016. The wind farm came online on 12 December, feeding the first power generated by offshore […]

  • Masonboro Island Erosion to be Analised (USA)

    16 September 2010

    Masonboro Island in New Hanover County is known as an undeveloped treasure among the state’s barrier islands. Yet, its shoreline also … (wwaytv3) [mappress] Source: wwaytv3, September 16, 2010;

  • Tybee Island Ready for Beach Renourishment

    25 September 2014
    Business & Finance

    Tybee Island will gain greater protection against storms from additional sand reinforcing the beach there. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, awarded a $10 million contract Monday for the next shoreline protection project at this coastal Georgia community. The City of Tybee Island and the Corps of Engineers jointly sponsor the project. The […]

  • Cora Island Dredging Deal Awarded

    29 September 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Technology

    Phillips Hardy from Boonville, Missouri, has won an $11.4 million firm-fixed-price contract for the majority of the Cora Island project, announced defense.gov. This development program will include dredging, land-based earthwork operations, rock placement and modifications to dike structures. Work will be performed in St. Charles, Missouri, with an estimated completion date of December 31, 2016. Bids […]

  • Balance Island Concept in Bangladesh and Vietnam

    18 February 2015
    Business & Finance, Research & Development

    The Balance Island concept – developed by Grontmij, Imares and Waterachitect – will be taken to Southeast Asia to determine if it offers an effective solution to the salinization of drinking water and agricultural land in the river deltas of Bangladesh and Vietnam. The concept was developed two years ago specifically for the mouth of the Haringvliet, the Netherlands. […]

  • Island Bay Seawall Scheme Begins

    13 November 2015
    Business & Finance

    Work to repair, upgrade and strengthen Island Bay’s seawall will begin next week, according to the Wellington City Council. Contractors Fulton Hogan will have workers on site setting up from next Wednesday 18 November. They plan to complete the job by mid-June next year. Mayor Celia Wade-Brown said that the upgrade work will address structural issues […]

  • All Set for Shelter Island Improvements

    17 May 2017
    Business & Finance, Project & Tenders

    As part of efforts to improve public amenities on the Port of San Diego’s waterfront, the Shelter Island Boat Launch Facility Improvement Project is now under construction. This project is an important grant-funded upgrade for the Shelter Island Boat Launch, and represents the culmination of years of planning and public outreach, reported the port. According […]

  • Alney Island Flood Defenses on Display

    20 October 2017
    Business & Finance

    The Environment Agency has just announced that it will hold a drop-in event to discuss proposals for the Alney Island flood risk management scheme. At the event, which will be held at Riverside Sports Club on Monday, 30 October, from 2pm until 7pm, Environment Agency’s project team will be on hand to provide information about the […]

  • Improving Climate Resilience in Marshall Islands

    6 June 2018
    Business & Finance

    The World Bank and the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands this week launched two climate change related projects that will increase investments in renewable energy, promote energy efficiency and enhance the country’s resilience to the impacts of climate change. The Marshall Islands is amongst the countries’ most vulnerable to climate change and […]

  • USACE Committed to Tangier Island Issues

    6 November 2014
    Business & Finance, Project & Tenders

    A cadre of Norfolk District leaders and staff, accompanied by Deborah Christie with Congressman Scott Rigell’s office, journeyed by boat 14 miles in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay Monday to reaffirm their commitment to assisting in Tangier Island’s subsistence and erosion issues. In a town hall-style meeting, Col. Paul Olsen, Norfolk District commander, addressed […]