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RenewableUK Applauds Opening of Scotland’s First Marine Energy Park
RenewableUK, the trade association for the wind, wave and tidal energy industries, has welcomed the opening yesterday of Scotland’s first Marine Energy Park (MEP). The Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters MEP is the first in Scotland, and the second in the UK, following the announcement of an Energy Par
UK: South West MEP Visits A&P Falmouth
A&P Falmouth welcomed South West MEP Sir Graham Watson to the docks to discuss the issues surrounding the port development, in particular dredging. Falmouth has been a docks town since 1841. Today the Docks is home to more than 30 businesses, handles approximately 100,000 tonnes of cargo per year an
Germany: HPA Introduces Plan for Dradenau Land Reclamation
Hamburg Port Authority AöR has announced early information about the land reclamation and forming of area for new manufacturing logistics area – Dradenau. This project includes filling of the intermediate silt bearing Dradenau harbour by installation of wet sand and balancing the mud surface (approx
France: Officials Announces Tender for La Rochelle Port Project
Port Atlantique de La Rochelle has announced tender for the harbor development project. This project includes dredging works at the entrance to -10m for naval vessels to access the seaport of La Rochelle and the creation of a basin to -14.50 m for the future dock of St. Mark 2 (about 467,000 m3 of b
UK: Scira Offshore Energy Presents Vehicle to Holiday Park
Staff at the award winning Kelling Heath Holiday Park now have use of an all-electric utility vehicle to help carry guests’ luggage and meet on-site transport needs following the recent presentation of the “green machine” to the park by wind farm operator Scira Offshore Energy. Scira General Manager
France: Officials Invite Bids for La Rochelle Port Project
Port Atlantique de La Rochelle has announced tender for the harbor development project. This project includes dredging works at the entrance to -10m for naval vessels to access the seaport of La Rochelle and the creation of a basin to -14.50 m for the future dock of St. Mark 2 (about 467,000 m3 of b
UK: Pelamis’ Director Speaks at Marine Energy Park Launch
The new Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters Marine Energy Park is designed to highlight the region’s reputation as a world leader in marine energy, and forge links to progress the development of the wave and tidal power industry. The park incorporates the world-leading European Marine Energy Centre (EM
UK: Pelamis’ Director Speaks at Marine Energy Park Launch
The new Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters Marine Energy Park is designed to highlight the region’s reputation as a world leader in marine energy, and forge links to progress the development of the wave and tidal power industry. The park incorporates the world-leading European Marine Energy Centre (EM
Acta Marine Continues Its Work in Dutch Wadden Sea
Acta Marine B.V. and Liander recently concluded a long-term contract for the maintenance of all active cable & pipelines on the Dutch Wadden Sea. Acta Marine’s specialized cable & pipeline vessel the Coastal Digger will be dedicated on the Dutch Wadden Sea for the remedial lowering of such Cables an
Exmar: LNG Fleet Earns USD 16.3 Million in First Semester (Belgium)
Exmar reported the provisional results for the second quarter and first semester 2012. The company had an operating result (EBIT) of USD 52.7 million for the first semester 2012 (USD – 11.6 million for the first semester 2011). The financial result has been negatively influenced by the change in fai
Vanzetti Pumps Equip Fourth Italian L-CNG Station
Vanzetti announced that their fourth Italian L-CNG refueling station has opened to the public on Friday the 20th of July. Achieved with Vanzetti cryogenic technology and components, the station is located in Tortona (AL), Piedmont – very close to A21 motorway, it is 70 km south of Milan. Key feature
UK: River Avon Restoration Plan Unveiled
Over £230,000 has been awarded to the Wessex Chalk Streams Project to undertake restoration work along the River Avon. The funding will allow the Wessex Chalk Streams Project (WCSP) to work with local angling clubs and landowners to develop and deliver river restoration projects along the River Avon
UK: Dredger Arrives at Arbroath Harbor
Due to the high levels of silt in the Arbroath harbor, the all-weather lifeboat has been unable to launch. According to thecourier.co.uk, the Angus Council was unable to find a replacement for a dredging contract that ended in December 2010 and since then an accumulation of muck has blocked the RNLI
UK: Climate Change Minister to Launch Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters Marine Energy Park
The Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters in the North of Scotland will today confirm their place on the global marine energy map with the launch of the area as a Marine Energy Park. Energy and Climate Change Minister Greg Barker will welcome the launch of the marine park during a visit to Thurso in Cait