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Donald Trump Writes to Alex Salmond Regarding Offshore Wind Farm Plans (UK)
The Scotland’s Coastline saga continues. American tycoon Donald Trump accuses First Minister Alex Salmond of destroying the coastline with the offshore wind power plans. As it is well known, Mr. Trump is going to give up his golf resort plans in case the new wind farm is approved. On the other hand,
France: Zamenhof and Mace Beaches to Get New Sand
Ville de Cannes has announced tender for the replenishment works at Zamenhof and Macé beaches. This project includes consolidation works of the Zamenhof and Macé beaches, La Croisette: – sampling and analysis of samples of material will be provided on beaches; – marine transport by means of dredged
Latchways to Supply Offshore Wind Farm Equipment to Dong Energy (Denmark)
Dong Energy has awarded a supply contract for offshore wind farm retractable lifelines/fall protection equipment. Latchways is a group of companies dedicated to protecting the safety of individuals working at height. The Latchways ManSafe fall protection range is used around the world on tall buildi
UK: Cardiff County Council Invites Bids for Dredging Project
Cardiff County Council has invited tenders for the maintenance dredging of the Outer Harbour and Approach Channel 2012-17. The Outer Harbour and the Approach Channel of the Cardiff Bay Barrage provides a safe haven for boats entering the Inland Bay and it was designed to allow access and egress for
Global Cruise Industry Announces Change to Safety Drill Policy
The global cruise industry announced a new emergency drill policy requiring mandatory muster for embarking passengers prior to departure from port. The new policy follows the industry’s announcement on January 27 of a Cruise Industry Operational Safety Review in response to the Concordia incident an
Norway: Ramsundet Area Dredging Plan Unveiled
Forsvarsbygg Utvikling Nord has announced tender for dredging works at the Ramsundet area. This project includes the environmental remediation of sea sediments and suction dredging of contaminated sediments located in Ramsundet. The dredging area is approx. 82,500 m2 and the thickness of the contami
Council Presents Plan for Kirkcaldy Sea Wall Upgrade (UK)
Fife Council has unveiled palns for the Kirkcaldy sea wall upgrading, construction of a rock armour revetment and associated improvements to the existing beach accesses and viewpoints. The works include: – Detailed design of a coast protection scheme to extend the serviceable life of the existing se
GAZ-System: GIPL Business Case Analysis Completed (Poland)
Poland’s GAZ-SYSTEM said that the Business Case Analysis of Gas Interconnection Poland – Lithuania (GIPL), which would integrate Baltic States into EU gas market as well as provide access to the global LNG market via the LNG terminal in Swinoujuscie, has been finalized. The Business Case Analysis re
Portugal: Officials Invite Bids for Port of Horta Dredging
Portos dos Açores has invited tenders for the dredging works at Port of Horta. This development plan includes dredging works to maintain an adequate and consistent depth of -8.50m in the turning basin of the passenger terminal in the Port of Horta. Tender details: Open procedure. Dated: 02. 02. 2012
Blue Water Finishes Offshore Wind Development Promotion Tour (Denmark)
Blue Water Shipping has just finished a promotion tour in France – focusing on the development of French offshore wind. Blue Water Shipping spent a week visiting several French ports which potentially are going to play a role in future French offshore wind projects. Blue Water Shipping was represent
Blue Water Finishes Offshore Wind Development Promotion Tour (Denmark)
Blue Water Shipping has just finished a promotion tour in France – focusing on the development of French offshore wind. Blue Water Shipping spent a week visiting several French ports which potentially are going to play a role in future French offshore wind projects. Blue Water Shipping was represent
Germany: HPA to Undertake Elbe River Sediment Analysis Services
Hamburg Port Authority has announced early information about plan for the Elbe river sediment analysis services. This work is associated with the sustainable development of the Elbe river and monitoring services into the increase of sediment build-up in the upper river area and the Port entrance. Th
France: Total Profit at EUR 12.3 Billion
French company Total SA today posted a 2011 net profit of 12.3 billion euros ($16.3 billion). Fourth quarter and full-year 2011 results Commenting on the results, Chairman and CEO Christophe de Margerie said: « In a period of economic slowdown, ongoing tensions on the global oil supply supported the
UK: Moray Council Plans Buckie and Burghead Harbours Dredging
Moray Council has unveiled plan for the maintenance dredging of Buckie and Burghead harbours. This work includes maintenance dredging of Buckie and Burghead harbours, including disposal of material at the relevant licensed off-shore disposal site. The disposal site for each is approx 1.5 nautical mi