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VPD to Protect Vulnerable Sea Transport Against Piracy, The Netherlands
On 21 December, a team of marines left the United Arab Emirates on board MV Swan with Tunisia as its destination. This military team, a so-called Vessel Protection Team (VPD), will protect the vulnerable sea transport against piracy. Shortly thereafter, three more 3 VPDs got under way. The dredger ‘
Scour Effects Offshore Turbine Towers More than Predicted (UK)
Wind energy is taking an increasing battering, with vulnerability to storm damage, under-performance and increasing social and environmental impacts giving cause for concern. It also appears offshore turbine towers are more susceptible to scour than predicted, according to the latest issue (164 MA4)
Scour Effects Offshore Turbine Towers More than Predicted (UK)
Wind energy is taking an increasing battering, with vulnerability to storm damage, under-performance and increasing social and environmental impacts giving cause for concern. It also appears offshore turbine towers are more susceptible to scour than predicted, according to the latest issue (164 MA4)
The Netherlands to Deploy Military Security Team on Board World Food Programme Ship
From late January onward, the Netherlands will deploy a military security team on board a World Food Programme ship of the United Nations. The team will protect humanitarian aid transports to Somalia against piracy. The Council of Ministers agreed as much on 23 December.The security team will be dep
Finland: Future Looks Bright for Port of Raahe
The new deep-water quay in the Port of Raahe was inaugurated recently. The quay allows a draught of 10 metres. It has brought about considerable improvements in the transport services for industry and commerce. In addition, the fairway has been dredged to allow a draught of 10 metres. Together the n
UK: Oil Tanker’s Cargo Transfer Cancelled
Poor weather conditions have prevented the transfer of a stricken oil tanker’s cargo to another ship along the Co Down coast. Genmar Companion was sailing from Rotterdam to New York to deliver its cargo of 54,000 tones of vacuum gas oil when a crack developed on its upper deck in the middle of Decem
Great Yarmouth’s Population to Grow for Offshore Wind Industry (UK)
Great Yarmouth could see increase in its population of up to 120,000. This increase would be the prospect of East Anglia Array offshore wind farm construction. Barry Stone, from Great Yarmouth Borough Council, said that increasing the number of houses would be the best way to attract businesses to t
Sweden: APM Terminals Takes Over Gothenburg’s Container Terminal
APM Terminals officially takes control over the container terminal at the port of Gothenburg today. The terminal operating company, Skandia Container Terminal AB, has been renamed APM Terminals Gothenburg AB to capitalize on the worldwide recognition of the APM Terminals Global Port, Terminal and In
SGS Closes Share Buy-Back (Switzerland)
SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, announced the closing of its Share Buy-Back program which was in effect from 26 March 2009 until 31 December 2011. During this period SGS bought 50’776 shares at an average price of CHF 1’516 for a total considerat
Tecnalia to Offer Free Electricity Trials at Their Experimental Marine Energy Laboratory (Spain)
TECNALIA will provide free electricity trials at their experimental marine energy laboratory… (basqueresearch) [mappress] Source: basqueresearch, January 03, 2012; Image: fp7-marinet
Svanen Installs First Foundation at Anholt Offshore Wind Farm (Denmark)
While others were about to enjoy their New Year’s Eve dinner, the installation vessel Svanen started installation of the first monopile at Anholt Offshore Wind Farm, and the construction of Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm has now started. According to the original schedule, Svanen was supposed
Svanen Installs First Foundation at Anholt Offshore Wind Farm (Denmark)
While others were about to enjoy their New Year’s Eve dinner, the installation vessel Svanen started installation of the first monopile at Anholt Offshore Wind Farm, and the construction of Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm has now started. According to the original schedule, Svanen was supposed
Irish Coast Guard to Get Two New Vessels
Irish Coast Guard’s fleet will welcome two new vessels in the following two years. Transport Minister Leo Varadkar has confirmed that approximately €4.4m in funding will be allocated to the service including an annual grant of €150,000 to the RNLI. The Coast Guard was engaged in almost 2,000 inciden
Osiris to Exhibit at Scottish Renewables Offshore Wind and Supply Chain Conference
Osiris Projects are to exhibit at the Scottish Renewables Offshore Wind & Supply Chain Conference at the end of the month. With some 500 delegates from across the sector, its supply chain and supporting agencies, this is Scotland’s biggest, best and most important offshore wind event, taking place f