Fishermen say a temporary ban on scallop fishing in Welsh waters is putting their livelihoods at risk. The scallop season was due to start this month but the assembly government has imposed a ban while it draws up new regulations to protect the environment.
The Australian Government will spend US$112.5 million on a new advanced ocean research vessel for the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO). The government will be seeking proposals for the design and construction for the vessel. Melbourne-based tenders specialist, Ten
Boskalis Trading Update Q3 2009 Review of operations In the third quarter of 2009, Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. booked revenue that was slightly higher than in the same period in 2008. The utilization of both the hopper and cutter fleet was also slightly up in the third quarter, maintaining the o
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The big idea of launching Sydney Harbour into a new era of shipping, putting it among the major ports on the east coast of North America, is approaching a critical decision point… Source: The Cape Breton Post, November 16, 2009
Mumbai: International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, will work with the Kerala Government to develop a greenfield port that will create jobs while addressing the state’s trade and transportation capacity needs… Source: DNA, November 15, 2009;
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has opposed a proposal from a firm which wants to dredge sand from the Takua Pa river basin in Phangnga and ship it to Singapore… Source: Bangkok Post, November 15, 2009;
Jenn Boneza remembers when the white sandy beach near the boat ramp in her hometown was wide enough for people to build sand castles… Source: The Associated Press, November 15, 2009;
Viet Nam National Shipping Lines Corporation General Director Duong Chi Dung speaks with Thoi bao Kinh te Viet Nam (Viet Nam Economic Times) about the plan to develop the maritime industry.
BWA Yachting is proud to announce it has signed an agreement with Carlo Falcone, owner, founder and managing director of the Antigua Yacht Club Marina in Falmouth Harbor to be the recommended service provider to all vessels visiting the facility. BWA offices at the AYCM will open in time for the Ant
An international team of researchers has found that it is indeed possible to rebuild depleted fish stocks and that doing so would be worthwhile. The scientists argue that a diverse range of management tools could successful balance conservation with commercial fishing.
International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, will work with the Kerala Government to develop a greenfield port that will create jobs while addressing the state’s trade and transportation capacity needs. The proposed port, to be located at Vizhinjam near the state’s capi
London-listed Serica Energy has arranged a new round of credit to finance development of the UK North Sea Columbus gas field and its Kambuna gas condensate field in Indonesia which came onstream in August.
TEAM, a leading designer and manufacturer of sophisticated Passenger Boarding Bridges (PBBs) for cruise and ferry terminals officially placed a sophisticated HYDRA PBB into operation at the Alabama Cruise Terminal in Mobile on Nov. 11, with the arrival of the Carnival Fantasy.
