Tuas Port Phase 1 Reclamation Project gets Engineering Award Nod
For the engineering innovations behind the Tuas Port Phase 1 (TPP1) Reclamation, Wharf Construction & Dredging Project, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and project partners were awarded the 2022 World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO) H.J. Sabbagh Prize for Excellence in Engineering Construction.Key design innovations included large-scale reuse of recyclable materials such as dredged seabed material and land-excavated materials, which accounted for more than half of the reclamation fill for TPP1. The reclamation filling, which included clay, was treated to ensure
Balmoral's Large-scale Composite Manufacturing Plant in Montrose Port Now Operational
and hope to welcome clients to view our capabilities very soon.“While the offshore renewables sector is moving apace this facility will also service the traditional offshore energy market with large scale advanced composites structures.”Tom Hutchison, chief executive officer of Montrose Port Authority, said: “Like us, Balmoral focuses on its team, knowing that its people are its greatest asset and so we are delighted to have them join our port community, creating new jobs for our town and boosting our regional economy.“Balmoral’s services are greatly welcomed as they will
Divers Seal Tank Vents Leaking Oil from Bulk Carrier off Gibraltar
into two parts."The Captain of the Port confirmed that the leak of low sulphur fuel oil from the tank vents is fully under control," the Gibraltar government said in a statement.The LNG tanker was not significantly affected by the collision, according to local authorities.The Gibraltar Port Authority is working with a Spanish marine rescue crew to collect a small amount of fuel oil that escaped the perimeter of a boom installed soon after Tuesday's collision, as well as to skim the fuel that has remained inside the boom.At the same time the authority is ramping up efforts to start pumping
Ocean Tech Test Site Opens in Singapore
to the marine and offshore engineering, maritime and other ocean-related industries. It is a joint venture between the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and the National University of Singapore (NUS), supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA).Located in NUS, the new ocean basin facility is equipped with wave and current generation systems, a towing carriage and a movable floor to simulate challenging ocean environments that offshore platforms, ships and underwater systems operate in. The water depth of 50 meters
AI Set to Tackle Jetty and Port Corrosion Across WA
tool, which will lead to cost savings in the long term, while also helping to reduce the environmental impact caused by these corroded structures.”The partnership is built upon an existing project involving the Curtin Corrosion Center and Fremantle Ports. The research will assist Fremantle Port Authority and Southern Ports in proactively monitoring corrosion of ageing infrastructure and exploring the suitability of maintenance tools and products. Monitoring novel concrete chemistries will be assessed as part of this project supported by Parchem Construction Supplies.Copyright paulbriden/AdobeStoc
Geotechnical, Marine, and Coastal Design Solutions for Marshaling Ports to meet US Offshore Wind Power Policy Targets
, and OSW developers on several offshore wind ports on the east coast. The geotechnical, marine, and coastal engineering solutions that are available to improve the load capacity of ports and waterfront properties for the OSW industry are discussed. After!: Images Courtesy of Connecticut Port Authority. Rendering Artist: Jennifer Gottlieb, AIA NCARB ENV SP at AECOMOFFSHORE WIND PORT DEVELOPMENTOffshore Wind port facilities consist of two areas of concern; a waterfront ship servicing berth with heavy loadout capacity; and an upland area for transport, storage, marshalling, and/or manufacturing
Maju 510 Tug: Singapore's First Autonomous Vessel Project Complete
links in terms of latency and reliability for the ship to shore communication, and support mission-critical Internet-of-Things maritime applications.Furthermore, the vessel is the first vessel to receive the Smart (Autonomous) Notation under the Singapore Registry of Ships (SRS) by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). This certifies the tug’s ability to perform autonomous and remote control navigation in a controlled environment with seafarers on board.As the systems integrator for the autonomous solutions, Keppel O&M, through its technology arm, Keppel Marine and Deepwater Technology
Wind-powered Offshore Charging Station Completes Sea Trials in Cromarty Firth
the results of the testing. We have proven that the concept is viable and are now working to optimise the design. What we have achieved is a world first, and this is a great progression towards dramatically reducing the carbon footprint of the maritime industry. Thanks to Cromarty Firth Port Authority and PSG Marine & Logistics Ltd for their valued assistance with these trials.”The Oasis Power Buoy will now be undergoing further testing and optimization, including sustained sea trials.The Oasis Power Buoy is planned to initially be installed at offshore wind farms where hybrid and
Offshore Renewable Energy: A Port Puzzle for Floating Offshore Wind
Energy, to look at construction and O&M options for floating projects. Forth Ports has announced £40 million investment in its Edinburgh site, including dredging, to accommodate floating turbine construction and O&M. Developer BW Ideol has also agreed a partnership with Ardersier Port Authority for building concrete floaters. If successful with its ScotWind bid, TotalEnergies has pledged cash towards enhancing ports and harbour infrastructure in Orkney and Caithness, in Scotland. The NextGen consortium (Aker Offshore Wind and Ocean Winds) announced plans to create a new fabrication
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