This is a good news story about cooperation between the voluntary sector and government agencies. Steps have been agreed which will be carried out to reduce the risk of a breach of the delicate part of the sand spit known as The Hinge at East Head, at the mouth of Chichester Harbour. At a time … Continue reading Work to Start at East Head
Dibden Bay? – but not yet…..
In a retirement interview in the Daily Echo, Doug Morrison, former Port Director at ABP Southampton, confirmed that it is still ABP policy to develop a port facility at Dibden Bay. The need has been delayed by the development of a deep water berth in the Western Docks. The acquisition of the Marchwood Military port … Continue reading Dibden Bay? – but not yet…..
New Marine Research Centre for Southampton
If you are driving into Southampton down the Avenue and are stopped by the traffic lights at Bassett Crossroads, look to your left. The Brand new building you will see there is the result of a collaboration between Southampton University and Lloyds Register of Shipping. It further reinforces Southampton's claim to be a centre of … Continue reading New Marine Research Centre for Southampton
MMO Newsletter 17
This newsletter moves quite a few things forward, including report back on the South Coast Plan workshops Nomination of new liaison officers for the South Coast Announcement of several evidence gathering reports ( on which we have already commented)
Habitat Creation – Are we delivering – feedback
What a good day it was! We were delighted to have been a sponsor. The conference programme was balanced and sought to draw out, the experience, the problems, and the way forward. You can read the conference report by clicking here. All the conference presentations are available by clicking here. Our hope is that our … Continue reading Habitat Creation – Are we delivering – feedback
Social and economic reports for England’s marine plan areas published
Marine activities and their social and economic impacts are explored in reports published today by Marine Management Organisation (MMO). The research will help ensure factors such as new jobs, tourism, leisure activities and coastal communities are all taken into account as we plan for the future of our seas. MMO is leading on marine planning … Continue reading Social and economic reports for England’s marine plan areas published
Extreme Weather
At midnight on the morning of Wednesday 18th December, the pressure over Iceland dropped to 947 millibars, an incredibly low figure. Tonight it is forecast to be 948 millibars as the depression approaches Shetland The depression is so big that its effects spread across the whole country, so even at Hurst Castle on the Solent, … Continue reading Extreme Weather
Cowes General Directions and Harbour Byelaws 2014
Not that anyone would ever argue with it, but the chain ferry has now been given formal right of way in the new General Directions for Cowes Harbour. as explained in the forward:- "One of the major changes will be the introduction of General Direction No. 6. Cowes Chain Ferry. This General Direction governs the … Continue reading Cowes General Directions and Harbour Byelaws 2014
The Coastguard Carol
A fun idea to produce a new carol video promoting a safety message, Perhaps they should stick to their day jobs! More seriously, Coastguard is in for a year of change. We arranged for a senior Coastguard, Geoff Matthews, to deliver a talk explaining the changes.
OGA50 sailing in the Solent on Hester and Beeleigh
A short video by Keith Allso, who is a regular contributor of beautiful photographs to our Solent Group on Flickr
Solent Protection Society 