We have received an Access newsletter from DEFRA, in which DEFRA comments "This newsletter specifically refers to a further consultation on an order for the Isle of Wight under the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009. It is to give a second opportunity for people to state (or re-state) their views on whether or not … Continue reading IoW Coastal Access revisited
National Infrastructure Plan
The National Infrastructure Plan 2013 has been published, just ahead of the Chancellors Autumn Statement. We looked at the spreadsheet of projects. Among 647 projects across the country we could find only 3 that affected our area. They were Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; … Continue reading National Infrastructure Plan
SPS Newsletter number 2
The second SPS e-mail newsletter has been published and sent to over 300 recipients. Why not join our e-mail List to receive a personal copy of future newsletters? To sign up, click on the 'Subscribe' button on the Home page of this website. Click here to go to the Home page, and scroll to the … Continue reading SPS Newsletter number 2
Code of Conduct for harbour directions published
Making harbour byelaws has been painfully slow in the past, and cutbacks in central government have made delays even more likely. To counter this, government has extended the powers of ports to make their own harbour directions. This caused great concern to some users, including the RYA. While RYA was unable to secure full consultation … Continue reading Code of Conduct for harbour directions published
Solent Protection Society AGM December 2013
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Hayling Island Coastal Defences video
Major rock armouring defences have been constructed at Eaststoke on Hayling Island. Works include a new rock armour revetment together with three new rock groynes and approximately 35,000 tonnes of beach recharge.There is a useful website covering the project. Click here to see it. The way the armouring is concealed beneath the beach is fascinating. … Continue reading Hayling Island Coastal Defences video
ABP appoints Boskalis Westminster as dredge contractor
ABP has announced that Boskalis Westminster have been appointed to carry out the major dredging works in Southampton Water and the Nab Channel. Click here to see the announcement. 3 million cubic metres of spoil will be dumped off the Nab. SPS has expressed its concern at a recent habitat creation conference that this could … Continue reading ABP appoints Boskalis Westminster as dredge contractor
MMO publishes Sea Angling Survey
The summary of the report published by the MMO states "The surveys estimated there are 884,000 sea anglers in England, with 2% of all adults going sea angling. These anglers make a significant contribution to the economy – in 2012, sea anglers resident in England spent £1.23 billion on the sport, equivalent to £831 million … Continue reading MMO publishes Sea Angling Survey
Habitat Creation Conference Report
With more than 60 habitat creation sites in place (and more in the pipeline), the UK is leading the field in this activity in Europe. That was only one of the messages from an excellent conference held in London that was organised by ABP Mer. SPS was one of the sponsors because this meeting was … Continue reading Habitat Creation Conference Report
Successful SOLFIRE exercise
“VTS, THIS IS TANKER ALBION. WE HAVE HAD AN EXPLOSION IN THE PUMP ROOM. THERE IS A FIRE THERE. TWO CREW MISSING. WE HAVE ANCHORED CLEAR OF THE NAVIGATION CHANNEL “ This was the opening move in an exercise held last week in Southampton Water. Tests of the Solfire plan take place at regular intervals, … Continue reading Successful SOLFIRE exercise
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