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ABPmer supports all marine sectors. From small advice notes to multi-disciplinary investigations, we help clients everywhere achieve their goals.

Specialist advice for Hinkley Point C new nuclear development
Supporting discharge of marine licence conditions and Development Consent Order requirements
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Truro Port bridge development Navigational Risk Assessment
ABPmer's NRA supported the Environmental Statement for the Lighterage Quay Lifting Bridge, ensuring it complied with the PMSC
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Port Marine Safety Code audit for UAE ports network
Compliance investigation for RAK Ports against the UK standard for port marine safety
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Strengthening European directive for protection of marine environment
ABPmer is part of a consortium to help strengthen the implementation a directive to more effectively protect the marine environment across Europe
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Coastal process study to support new defences at Criccieth West Beach
Helping determine the preferred option for sea wall protection
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Environmental compliance assessments for Dungeness B
Supporting defueling through the investigation of effluent dilution change
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Consent support for Ayre and Bowdun Offshore Wind Farms
Marine physical process assessments to support the consenting of the combined 2 GW wind farms
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Informing the Queen Scallop Fisheries Management Plan
Supporting the preparation of an English FMP for queen scallops
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Stronger Shores: investigating how marine habitats can protect coastal communities
Exploring how marine habitats could protect coastlines, reduce erosion and mitigate climate change impacts
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Disseminating climate change impacts on UK transport and infrastructure
Supporting the assessment of climate change risks by conservation bodies
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Environmental consent support for Llŷr offshore wind farms
Supporting key elements of the EIA for the next generation in clean offshore renewable energy technology
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Identifying offshore wind and fishing adaptations to enable co-location
Our report for Defra supports the potential co-location of fishing activities within OWFs
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Supporting development of SRAs for Welsh tidal energy
Constraints analysis and stakeholder engagement in support of a consultation for Strategic Resource Areas
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Assessing seabed mobility potential for Morgan and Mona offshore wind farms
Supporting cable route selection with seabed behavioural characteristics
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Supporting cable repair project with metocean statistics
Undertaking a bespoke metocean study to inform a planned cable repair for BT
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Informing marine resource allocation: seabed data processing
Helping Welsh Government better understand seabed characteristics in resource areas
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EIA assessments for MarramWind
Supporting key elements of the EIA for one of the world’s first large-scale commercial floating offshore wind farms
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Assessing the impact of landfill sites on Welsh Coastal MPA features
Helping NRW characterise the threat posed by coastal landfill sites to habitats and species in the MPA network
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Reviewing international management arrangements for NE Atlantic Pelagic Fisheries
Supporting the Marine Stewardship Council with a report on the political and management landscape for blue whiting, mackerel and Atlanto-Scandian herring
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Developing resources to assess Welsh aquaculture activity impact
Providing evidence-based resources to inform marine planning decisions and guidance for aquaculture activities
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Technical advice for English wetlands World Heritage Site nomination
Application support for the East Atlantic Flyway to be included on the WHS UK Tentative List
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Sectoral Marine Plan support for Scottish offshore wind
Supporting the revised SMP for Offshore Wind Energy, and the SMP for Innovation and Targeted Oil & Gas
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Menai Strait activities assessment
Review maritime activities within the Strait to make recommendations for management improvements
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Data handling support for the Marine Data Exchange
Preparing, validating and uploading survey data and reports to support quality assurance of TCE's data holdings
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Developing intensity data layers for the RYA Coastal Atlas
Helping RYA update and maintain standards for representing recreational boating activity in UK waters
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Informing prospects for Scottish aquaculture growth
Helping Crown Estate Scotland understand the opportunities for shellfish and seaweed aquaculture
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Moat management plan support for English Heritage
Helping English Heritage preserve Tilbury Fort’s historic twin moats
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Awel y Môr Seabed Mobility and Scour Assessment
Working with RWE to improve understanding of the offshore wind farm's seabed mobility and scour potential
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Assessing Welsh marine feature climate change vulnerability
Using the latest climate projections and marine habitat spatial data to assess Annex I marine habitat features.
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Weather downtime support for floating wind O&M cost assessment
Using weather downtime to test scenarios for floating offshore wind operation and maintenance repairs
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Supporting Marine Spatial Planning in Indonesia
Sharing best practice on MSP implementation
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Metocean criteria for Scottish offshore wind farms
Using SEASTATES to characterise marine conditions for a proposed offshore wind farm
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Physical process assessment for floating wind
Supporting the Development Consent Order application for the 96 MW Erebus Project
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Identifying potential impacts of plastic on MPAs
Filling the evidence gap around the impacts of plastic on marine protected species and habitats
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Metocean data for vessel passage planning
Using SEASTATES to inform deep-sea transit between Denmark and Taiwan
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Identifying a new dredge disposal site
Evaluating the potential for a new deposit ground for the Port of Boston
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Understanding seabed mobility risk
Mapping the potential for seabed change within offshore wind farm lease areas
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Estuarine hydrodynamic and coastal process impact assessment
Providing evidence for an EIA and marine licence application for the Cruise Hull Project
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Imagining the future using 3D visuals
Helping ABP communicate the redevelopment potential of its port estate
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Marine invasive non-native species pathways assessment
Producing heatmaps of introduction pathway activities to help focus management efforts
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Advice on locations where coastal adaptation may affect access
Investigating which footpaths in Wales may be affected if coastal defences are no longer maintained
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Climate change impact review for BlueFish project
Preparing a report for the Marine Institute on climate change impacts on marine ecosystem services
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Designated Person for the Port of Rye
ABPmer's appointment as DP helps the Port of Rye comply with the PMSC
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Review of carbon storage in Welsh marine habitats
Understanding how much carbon is locked up in marine ecosystems
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Supporting development of Welsh National Marine Plan indicators
Developing indicators to monitor Welsh National Marine Plan implementation and effectiveness
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Seabed classification from hydrographic survey data
Developing digital maps of seabed areas within the English Channel and North Sea
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PMSC audit for Cowes Harbour Commission
ABPmer's Port Marine Safety Code audit supported Cowes Harbour Commission
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At-sea ornithological survey guidance
Helping NRW ensure surveys are appropriate for development decisions
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ABP property lease digitisation and SAP/GIS solution
Integrating asset and tenant management using GIS platforms
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Designated Person for Lymington Harbour Commissioners
ABPmer's appointment as Designated Person helps Lymington Harbour Commissioners comply with the PMSC
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Initial Environmental Evaluation of new Somalian port
IEE and scoping report development for a proposed new port in Somalia
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Designated Person for Port of London Authority
ABPmer's appointment as Designated Person helps Port of London Authority comply with the PMSC
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Offshore cable route charting
Providing post-inspection geophysical mapping for asset management decisions
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Caribbean cyclone assessment for marine infrastructure
Providing metocean data on tropical cyclones to support feasibility assessment and engineering design
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West Cumbria power station consenting
ABPmer's specialist input supported the application for a proposed NuGen power station in West Cumbria.
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Douglas Harbour new cruise berth assessment
Evaluating the hydrodynamic and sedimentary implications of potential designs of new cruise berths
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Sediment and navigation studies for Douglas Harbour
Supporting the Master Planning process for deep-water berthing facilities at Douglas Harbour.
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Offshore Wind Round 4 Navigational Risk Assessment
Understanding the impact on vessel traffic of different development sites
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NRA for proposed Ilfracombe watersports centre
Risk mitigation support for the Ilfracombe Harbour watersports centre project
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LLWR coastal monitoring for ESC compliance
Coastline inspection of Low Level Waste Repository site to fulfill Environmental Safety Case requirements
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Supporting offshore pipeline asset inspection
Creating geophysical north-up and strip charts to inform remedial work planning
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Sustainable Management of Marine Natural Resources Parts 1 and 2
Improving the environmental evidence to support Welsh National Marine Plan policy development
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Marine data collection for Welsh Sustainable Management project
Gap analysis and data collection to support marine environmental protection and sustainable use of resources
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Supporting cable installation in Bay of Fundy
Providing wave, current and weather downtime information to help plan operations
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Southampton waterbird monitoring
Coastal waterbird monitoring in Southampton Water for baseline characterisation
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Eyemouth Harbour deepening licence support
Dredge management plan preparation to support licence re-application
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Dredging impact measurement for bream conservation
Survey and monitoring to helped ensure aggregate producers could continue dredging the Kingmere MCZ
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Risk management software solution for Broads Authority
Helping the Broads Authority reduce risk as low as reasonably practicable
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Feasibility studies for Solent Beneficial Use project
Addressing the challenges of ‘beneficial use’ of dredged sediment
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Metocean information for Channel Islands cable project
Supporting the design and installation planning of 100km undersea cables
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Evaluation of Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities
Determining whether change was needed to the way IFCAs operate and identifying best practice
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Mapping shipping cargo value
Improving the evidence base for marine plan policies by mapping the value of shipping cargo flows
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Enhancing marine ecosystems options review
Exploring options for implementation of ‘enhancement’ aspect of Welsh National Marine Plan Policy ENV01
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Design criteria for coastal defence Outline Business Cases
Wave and coastal process studies for new coastal defences around the Welsh coast
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Arklow Offshore Wind Farm Site Condition Assessment
ABPmer's metocean information service supported the development of Ireland's Arklow Bank Offshore Wind Farm
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Networked, Group-wide port risk management software
Port Assessment Toolkit for efficient marine safety management across the Associated British Ports Group
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Shetland Islands PMSC health check
ABPmer's health check helped Shetland Islands Council confirm PMSC compliance for its many ports and harbours.
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PMSC Designated Person for Harwich Haven Harbour Authority
Providing independent assurance that the MSMS is working effectively and is compliant with the PMSC
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Scottish Offshore Wind Plan support
Supporting the development and appraisal of Scotland’s 2020 Offshore Wind Plan
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Pilotage risk assessment
ABPmer's risk assessment workshop helped a major UK port review the need for two pilots operating a 400m LOA ULCS
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Detailed design for Dawlish Marine Parade
Wave modelling and multivariate analysis for Network Rail, as part of the Exeter to Newton Abbot Resilience project.
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North Devon marine Pioneer natural capital advice
Mapping natural capital projects and examining potential investments for the North Devon Pioneer
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Assessing options for non-lethal seal deterrents
Improving understanding of non-lethal deterrents from fishing vessels
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Maintenance dredge post consent monitoring
Ecological survey support for Port of Mostyn dredging work and development proposal consent retention
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Application support for dredging licence
Helping aggregate producers meet regulator requirements
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Coastal squeeze evidence and monitoring requirement review
Developing a range of potential monitoring options to inform understanding of coastal squeeze losses in Wales
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Spatial data and evidence projects for Irish Marine Planning Framework
Supporting the development of the National Marine Planning Framework - Ireland’s first national marine plan
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Economic link review for fishing vessels
Supporting Defra with a review of the economic link conditions for fishing vessel licences
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Rampion Offshore Wind Farm marine licence support
Helping E.ON gain a supplementary marine licence for novel cable installation needs
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Marine Protected Area designation and management
Leading studies to support the designation and management of MPAs and the protection of PMFs
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Assessing sensitivity of Welsh marine SAC and SPA features
Helping to understand risk of damage to Welsh MPAs from unregulated and partially regulated activities
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Supporting MPA condition assessment in Welsh waters
Helping NRW make best use of marine monitoring data
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Metocean data and statistics for Petrofac
Wave and current data and statistics to inform engineering analysis
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Coastal defence design for Southsea
Metocean and coastal analysis for Portsmouth City Council, supporting the creation of new coastal defences for Southsea
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Advising North Wales tidal energy lagoon
Environmental and planning advice for a proposed tidal lagoon in the outer Dee Estuary
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Skinflats managed realignment
Feasibility study, technical design, consents support and community engagement
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Biosecurity planning guidance for BMAPA
Helping BMAPA's members manage the spread of non-native species
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Fisheries climate change review
Helping the Environmental Defense Fund engage with the EU on the future of fisheries governance in response to climate change
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Brexit fish trade agreements assessment
Assessing the options and implications for fish trade agreements post-EU exit
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Coastal strategies and scientific advice for Network Rail
Supporting critical infrastructure management and developing Asset Management Plans
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Wylfa Newydd new nuclear plant scientific support
Environmental assessment support for the Wylfa Nuclear New Build
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Master Plan options appraisal for Port of Waterford
Supporting the assessment of options for development and improving operational efficiency
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Environmental Assessment for Rochester Wharf
Assessments in support of a marine licence application to dredge the berth
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Displacement of fishing effort from Marine Protected Areas
Informing the understanding and assessment of fisheries displacement impacts
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Race Bank Offshore Wind Farm Seabed Mobility Assessment
Helping Ørsted address the challenges of designing and constructing the Race Bank Offshore Wind Farm in Norfolk
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Front End Engineering Design for Mamba natural gas project
Supporting dredging, trenching and material disposal works for the Mamba Straddling Resources project in Mozambique
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Operations review for CnES Harbour Authority
Appraisal of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar's arrangements for discharging its duties
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Fisheries research centre feasibility study
Feasibility assessment for proposed aquaculture and fisheries R&D centre at Plymouth University
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Site selection study for power station cooler
Supporting the installation of a water cooling system for the Grangemouth Renewable Energy Plant
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Environmental Impact Statement for wastewater recycling plant development
Supporting Phase 2 of Central Effluent Treatment and Recycling Plant project within Sohar Industrial Port Area
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Marine licence application support for Bristol Channel dredging
EIA, HRA and WFDA delivery for the Area 526 licence application
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Marine licence application support for Isle of Wight aggregate dredging
Environmental Impact Assessment and Habitats Regulations Assessment for Area 522
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Hafan y Môr Phase 1 intertidal habitat survey
Informing the design and environmental assessment of a proposed breakwater and beach recharge project
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Monitoring Welwick and Chowder Ness managed realignments
Assessing how both schemes evolved as a condition of consent
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FPSO decommissioning and net benefit analysis
EIS for the decommissioning of a Floating Production, Storage and Offloading facility off the coast of Mauritania
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Power station environmental risk assessments
ABPmer is the marine environmental advisor for EDF Energy's nuclear interests
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Study into future trends in Celtic Seas
Exploring economic growth scenarios and the resulting impacts on environmental, social and economic conditions
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Emergency Response Plan for wastewater treatment plant
Identifying emergency scenarios and associated management proposals
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Supporting MPI Offshore decision-making
ABPmer's Weather Downtime Express helps MPI Offshore with decision-making and operational planning.
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WDTX supports Fred. Olsen decision-making
ABPmer's Weather Downtime Express helps Fred. Olsen Windcarrier make fast weather-dependent decisions.
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Vessel salvage in the Pacific Ocean
Weather Downtime Express ran scenarios to gain an understanding of the downtime expected throughout the salvage
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Cable route study for Burbo Bank OWF
Design and installation support for export cable route and inter-array cables at Burbo Bank
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Coastal defence evaluation for Bahia
Evaluating a proposed coastal defence scheme for a section of coast along Brazil's Bahia state
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Route corridor study for Moorside Nuclear
Supporting the Moorside Nuclear Power Station project, providing advice on marine options for export cables
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Continuous underwater noise mapping
Helping the MMO understand man-made continuous underwater noise to inform policy
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Quantifying fishing impact in MPAs
Helping improve the evidence base of fishing impact in designated areas
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Addressing inconsistencies in shellfish farm planning decisions
Helping to establish consistency in procedural practice across planning authorities
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Potting impacts on designated features
Helping Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities ensure fishing activity complies with the Habitats Directive.
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Site selection for marine aquaculture
Supporting the development of the Welsh National Marine Plan, identifying potential aquaculture sites in Welsh waters.
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Coastal defence options for Colwyn Bay
Supporting decision-making for Colwyn Bay western coastal defences
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Mariculture impact: groundbreaking study
Does mariculture provide a means of decreasing the impact of food and energy production?
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Seabed mobility study for Hornsea Project
Supporting Hornsea Project One construction project with seabed mobility study to inform key planning decisions
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Supporting safe access for RNLI upgrade
Wave modelling to inform design of wave calming structures at Douglas Lifeboat Station
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ISLES II Spatial Plan and Sustainability Appraisal
Assessing the impacts of the ISLES Spatial Plan on the environment, communities and other users of the sea
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Superyacht mooring assessment
ABPmer's mooring assessment service informed the design of berthing/quay caissons for a new marina in Gibraltar
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Dredging solution for Forth Ports
ABPmer helped Forth Ports reduce the financial and environmental costs of their sediment dredging operations.
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Risk Assessment support for Oban Pier
Undertaking a navigational risk assessment for new harbour management plan
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MAIB investigation support
ABPmer's metocean data helps investigators understand metocean conditions pre-incident
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Developing spatial marine plan policies using core fishing grounds
Investigating the benefits of spatially explicit marine plan policies for the MMO
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Port flood resilience assessment
Helping Associated British Ports understand the risk of flooding across its estate
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Advice for the integration of ICM into MSP
Delivering technical papers on incorporating Integrated Coastal Management into Marine Spatial Planning
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Using AIS to understand shipping activity
Vessel movement / density maps production to inform marine plan policies for the MMO
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AIS data processing and analysis for MMO
AIS data processing and analysis to support transit monitoring for the MMO
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Cooling water assessment for Sizewell C
Evaluating the cooling water discharge on the receiving waters as part of Sizewell C Power Station construction
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Pontoon waterbird disturbance monitoring
Coastal waterbird disturbance monitoring for a maintenance pontoon facility at the Port of Mostyn
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Weather downtime assessments for Seajacks
Helping Seajacks optimise operation planning, mitigate risk and offer best-priced contracts
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EIA scoping study for Guernsey cable
Helping Guernsey Electricity Ltd secure the required permits to install a submarine power cable between Guernsey and Jersey.
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Customised port assessment toolkit
ABPmer's MARNIS Toolkit was customised to provide New Zealand's Port Taranaki with a proactive approach to port risk management.
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Medmerry managed realignment
Feasibility study, scheme design development and preparation of the associated EIA of the first managed realignment on open coast
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Marine plan area co-existence assessment
Creating a means to assess potential interactions between human activities and the marine environment
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Valuing ecosystem services
Helping develop the evidence base on marine ecosystem services associated with seabed features
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Offshore wind, wave and tidal energy HRA
Supporting the development of Marine Scotland's 'Plan for Offshore Wind, Wave and Tidal Energy'
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East Anglia ONE offshore wind farm cable landfall assessment
Coastal change investigation ahead of cable landfall for a proposed wind farm
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Coastal management strategy for Morecambe
Supporting Lancaster City Council with a coastal management strategy for the Morecambe Town Frontage.
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Socio-economic evidence base for offshore renewables
Informing a Sustainability Appraisal and BRIA for proposed wind, wave and tidal development in Scottish waters
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Regional environmental assessment for Humber marine aggregate licensing
Supporting a greater understanding of the interactions of aggregate dredging with the surrounding environment
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Cumulative impact assessment evaluation
Developing a framework for undertaking cumulative impact assessment in MPAs
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Beatrice Wind Farm engineering design support
Supporting design and engineering requirements for Beatrice offshore wind farm
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Swansea Tidal Lagoon consent support
ABPmer's feasibility studies and EIA contributions supported the Swansea Tidal Lagoon project.
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Navigational risk assessments for Port of Rothesay
ABPmer's Navigational Risk Asssessment service helped the Port of Rothesay comply with the Port Marine Safety Code.
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Northern Ireland Marine Plan SA and HRA
Supporting Sustainability Appraisal preparation and HRA for Northern Ireland waters Marine Plan
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Interactive port decision support tool
Enabling Associated British Ports to holistically understand their operations and impacts
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Sinclair's Bay cable landfall assessment
Supported a proposal to install five subsea cables in Sinclair's Bay, northern Scotland
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Marine aggregate licence extension
Supporting the Resource Management Association in their application to change a consent condition in the Bristol Channel
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Navigational risk assessment for Shetland Space Centre
Supporting Shetland Space Centre's marine licence application
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Sediment study for Wessex coast
Our study of sediment properties informed the management of coastal defences between Sharpness and Porlock Bay
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Anglian Marine Aggregate licensing support
Supporting licence renewals for marine aggregate extraction in the Anglian Marine Aggregate region for Heidelberg
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Assessing power station flood risk
Supporting EDF with an evaluation of coastal erosion and flooding risk for their power stations
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Pentland Firth wave and tidal model
Understanding the cumulative impact of multiple marine energy devices
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Coastal defence scheme delivery for Rhyl
Assessing impact of new revetment, training and harbour wall upgrades
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Environmental Impact Assessment for Green Port Hull
ABPmer supported the Port of Hull in the development of a manufacturing facility for offshore wind turbines
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Offshore Wind, Wave and Tidal Plan
Supporting the development and appraisal of Scotland’s draft plan for offshore wind, wave and tidal development
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Biomass effluent dispersion modelling
Supporting the planning phase of a proposed biomass plant within Southampton Water.
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Stena Line Group Port Marine Safety Management System
Managing MSMS risk assessments using MARNIS software
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Proposed bridge and road for LNG Plant
High level assessment to understand bridge effect on the water and shoreline environments
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Sediment change study for pipe exposure
Developing a conceptual understanding of the physical process changes
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Weymouth tidal mapping for Team GBR
Specialist metocean predictions to help the British Sailing Team secure seven medals across London 2012
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Marine Protected Areas datalayers
ABPmer's data services helped identify and designate a national network of Marine Conservation Zones in UK waters.
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HVDC cable route impact study for SSE
Supporting a proposed HVDC cable installation between Scotland and the Shetland Islands
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Severn tidal scheme environmental study
SEA to support investigation into potential tidal power scheme in the Severn
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Options appraisals for Farlington Marshes
Supporting long term maintenance of Farlington Marshes, a recognised site of high environmental value
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Wallasea Wild Coast project support
ABPmer's specialist advice supported the the most ambitious and visionary managed realignment scheme in the UK
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Environmental Impact Assessment for Southampton port dredging
Helping the Port of Southampton improve port access by deepening and widening the channel
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Environment, Social and Health Assessment for Repsol
Supporting the submission of CEC applications for a proposed drilling programme
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Portsmouth Main Channel Dredge
Geomorphological desk assessment and numerical plume modelling to inform dredge EIA
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Allfleet's Marsh managed realignment
Supporting the Allfleet's Marsh project, one of largest completed realignment schemes in Europe.
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Developing the Greater Thames CHaMP
Delivering a greater focus on the ecological implications of predicted changes for Greater Thames habitat management
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Development wells EIA delivery
Hydrodynamic modelling in support of plan for an oil pipeline in West Trinidad
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Developing the Severn Estuary CHaMP
Delivering a phased approach to best inform assessments of habitat change
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Marine advice for Trinidad and Tobago EMA
Supporting the Trinidad and Tobago EMA with oil and gas application review services
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Atlas of UK marine renewables resources
Developing the most recognised source of publicly available data of waves, tides and winds for UK waters
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