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6th September 2016 By Simon Berrow

IWDG Consulting complete Aughinish Alumina dredging project

IWDG Consulting provided an experienced Marine Mammal Observer during dredging operations in the Shannon Estuary. The estuary is home to the only resident population of resident Bottlenose dolphins in Ireland and is a designated Special Area of Conservation (SAC). As such it is essential that the effects of any proposed works be mitigated against. Our consultant was onsite for the duration of the project implementing the NPWS “Guidance to Manage the Risk to Marine Mammals from Man Made Sound Sources in Irish Waters.”

Filed Under: IWDG Consulting News Tagged With: Consultancy, Dredging, Habitats directive, IWDG, Marine civil engineering, Marine mammal, Mitigation, SAC

16th June 2016 By Simon Berrow

IWDG Consulting complete the first of 6 harbour porpoise surveys in Dublin Bay SAC

JOB HPIWDG Consulting were awarded the contract to carry out 6  visual harbour porpoise surveys in the Dublin Bay SAC this Summer. Densities of harbour porpoise in Dublin Bay are among the highest in the country to date. Single platform line transect surveys will be carried out in order to derive local density and abundance and will form part of Ireland’s reporting requirements under the Habitats Directive. The first survey was completed last week in perfect sea conditions which resulted in a high encounter rate for our team. The IWDG Consulting team consisted of Dr. Simon Berrow, Dr. Joanne O’Brien and Clowie Russell.

Filed Under: IWDG Consulting News Tagged With: Consultancy, Habitats directive, harbour porpoise, IWDG, Marine mammal, SAC, survey

14th May 2016 By Simon Berrow

IWDG Consulting win PGS sesimic survey contract

IWDG Consulting have been awarded a contract to provide two MMO’s for a 3D seismic survey in Irish waters. PGS were selected by Woodside as the seismic contractor for the project which is due to start mid-May, with duration of the works expected to last for 75 days. Consultancy manager for IWDG Consulting; Enda McKeogh said “Our in-depth knowledge of the NPWS guidelines to Manage the Risk to Marine Mammals from Man-made Sound Sources in Irish Waters along with the quality of our experienced consultants will allow us to ensure that the proposed works will have minimal affects on the marine mammal populations in the area.”

Filed Under: IWDG Consulting News Tagged With: Consultancy, Marine mammal, Mitigation, Seismic survey, survey

27th April 2016 By Simon Berrow

IWDG Consulting win prestigious contract for Dublin Port

Acoustic Survey EquipmentIWDG Consulting have been awarded a six-year contract to deliver the Marine Mammal Mitigation Plan associated with the Alexandra Basin Re-development project being rolled out by Dublin Port. IWDG are sub-contractors to RPS and are responsible for implementing the conditions of license recently issued bu An Bord plenala. As part of the mitigation plan, SAM and real-time PAM will be deployed to aid mitigation as well as provision of MMOs for visual mitigation and monthly seal surveys. Chief Science Officer with the IWDG Dr Simon Berrow said “This is an exciting project to be involved with as Dublin Bay has such a wealth of marine wildlife. This project enables us not only to ensure any impacts are minimal and not significant but to improve our knowledge and understanding of such an important site for marine mammals”.

Filed Under: IWDG Consulting News Tagged With: Consultancy, Dredging, Marine civil engineering, Marine mammal, Mitigation

8th April 2016 By Simon Berrow

25th Whale and Dolphin Sanctuary Anniversary Cruise

DSC_0727 (2)On June 7th, 2016 it will be 25 years since the Irish government declared all Irish waters a whale and dolphin sanctuary. To celebrate, the IWDG are pleased to announce a 25th Anniversary Sanctuary Cruise onboard the IWDG vessel Celtic Mist. Follow this link for more information: https://www.iwdg.ie/news/?id=2618

 

Filed Under: IWDG Consulting News Tagged With: Celtic Mist, IWDG, Sanctuary, Whale and Dolphin Sanctuary

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