An underwater search for unexploded ordnances along the seabed, up to 50 metres in depth, has begun at Genoa's new open-sea breakwater site, in conjunction with a team of eight highly-experienced divers.
The explosive ordnance disposal unit, organised in four teams working in shifts, deploys a saturation diving facility, in place for a total of 60 consecutive days, to clear the designated area of explosive hazards. The system enables the divers to work in a hyperbaric environment and maximises on av...News
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The Italian Ministry for Agriculture has allocated 9.5 million euros to the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority, released from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (Next Generation EU), to improve the sustainability of the agri-food chain supply across the Port of Vado Ligure.
The Italian Ministry for Infrastructure and Transport has allocated an additional 8 million euros to the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority from the “Fund for key infrastructure feasibility studies towards the economic development of the Nation, and project reviews of infrastructure works already financed – 2021-2023 resources and biennial residual funds 2019-2020”.
The first 720 metres of the 1.8-km Genoa Pra' Dune waterfront promenade now reopens to the public.
Operations proceed smoothly at the Port of Genoa's underwater site for the construction of the open-sea breakwater.
Nominated best road infrastructure project, the Papa Bridge wins one of the 16 prestigious awards promoted by the OICE, the Association of Consulting Engineers and Architects, member of Confindustria (Confederation of Italian Industry).
Palazzo San Giorgio, the landmark headquarters of the Port Authority, provided the stunning backdrop to the official visit of the Ambassador of Romania to Italy, in Genoa to celebrate the reopening of the Honorary Consulate of Romania.
Over 630 students from 24 educational institutions, across 4 countries, visited the Ports of Genoa, Savona and Vado Ligure in the first six months of the year to learn more on the wide range of activities performed by the ports and the excellent opportunities offered by the vibrant Ligurian blue economy.
During the ceremony marking a change of command at the Liguria Maritime Authority and the Port of Genoa, with the handover from Admiral Sergio Liardo to the newly appointed Admiral Piero Pellizzari, the outgoing Admiral, in his farewell speech, declared: "My term of office in Genoa has been rich and rewarding and I leave with regret, although I am excited for the new important challenges that await me on the horizon. Memorable professional and personal experiences will remain ingrained in my heart."
Genoa, 29 June 2023 – Details of the new Undersea Road Tunnel were unveiled today at the landmark headquarters of the Port Authority, Palazzo San Giorgio, alongside the announcement that works have officially kicked off following the final approval received from the Commission of the Upper Council of Public Works, the technical board of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, with the go-ahead to Genoa’s large-scale infrastructure project.