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Tag Archives: wharf
Ian responds to critics on Rupert’s port project
Traders in Jamestown have been strongly critical of the plan to land cargo at Rupert’s Bay – leaving them with a difficult journey to transport goods to the shops, on narrow roads that hug steep hillsides. Executive councillor IAN RUMMERY … Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Shipping
Tagged cargo, Ian Rummery, port, Rupert's Bay, Saint Helena, St Helena, wharf
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Time-lapse videos recall historic landing
Look back to a key moment in St Helena’s airport project by watching two time-lapse videos of the NP Glory 4 becoming the first ocean-going ship ever to dock on the island, in July 2012. The first, by Scott Stander, … Continue reading
Posted in Airport, History, Media, Shipping
Tagged airport, docking, NP Glory 4, Saint Helena, St Helena, wharf
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Rupert’s set to be new ‘port’ as wharf is approved
It won’t quite be a harbour, as such, but approval has been given to new plans for a wharf for Rupert’s Bay, big enough for cargo ships to come alongside for the first time in the island’s history. The decision … Continue reading
Posted in Airport, Shipping
Tagged airport, g, Rupert's Bay, Saint Helena, sea access, shipping, St Helena, wharf
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Wharf works will bring noise and dust, but benefits too
Building a new wharf in Rupert’s Bay will bring both benefits and burdens to St Helena. They include a heavy increase in traffic in Rupert’s Valley, bringing noise and dust – listed as a “major adverse” impact. A speed limit … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Heritage, Shipping
Tagged airport, cargo, Rupert's Bay, Saint Helena, shipping, St Helena, wharf
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Sailors welcome: but don’t leave any nasty gifts
Visiting mariners have been described as a potential health risk to people on St Helena – because of what they might get up to on shore. The danger of them passing on diseases through amorous encounters has been identified as … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Shipping
Tagged health, merchant seamen, Rupert's Bay, sailors, Saint Helena, sex, shipping, St Helena, STDs, wharf
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Siting of a dock in the bay…
Work could start in early 2014 on building of a new, permanent wharf in Rupert’s Bay, allowing ships to come alongside a dock to discharge cargo and passengers for the first time in St Helena’s history. Click here to see a … Continue reading
Posted in Airport, Pictures, Shipping
Tagged DfID, islands, maritime, Rupert's Bay, Saint Helena, shipping, St Helena, wharf
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Jetty delayed by four years to pay for Rupert’s Bay dock
Jamestown’s planned breakwater and landing stage have been put on hold for at least four years – but it means a permanent cargo dock can be built in Rupert’s Bay. Executive councillors made the decision after being told they risked losing … Continue reading
Posted in News
Tagged breakwater, DfID, dock, European Development Fund, Jamestown, jetty, Rupert's Bay, Saint Helena, St Helena, St Helena Government, wharf
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St Helena waives the rules to welcome yachties ashore
Landing fees are to be waived for crews of yachts spending less than three days at St Helena. The move follows a determined push to encourage more visits to the island under sail. In December 2010, the tourism department reported … Continue reading
Posted in Economy, News, Tourism, Yachting
Tagged Queequeg, St Helena Tourism, wharf, yachts
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Jamestown jetty plan looks dead in the water
Plans for a breakwater at St Helena’s historic wharf have all-but been scrapped, according to International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell. A permanent jetty is planned instead at Rupert’s Valley, he said. He broke the news at a meeting for Saints and … Continue reading
Posted in Airport, Environment, Shipping, Tourism, Yachting
Tagged Andrew Mitchell, breakwater, Department for International Development, DfID, Jamestown, St Helena, Swindolena, wharf
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