Marine Civil Engineering

Marine civil engineering construction projects in the coastal and marine environments are increasingly subject to stringent regulation.

In EU member state waters these include the Habitats Regulations, putting the burden of proof onto developers and regulators to demonstrate that their proposals will not adversely affect protected wildlife and sites.   SMRU Ltd provides authoritative, solution-based advice and services to developers in order to ensure their activities can proceed efficiently in line with regulatory requirements regarding marine mammals and their habitats.

Our scientists are experienced in devising mitigation measures, ensuring that marine mammal sections in EIAs and Appropriate Assessments for construction projects are definitive.  We work closely with our clients, providing a bespoke and dedicated advisory service to ensure project risks are clearly identified and managed as the project team liaises with regulators and the public.

Read more about Marine Civil Engineering in the Fehmarnbelt case study