Researchers at the University of Wollongong (UOW), in collaboration with LUYTEN 3D, have developed the world’s first underwater 3D concrete printing system. This innovative technology uses a single-mix concrete formulation designed to set underwater without chemical accelerators or additives, ensuring structural integrity through material design alone. According to Aziz Ahmed, PhD, structural engineering researcher at… Read More
The New Zealand Government has announced an $8 million investment to strengthen access to the country’s smaller regional ports, unveiling plans to co-fund a new crane dredging barge that will help ensure vital supplies can reach communities during natural disasters and emergencies. Associate Transport Minister James Meager confirmed the funding through the Coastal Shipping Resilience… Read More
No, Stevie Wonder did not dedicate his world-famous song to our Mighty Servant 3. But the lyrics “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” are still relevant 55 years after the song was released. Boskalis’ semi-submersible heavy transport vessel has successfully delivered another cargo to the port of Flushing in the Netherlands. A few weeks ago, our Mighty Servant… Read More
Jan De Nul has selected a customised vessel design from Ulstein Design & Solutions AS for the latest addition to its offshore fleet, advancing a collaboration between the two maritime companies. The newbuild trenching vessel will be based on a robust and globally proven subsea vessel platform developed by Ulstein. The design will be tailored… Read More
Sanmar has held a ceremony to mark the delivery of four of its game-changing, fully electric ElectRA tugboats to Türkiye’s state-owned crude oil and natural gas pipelines and trading company, BOTAŞ. The four eco-friendly, emissions-free harbour tugs are based on the exclusive-to-Sanmar ElectRA 2500SX design from renowned Canadian naval architects Robert Allan Ltd. They will… Read More
