Posted on June 5, 2026
DEME has signed a dredging contract1 with the Office de la Marine Marchande et des Ports (OMMP) to enhance accessibility, safety, and compliance with international standards at several strategic ports in Tunisia. The project covers works at three locations – Sousse, Menzel-Bourguiba/Bizerte, and Radès/La Goulette in Tunisia – and will require an integrated execution strategy to efficiently manage the geographical spread and optimize operations despite limited on-site storage capacity.
As part of the contract, DEME will first construct containment dikes in the ports of Menzel-Bourguiba and Sousse. The two ports are located more than 200 kilometers apart, requiring careful planning, coordination, and optimized logistics.
In the second phase, DEME will carry out extensive dredging works in all three locations. DEME will deploy a trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) to execute the dredging works. The project will deploy three distinct approaches for managing the dredged material in a sustainable and efficient manner tailored to the characteristics of each location. In Sousse and Menzel-Bourguiba, the material will be reused for land reclamation. In Bizerte, a combined approach will be adopted, with part of the material reclaimed in Menzel-Bourguiba and the remainder disposed of offshore. In Radès and La Goulette, all dredged material will be pumped ashore to a designated area.
This contract further strengthens DEME’s presence in North Africa and underlines its expertise in delivering complex dredging and marine infrastructure projects under demanding conditions.
About DEME
DEME (Euronext Brussels: DEME) is a leading contractor in the fields of offshore energy, dredging and marine infrastructure, and environmental remediation. DEME also engages in concessions activities in offshore wind, marine infrastructure, green hydrogen, and deep-sea mineral harvesting. The company can build on 150 years of experience and is a front-runner in innovation and new technologies. DEME’s vision is to work towards a sustainable future by offering solutions for global challenges: climate change, a growing population and urbanization, increasing maritime trade, and environmental issues. With a team of approximately 6,000 highly skilled professionals and one of the most advanced fleets in the world, DEME is well-positioned to tackle even the most complex projects. DEME realized a turnover of 4.2 billion euros with an EBITDA of 931 million euros in 2025. For more information, please visit www.deme-group.com.
