CHINA HAS BECOME the first country in the world to operate an underwater data center, or UDC, powered by wind. Located off the coast of Shanghai, the complex represents a significant advance in the country’s strategy to secure energy supplies in the face of the accelerated growth of artificial intelligence, reduce dependence on fossil fuels, and reduce the… Read More
Rotterdam, the Netherlands, 26 June 2026 – Van Oord Ocean Health business line joins forces with scientists, offshore companies, government bodies and nature organisations. This is the first time that such large-scale research is conducted into how reefs can be restored in the North Sea. The new ReefCreate-XL project was launched this spring as an… Read More
DEME and The Oyster Restoration Company (TORC) have joined forces to deliver EuroReefs, which is set to become a landmark large‑scale offshore nature restoration project for native European flat oyster reefs. Commissioned by Belgium’s Federal Public Service Health, Food Chain Safety and Environment (financed by NextGenerationEU), 1,800 natural and biodegradable clay bricks carrying at least… Read More
By Joshua Atlantean A recent online post by Killa Lando on the X platform highlights the technical strategy guiding the dredging works at a critical maritime infrastructure site. The discussion centers on the natural depth of the seabed. Engineers have identified a natural depth of 17 meters at the location, which they describe as a primary… Read More
The Shipping Association of Guyana (SAG) welcomes the dredging of the Demerara River noting that it is an important investment that will significantly enhance the efficiency, safety, and reliability of marine transportation in Guyana. “The deepening of the navigation channel will improve access for cargo vessels, allowing for more efficient transit through the Demerara Harbour… Read More