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This is considered one of the largest coastal engineering and beach nourishment projects ever undertaken in Brazil, with Jan de Nul dredging almost 12million m3, and is a public-private partnership involving the Port of São Francisco do Sul and the Porto Itapoá. By Alisson Ficher Historic dredging in Babitonga Bay supplies the largest beach widening… Read More
GRSE Now a Navratna PSU. Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE) was accorded Navratna status by the Department of Public Enterprises, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, signifying a monumental milestone in the shipyard’s journey. This was in recognition of the shipyard’s consistent financial and physical performance over the years. GRSE’s financial performance over… Read More
By Stefan Krueger Arcadis centers its equity story on global design and engineering services while investors look at long term strategy, sector peers and valuation metrics in comparison with names like AECOM and WSP. Arcadis (NL0006237562) positions itself as a global design and engineering group with a clear long term growth narrative. The Amsterdam-listed company operates… Read More
Jan De Nul and Boskalis International Uruguay were shortlisted to continue in the running in the international tender to dredge the Martín García Channel, a five-year contract that seeks to ensure the navigability of a key route for regional trade. The Administrative Commission of the Río de la Plata (CARP) excluded CHEC Dredging Co from the tender due… Read More
Singapore: A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) today announced the appointment of Scott Elliott as Regional President for Asia Pacific. Elliott has led the region on an interim basis since January 2026, having previously served as Regional CFO for Asia Pacific, a role he took up after joining Maersk in 2020. Before joining Maersk, Elliott was President… Read More
Today, the Danish Maritime and Commercial High Court has delivered its judgement in favour of Ørsted in six cases, where the plaintiffs have claimed damages totalling up to DKK 416 million plus statutory interest (today around DKK 712 million in statutory interests) from Ørsted due to an alleged infringement of competition law by the former… Read More
In a striking illustration of the long reach and slow resolution of one of Latin America’s largest corruption scandals, two developments in May and June 2026 have highlighted different but connected fronts in the fight for accountability. The Bailiwick of Jersey has ordered the return of £725,783 in tainted funds linked to Operation Car Wash (Lava Jato)… Read More
By Ma. Kathrina Galang 25 June 2026 – Arcadis Philippines has released its annual Construction Cost Handbook, a widely used industry reference that provides construction cost data and market observations to support project planning and investment decisions across the Philippines. Now in its 30th edition, the handbook presents construction cost benchmarks across major building types,… Read More
By Mark Cox 29 June 2026 – Arcadis (EURONEXT: ARCAD), a global leader delivering data-driven sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets, today announced it has entered into a strategic partnership with Stok, a global team of sustainability and decarbonization experts. The partnership adds Stok’s specialist expertise in sustainability, energy and… Read More
With the theme, “It’s a Zoo out there!”, Dredging Days 2026 took place in the historic A Room with a Zoo conference centre, adjacent to the legendary Antwerp Zoo. The location was strategically intended to draw a parallel between the chaotic, unpredictable nature of global geopolitics and the complex environmental and technical landscapes facing the… Read More
Meet the Boskalis team in Manchester on 16 & 17 June at the Global Offshore Wind Exhibition. Visit us at Booth #C40 to reconnect and discuss the latest developments in the offshore wind industry. Source
From 3 – 7 August 2026, Royal IHC brings its Dredging Training Week to Rio de Janeiro, offering participants a unique opportunity to deepen their dredging knowledge through a five-day on-site learning experience. Why attend? ✔ Gain practical and theoretical insights into dredging operations ✔ Learn from experienced Royal IHC specialists ✔ Translate theory into… Read More
Only a few more places available for the upcoming CEDA-IADC Course ‘Dredging for sustainable infrastructure’ in Delft (NL), from 15-18 June. Register today! https://lnkd.in/eh5AWxQD. Source
Singapore: A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) today announced the appointment of Scott Elliott as Regional President for Asia Pacific. Elliott has led the region on an interim basis since January 2026, having previously served as Regional CFO for Asia Pacific, a role he took up after joining Maersk in 2020. Before joining Maersk, Elliott was President… Read More
The Board of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has today unanimously elected John Denholm CBE as Chairman of the Board. The decision was made by the ICS Board of Directors at the organisation’s Annual General Meeting, held at Palazzo Valentini in Rome, Italy. John Denholm succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, President and Managing Director of Grimaldi… Read More
The Port of Tyne has announced the appointment of Julia Prescot CBE as its new Chair, effective from 1 July 2026. Julia brings extensive experience in infrastructure, investment and leadership, having worked across major national transport and regeneration projects. Since October 2019, she has served on the Board of the Port of Tyne and as… Read More
The appointment follows a selection process that took place over the past few weeks. During this process, numerous candidates were evaluated by a selection committee composed of members of the Board of Directors. Ultimately, Rob Smeets emerged as the strongest candidate. Rob Smeets is no stranger to the Port of Antwerp-Bruges. He has worked for… Read More
AWESOME — Advanced Wind Energy System Optimisation & Monitoring for Efficiency – is a Horizon Europe project that delivers validated tools, standardised methodologies and real-world performance data to reduce uncertainty around wind-assisted propulsion systems (WAPS). This enables shipowners and regulators to make informed decisions, lowering investment risk and accelerating the adoption of cost-effective emission reduction… Read More
On June 20, NB 983 to Rem Offshore was successfully launched from Vard Vung Tau. This marks an important milestone on the journey toward delivery. NB 983 is of the VARD 4 19 design, and the CSOV is tailored to provide services during the construction, operation, and maintenance of offshore wind farms worldwide. This is… Read More
Ørsted is moving beyond its green transformation to focus on reducing emissions from how offshore wind farms are designed, built, and operated, with the ambition to reach net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2040. Reducing emissions in the value chain is both a climate imperative and a business necessity. It reduces exposure to… Read More
Amazon and Skyborn Renewables have signed a 600 MW Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for carbon-free electricity from the Gennaker offshore wind farm in the German Baltic Sea, marking the largest single PPA ever signed in Germany and one of the largest in Europe. The agreement provides Skyborn Renewables with the long-term revenue certainty needed to… Read More
Muscat, Oman – SOHAR Port and Freezone, in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, represented by Oman Net Zero Center (ONZC), hosted the Future-Ready Buildings: Energy Efficiency Masterclass. The three-day interactive program has been designed to strengthen technical capacity across SOHAR’s integrated industrial ecosystem and turn sustainability ambitions into practical operational outcomes. Based on… Read More
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), has reaffirmed its commitment to providing the necessary regulatory guidance and institutional support for the successful implementation of the Sealink Project, describing the initiative as a strategic intervention capable of transforming Nigeria’s maritime and coastal shipping landscape. The commitment was made by the Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of… Read More
By Fabio Lucas Carvalho The change was approved this Wednesday (24) and allows operations with a draft of 9.1 meters at any tide and up to 9.5 meters at high tide, respecting the minimum safety clearance of 0.70 meters below the keel. The Port of São Sebastião, on the northern coast of São Paulo, had… Read More
The Cook Labor Government has welcomed the award of a dredging contract to Jan De Nul Australia for Pilbara Ports new Zone 5 Bypass Channel at the Port of Port Hedland. Pilbara Ports awards contract to Jan De Nul Australia to deliver the Zone 5 Bypass Channel at Port of Port Hedland Project will strengthen… 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
By Ana Alice Project in Xinjiang brings together record-breaking dam, billion-dollar reservoir, and digital technologies in a Chinese project focused on water, energy, irrigation, and water control in an extreme climate region. The Dashixia Dam in Xinjiang has once again attracted attention outside China after entering the water storage phase and nearing hydroelectric operation. The… Read More
By Fabio Lucas Carvalho As China tries to reduce pressure on rivers and quarries, coal waste accumulated over decades is beginning to find new use in construction, in automated factories that transform toxic waste into sand, gravel, unburned bricks, and other industrial materials. China accumulates about 7 billion tons of coal waste and has started… Read More
By Ana Alice Present in concrete, glass, and technology, sand has become a resource contested on a global scale, with increasing extraction in rivers, beaches, and seabeds, and impacts monitored by scientists and international organizations. The world uses about 50 billion tons of sand and gravel per year, according to the United Nations Environment Programme. The… Read More
Male is one of the world’s most overcrowded cities, but it faces double pressure. As well as a growing population, the capital of the Maldives is also threatened by rising sea levels. Owing to climate breakdown, its living space is shrinking. So the justification for a land reclamation project seemed clear. Take sand from elsewhere… Read More
By Melissa Chan China now builds more than half of the world’s ships — from cargo vessels to tankers and even warships, far outpacing the US. DW examines how this shift is reshaping global power and whether Washington can catch up. China is using its vast commercial shipbuilding base to expand its naval capabilities, creating a powerful… Read More
By Kim Nam-il On Thursday, Korean state policy lenders and shipbuilders joined forces to create a financing alliance to carry out the US$150 billion shipbuilding initiative outlined in the Korea-US memorandum of understanding on strategic investments. This marks the first step in the “MASGA” (Make American Shipping Great Again) project, which the Korean government proposed… Read More
The delivery took place at Vard Langsten Norway, 26th June with attendance by representatives of both Toyo Construction and the Vard Group, celebrating the vessel’s completion and its official handover. This was the first vessel the leading Japanese construction company has ordered from VARD, and the first vessel VARD has delivered to the Japanese windfarm market. Commenting on the delivery of the new… Read More
Artemis Technologies, a leading clean maritime company, has launched the Artemis EF-12 Pilot, the world’s first fully electric hydrofoil pilot boat, marking a major step forward in the evolution of next-generation pilot vessels. The first-in-class vessel has now entered the water and is progressing through sea trials as it moves toward operational deployment. Purpose‑designed for the… Read More
With a 36% increase in turnover compared to 2023, it seemed challenging to surpass 2024. Nevertheless, turnover in 2025 rose again by 6% and net profit by a significant 12% compared to 2024. CFO Jan Neckebroeck: “We are prepared for the future.” With a total turnover of €4.24 billion, we recorded a 6% increase compared… Read More
Summary Firm hopes for deal capable of getting all regulatory approvals Deal requires approval from China, US, UK, EU, and others Chairman Victor Li misses analyst briefing for first time H1 underlying profit up 11%, net profit down 92% HONG KONG, Aug 14 (Reuters) – CK Hutchison (0001.HK), opens new tab said on Thursday its $22.8 billion… Read More
As a result of the growing demand for Beavers®, Royal IHC has decided to expand its production capacity. In addition to their Dutch production capacity, Royal IHC has selected VAHALI Shipyards to build standard cutter suction dredgers (CSD) at its yard in Serbia. The first steel plates were cut last week, marking the official start… Read More
Maersk has entered into a partnership with Castlery, a Singaporean furniture retailer, for a multi-year global integrated logistics and fulfilment agreement. By leveraging Maersk’s capabilities in managing supply chains amid ongoing disruptions, the partnership will enable Castlery to offer seamless delivery for its customers, reducing wait times for orders to one to two months, approximately… Read More
The Cook Labor Government has welcomed the award of a dredging contract to Jan De Nul Australia for Pilbara Ports new Zone 5 Bypass Channel at the Port of Port Hedland. Pilbara Ports awards contract to Jan De Nul Australia to deliver the Zone 5 Bypass Channel at Port of Port Hedland Project will strengthen… Read More
Jan De Nul and Boskalis International Uruguay were shortlisted to continue in the running in the international tender to dredge the Martín García Channel, a five-year contract that seeks to ensure the navigability of a key route for regional trade. The Administrative Commission of the Río de la Plata (CARP) excluded CHEC Dredging Co from the tender due… Read More
For the next 25 years, Jan De Nul will be responsible for deepening, modernising and maintaining Argentina’s main waterway under a concession agreement that allows the company to collect toll fees from passing vessels. The company has maintained the Paraná River since 1995 and sees this new contract as a strong vote of confidence. The… Read More
By Anupam Srivastava Nearly nine months after chief minister Yogi Adityanath directed authorities to accelerate efforts to clean and rejuvenate the Gomti, a dredging proposal involving a massive logistical operation is back in consideration after 25 years to restore the river’s ecological health. The move comes even as government agencies and experts work to meet… Read More
The Army Corps of Engineers terminated its Collier County Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study, ending a yearslong effort to evaluate hurricane and storm surge protection options along the county’s Gulf coastline. The study, reinitiated after Hurricane Ian in 2022, focused on vulnerable areas including Vanderbilt Beach, Park Shore, Naples and Marco Island. Officials examined… Read More
If FEMA funding is awarded, it could add around 1.2 million more cubic yards of sand combined to the project OUTER BANKS, N.C. — It’s no secret that Hatteras Island has faced an enormous amount of adversity throughout the fall and winter on the Outer Banks. But soon help will be on the way through… Read More
PHILADELPHIA — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District awarded a contract to Norfolk Dredging Company for $27.6 million to conduct maintenance dredging of portions of the Delaware River and Wilmington Harbor federal shipping channels. Approximately three million cubic yards of sediment will be dredged from the Marcus Hook, Deepwater Point, and New Castle Ranges… Read More
GABORONE, Botswana—Subject-matter experts from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Europe District recently traveled to Gaborone, Botswana to conduct an Environmental Soil Screening Workshop with the Botswana Defense Force (BDF) at their shooting ranges. In support of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and the U.S…. Read More
With a 36% increase in turnover compared to 2023, it seemed challenging to surpass 2024. Nevertheless, turnover in 2025 rose again by 6% and net profit by a significant 12% compared to 2024. CFO Jan Neckebroeck: “We are prepared for the future.” With a total turnover of €4.24 billion, we recorded a 6% increase compared… Read More
Introducing IHC Offshore Energy, a leading supplier of reliable and advanced vessels, equipment and services for numerous offshore industries. Drawing on a wealth of knowledge and experience, our high-tech and flexible solutions lead the way towards more efficient and sustainable offshore operations providing a competitive edge to customers worldwide. For more information visit https://www.royalihc.com/offshore-energy … Read More
Summary Firm hopes for deal capable of getting all regulatory approvals Deal requires approval from China, US, UK, EU, and others Chairman Victor Li misses analyst briefing for first time H1 underlying profit up 11%, net profit down 92% HONG KONG, Aug 14 (Reuters) – CK Hutchison (0001.HK), opens new tab said on Thursday its $22.8 billion… Read More
As a result of the growing demand for Beavers®, Royal IHC has decided to expand its production capacity. In addition to their Dutch production capacity, Royal IHC has selected VAHALI Shipyards to build standard cutter suction dredgers (CSD) at its yard in Serbia. The first steel plates were cut last week, marking the official start… Read More