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Boskalis Hirdes EOD Services in Belgium for Unexploded Ordnance Recovery

Boskalis Hirdes EOD Services in Belgium for Unexploded Ordnance Recovery

Netherlands

After a successful first season off the coast of Zeebrugge, Belgium, Boskalis Hirdes EOD Services has resumed the major identification and clearance of unexploded ordnance (UXO) project. With the multitool vessel Manu-Pekka and a dedicated UXO Offshore Support Vessel, Boskalis is enabling the safe installation of submarine cables for the Modular Offshore Grid 2 (MOG2)… Read More

World Bank approves $240 mln for coastal protection in Benin, Mauritania

World Bank approves $240 mln for coastal protection in Benin, Mauritania

Mauritania

The World Bank Group approved this week $240 million in financing for the first phase of the West Africa Coastal Areas Blue Economy and Resilience Program (WACA+). The package includes $207 million from the International Development Association (IDA), $5 million from the PROBLUE fund, and $28 million in private capital. It aims to help Benin and Mauritania protect their… Read More

Rust, Dust And Superyachts As America’s Cup Races Into Naples

Rust, Dust And Superyachts As America’s Cup Races Into Naples

Italy

DEME together with local partners Savarese Costruzioni and Iterga doing the dredging works By Crispian Balmer BAGNOLI, Italy, March 21 (Reuters) – Rusted factory skeletons loom over a shoreline poisoned by decades of heavy industry on the western fringes of Naples, which will next year host sailing’s glamorous America’s Cup. Dredgers are deepening the seabed in readiness for… Read More

Algarve, Portugal to Proceed with Sand Placement on Beaches

Algarve, Portugal to Proceed with Sand Placement on Beaches

Portugal

Preparatory work for beach sand placement along the Quarteira-Garrão stretch, in Loulé, on the Algarve coast, began on 16 March as a measure to reinforce coastal protection following the effects of bad weather. “Preparatory work has started for artificial sand placement in the Quarteira-Garrão stretch, an essential intervention to reinforce coastal protection and increase the… Read More


Company & People News | Dredge Mining

Boskalis Hirdes EOD Services in Belgium for Unexploded Ordnance Recovery

Netherlands

After a successful first season off the coast of Zeebrugge, Belgium, Boskalis Hirdes EOD Services has resumed the major identification and clearance of unexploded ordnance (UXO) project. With the multitool vessel Manu-Pekka and a dedicated UXO Offshore Support Vessel, Boskalis is enabling the safe installation of submarine cables for the Modular Offshore Grid 2 (MOG2)… Read More

Dredging Corp Aiming to More Than Double Turnover to ₹3,000 Cr in Next 5 Yrs: CEO Divakar

India

Dredging Corporation of India is looking to more than double its topline to Rs 3,000 crore in the next five years, the company’s MD & CEO Capt S Divakar said, adding that the company is looking to explore new markets and areas to achieve this goal. Visakhapatnam-based Dredging Corporation of India Ltd (DCIL) is the… Read More

Rust, Dust And Superyachts As America’s Cup Races Into Naples

Italy

DEME together with local partners Savarese Costruzioni and Iterga doing the dredging works By Crispian Balmer BAGNOLI, Italy, March 21 (Reuters) – Rusted factory skeletons loom over a shoreline poisoned by decades of heavy industry on the western fringes of Naples, which will next year host sailing’s glamorous America’s Cup. Dredgers are deepening the seabed in readiness for… Read More

Kenya Deploys Watermaster for Dam Maintenance Supporting 60,000 Residents

Kenya

Kenya – Watermaster used in dam maintenance supporting drinking water supply for 60,000 people Kenya’s Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation shared progress from the Namuninge Dam project in Bungoma County. See the original post for more info: https://lnkd.in/dtZiBpy3 Sediment build-up in reservoirs used for drinking water and irrigation is a common challenge. It reduces… Read More


Events & Conferences

Meet the Boskalis team in Kuala Lumpur from 31 March until 2 April for the OTC-Asia Exhibition

Malaysia

Meet the Boskalis team in Kuala Lumpur from 31 March until 2 April for the OTC-Asia Exhibition. Visit us at Booth hashtag#H409 to reconnect and discuss the latest developments in the offshore industry. Source

Welcome to CEDA Dredging Days 2026

Belgium

CEDA Dredging Days is the flagship conference of CEDA and is the main event on the dredging industry calendar in the CEDA (EMEA) region. It is widely considered to be the primary forum for leading researchers and industry experts, to share ideas, discuss challenges and consider potential solutions. The conference is well-attended by professionals from… Read More

Damen Danish match-making event aims for long-term maritime and naval collaboration potential

Denmark

Damen Shipyards Group, in partnership with the Danish Export Association, has held a Match-Making Day in Helsingør, Denmark. Currently, the country is preparing for a series of naval projects to be undertaken over the coming years. The event was set up to explore the potential to further strengthen long-term industrial cooperation for these projects, in… Read More

CEDA Dredging Days from 11-13 May 2026

Netherlands

In the coming months, we will be introducing the various papers/extended abstracts that will be presented at the CEDA Dredging Days from 11-13 May 2026. For more information and to register, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eEdD4CY3 Valerie Biernaux from in2Dredging Pty Ltd will discuss Soil Improvement to Enable Offshore Wind Terminal Operations This paper presents a case… Read More


Maritime hires and promotions

DP World Appoints Ahmad Yousef Al-Hassan as CEO For GCC Region

United Arab Emirates

“We are monitoring developments in the Arabian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz closely and operating our Dubai ports and terminals with enhanced safety and security measures. Jebel Ali Port’s container and general cargo terminals remain fully operational and we are working closely with the UAE authorities, shipping lines, logistics partners and other UAE ports… Read More

Hanseatic Global Terminals Appoints Mauricio Carrasco Europe CEO, Rodrigo Galleguillos Latin America CEO

Netherlands

Hanseatic Global Terminals (HGT) announced today two appointments that strengthen its global executive structure. Mauricio Carrasco will assume the role of new Regional CEO for Europe, leading the company’s operations on the continent starting on March 15. Meanwhile, Rodrigo Galleguillos has been appointed as the new head of Hanseatic Global Terminals Latin America, succeeding Mauricio… Read More

Dredging Corporation of India Appoints Mrs. Krishna Das as Independent Director

India

Dredging Corporation of India Limited has announced the appointment of Mrs. Krishna Das as Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent), marking a significant addition to its board leadership. The appointment was approved through a board resolution dated March 2, 2026, following endorsement from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Appointment Details The board has structured the appointment with specific… Read More

DEME Group: New faces, new energy

Belgium

Yesterday, we welcomed 13 talented professionals to the DEME team! Their journey began with our Welcoming Day, where they got to learn more about the company and connect with the teams they’ll be working alongside to help build a sustainable future. Joining DEME means stepping directly into the heart of global innovation – and we can’t wait… Read More


Offshore Wind Power News

Jan De Nul: TenneT Projects Drive Innovative Cable Installation in Wadden Sea

Germany

Installing three export cables in the shallow, ecologically sensitive Wadden Sea and German North Sea calls for more than standard equipment. It demands a different approach. This summer, four similar projects for TenneT will get underway. For these works, we equipped our trencher Sunfish with a vibro blade that cuts through the soil like a… Read More

DEME Group JV Installs First Turbine at Hai Long 3 Offshore Wind Farm

Taiwan

Our Taiwanese joint venture CDWE has reached an important milestone with the successful installation of the first wind turbine at the Hai Long 3 offshore wind farm. Installed using the jack-up installation vessel Sea Challenger, this achievement marks the start of the 2026 turbine installation campaign. As the final phase of the more than 1 GW Hai Long Offshore… Read More

FLOWRA and Lloyd’s Register to collaborate on floating offshore wind development

Japan

The Floating Offshore Wind Power Technology Research Association (FLOWRA) of Japan and Lloyd’s Register (LR) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore technology development cooperation in the field of floating offshore wind. FLOWRA is a technical research association that works with overseas organisations to research and develop common basic technologies for floating offshore wind to reduce… Read More

Boskalis: A powerhouse bound for West Africa

Netherlands

Our BOKA Fulmar is recognized as one of the world’s most powerful DP2 offshore construction vessels. With a bollard pull exceeding 400 tons, the vessel offers exceptional pulling capacity. In recent weeks, the vessel’s capabilities were further enhanced at the Boskalis shipyard in Rotterdam’s Waalhaven. As part of this upgrade, the BOKA Fulmar was fitted… Read More


Port News

Ohanaeze Council Condemns UK-Nigeria £747million Lagos Ports Deal, Alleges Marginalisation Of South-East

Nigeria

The Ohanaeze Youth Council has condemned the Nigerian government’s £747million port rehabilitation agreement with the United Kingdom, describing it as a further indication of the “marginalisation” of the South-East region. In a press statement issued on Sunday, the group’s National President, Igboayaka Igboayaka, criticised the deal signed for the upgrade of Lagos ports, warning that… Read More

ICTSI sells controlling stake in Chinese port for ₱6.7 billion amid strategy shift

Philippines

By James A. Loyola Enrique K. Razon-led International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) has sold its controlling stake in Yantai International Container Terminal Ltd. (YICTL) to its state-owned partner Yantai Port Holdings Co. Ltd. for about ₱6.7 billion due to lack of full control. YICTL, a joint venture (JV) in which ICTSI Hong Kong Ltd…. Read More

APM Terminals becomes minority shareholder and operating partner in Hai Phong

Vietnam

After three years of close partnership developing the Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal (HHIT) from greenfield to go-live, APM Terminals is now joining the ownership of the terminal as 49% minority shareholder and operating partner together with the Hateco Group. The transition marks the success of the terminal – going from groundbreaking to efficient terminal… Read More

APM Terminals Lázaro Cárdenas inaugurates Phase II and announces investment for the next stage

Mexico

APM Terminals Lázaro Cárdenas inaugurated the Phase II expansion of its container terminal and announced the immediate start of construction of Phase III, a new stage of growth supported by an investment of more than USD 350 million (MXN 6.2 billion) that will strengthen the logistics capacity of the Port of Lázaro Cárdenas and its… Read More


Project Updates & Industry Developments

Austria – Lake Neusiedl winter maintenance

Austria

Lake Neusiedl is a UNESCO World Heritage site on the border between Austria and Hungary, supporting rich wildlife, recreation, and local livelihoods. This winter season, around 60,000 m³ of sediment has been removed from harbour areas and reed channels to keep waterways open and water exchange functioning. Work continues until April. Maintenance is carried out… Read More

Cabinet approves $16.7M project to boost coastal resilience

Fiji

By Riya Mala The Cabinet has approved a $16.7 million grant-funded initiative by the Asian Development Bank, with co-financing from the Oceans Resilience and Coastal Areas Trust Fund, for the “Enhancing Climate Resilience of Coastal Communities Sector” project. The project aims to strengthen the resilience of Fiji’s vulnerable coastal communities against the impacts of climate… Read More

World Bank approves $240 mln for coastal protection in Benin, Mauritania

Mauritania

The World Bank Group approved this week $240 million in financing for the first phase of the West Africa Coastal Areas Blue Economy and Resilience Program (WACA+). The package includes $207 million from the International Development Association (IDA), $5 million from the PROBLUE fund, and $28 million in private capital. It aims to help Benin and Mauritania protect their… Read More

Thai authorities halt sand dredging activity on Malaysian side of Golok River

Malaysia

By Sharifah Mahsinah Abdullah KOTA BARU: Thai authorities have halted sand dredging activities along the Malaysian side of Golok River following complaints raised through bilateral border coordination channels. Sungai Golok district operations centre director Supeeyan Daemokleng said the action was taken on March 17 after the centre received a report on the activity from Narathiwat… Read More


Sand & Gravel News

Plans to extract 575,000 tonnes of sand and gravel near Cromwell go before committee

United Kingdom

Nottinghamshire County Council’s Planning and Rights of Way Committee is set to consider four linked planning applications relating to a proposed southern extension to Cromwell Quarry near Newark, including an Environmental Impact Assessment application for new extraction phases and three applications to vary existing conditions. The applications, submitted by Cemex UK Operations Ltd, relate to… Read More

The use of sand and gravel extracted from water reservoirs and tunnels is legalized

Azerbaijan

The use of sediments (sand, sand-gravel, clay) accumulated in reservoirs or water bodies, as well as rocks extracted from the subsoil in connection with the construction of tunnels or passages, will be included in the types of subsoil use. Modern.az reports that the issue is reflected in the draft law on amendments to the Law “On… Read More

Fine Grains: What Falling Sand Reveals About Global Power

World ,

Have you ever picked up sand only to realize how quickly it disappears? As children, we watched it slip through our fingers or fall through an hourglass without understanding what vanishing meant. Sand feels light and abundant, impossible to hold, and its market power mirrors this perceived triviality. The more we clutch what seems infinite,… Read More

Protecting our marine sands

World ,

Dear EarthTalk: “What is ‘sand mining’ and why is it bad for the environment?” — O.H., via email Sand mining, extracting sand from the earth, is the second most widespread human activity in marine environments, after fishing. Sand and gravel are the most extracted materials across the globe. According to the United Nations Environment Programme,… Read More


Shipbuilding | Marine Products | Technology

Damen Stan Patrols 5009 to strengthen Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard

Netherlands

On 12 March, following a tender procedure, the Ministry of Defence of the Netherlands and Damen Shipyards Group signed a contract for the delivery of three Damen Stan Patrol (SPa) 5009 vessels for the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard. The new vessels will replace three Damen SPa 4100 vessels that have been in operation for over 25 years. The Dutch… Read More

First Liebherr mobile cranes with LICCON3 delivered to South Africa

South Africa

Concord Cranes and Marlboro Crane Hire in South Africa both invest in an LTM 1100-5.3 Liebherr control system convinces with enhanced operational efficiency, improved safety systems and a redesigned interface for easier operation Customers benefit from fast support, minimal downtime, and reliable performance as a result of strong aftermarket services Following the market launch of… Read More

Liebherr Delivers Third LS-C 80 Crane for Next-Generation Dredger

Germany

A next-generation dredger vessel is being equipped with a Liebherr LS-C 80 crane, a compact cylinder luffing ship crane designed for heavy maritime work in harsh offshore conditions Liebherr supplies the crane together with a rail-mounted gantry structure, allowing it to travel along the vessel’s deck for flexible handling of equipment and tools during dredging… Read More

Design Innovations Behind YONGDELI’s Custom Offshore Dredging Vessels

China

Qingzhou, Shandong Mar 14, 2026 (Issuewire.com) – As global maritime trade expands and coastal infrastructure projects become increasingly complex, the demand for specialized, high-performance dredging equipment has reached an all-time high. Qingzhou Yongli Mining And Dredging Machinery Co., Ltd. (YONGDELI), a premier leader in the maritime engineering sector, is proud to unveil the sophisticated design innovations that… Read More


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CK Hutchinson Sees Chance of Panama Port Sale Going Through

Panama

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

Royal IHC expands dredge production outside of the Netherlands to VAHALI Shipyards in Serbia

Netherlands

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 and Castlery sign multi-year global logistics and fulfilment agreement

Singapore

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


Upcoming Projects | Contracts | Tenders

Algarve, Portugal to Proceed with Sand Placement on Beaches

Portugal

Preparatory work for beach sand placement along the Quarteira-Garrão stretch, in Loulé, on the Algarve coast, began on 16 March as a measure to reinforce coastal protection following the effects of bad weather. “Preparatory work has started for artificial sand placement in the Quarteira-Garrão stretch, an essential intervention to reinforce coastal protection and increase the… Read More

Dredging Operations Scheduled at Salcombe Harbour and Surrounding Areas

United Kingdom

Mariners are advised that, from 20th March 2026, Salcombe Harbour Authority will have a contractor providing maintenance dredging to Batson Creek, Lincombe and Kingsbridge Basin over approximately 2 weeks. Dredging will take place over each high water and ebb tide, both night and day, and is currently planned to begin at Kingsbridge and progress to locations further… Read More

DEME concludes contract for Port of Paranaguá access channel concession in Brazil

Brazil

On March 12, 2026, DEME has officially signed the 25‑year concession contract with Brazil’s National Secretariat of Ports (SNP) and the National Waterway Transportation Agency (ANTAQ), formally securing Brazil’s port access channel concession for the Port of Paranaguá. The Paranaguá Port Channel Company SPE S.A., owned by DEME and FTS Participações Societárias S.A. (FTSpar), will… Read More

Van Oord signs contract for Green River Well area development

Netherlands

Rotterdam, the Netherlands, 11 March 2026 – Van Oord has received the final award from the Limburg Water Board for the implementation of the Groene Rivier Well area development. This extensive project will better protect northern Limburg from flooding in the coming years, while at the same time creating space for nature development and future-proof… Read More


USACE

USCAE Philadelphia District Awards Norfolk Dredging a $27.6 million Dredge Contract for Maintenance Dredging on Delaware River and Wilmington Harbor

PA, United States

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

ERDC, USACE host workshop in Botswana to help mitigate lead contamination

Botswana

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

Lt. Col. Jason Supnet named 2025 USACE 51C Commissioned Officer of the Year

Korea , LA, United States

USAG HUMPHREYS, South Korea — Lt. Col. Jason A. Supnet, military deputy chief of contracting for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District, has been named the 2025 USACE 51C Commissioned Officer of the Year as part of the USACE Excellence in Contracting Awards Program. The award recognizes Supnet’s contributions to strengthening the… Read More

The Dutra Group Wins $9.1 million Maintenance Dredging Project for Petaluma River Channel in Ca.

CA, United States

The Dutra Group, San Rafael, California, was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract for fiscal year 2025 Petaluma River Channel Maintenance Dredging Project. The amount of this action is $9,165,400. Bids were solicited via the internet with two received. Work will be performed in Petaluma, California, with an estimated completion date of Nov. 29, 2025. Fiscal 2025… Read More


Videos | C-Suite Interviews

IHC Offshore Energy

Netherlands

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

CK Hutchinson Sees Chance of Panama Port Sale Going Through

Panama

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

Royal IHC expands dredge production outside of the Netherlands to VAHALI Shipyards in Serbia

Netherlands

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

Containership crashes into cranes in Turkey port; video shows three cranes falling!

Turkey

STORY: Security camera footage from the port showed huge cranes falling over one by one after the first impact. Kocaeli governor said in a statement that there were no injuries or environmental effects reported. Reuters was able to confirm the location from the color and positioning of the cranes, the structure of the port which… Read More

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