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DEME Group Takes Delivery of New Wind Turbine Installation Vessel

DEME Group Takes Delivery of New Wind Turbine Installation Vessel

Belgium

DEME has taken delivery of its new wind turbine installation vessel Norse Wind at the CIMC Raffles Shipyard. Designed to install the next generation of offshore wind turbines, the vessel combines advanced technology and sustainable design features to offer unrivalled installation capability. Marking another important milestone in DEME’s continued expansion of its offshore installation fleet,… Read More

Strike at Supplier Hits Orsted Largest Offshore Wind Project

Strike at Supplier Hits Orsted Largest Offshore Wind Project

Denmark

Staff at monopile plant SeAH Wind walk out today but developer insists Hornsea 3 stays on track Workers are going on strike at a key factory supplying Orsted’s largest project globally, Hornsea 3, as the developer insisted it will keep the project on track. Source

Mud Cat 40E Electric Dredge Restores Industrial Pond in Western Australia’s Wheatbelt

Mud Cat 40E Electric Dredge Restores Industrial Pond in Western Australia’s Wheatbelt

Australia

Restoring waterways to full health isn’t the only highlight of the job! Recently, our team was engaged in dredging and desludging works on an Industrial Process Water pond in Western Australia’s Wheatbelt region . Utilizing the remote-controlled Mud Cat 40E electric dredge, we efficiently removed accumulated sediment, enhancing the pond’s capacity and functionality. And to… Read More

Boskalis receives new Tadano crane

Boskalis receives new Tadano crane

Netherlands

Dutch dredging and offshore energy service provider Boskalis has taken delivery of a 100 tonne Tadano GR-1000EX-4 Rough Terrain crane for its central distribution centre in Vlaardingen, the Netherlands. The two axle GR-1000EX-4 has a 51 metre five section boom with a twin cylinder telescope system – one cylinder extends the first section while the… Read More


Company & People News | Dredge Mining

The Looming International Shipping Crisis over new emissions rules

United Kingdom

A fight is brewing ahead of the upcoming meeting of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) over new rules to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the shipping industry. Formal approval at the October 14-17 meeting was assumed until the United States announced its opposition to the regulations in August and called on other governments to reject the proposal or face retaliation. The… Read More

DEME Group Takes Delivery of New Wind Turbine Installation Vessel

Belgium

DEME has taken delivery of its new wind turbine installation vessel Norse Wind at the CIMC Raffles Shipyard. Designed to install the next generation of offshore wind turbines, the vessel combines advanced technology and sustainable design features to offer unrivalled installation capability. Marking another important milestone in DEME’s continued expansion of its offshore installation fleet,… Read More

A new edition of the Royal IHC Insights newsletter is here

Netherlands

From the proud launch of the 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗬 — a next-generation trailing suction hopper dredger built for Boskalis — to exciting 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 and 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, Royal IHC continues to push boundaries 🌍⚙️ Be sure to watch the video of the launch, and find out where you can connect with us at upcoming events. Source

Van Oord wins Jan Agema Award 2025 for Borssele III, IV and V offshore wind project

Netherlands

Rotterdam, 14 October 2025 – Van Oord has been awarded the prestigious Jan Agema Award 2025 for its contribution to the offshore wind project Borssele III, IV and V. The jury praised the project for its technical innovation, societal relevance, and future-proof design, highlighting it as a powerful response to the urgent energy transition in… Read More


Events & Conferences

Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy Concludes the World’s First Quantum Maritime Conference

United Arab Emirates

The world’s first conference of its kind, saw the launch of the “Blue Initiative” supporting research and partnerships to advance smarter, safer, and more sustainable maritime solutions Abu Dhabi, UAE – Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy, the region’s leading academic institution for mariners and an integral part of AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading facilitator… Read More

Lasse Petterson represent GLDD at the 2025 AAPA Annual Convention & Exposition in Quebec City, Canada

Canada

Honored to represent Great Lakes Dredge & Dock at the 2025 AAPA Annual Convention & Exposition in Quebec City, Canada. GLDD President & CEO Lasse Petterson briefed Port Commissioners from across the hemisphere on the evolving challenges and opportunities in dredging and port infrastructure. His dialogue with Cary S. Davis, CEO of AAPA, highlighted the… Read More

TT Club Innovation In Safety Award Open For Entries

World ,

WHAT ARE THE AWARDS? These awards were set up with the purpose of celebrating safety innovation in the global freight supply chain. Award entrants are required to show that a product, idea, solution, process, scheme or other innovation has resulted in a demonstrable improvement to safety. This award is the eighth time that TT Club… Read More

Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy to Host Quantum Maritime Conference, Shaping the Future of Global Shipping

United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi, UAE – Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy (ADMA), the region’s leading academic institution for mariners and an integral part of AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading facilitator of global trade, logistics, and industry, will host the Quantum Maritime Conference 2025 at the Academy’s campus in Mussafah – Abu Dhabi on October 8-9, 2025…. Read More


Maritime hires and promotions

Hanwha Appoints Tom Anderson, Former PEO Ships to Lead American Shipbuilding Enterprise

Korea, Republic of

Korean-owned Hanwha has hired a former U.S. Navy admiral to lead the company’s new shipbuilding enterprise in the United States. The company announced Monday the hiring of Tom Anderson, who most recently served as the program executive officer for ships at Naval Sea Systems Command. His official title is the president of U.S. shipbuilding at… Read More

Auramarine appoints Ted Bergman as new Director of engineering and projects

Finland

Turku, Finland – Auramarine, the world’s leading fuel system expert for the marine industry, has announced the appointment of Ted Bergman as Director of engineering and projects. Bergman will lead the strategic development of the company’s engineering department, driving innvation and operational excellence in all fronts related to engineering design, consultation and automation. With over 30 years… Read More

ENG. Raid Al Rubaiey Takes the Helm as CEO of SOHAR Freezone & Deputy CEO of SOHAR Port

Oman

The Board of Directors of SOHAR Port and Freezone announced the appointment of Eng. Raid Al Rubaiey as the new Chief Executive Officer of SOHAR Freezone and Deputy CEO of SOHAR Port, effective 1st of October 2025. Eng. Raid brings over two decades of leadership experience across Oman’s key industrial sectors, including water, energy, food,… Read More

Jeroen Eijsink takes over as CEO of HHLA

Germany

Jeroen Eijsink took over as Chief Executive Officer of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) on 1 October 2025. Jeroen Eijsink on taking up his office at HHLA: “I look forward to getting to know HHLA over the coming weeks – in particular the staff throughout Europe. Together, we will focus on developing HHLA sustainably. Our… Read More


Offshore Wind Power News

DEME Group Takes Delivery of New Wind Turbine Installation Vessel

Belgium

DEME has taken delivery of its new wind turbine installation vessel Norse Wind at the CIMC Raffles Shipyard. Designed to install the next generation of offshore wind turbines, the vessel combines advanced technology and sustainable design features to offer unrivalled installation capability. Marking another important milestone in DEME’s continued expansion of its offshore installation fleet,… Read More

Strike at Supplier Hits Orsted Largest Offshore Wind Project

Denmark

Staff at monopile plant SeAH Wind walk out today but developer insists Hornsea 3 stays on track Workers are going on strike at a key factory supplying Orsted’s largest project globally, Hornsea 3, as the developer insisted it will keep the project on track. Source

How Global Offshore Wind Is Battling a Perfect Storm of Challenges

World ,

Over the past couple of years, the global offshore wind sector has been facing growing pains, with supply chain constraints, policy volatility, and economic headwinds threatening a power segment that has been slated to become the most dominant wind energy source in many regions. These challenges are increasingly forcing companies in the space to abandon… Read More

Van Oord wins Jan Agema Award 2025 for Borssele III, IV and V offshore wind project

Netherlands

Rotterdam, 14 October 2025 – Van Oord has been awarded the prestigious Jan Agema Award 2025 for its contribution to the offshore wind project Borssele III, IV and V. The jury praised the project for its technical innovation, societal relevance, and future-proof design, highlighting it as a powerful response to the urgent energy transition in… Read More


Port News

Rotterdam Strike Suspended as Europe’s Port Disputes Worsen

Netherlands

Europe’s container ports may see a short reprieve following a court-mediated agreement to pause a major strike at the Port of Rotterdam, but broader port disruption continues to threaten sea  freight flows across the continent. Hundreds of lashers at Europe’s busiest container terminal suspended their walkout for five days on Monday 13 October to Friday 17 October,… Read More

China Sanctions Hanwha’s U.S.-Linked Units as Port Fee Standoff with Washington Escalates

China

BEIJING/SEOUL – China announced sanctions on Tuesday against five U.S.-linked subsidiaries of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean amid trade tension between the world’s two largest economies, sending the company’s shares sharply lower. The commerce ministry’s move comes on the day China and the United States implement additional port fees targeting each others’ vessels, although China has exempted ships it built. Organizations and individuals… Read More

In the third quarter, the Port of Singapore set a new all-time record for container traffic

Singapore

Last month, the Port of Singapore handled 51.12 million tons of goods, with an increase of +2.4% on the September 2024. In the third quarter of 2025, total traffic was 158.59 million tonnes, a volume that represents a growth of +2.9% compared to the third quarter of last year year is the new record for… Read More

Comsa and Vopi 4 will build the blue economy complex at the Port of Barcelona for €52 million.

Spain

The Port of Barcelona’s future blue economy innovation center is preparing to begin construction. Work will begin next month on the former sheds –port warehouses– of the Sant Bertran wharf, next to the Ronda Litoral and just beyond the Trasmed boarding terminal. A new chapter for a complex built in the 1960s, which had been forgotten and… Read More


Project Updates & Industry Developments

Mud Cat 40E Electric Dredge Restores Industrial Pond in Western Australia’s Wheatbelt

Australia

Restoring waterways to full health isn’t the only highlight of the job! Recently, our team was engaged in dredging and desludging works on an Industrial Process Water pond in Western Australia’s Wheatbelt region . Utilizing the remote-controlled Mud Cat 40E electric dredge, we efficiently removed accumulated sediment, enhancing the pond’s capacity and functionality. And to… Read More

Marine lake’s £1m upgrade will safeguard its future

United Kingdom

Swimmers say they will miss using a marine lake while it is closed for a £1m upgrade, as “cold water brings you alive”. Work being carried out at Weston-super-Mare’s seawater pool includes the construction of more public toilets and resurfacing steps and ramps. The repairs mean the lake will be shut until April 2026, but… Read More

Forest dept flags ecological threats in Chapora dredging proposal

India

Panaji : The Forest Department has raised strong objections to the proposed maintenance dredging at the mouth of the Chapora River, citing the absence of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study to gauge its effects on the ecologically sensitive turtle nesting beaches of Morjim and Mandrem. In its submission to the Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority… Read More

Myall River dredging on track for completion by end of October

Australia

The state government says dredging of the Myall River is on track for completion by the end of this month – as it looks to improve access for vessels. It’s part of a wider program, aimed at clearing banked-up channels across New South Wales… but, at this stage, plans for the sand’s relocation are unconfirmed…. Read More


Sand & Gravel News

Stricter measures to be brought in at quarry sites

United Kingdom

Stricter controls are set to be introduced at quarry sites on the Isle of Man to improve standards for workers and prevent accidents. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (Defa) has asked Tynwald to approve the new regulations next month. They are intended to modernise legislation dating back to the 1950s and mirror changes… Read More

Kaohsiung cracks down on illegal sand extraction operations

Taiwan

TAIPEI — Kaohsiung authorities launched a crackdown Tuesday (Sept. 9) on illegal sand and gravel extraction operations devastating agricultural land in the southern Taiwan city. Mayor Chen Chi-mai (陳其邁) announced joint inspections with prosecutors targeting Meinong District (美濃) following reports of widespread farmland destruction. The city pledged permanent confiscation of any machinery caught violating soil… Read More

Sand quarry at Mayon slopes halted amid mudflow threat

Philippines

LEGAZPI CITY—Quarry operations in Albay province were suspended on Monday following findings of overextraction and environmental degradation at the foot of Mayon Volcano. In an interview on Tuesday, Gov. Noel Rosal said the two-month suspension would allow the provincial government to regulate the operations and prevent potential lahar and mudflow risks to villages near the… Read More

Decades-long fight over sand mining ends with court appeal withdrawal

New Zealand

A years-long battle between Pākiri locals and a sand mining company has ended after McCallum Bros withdrew its High Court bid to continue dredging operations in Auckland’s north. McCallum Bros Limited (MBL) and the Manuhuri Kaitiaki Charitable Trust (Ngāti Manuhuri) reached a settlement agreement that would see the company surrender its temporary consent for sand extraction at… Read More


Shipbuilding | Marine Products | Technology

DEME Group Takes Delivery of New Wind Turbine Installation Vessel

Belgium

DEME has taken delivery of its new wind turbine installation vessel Norse Wind at the CIMC Raffles Shipyard. Designed to install the next generation of offshore wind turbines, the vessel combines advanced technology and sustainable design features to offer unrivalled installation capability. Marking another important milestone in DEME’s continued expansion of its offshore installation fleet,… Read More

Wärtsilä debuts GEMS Pulse, a new software solution to enhance revenue for BESS customers through cell-to-fleet data analytics

Finland

Technology group Wärtsilä has launched GEMS Pulse, a breakthrough predictive analytics solution designed to increase the financial and performance output of energy storage facilities. Batteries generate thousands of data points every second, yet operators often struggle to access and leverage this flood of information. GEMS Pulse solves this by transforming complex and largely inaccessible battery… Read More

Damen Naval signs contract with Terma A/S for Decoy Launching System on Colombian PES Frigate

Colombia

Damen Naval has signed a contract with Danish defence technology company Damen Naval has signed a contract with Danish defence technology company Terma A/S for the supply of the C-Guard Decoy Launching System, to be installed on the PES frigate currently under construction for the Colombian Navy. The frigate is based on Damen Naval’s SIGMA 10514 design and… Read More

Wärtsilä engines enable Philippine power provider to meet supply commitments

Finland

Technology group Wärtsilä will carry out a power plant expansion project with two Wärtsilä 32 engines for Philippine-based power provider Delta P, Inc (DPI). The engines will extend the DPI plant’s installed capacity from 30 MW to 44.4 MW, thereby enabling the company to meet its power supply agreement requirements with the Palawan Electric Cooperative…. 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

Adnoc L&S signs $300 million deal to set up chemicals port in Ruwais

United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company’s logistics and services unit Adnoc Logistics and Services has signed a $300 million deal with Ta’ziz to set up a chemicals port in Ruwais industrial hub to help the company export chemicals and their derivatives to global markets. As part of the 50-year deal, Adnoc L&S will build, own and operate the port, which is… Read More

Newport Waterways – maintenance dredging

Australia

We are undertaking scheduled maintenance dredging works within the Newport Waterways canal estate. The project works include maintenance dredging in the following locations: Kingfisher Canal Northern Marina Basin Skua Canal Curlew Canal The intersection between Kestrel Canal and Albatross Canal Walkers Creek Canal. Scope of works The scope of the maintenance dredging works will encompass:… Read More

Jurien Bay Boat Harbour to Undergo Dredging to Improve Navigation and Water Quality

Australia

Introduction Jurien Bay Boat Harbour is a key facility for recreational and commercial vessels along Western Australia’s mid-west coast. The harbour supports local fishing, tourism, and boating activities, making it vital to regional marine operations. To maintain its functionality and water quality, the Department of Transport (WA) has announced that Jurien Bay dredging works will… Read More

Solstad Maritime ASA – Multiple Contract Awards

Norway

Skudeneshavn  Solstad Maritime ASA (SOMA) is pleased to announce multiple new contract awards for several anchor handling tug supply vessels (AHTS) and a construction support vessel (CSV). The combined firm duration of the contracts is approximately 700 vessel days. The following vessels are included in the awards: Normand Saracen and Normand Scorpion have been awarded… 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

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

DREDGEWIRE EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with Chris Gunsten, Senior VP of Project Services & Fleet Engineering, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock

World , United States

GLDD recently launched the Cape Hatteras and the Cape Canaveral Damen 3013 Multicats, that were built at Conrad shipyard. DredgeWire sat down with Chris Gunsten, Senior VP of Project Services & Fleet Engineering to discuss their new Damen 3013 Multicats. DW: Why did GLDD not build their own Multicats? CG: Over many years GLDD has… Read More

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