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Ørsted: Meet the vessel venturing out on its own 

Ørsted: Meet the vessel venturing out on its own 

Denmark

Meet the vessel venturing out on its own  Our Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm is trialling an uncrewed surface vessel (USV) in preparation for upcoming seabed surveys. The team deliberately chose a USV for safety, sustainability, and efficiency. Uncrewed operations can help reduce fatigue-related risks and support longer offshore deployments. This extended endurance enables more… Read More

DEME wins contract to help restore water quality in the central Netherlands

DEME wins contract to help restore water quality in the central Netherlands

Netherlands

DEME has won a contract1 to implement WFD (Water Framework Directive) measures in Central Netherlands. WFD measures are projects aimed at improving water quality in the Netherlands, which are carried out by Rijkswaterstaat. In collaboration with its partner Beens Dredging B.V. (part of Beens Groep B.V.), DEME will execute Lot D at the locations Eemmeer,… Read More

Knowledge Marine vs Dredging Corporation: Who Leads India’s dredging sector?

Knowledge Marine vs Dredging Corporation: Who Leads India’s dredging sector?

India

Synopsis: KMEW has rapidly evolved into a high-margin, efficient dredging player with 26 dredging units and 40 marine assets, and DCI remains India’s largest and most strategically important dredging company with the country’s most powerful fleet. Let us know more about this company and understand which company thrives where.  India’s dredging sector is going through… Read More

Arcadis Appoints Heather Polinsky as CEO

Arcadis Appoints Heather Polinsky as CEO

Netherlands

Heather Polinsky, 26-year veteran of the company and Global President for Resilience and Mobility, nominated as new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Alan Brookes to step down as CEO on 1 March 2026 Amsterdam – Arcadis (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the world’s leading company in delivering data-driven sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets,… Read More


Company & People News | Dredge Mining

DE Klop sells fully zero-emission cutter suction dredger Cygnus to Dekker Group

Netherlands

Sliedrecht / IJzendoorn – DE Klop has sold the award-winning, fully zero-emission cutter suction dredger Cygnus to Dekker of IJzendoorn. With this acquisition, Dekker Group takes an important step towards greater efficiency and further sustainability of its operations. Dekker actively strives to make its activities more sustainable. Driven by this ambition, the choice fell on… Read More

Authorities raid home of former Damen CEO week after sanctions trial begins

Netherlands

Dutch investigators raided the Noordeloos home of former Damen Shipyards CEO Kommer Damen in early December as part of a criminal investigation, the Fiscal Information and Investigation Service (FIOD) confirmed. The agency declined to say whether the raid was directly linked to the criminal trial against Damen Shipyards and several executives that opened last week,… Read More

Take a look inside Belgium’s construction site of the century

Belgium

The Antwerp ring road is one of the busiest traffic arteries in Belgium. Fortunately, improvement is in sight. The Oosterweel project will finally close the ring road, keep cut-through traffic out of the city centre and greatly improve the quality of life in the area. We are helping to build two impressive parts of this… Read More

Patrick Krawutschke appointed new Managing Director at HPC

Germany

The Executive Board of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) has appointed Patrick Krawutschke as Managing Director of HPC Hamburg Port Consulting with effect from 1 January 2026. Together with Nils Kemme, he will be responsible for managing the HHLA subsidiary. “We are delighted that Patrick Krawutschke, a proven expert, has joined us as the… Read More


Events & Conferences

Arcadis Drives Innovation in Cost Management at Project Cost Management Forum 2025

China

Hong Kong – Arcadis, a global leader in sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions, proudly participated in the Project Cost Management Forum 2025, held on 7 November in Hong Kong. Organized by the Development Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), the Forum brought together local and international industry leaders… Read More

Visionary Marina Leaders & Frontline Service Heroes Compete in the Expanded 2025 Edition of the Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards

United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 07 November 2025: In collaboration with the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), an affiliate of the emirate’s Department of Municipalities and Transport, Abu Dhabi Maritime, part of AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), has announced the successful end of the submission period for the third edition of the 2025 Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards…. Read More


Maritime hires and promotions

Patrick Krawutschke appointed new Managing Director at HPC

Germany

The Executive Board of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) has appointed Patrick Krawutschke as Managing Director of HPC Hamburg Port Consulting with effect from 1 January 2026. Together with Nils Kemme, he will be responsible for managing the HHLA subsidiary. “We are delighted that Patrick Krawutschke, a proven expert, has joined us as the… Read More

Wärtsilä Energy Storage Appoints Luke Witmer as Vice President of Software Engineering

Finland

Technology group Wärtsilä has appointed Luke Witmer as Vice President of Software Engineering for its Energy Storage business. The appointment marks a significant milestone in Wärtsilä’s continued investment in software innovation and leadership. Luke has been instrumental in Wärtsilä’s technology evolution since 2015, prior to Wärtsilä’s acquisition of Greensmith Energy. Over the past decade, Luke… Read More

Change of guard in A.P. Moller – Maersk regional leadership

Denmark

Summary: Copenhagen, Denmark – A.P. Moller – Maersk A/S (OMX: MAERSK-B): Today, A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) announces changes to its regional leadership. Executive Summary Ditlev Blicher appointed Regional President for North America Scott Andrew Elliott appointed interim Regional President of Asia-Pacific Charles Van Der Steene appointed Regional Managing Director for India, Middle East and Africa Guillaume Sauzedde appointed Regional… Read More

A.P. Moller – Maersk Appoints Robert Erni as Chief Financial Officer

Denmark

Summary: Copenhagen, Denmark – A.P. Moller – Maersk A/S (OMX: MAERSK-B): Highly experienced logistics CFO, Robert Erni, joins A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Member of the Executive Board. Executive Summary The A.P. Moller – Maersk Board of Directors appoints Robert Erni as new Chief Financial Officer Robert Erni is a… Read More


Offshore Wind Power News

New England eyes Canada for energy as US offshore wind flounders

United Kingdom

Nova Scotia could be a future offshore wind hot spot, as New England looks to its Canadian neighbor for an energy source that the Trump administration is quashing in the U.S. Last month, the industry group Marine Renewables Canada saw attendance to its annual conference in Halifax double over last year, with more than 700 visitors. A… Read More

Ørsted: Meet the vessel venturing out on its own 

Denmark

Meet the vessel venturing out on its own  Our Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm is trialling an uncrewed surface vessel (USV) in preparation for upcoming seabed surveys. The team deliberately chose a USV for safety, sustainability, and efficiency. Uncrewed operations can help reduce fatigue-related risks and support longer offshore deployments. This extended endurance enables more… Read More

DEME secures foundation and cable installation contracts for BC-Wind offshore wind farm in Poland

Poland

DEME has been awarded three contracts1 for the installation of monopile foundations, inter-array cables, and the export cable at the BC-Wind offshore wind farm in Poland. These new contracts position DEME as a key contributor to Poland’s renewable energy build-out, supporting the country’s energy transition.  BC-Wind, developed by international offshore wind company Ocean Winds, a… Read More

DEME Lands Multi Scope Contract for Polish Wind Farm

Poland

Belgian marine contractor DEME has secured a major role in Poland’s offshore wind expansion after winning three contracts covering foundation and cable installation work for the BC-Wind project in the Baltic Sea. The combined awards are worth €150m–300m, ($175m–$350m). BC-Wind is being developed by Ocean Winds, the EDP Renewables–ENGIE joint venture, about 23 km off… Read More


Port News

ICTSI invests R$948M to expand Rio Brasil terminal

Brazil

BRAZILIAN Minister of Ports and Airports, Silvio Costa Filho, announced a new private investment of R$948 million by the International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) to expand and modernize the ICTSI Rio Brasil Terminal at the Port of Rio de Janeiro. The project, scheduled for 2025–2029, is set to increase the terminal’s capacity by 70.5… Read More

AD Ports Group and Kuwait Ports Authority Sign MoU to Explore Development and Operation of Container Operations at Shuaiba Port

United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi, UAE – AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading global enabler of integrated trade, industry and logistics solutions, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kuwait Ports Authority (KPA), the principal developer and operator of commercial ports and logistics zones, to explore the development and operation of container… Read More

UK’s Port of Blyth secures funding for wharf terminal expansion

United Kingdom

The Port of Blyth in the UK has been awarded £275,000 (US$367,000) in match funding from the UK Crown Estate as part of the second round of a programme designed to provide early-stage development funding for offshore wind supply chain projects. This funding will enable the initial design work for infilling and land reclamation of… Read More

ABP breaks ground on major Humber industrial and logistics scheme

United Kingdom

Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s largest port operator, has started construction works on the first phase of its major Humber development at its Helm @ Immingham site, the most significant development of its kind in the region for decades This first phase of development at this 227-acre strategic location follows the grant of reserved… Read More


Project Updates & Industry Developments

Popular South Island beach and campsite to reopen in time for Christmas following storm repairs

New Zealand

Pukatea/Whites Bay beach and campsite in Marlborough will reopen at midday on December 22 following extensive repair work after severe storm damage in July. The popular site, patrolled by the Rārangi Surf Life Saving Club and known for its family-friendly swimming, kayaking and mountain biking, has undergone significant remediation led by the Department of Conservation (DOC)…. Read More

Royal IHC: Landmark keel laying of not one, but two new vessels for OMS Group

Malaysia

𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗲, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝗠𝗦 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽! We’re proud to reach another major milestone in our partnership with OMS Group as we celebrated the twin keel laying for 𝗖𝗦 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀 and 𝗖𝗦 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗵. The ceremony marks the official start of construction of OMS Group’s G (GREAT) Class fleet. At a… Read More

DEME: Last tunnel element Scheldt Tunnel successfully immersed

Belgium

A milestone moment for the Scheldt Tunnel, and for the many people behind it. Today, the final of eight massive tunnel elements was successfully immersed beneath the Scheldt River, closing an extraordinary year on the Scheldt Tunnel project. With this last element carefully positioned between sections six and eight, one of the most delicate phases… Read More

WaterWerk signs framework agreements for WFD measures

Netherlands

Rotterdam, the Netherlands – On behalf of Rijkswaterstaat, WaterWerk (a consortium of Boskalis, Van Oord, and Martens en Van Oord) will carry out the European Union’s Water Framework Directive (WFD) measures in the Nederrijn-Lek and IJssel-Zuid rivers. Today, Patricia Zorko, Deputy Director-General of Rijkswaterstaat, together with representatives of the three parent companies of WaterWerk, signed… Read More


Sand & Gravel News

Alberta moves to modernize sand and gravel regulations to boost jobs and infrastructure

Canada

Alberta’s government is acting on 15 recommendations from the Sand and Gravel Task Force to modernize private land sand and gravel pit regulations, aiming to streamline approvals, reduce delays and support economic growth. Sand and gravel are critical for building roads, homes and infrastructure across the province. Officials say the reforms will protect the environment,… Read More

Pampanga town sand quarry halted over tax hike

Philippines

PORAC, Pampanga, Philippines – The supplies of sand and gravel for the construction sector in Luzon are expected to drop as all 40 quarry operators and 850 haulers in this town, Pampanga’s biggest source of the aggregates, closed their sites since Friday night and gave up at least P128 million of gross sales for two… Read More

Sand, gravel quarrying ban lifted for N. Vizcaya’s typhoon rehabilitation

Philippines

BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya – The ban on sand and gravel quarrying in Nueva Vizcaya has been lifted to support the government’s rehabilitation and recovery efforts in the province. The decision followed a meeting of the Provincial Mining Regulatory Board (PMRB) on Friday, November 14, in this town in response to requests from the League of Municipalities… Read More

Mining board to issue limited quarry permits

Philippines

BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya — The Provincial Mining Regulatory Board (PMRB) has announced plans to issue gratuitous permits for the extraction of sand and gravel “exclusively for urgent government projects.” This was in response to requests from the League of Municipalities of Nueva Vizcaya, headed by Mayor Benjamin Cuaresma III, and the two districts of the Department… Read More


Shipbuilding | Marine Products | Technology

Rohde Nielsen Partners With MAHI to Optimize Dredging Through Remote Navigation

Denmark

𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗼𝗵𝗱𝗲 𝗡𝗶𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝟲𝟬𝗺 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘀 Rohde Nielsen is an innovative marine contractor in dredging and offshore industries, continuously expanding its fleet, technologies and operational capabilities. To optimise their dredging operations, Rohde Nielsen asked MAHI to enable 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 navigation of their 𝘀𝗽𝗹𝗶𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀. In 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀, we installed the… Read More

Hapag-Lloyd orders eight new dual-fuel methanol container ships

Germany

Deliveries expected in 2028 and 2029 Investment volume of more than USD 500 million Additional agreement on 14 long-term charter contracts Hapag-Lloyd has signed a contract with the Chinese shipyard CIMC Raffles for the construction of eight new container ships. The ordered units will each have a capacity of 4,500 TEU and are scheduled for… Read More

World’s 1st Autonomous Maritime Shipyard & Systems Centre To Be Built In India

India

The World’s first autonomous maritime shipyard and systems centre will be constructed in the Indian State of Andhra Pradesh. Around 29.58 acres of land at the Juvvaladinne Fishing Harbour in Bogolu Mandal was allotted to Sagar Defence Engineering Pvt. Ltd for building the world-class facility. This decision by the state’s cabinet is a major milestone… Read More

Russia’s United Shipbuilding Corp is Set to Design & Build Dredgers at Admiralty Shipyards Facility

Russian Federation

The dredgers may be built on the company’s secondary slipways The United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) plans to build dredgers of its own design at St. Petersburg based Admiralty Shipyards, IAA PortNews reported. Vladimir Rachin, Deputy Director of the USC Civil Shipbuilding Sales and Contracting Department said there are optimistic plans to build dredgers that could… 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

DEME wins contract to help restore water quality in the central Netherlands

Netherlands

DEME has won a contract1 to implement WFD (Water Framework Directive) measures in Central Netherlands. WFD measures are projects aimed at improving water quality in the Netherlands, which are carried out by Rijkswaterstaat. In collaboration with its partner Beens Dredging B.V. (part of Beens Groep B.V.), DEME will execute Lot D at the locations Eemmeer,… Read More

Metafuels Awards McDermott FEED Contract for Turbe e-SAF Facility in Rotterdam

Netherlands

Download PDF  HOUSTON and ROTTERDAM – Swiss aviation technology company Metafuels has awarded a contract to McDermott for front-end engineering and design (FEED) of its Turbe project, a first-of-a-kind synthetic sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF) production facility to be built at the Evos terminal in the Port of Rotterdam. The Turbe plant will be the first commercial deployment… Read More

Valaris Announces Multi-Year Contract Award for Drillship VALARIS DS-8

Bermuda

Download HAMILTON, Bermuda — Valaris Limited (NYSE: VAL) (“Valaris” or the “Company”) announced today that it has been awarded a multi-year contract with Shell offshore Brazil for drillship VALARIS DS-8. The contract is expected to commence in the first quarter of 2027, with an estimated duration of approximately 800 days and a total contract value… Read More

DEME secures foundation and cable installation contracts for BC-Wind offshore wind farm in Poland

Poland

DEME has been awarded three contracts1 for the installation of monopile foundations, inter-array cables, and the export cable at the BC-Wind offshore wind farm in Poland. These new contracts position DEME as a key contributor to Poland’s renewable energy build-out, supporting the country’s energy transition.  BC-Wind, developed by international offshore wind company Ocean Winds, a… 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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