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Royal IHC and La Congolaise des Voies Maritimes (CVM) have signed a contract for the delivery of an Easydredge® 2700XL trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD). The vessel will be customised to meet CVM’s specific operational needs, including greater autonomy, upgraded bow thruster and propulsion power, expanded accommodation, and advanced automation systems—optimising performance in challenging riverine conditions. … Read More
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – 12 March 2026: DP World today announced record financial results for 2025, with revenue up 22% to $24.4 billion, and adjusted EBITDA up 18% to $6.4 billion (margin 26.3%), driven by strong performance across Ports & Terminals and Logistics. Total Group gross throughput increased 5.8% to 93.4 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU). Profits… Read More
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
Panama Canal Administrator Ricaurte Vásquez said Thursday that the conflict in the Middle East and rising fuel costs could ultimately benefit the interoceanic waterway as global shippers adjust routes. In an interview with The Associated Press, Vásquez said that higher energy, fuel and navigation costs could make the Panama Canal a more attractive option for commercial traffic. “When costs increase,… Read More
Maintenance of Brazilian waterways is gaining prominence by removing accumulated sediment, restoring channel depth, and ensuring navigation on strategic rivers in the North, strengthening the supply of riverside communities and increasing the safety of river transport used daily by thousands of people. A maintenance dredging in rivers used by inland navigation It gained prominence in federal waterway… Read More
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – 12 March 2026: DP World today announced record financial results for 2025, with revenue up 22% to $24.4 billion, and adjusted EBITDA up 18% to $6.4 billion (margin 26.3%), driven by strong performance across Ports & Terminals and Logistics. Total Group gross throughput increased 5.8% to 93.4 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU). Profits… Read More
Damen Shipyards Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with FN Herstal, laying the foundation for a strategic industrial participation in maritime defence. With this, the two parties aim to collaborate closely on the integration of FN solutions with Damen vessels, and the development of the regional, European and NATO defence eco-systems. The agreement was… Read More
More efficient cutting, a longer operational lifetime, and lower energy consumption – that’s what the latest cutter head technology is all about. The Curve Tooth cutter head represents a major step forward in optimising the cutting process. Thanks to smart innovations, such as curved teeth and a cutter body cast in one single piece, this… Read More
Panama Canal Administrator Ricaurte Vásquez said Thursday that the conflict in the Middle East and rising fuel costs could ultimately benefit the interoceanic waterway as global shippers adjust routes. In an interview with The Associated Press, Vásquez said that higher energy, fuel and navigation costs could make the Panama Canal a more attractive option for commercial traffic. “When costs increase,… Read More
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 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
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
CEDA Dredging Days 2026 Programme and Early Bird Deadline: Register before 1 March The programme for the CEDA Dredging Days 2026 is now online! The conference will take place from 11-13 May 2026 in Antwerp, Belgium. Until 28 February you can make use of the early bird registration fee (a discount of EUR150 on the… Read More
“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 (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 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
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
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
Vestas has received a firm order for RWE’s 1,380 MW Vanguard East offshore wind project in the United Kingdom. Vanguard East follows Vanguard West, which was confirmed as a firm order last month. This new order further supports the UK’s advance toward its 2030 clean power targets while building crucial momentum for the wider energy… Read More
Energy independence is a global priority, and Jan De Nul is actively expanding its offshore energy fleet to meet this challenge. Two large vessels for the installation of submarine cables are currently under construction. Last year the company also announced the order of a rock installation vessel to protect those cables. The fleet will now… Read More
By Jowi Morales San Francisco-based startup Aikido Technologies, which is focused on building offshore wind turbines, is experimenting with adding data centers to its power platforms. According to IEEE Spectrum, the company plans to launch a 100-kilowatt unit that combines a wind turbine with an AI server off the coast of Norway in the North Sea… Read More
By J Lakshmana Rao Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) has commenced its annual maintenance dredging at the New Sand Trap (NST) and other critical operational areas of the port, including OHTB, OB-1, OB-2, MPB, IC, and IHTB. The initiative forms part of the port authority’s ongoing efforts to control coastal erosion and maintain navigational safety. The… Read More
The Port of Suape, located in Pernambuco in northeastern Brazil, is moving forward with a major modernization project that includes the construction of a new electric port terminal with up to 100 berths (cais). The initiative is part of broader investments to transform the port complex into a more efficient, sustainable, and technologically advanced logistics… Read More
By Gabriel Malheiros The city government of Itaguaí, in Rio de Janeiro’s Baixada Fluminense region, announced that CSN Mineração plans to invest about BRL 400 million to expand and modernize the TECAR pier, a solid bulk terminal located at the Port of Itaguaí. Construction is scheduled to begin in August and is expected to take… Read More
Brazil has begun the process to hold the auction for the concession contract for the access channel to the country’s largest port, the port of Santos, which could generate investments of around 23 billion reais (US$4.4bn). The sector’s regulatory agency, Antaq, has launched the public consultation process that will discuss the preparation of the contract’s tender notice…. Read More
By J Lakshmana Rao Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) has commenced its annual maintenance dredging at the New Sand Trap (NST) and other critical operational areas of the port, including OHTB, OB-1, OB-2, MPB, IC, and IHTB. The initiative forms part of the port authority’s ongoing efforts to control coastal erosion and maintain navigational safety. The… Read More
State Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Sheikh Faridul Islam has said that initiatives to dredge rivers and restore waterways were taken after the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) assumed office. He made the remarks on Saturday while addressing a river dialogue titled “Save the Pashur River, Save the Sundarbans and Save the lives of… Read More
A high-level meeting chaired by Forest Minister and Elathur MLA A.K. Saseendran has decided not to restart dredging works in the Korapuzha river. Following mass protests last month, the authorities temporarily halted the work and appointed an expert committee led by Assistant Collector S. Mohanapriya to examine complaints regarding the project. The committee has submitted… Read More
The portfolio committees on Agriculture and on Forestry, Fisheries and Environment received briefings from the departments of Agriculture; Land Reform and Rural Development; and Forestry, Fisheries and Environment (DFFE) on the dredging in the Mfolozi and Msunduzi flats and the opening of the St Lucia estuary mouth. Thereafter, the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture received its… Read More
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 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
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
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
Damen Shipyards Group has completed construction of the first Waterbus 2907 Electric. The fully electric vessel is designed to provide sustainable public transport in urban areas, operating with extremely low levels of wash and zero emissions. The shipbuilder has introduced the vessel at a special event at Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam. Stimulating access to sustainability Damen is now… Read More
Purus Coriolis was delivered before contractual delivery date, and is one of two CSOVs in the collaboration project between VARD and Purus. Designed with cutting-edge technology and a focus on minimizing environmental impact, this vessel will play a crucial role in supporting renewable energy projects at sea, contributing to the global journey toward sustainable development. Source
On March 11th we celebrated the naming ceremony for the Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV) NB 982 Norwind Maestro for Norwind Offshore and Navigare Capital Partners A/S. The ceremony took place in Emden, Germany. The vessel’s godmother was Henriette Obel. Norwind Maestro was delivered on 15 January from Vard Søviknes before going straight into operation. The… Read More
Researchers at the University of Wollongong (UOW), in collaboration with LUYTEN 3D, have developed the world’s first underwater 3D concrete printing system. This innovative technology uses a single-mix concrete formulation designed to set underwater without chemical accelerators or additives, ensuring structural integrity through material design alone. According to Aziz Ahmed, PhD, structural engineering researcher at… 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
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
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
València, X March, 2026 – The Port Authority of Valencia (APV) has awarded the contract for the extension of an office building located at the Real Club Náutico de Valencia to house the facilities of the Civil Guard Maritime Service and the State Tax Administration Agency (AEAT). The project includes the installation of two modular buildings, one permanent and one temporary… Read More
By Ugochukwu Alaribe, UMUAHIA The Abia State Government has announced plans to dredge the Aba River to expand infrastructure and improve access to new facilities around the Enyimba Hotel waterfront. The government also disclosed that the redeveloped hotel will include an international conference centre, while an agreement has been signed with Landmark Company to develop… 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
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, 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
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
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