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Where Ocean Plastic Actually Gets Intercepted

Where Ocean Plastic Actually Gets Intercepted

Rwanda

July marks Plastic Free July, a global campaign asking individuals and organizations to rethink single-use plastic. But the ocean plastic problem isn’t just about consumption, it’s also about interception. The Case for Upstream Interception Most plastic doesn’t originate in the ocean. It travels there through rivers, storm drains and coastal runoff, often over days or… Read More

Fincantieri Builds Global Underwater Leader With Four Acquisitions

Fincantieri Builds Global Underwater Leader With Four Acquisitions

Italy

The Group establishes the first vertically integrated underwater operator, bringing together eight centers of excellence, that are leaders in their respective fields, capable of orchestrating integrated end-to-end solutions across the entire value chain in a synergistic manner, from hardware to software and telecommunications, from the supply of underwater platforms to the provision of services, benefiting… Read More

Eric Alström appointed new Group President & CEO of Hempel

Eric Alström appointed new Group President & CEO of Hempel

Denmark

Hempel’s Board of Directors appoints Eric Alström as Group President & CEO, succeeding Michael Hansen and following a period of interim leadership by Peter la Cour Gormsen and Emilie Barriau. Copenhagen, 3 July 2026: Effective 1 August 2026, Eric Alström is appointed Group President & CEO of Hempel A/S. He succeeds Michael Hansen, who resigned and… Read More

Arcadis wins major role with UK Government Commercial Agency

Arcadis wins major role with UK Government Commercial Agency

United Kingdom

By Mark Cox Arcadis to deliver wide-ranging consultancy services across the UK public sector, reinforcing Arcadis’ position as a partner of choice for infrastructure and environmental transformation. Arcadis has been selected by the UK Government Commercial Agency (GCA) to deliver critical professional services across 9 Lots of the new Construction Professional Services 2 (CPS2) Frameworks…. Read More


Company & People News | Dredge Mining

Arcadis stock leans on its advisory model. The setup stays tied to US demand

Netherlands

By Christina Vaughn Arcadis N.V. (ISIN NL0006237562) remains a project-driven engineering and consulting company with exposure to infrastructure, water and buildings. The Dutch group trades on Euronext Amsterdam, and its investor materials describe a business built around client assignments rather than mass-market products. Business model first For investors, that mix matters because revenue tends to track… Read More

Where Ocean Plastic Actually Gets Intercepted

Rwanda

July marks Plastic Free July, a global campaign asking individuals and organizations to rethink single-use plastic. But the ocean plastic problem isn’t just about consumption, it’s also about interception. The Case for Upstream Interception Most plastic doesn’t originate in the ocean. It travels there through rivers, storm drains and coastal runoff, often over days or… Read More

Fincantieri Builds Global Underwater Leader With Four Acquisitions

Italy

The Group establishes the first vertically integrated underwater operator, bringing together eight centers of excellence, that are leaders in their respective fields, capable of orchestrating integrated end-to-end solutions across the entire value chain in a synergistic manner, from hardware to software and telecommunications, from the supply of underwater platforms to the provision of services, benefiting… Read More

Eric Alström appointed new Group President & CEO of Hempel

Denmark

Hempel’s Board of Directors appoints Eric Alström as Group President & CEO, succeeding Michael Hansen and following a period of interim leadership by Peter la Cour Gormsen and Emilie Barriau. Copenhagen, 3 July 2026: Effective 1 August 2026, Eric Alström is appointed Group President & CEO of Hempel A/S. He succeeds Michael Hansen, who resigned and… Read More


Events & Conferences

IADC Seminar on Dredging and Reclamation held from 23-26 November 2026 in Bali

Bali ,

A successful dredging project begins with insight and alignment, and this special 4-day edition of IADC’s seminar on Dredging and Reclamation brings industry experts and participants together in an immersive, hands‑on learning environment — offered at a specially reduced price for this unique edition. WHAT Since 1993, IADC has provided a five-day-long seminar especially developed… Read More

Register now – Royal IHC Dredging Training in Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

From 3 – 7 August 2026, Royal IHC hosts an intensive 5-day on-site training programme at our Royal IHC location in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This programme is designed to strengthen both your theoretical knowledge and hands-on dredging capabilities, combining core fundamentals with real operational practice. What you’ll get • Core dredging fundamentals • Practical… Read More

Dredging Days: It’s a zoo out there!

Belgium

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

United Kingdom

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


Maritime hires and promotions

Eric Alström appointed new Group President & CEO of Hempel

Denmark

Hempel’s Board of Directors appoints Eric Alström as Group President & CEO, succeeding Michael Hansen and following a period of interim leadership by Peter la Cour Gormsen and Emilie Barriau. Copenhagen, 3 July 2026: Effective 1 August 2026, Eric Alström is appointed Group President & CEO of Hempel A/S. He succeeds Michael Hansen, who resigned and… Read More

Frydenbø Marine appoints Calle Olsson as CEO

United Kingdom

By Anna Cummins Frydenbø Marine has appointed Calle Olsson as CEO, with the appointment taking effect on 1 September 2026. The move sees Olsson return to a business where he has previously held senior roles. Frydenbø Marine is a boatbuilder and distributor headquartered in Sarpsborg, Norway. It produces and distributes popular Nordic leisure boat brands… Read More

Maersk appoints Scott Elliott as Regional President, Asia Pacific

Singapore

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

John Denholm Appointed Chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping

Italy

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


Offshore Wind Power News

DEME: All 62 Jacket Foundations Installed at Dieppe–Le Tréport Wind Farm

France

A major milestone reached at the Dieppe–Le Tréport offshore wind farm. Less than a year after the first jacket foundation was installed in September 2025, all 62 jacket foundations are now in place. Installed by our jack-up offshore installation vessel Innovation, the campaign involved 32 rotations between the port of Cherbourg and the offshore site,… Read More

Kongsberg Maritime to lead new EU project to cut emissions and fuel costs through wind propulsion in shipping

Norway

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

VARD: Successful launch of NB 983

Vietnam

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 sets course for ‘next zero’ – targeting emissions across the entire value chain

Denmark

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


Port News

VOC Port launches PortGPT app, becomes India’s first major port to deploy enterprise AI

India

By BL Chennai Bureau The V.O. Chidambaranar (VOC) Port Authority in Thoothukudi on Tuesday launched PortGPT, a dedicated mobile application aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, knowledge management and data-driven decision-making, becoming the VOC port the first major port in India to deploy an enterprise-grade generative Artificial Intelligence platform through a mobile app. The application was… Read More

Kamarajar Port Becomes India’s second major port with 18-Metre draft capability, boosting India’s maritime competitiveness

India

New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): Kamarajar Port Limited (KPL) has emerged as a deep-water port capable of handling Capesize vessels, with the successful completion of its Capital Dredging Phase VI project. According to the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MOPSW), “With an operational draft of 18.0 metres, the Port can now accommodate vessels… Read More

Singapore’s PSA signs deal to develop $945 million four-berth Haiphong terminal

Singapore

Singapore-headquartered terminal operator PSA has become the latest foreign port company to invest in Haiphong’s Lach Huyen deep-sea port complex in northern Vietnam after signing a $945 million deal to jointly develop a four-berth terminal at the port. The pact, inked between PSA Vietnam and Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park (LHF), will see… Read More

Visit of the Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy Vasilis Kikilias to the Port of Thessaloniki

Greece

Yesterday, the Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Mr. Vasilis Kikilias, visited the Port of Thessaloniki. The Minister was welcomed by the Chairwoman of the BoD of ThPA S.A., Mrs. Angeliki Samara, the Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Ioannis Tsaras and senior executives of the Company. During the visit, Mr. Kikilias, accompanied by his team… Read More


Project Updates & Industry Developments

Jan De Nul Completes Blaasveldbroek Asbestos Remediation and Wetland Restoration Project

Belgium

Asbestos buried under paths and dykes since the 1970s at Blaasveldbroek nature reserve in Willebroek kept resurfacing through tree and shrub growth – even after an earlier clean-up in the ’90s. Commissioned by OVAM and ANB, our colleagues at Planet Redevelopment and Aertssen Group got back to work. The new remediation works have now been… Read More

VIDEO: Ministry says Kien Svay sand dredging site fully licensed after violent confrontation

Cambodia

The Ministry of Mines and Energy held a press conference on July 5 to address a violent confrontation between fishermen and a sand dredging company operating along the border of Prey Veng and Kandal provinces. The briefing followed the circulation of a 16-minute video showing a dispute in Kien Svay district, Kandal province, which escalated… Read More

Sand dredging halted at Inverloch after mechanical failure

Australia

By Bruce Wardley SAND dredging operations at Inverloch have been temporarily halted following a mechanical failure aboard the Kirra dredge. The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA), alongside lead contractor Hall Contracting, confirmed the breakdown today. Officials stated that the unexpected pause in coastal works was caused by a leak in the dredge… Read More

Sand dredging begins at Schnapper Point as boat ramp upgrade continues

Australia

To maintain safe access to the boat ramp and jetties, sand dredging will commence at Mornington’s Schnapper Point on 13 July, while the Victorian Government’s boat ramp upgrade continues. Mornington Peninsula Shire has appointed a contractor to complete the dredging works, with Parks Victoria issuing the relevant work permits. The dredging will complement the larger… Read More


Sand & Gravel News

China Nears Completion of World’s Tallest Sand and Gravel Dam in Xinjiang

China

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

China transforms 7 billion tons of coal waste into sand, gravel, and bricks for construction and attempts to reduce the pressure on rivers, quarries, and former mining areas

China

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

Global Demand for Sand Fuels Environmental Concerns and Intensifies Resource Competition

World ,

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

The global sand crisis: it’s being used up faster than it can be replaced

World ,

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


Shipbuilding | Marine Products | Technology

Royal IHC Delivers Electric Cutter Suction Dredger to Polish Mining Operation

Poland

Another major milestone reached! The electric mining cutter suction dredger (eCSD) TOMASZÓW for Quarzwerke GmbH has successfully arrived at its destination in Poland and is now in the final stages of assembly, readying for launch. 🎉 Built on our proven Beaver® 65 platform, this fully electric dredger was engineered to meet specific operational requirements, including… Read More

VARD Delivers Third Hybrid CSOV to Windward Offshore Ahead of Schedule

Vietnam

VARD is proud to announce the delivery of NB 964 to Windward Offshore GmbH & Co. KG from Vard Vung Tau, ahead of the contractual delivery date. The vessel is the third of four advanced hybrid Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) built for Windward Offshore. Designed to support offshore wind operations, it combines energy-efficient technology,… Read More

New dredges come in many shapes and sizes

World ,

By Capt. Eric Colby Dredge operators in the U.S. have expanded their fleets with a more diverse equipment offering, giving them the ability to take on different types of jobs. They’re replacing old equipment with new, more efficient technologies and even using processes that allow them to access and operate equipment remotely. “The basic dredge… Read More

Wärtsilä propulsion solutions selected for Grimaldi Group’s major newbuild programme

China

Technology group Wärtsilä will supply a range of propulsion solutions for nine newbuild ferry vessels under construction for Grimaldi Group fleets. The ships are being built at the China Merchants Shipbuilding Industry Group Weihai Shipyard Co.,Ltd as part of Grimaldi’s important fleet renewal programme which is centered around achieving decarbonised shipping operations. Four vessels for… Read More


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Record year for Jan De Nul: turnover of €4.24 billion

Luxembourg

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

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

FG orders dredging of sand-filled Kuramo Lagoon to ease Lagos flooding

Nigeria

By Chukwuma Umeorah The Federal Government has ordered the dredging of the sand-filled Kuramo Lagoon in Lagos as part of measures to address flooding in parts of the state, while maintaining that the ongoing Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway was not responsible for the flooding experienced in the affected communities. Minister of Works, David Umahi, announced the decision yesterday… Read More

Jan De Nul awarded US$65.9mn Río de la Plata dredging contract

Argentina

The Administrative Commission of the Río de la Plata (CARP) awarded Belgian company Jan De Nul a dredging contract in the Martín García channel of the Río de la Plata, strengthening the maintenance of a key waterway for navigation between Argentina and Uruguay. The contract, valued at US$65.9 million (mn), covers maintenance dredging works, widening, and potential improvements between… Read More

Arcadis wins major role with UK Government Commercial Agency

United Kingdom

By Mark Cox Arcadis to deliver wide-ranging consultancy services across the UK public sector, reinforcing Arcadis’ position as a partner of choice for infrastructure and environmental transformation. Arcadis has been selected by the UK Government Commercial Agency (GCA) to deliver critical professional services across 9 Lots of the new Construction Professional Services 2 (CPS2) Frameworks…. Read More

Four bids for up to US$80mn compete in Mexico for dredging in Progreso

Mexico

Four companies submitted proposals ranging from 897.96 million (mn) pesos (US$51mn) to 1.39432 billion (bn) pesos (US$80mn) to carry out the dredging and construction of the north platform for the first stage of expansion and modernization of the port of Progreso, driving the growth of Yucatán’s main port facility. The tender includes construction dredging and… Read More


USACE

USACE Ends Coastal Storm Study for Collier County, Fl. Due to Insufficient Funds

FL, United States

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

GLDD’s Buxton & Avon Beach. N.C. Beach Nourishment Set to Start in May, but FEMA $ Required to Complete Second Phase

NC, United States

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

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


Videos | C-Suite Interviews

Record year for Jan De Nul: turnover of €4.24 billion

Luxembourg

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

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

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