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Macau, 09 February 2026 – Arcadis, a leading global design and consultancy firm for natural and built assets, is proud to announce its appointment as Quantity Surveying (QS) consultant for two transformative projects commissioned by the Macau Government: the Civic Sports Park on the former Yat Yuen Dog Racing Track site and the Macao Artificial… Read More
Ajax – Van Oord fully operational again We are extremely proud to share that De Klop has successfully completed a challenging and extensive project: the cutter suction dredger Ajax of Van Oord is fully operational once again. Originally built in 2000 by Machinefabriek De Hollandsche IJssel, the vessel has undergone a major revitalisation and is… Read More
Fabrication is officially underway following the steel‑cutting ceremony for LanWin1, McDermott’s second project in TenneT’s 2GW Program. Well done to our teams for driving progress toward delivering clean offshore wind energy from the North Sea to Germany. Source
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 13th February 2026: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading global enabler of integrated trade, industry, and logistics solutions, today announced its preliminary unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ending 31st December 2025. The Group delivered record revenue and net profit for the full year 2025 and… Read More
Haskoning is an independent international consultancy integrating engineering, design, software and technology. Based on our mission Enhancing Society Together, we contribute to the UN SDGs. With 6,800 employees in over 25 countries, we deliver future-proof solutions worldwide – including expert dredging and land reclamation services. Source
By Marcus Hand Shortsea operator Samskip is selling its UK and Ireland freight business that connects Rotterdam to CLdN. The sale covers container shipping services operated by Samskip between Rotterdam and the UK ports of Belfast, Blyth, Grangemouth, Hull and Tilbury and the Irish ports of Cork, Dublin and Waterford. Samskip said that it was envisaged it would transfer… Read More
See how your priorities stack up against the global dredging community. By joining the Dredging Landscape 2026 benchmark, you’ll discover where you stand as the industry evolves through economic shifts, sustainability targets, and digitalization. Join the benchmark survey https://buff.ly/7z5dcrQ Source
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 17 February 2026: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading global enabler of trade, industry, and logistics solutions, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BUA Group, one of Africa’s largest foods, mining, manufacturing, and industrial conglomerates, and MAIR Group (ADX: MAIR), a strategic investment company focused on grocery retail… Read More
Wärtsilä Corporation has today, 17 February 2026, published its Annual Report for the year 2025. The Annual Report contains a Business review, the Corporate Governance Statement, the Remuneration Report 2025, the Board of Director’s Report including a Sustainability statement, and the Financial Statements 2025. The Financial Statements are published in accordance with the European Single… 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
Calling all Young Professionals in dredging: Do you have a bold idea, exciting research, or a fresh perspective that could shape the future of our industry? Then this is your moment! At Central Dredging Association – CEDA Dredging Days, we’re inviting early‑career talents to take the stage and deliver a powerful Young Professional Pitch Talk…. 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
Thema: Nucleaire Voortstuwing op (Bagger) Schepen Hierbij wordt u uitgenodigd voor de CEDA-NL/Maritime & Offshore NL clubavond op donderdag 19 maart 2026 in Alblasserdam. Tijdens deze clubavond duiken we in de wereld van nucleaire energie aan boord van schepen. Wat betekent deze technologie voor de maritieme sector? Hoe zit het met de techniek, de praktische toepassingen én de… Read More
Saudi Arabia’s leading container terminal operator, Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT), has appointed Lars Vang Christensen as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant leadership transition as the company expands both domestically and internationally. The appointment signals RSGT’s intent to accelerate its growth strategy at a time when Saudi Arabia is investing heavily in… Read More
During today’s Welcoming Day, our new colleagues discovered our company’s vision, connected with future teammates, and got their first glimpse of the exciting projects they’ll soon help shape. We wish each of them an inspiring start to their careers at DEME! Ready to start your own DEME adventure? Explore our career opportunities: https://lnkd.in/dpJZmzE Source
Arcadis has announced the appointment of Peter Hogg as its new Country Director for the United Kingdom and Ireland. Hogg succeeds Simon Bimpson, who will continue in his role as President of Arcadis Advanced Manufacturing. A 28-year veteran of the business, Hogg brings extensive experience across the built environment and civil society, and will continue… Read More
The Port of Tyne has announced the appointment of Elaine Scott as its new Director of Innovation. Elaine will lead the Port’s sustainable innovation agenda and run the National Maritime Innovation Hub. The Port of Tyne has announced the appointment of Elaine Scott as its new Director of Innovation. Following her promotion from Innovation Partnerships… Read More
Fabrication is officially underway following the steel‑cutting ceremony for LanWin1, McDermott’s second project in TenneT’s 2GW Program. Well done to our teams for driving progress toward delivering clean offshore wind energy from the North Sea to Germany. Source
Preparing cable routes for a future offshore wind farm is a time-consuming operation. This is certainly true in the Baltic Sea, off the Polish coast. In the very first stage, a geotechnical soil investigation must be carried out to determine the specific ground conditions. Boskalis’ subsidiary Gardline Limited was called in for this activity. Afterwards,… Read More
By Myrna M. Velasco LONDON, England – As governments double down on offshore wind from Europe to the Asian markets, discussions are no longer just about gigawatt installations and climate targets. They have shifted toward a harsher reality: escalating curtailments that leave turbines idle and waste billions in consumer money, while cybersecurity and data sovereignty… Read More
MacGregor has been selected to supply a substantial 400-tonne Active Heave Compensated (AHC) subsea crane for a new 127-metre Floating Wind Farm Construction Vessel (FWCV). Purpose-built for the burgeoning floating offshore wind market, the new vessel is a significant development for the industry and requires one of the largest subsea AHC cranes ordered in recent years. The… Read More
By Wendell Roelf CAPE TOWN, Feb 16 (Reuters) – Global commodity trader Vitol is backing a consortium planning to build a $3 billion gas-fired power station and liquefied natural gas (LNG) import facility at South Africa’s east coast Durban port, a company spokesperson said. South Africa sees gas as crucial for its efforts to move away from… Read More
January’s 67.9 million tonnes of throughput for Pilbara Ports has set a new record for Western Australian ports. In a statement released on February 16, Pilbara Ports says the January 2026 results are up 12 per cent increase compared to January 2025. The rise in throughput has been attributed to a series of targeted operational… Read More
The Bulgarian port operator BMF Port Burgas, which carries out extensive cargo handling at the Black Sea Port of Burgas has joined international association of cargo handling interests. The company which operates modern port terminals with focus on containerised, bulk, liquid and general cargo, believes membership of ICHCA will enhance its pursuit of safety excellence. The two… Read More
Ajax – Van Oord fully operational again We are extremely proud to share that De Klop has successfully completed a challenging and extensive project: the cutter suction dredger Ajax of Van Oord is fully operational once again. Originally built in 2000 by Machinefabriek De Hollandsche IJssel, the vessel has undergone a major revitalisation and is… Read More
Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience where innovation meets maritime excellence. The program opens with a dynamic presentation introducing three state-of-the-art tugboats and the technologies that power them. Guests will tour the vessels in small groups, ensuring a personal and hands-on experience. While awaiting their ship visit, participants can relax with coffee or explore… Read More
Dredging at Tuggerah Lake has resumed after six years, with the last dredging campaign held in 2020. Central Coast Councillor and Chair of the Coastal, Estuary and Floodplain Risk Management Sub-Committee, Rachel Stanton, met with senior Council staff and the contractor on site as the dredge was floated on Tuesday, February 17. The hydraulic cuttersuction… Read More
Public consultation is now open on a major redevelopment set to reshape the iconic V&A Waterfront, with officials outlining a multibillion-rand vision that could extend the precinct into the ocean and introduce new public spaces, commercial zones and coastal infrastructure. The process, launched by Willie Aucamp on 13 February, marks a key legal step toward environmental authorisation for… 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
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 (UNEP),… Read More
MacGregor has been selected to supply cargo access solutions and deck machinery for four New Major Vessels as part of BC Ferries’ historic fleet renewal plan. These next-generation, diesel-battery hybrid, all-electric ready vessels will be built at China Merchants Industry (CMI) Weihai Shipyard Co., Ltd. The order was booked to MacGregor’s first quarter 2026 orders… Read More
Fincantieri, a global leader in high-complexity shipbuilding, and Generative Bionics, an Italian company focused on the development of autonomous humanoid robots, announce the launch of an industrial partnership aimed at implementing a humanoid welding robot designed to operate alongside humans in the Group’s shipyards. The collaboration is based on the integration of Fincantieri’s industrial expertise with… Read More
MacGregor has been selected to supply a substantial 400-tonne Active Heave Compensated (AHC) subsea crane for a new 127-metre Floating Wind Farm Construction Vessel (FWCV). Purpose-built for the burgeoning floating offshore wind market, the new vessel is a significant development for the industry and requires one of the largest subsea AHC cranes ordered in recent years. The… Read More
Power. Precision. Performance. Meet the CSD 650 — our flagship cutter suction dredger designed for high-capacity dredging in the most demanding environments. – 650 mm discharge pipeline – 700 kW cutter power – Optimized swing width – Modular, transport-friendly design From hard clay to compacted sand, the CSD 650 delivers consistent production and operational efficiency… 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
By Alan Bosworth The Australian Government and the Queensland state government are providing AU$57 million ($37 million) to assist eight local councils with recovery efforts following coastal erosion. This investment is part of a broader AU$74 million environmental recovery package aimed at restoring areas affected by Tropical Cyclone Alfred. The funding supports 20 new beach-replenishment… Read More
Macau, 09 February 2026 – Arcadis, a leading global design and consultancy firm for natural and built assets, is proud to announce its appointment as Quantity Surveying (QS) consultant for two transformative projects commissioned by the Macau Government: the Civic Sports Park on the former Yat Yuen Dog Racing Track site and the Macao Artificial… Read More
By Andrea Taguines, ABS-CBN News ILIGAN CITY — Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon visited Iligan City on Tuesday to check on the state of critical infrastructure following the onslaught of Typhoon Basyang. He ordered the immediate dredging of the Iligan River to increase its carrying capacity after it overflowed last… Read More
Myanma Port Authority (MPA) called for local and international companies to submit a tender for the dredging work of the Thanlwin River (Darebauk) in Mon State to improve the waterway and navigation channel as the river sedimentation blocks water way and causes shallow water depth, and disrupts the port operation. Furthermore, bidding also includes the… 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