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By DredgeWire Port and maritime operations across the Middle East have experienced significant disruption since the start of the U.S.–Israel strikes on Iranian military targets, with multiple incidents reported at major commercial and energy terminals and vessel traffic slowing across the region. In the UAE, operations at DP World’s Jebel Ali Port were temporarily suspended following… 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
On Friday, 20 February, Austal Defence Australia and Damen Shipyards Group signed a contract supporting the local construction of Landing Ship Transport (LST) 100 vessels for the Australian Defence Force. Under the agreement, Damen will provide the design and associated licences, enabling Austal to build the vessels at its Henderson shipyard in Western Australia. The signing ceremony… Read More
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By David Kinlan Back in August 2015, just over a decade ago now, Egypt opened the New Suez Canal, a parallel channel approximately 35 km long constructed in less than a year. For those of us involved in the tender phase, the project was remarkable. Not only for its scale but for the speed of… 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
By Anna Cummins Canadian marine technology company iNav4U has launched a Nordic subsidiary, iNav4U Nordic AS, in Norway, establishing a permanent base in Scandinavia and extending its operations across North America and Europe. The subsidiary will cover markets in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Iceland. It will also introduce Zora 3.0, the company’s open operating… Read More
By Anna Cummins Sunseeker International, based in Dorset on the UK south coast, has confirmed that a consortium led by KCP Holdings, in partnership with Lionheart Capital, is set to become the new owner of the company following completion of a debt purchase from existing lenders. The transaction, which includes an agreement to acquire 100… 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
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
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
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
The Supervisory Board of Hapag-Lloyd AG has elected Karl Gernandt as Chairman of the Supervisory Board with immediate effect. He succeeds Michael Behrendt, who is currently unable to perform the duties of Chairman due to health reasons. Michael Behrendt will remain an ordinary member of the Supervisory Board. This decision does not in any way diminish the extraordinary contributions of… Read More
By Sam Chambers One of the best-known names in container shipping is stepping back from his frontline role. Jeremy Nixon, who has been CEO of Japanese liner Ocean Network Express (ONE) since it was founded in 2018, will move aside at the start of July, with Till Ole Barrelet, formerly head of Emirates Shipping Line… Read More
The Singapore-headquartered shipyard expert Seatrium Limited (Seatrium) has announced the delivery of the next-generation wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV), which was handed over to Maersk Offshore Wind (MOW), on February 26, 2026. The WTIV is custom-engineered and built by Seatrium to install some of the world’s largest offshore wind turbines. The WTIV is due to… Read More
Operating one of the world’s largest cranes on board our offshore construction vessel Les Alizés is a serious responsibility. Each lift is immense in scale and hawk-sharp in precision. In calm seas it demands focus, in rough weather, steady control and experience. There is little or no room for error. Every lift depends on an… Read More
By Jens Karsten Maersk Offshore Wind took delivery of a new wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) from Seatrium of Singapore on Thursday, February 26. Seatrium said the delivery followed the successful completion of sea trial activities and final readiness evaluations at the company’s Tuas Boulevard Yard. The WTIV is fitted with a main crane with… Read More
Step by step, we’re ramping up for offshore construction at Hornsea 3 🌊 🚢 Our UK-based partner Severfield has completed the formal inspection of the first fully assembled boat landings and the ladders for the Hornsea 3 foundations. This important step involves detailed dimensional and quality assessments to help establish high standards for all production…. Read More
By Sam Meredith Oil supertanker costs in the Middle East climbed to their highest level on record as conflict between the U.S. and Iran disrupts shipping through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Major marine war risk providers have started to scrap cover for vessels operating in the Persian Gulf as the fallout from a sudden security shock hobbles… Read More
March 3 (Reuters) – A BlackRock-backed consortium is pushing to complete its acquisition of CK Hutchison’s (0001.HK) global ports business without two terminals in Panama, after authorities seized the assets, Financial Times reported on Tuesday. Swiss-Italian shipping firm Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and the U.S.-listed asset manager are said to be in talks with CK… Read More
London-based war risk underwriters are set to determine on Monday the revised high-risk boundaries and additional premiums for vessels transiting the Middle East after US-led strikes on Iran prompted Tehran to shut the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Nearly 20% of the world’s crude oil flows through this narrow waterway, making the disruption a major… Read More
CentrePort Limited ended the first half of the 2026 financial year positively with an unaudited underlying profit of $8.7m. This sees the port broadly on target to meet its end-of-year forecast. The underlying profit is $0.5m ahead of last year, while Net Revenue was also marginally ahead of budget driven by increased trade volumes for containers,… Read More
By Gabriel Falzon Transport, Infrastructure and Public Works Minister Chris Bonett announced that works have officially started on the dredging project in Marsaxlokk during a site visit where he followed the ongoing works closely. The project is an important one for the fishing community and other operators who rely on the port for their livelihood…. Read More
The High Court has made an order for the suspended quashing of the 10 year licence granted by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) to PD Teesport Ltd on 5 November 2025, which permits dredged material to be dumped at sea. The Claimant, Dr Simon Gibbon, a retired industrial chemist, challenged the grant of the licence… Read More
In January, Rohde Nielsen completed the re-establishment of a rock reef in Køge Bay, Denmark, supporting the Danish Environmental Protection Agency (Miljøstyrelsen). The project aimed to restore and enhance Denmark’s marine ecosystems by strengthening vital stone reef habitats. The works were carried out by Grab Dredger Tjalfe R, installing a total of 16,730 tons of… Read More
The government will ask the company responsible for replenishing the sand on Forte Novo beach in Quarteira to “accelerate the work as much as possible,” as it is not expected to be completed until May. confirming the fears of the mayor of Loulé. The announcement was made today, Tuesday, March 3rd, by the Minister of Environment… 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
On Friday, 20 February, Austal Defence Australia and Damen Shipyards Group signed a contract supporting the local construction of Landing Ship Transport (LST) 100 vessels for the Australian Defence Force. Under the agreement, Damen will provide the design and associated licences, enabling Austal to build the vessels at its Henderson shipyard in Western Australia. The signing ceremony… Read More
The Scottish Government has announced its intention to directly award Ferguson Marine the contracts to build four vessels. This landmark decision provides a guaranteed five-year pipeline of work, offering the stability required to protect hundreds of skilled jobs on the Clyde and supports the shipyard’s plans for modernisation. Duncan Anderson, Chair of Ferguson Marine, said:… Read More
Fincantieri announces the acquisition of an order from Viking for the construction of two expedition vessels. In addition, the two companies also signed an agreement for an option for two ocean ships, marking a new milestone in the collaboration between the two companies. The value of these agreements, subject to financing and other typical terms and conditions, is considered very important[1]. The two… Read More
A major cooperation agreement between the Greek ONEX Shipyards & Technologies and Hanwha Power Systems was signed on Wednesday, February 25, in the presence of Greek foreign minister George Gerapetritis and U.S. deputy secretary of state Michael Rigas. The trilateral agreement linking the United States, Greece and South Korea was signed at the US department of… 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
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
Feb 27 (Reuters) – Three foreign companies have submitted bids for the contract to dredge and operate Argentina’s Parana River, a vital waterway for the country’s agricultural exports, Argentine Economy Minister Luis Caputo announced on Friday. The bid opening comes two months after Argentina, a major global food exporter, launched the tender. “Three bidders have… Read More
𝗖𝗔𝗜𝗥𝗢, 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟰 – In a significant expansion of its operational footprint in Egypt, Nafith International, a leader in tech-enabled logistics solutions, has been awarded a major tender as part of a joint venture with Egytrans NOSCO“. The project involves the management and operation of truck yard facilities at Sokhna Port, under the Suez Canal… 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