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Hold the line. For decades, this was the standard approach when it comes to coastal protection. “But the challenges coastal communities face today have outgrown that approach”, says Vicky Stratigaki, Lead Engineer Project Development and Conceptual Design at Jan De Nul. “The real challenge is not to defend today’s shoreline, but to make sure our… Read More
By Fabrice Wolf Berlin’s decision to abandon the F126 frigates deals a severe new blow to the Dutch naval group Damen, which is already facing difficulties in several European markets, particularly in Belgium and the Netherlands. Selected to lead one of the Deutsche Marine’s main renewal programmes, the shipbuilder now sees Germany preparing to acquire… Read More
By Samson Elijah The proposed $7 billion Gateway Deep Sea Port and Blue Marine Special Economic Zone in Ogun State is set to strengthen Nigeria’s maritime and industrial capacity, a traditional leader and public affairs analyst, Otunba Adejare Rewane Adegbenro, has said. Rewane Adegbenro, said the project followed the signing of agreements between the Ogun… Read More
Masirah Marine has expanded its dredging fleet with the addition of Damen CSD Masirah, strengthening the company’s capacity to undertake marine construction and coastal development projects. The cutter suction dredger is designed for demanding dredging operations and will support projects including channel dredging and land reclamation. Cutter suction dredgers excavate material from the seabed using… Read More
Erik Jan Bijvank officially takes over from Derk te Bokkel, who guided Royal IHC with dedication and commitment. We thank Derk for his leadership and valuable contribution to our company. Erik-Jan Bijvank brings more than 30 years of international leadership experience gained at companies including Stork and Fugro. He has a strong track record in… Read More
By Fabrice Wolf Berlin’s decision to abandon the F126 frigates deals a severe new blow to the Dutch naval group Damen, which is already facing difficulties in several European markets, particularly in Belgium and the Netherlands. Selected to lead one of the Deutsche Marine’s main renewal programmes, the shipbuilder now sees Germany preparing to acquire… Read More
Key Highlights Dredging Corporation of India Limited seeks shareholder approval via postal ballot for Susanta Kumar Purohit’s regular directorship Purohit was appointed as Additional Director effective September 14, 2026, serving as a Promoter, Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director Remote e-voting opens October 6, 2026, and closes November 5, 2026, with results announced by November 7, 2026 Purohit… Read More
By Tom Lowe Arcadis is planning to sell most of its architecture business and cut 1,000 full-time staff from its wider business as part of a restructure following a failed takeover bid by WSP. The consultant said it is “actively changing its portfolio” by concentrating investment in sectors and markets where “structural demand is strongest”…. Read More
The UK’s second largest port group, Peel Ports Group, has appointed Nigel Kent as its first Head of Project Cargo as it strengthens its offering to meet rising demand across this sector. Nigel’s appointment (follows another at Clydeport, Greenock) is in response to the shifting dynamics of the energy transition and major UK infrastructure projects,… Read More
The Young CEDA Pitch Talks at Dredging Days gave emerging professionals just seven minutes each to present research and ideas tackling technical and environmental challenges in dredging. CEDA Members: Please SIGN IN to read the full article. Not a member yet? Learn about the benefits of membership While the advice given in this editorial content… Read More
Meet the Boskalis team in Rio de Janeiro from 21 to 24 September during the ROG.E Exhibition. Visit us at Booth hashtag#A31 to reconnect, exchange insights, and discuss the latest developments in the offshore energy industry. We’re looking forward to seeing you there. Source
By Christine Disch Amsterdam, 9 September 2026 – Arcadis (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the world’s leading company delivering data-driven sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets published the registration details for the live webcast of Company’s Capital Markets Day event on Tuesday 29 September 2026 from 14:00-16:00 CET. During the event, CEO Heather… Read More
Meet the Boskalis team in Bangkok from 14 to 17 September during the Gastech Exhibition. Visit us at Booth hashtag#B30 to reconnect, exchange insights, and discuss the latest developments in the offshore energy industry. We’re looking forward to seeing you there. Source
The UK’s second largest port group, Peel Ports Group, has appointed Nigel Kent as its first Head of Project Cargo as it strengthens its offering to meet rising demand across this sector. Nigel’s appointment (follows another at Clydeport, Greenock) is in response to the shifting dynamics of the energy transition and major UK infrastructure projects,… Read More
Dr. Al Rubaiey currently serves as Deputy CEO of SOHAR Port and CEO of SOHAR Freezone. Fabio Grandchamp has been appointed Deputy CEO of SOHAR Port and Freezone. Grandchamp is the former Chief Operating Officer of the Port of Pecém in Brazil, where the Port of Rotterdam Authority is also a shareholder. Emile Hoogsteden will… Read More
Erik Jan Bijvank officially takes over from Derk te Bokkel, who guided Royal IHC with dedication and commitment. We thank Derk for his leadership and valuable contribution to our company. Erik-Jan Bijvank brings more than 30 years of international leadership experience gained at companies including Stork and Fugro. He has a strong track record in… Read More
As Rasmus Errboe begins an 18-month term as Chair of WindEurope, he calls for Europe to turn its wind ambitions into action through more projects, stronger supply chains, accelerated electrification, and expanded grids. Today, Rasmus Errboe, Group President and CEO of Ørsted, becomes Chair of WindEurope, the association representing the European wind industry and will… Read More
By Xinxin Wang The 2GW Yangjiang Fanshi offshore wind project off the coast of Guangdong province has achieved full-capacity operation, according to China General Nuclear Power Corporation (CGN), marking China’s first large-scale deployment of 18MW offshore wind turbines. Source
By Nadja Skopljak Verlume, a UK-headquartered subsea batteries and power management systems specialist, has put its 500 kWh modular subsea energy storage system to the test in Aberdeen ahead of planned deployment in the Dutch North Sea, where it will become the world’s first grid-forming subsea battery co-located with offshore wind. Verlume reported on October… Read More
Once delivered, IWS Fleet’s owned fleet will grow 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘀𝗶𝘅 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗦𝗢𝗩𝘀, further strengthening the Company’s position in the offshore wind service vessel market. The newbuildings will be based on a Kongsberg Maritime design and equipped with three-dimensional motion-compensated cranes and gangway systems supplied by MacGregor. Building on the success and learnings from the… Read More
EWE, RWE and Vattenfall are selling their shares in the alpha ventus offshore wind farm to Ocean Breeze Energy. The change of ownership opens the prospect of Germany’s first offshore wind farm, situated around 45 kms north of Borkum, continuing to operate beyond its originally planned lifespan. Commissioned in 2010, the wind farm pioneered German offshore… Read More
Kazakhstan has started major dredging works at the Port of Aktau on the Caspian Sea, with around 1.3m cu m of material to be removed as falling water levels constrain navigation. The project will deepen the port basin to 6–7 metres and is due for completion by the end of the year. Kazakhstan’s transport ministry… Read More
By Alan Bosworth China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) is dredging the old section of Ghana’s Tema Port to depths of up to 14 metres, with the work supporting a new bulk-clinker berth as imports increase. The project began in September 2025 and involves about 2.8 million cubic metres of material, Xinhua reported on October 1…. Read More
By Usaid Siddiqui Oil exports from the Gulf have resumed significantly in recent days, despite a surge in attacks on ships around the Strait of Hormuz, maritime experts and trackers say. Gulf oil flows, excluding Iran, recovered to more than 81 percent of pre-war levels in September, while crude exports from the wider Middle East… Read More
Lerwick Port Authority has carried out a significant dredging project to strengthen the harbour’s capacity to accommodate larger vessels across various sectors. Works began at Dales Voe and included controlled pre-treatment of underwater rock removal followed by dredging activity, with further work at the Gremista basin and the North Ness channel then following. The port… Read More
Kazakhstan has started major dredging works at the Port of Aktau on the Caspian Sea, with around 1.3m cu m of material to be removed as falling water levels constrain navigation. The project will deepen the port basin to 6–7 metres and is due for completion by the end of the year. Kazakhstan’s transport ministry… Read More
By Alan Bosworth China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) is dredging the old section of Ghana’s Tema Port to depths of up to 14 metres, with the work supporting a new bulk-clinker berth as imports increase. The project began in September 2025 and involves about 2.8 million cubic metres of material, Xinhua reported on October 1…. Read More
Isla Bonita, a new EU-funded project to restore the ocean and waters around Europe’s islands, was launched at its kick-off meeting (KoM) in La Palma, Canary Islands, from September 21–23, 2026. The five-year project started on September 1, 2026 and runs until August 31, 2031, with €16.2 million from Horizon Europe under the EU Mission… Read More
The £4m dredging project to remove silt from a city’s docks has begun, but what is the long-term solution to prevent it from returning? Silt levels at Gloucester Docks became so high this summer that water depths fell below navigable levels, leaving boats trapped and forcing the docks to close. The Canal & River Trust… Read More
By Kiran Journals Sand and gravel are the second most used resources on Earth after water. The United Nations Environment Programme estimates global use at about 50 billion tonnes a year and says extraction is outpacing sustainable supply. Sand is central to concrete, asphalt and glass, while high-purity silica is a feedstock for silicon used in… Read More
By Peerzada Mohsin Shafi Jammu and Kashmir is beginning to face a construction-material crisis at a time when demand for roads, bridges, housing, hospitals, schools, drainage systems and other infrastructure is rising. Restrictions on quarrying operations and curbs on the extraction, lifting and transportation of mining material have created difficulties for ongoing development works. The… Read More
By Andy Ball Authorities in Cambodia’s Koh Kong province say they’ve approved a sand mining operation exporting to Singapore, despite an export ban imposed by national authorities a decade ago after large-scale dredging was found to be damaging riverine and coastal ecosystems. The dredging is occurring in an area of the Trapeang Rung River that… Read More
Semiconductor chips are the driving force behind today’s digital economy and form the foundation of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), 5G communications and electric vehicles. Amid the global chip race, river sand could open up an unprecedented opportunity for Bangladesh. The vast quantities of quartz-rich sand deposited in the basins of the Brahmaputra-Jamuna,… Read More
The hopper dredger ‘Darya,’ acquired by Hydrographic Enterprise, a Rosatom-managed company, has begun operations at Sabetta, Russia’s first LNG seaport. The vessel is tasked with maintaining the approach channel’s design dimensions and required depth to ensure safe navigation and support the port’s planned cargo throughput. ‘Darya’ is Rosatom’s first vessel of this type and marks… Read More
DE Klop BV is proud to have recently delivered a new Soil Feeder to Van Oord. The installation has now been successfully commissioned and is operating in Friesland, where the Soil Feeder is working in combination with a booster unit. The Soil Feeder is designed to receive soil and mix it with water into a… Read More
Technology group Wärtsilä will supply a total of 36 Wärtsilä 34DF dual fuel engines for 12 new 18,000 TEU container vessels being built for French operator CMA CGM at the Jiangnan Shipyard in China. The vessels will run on LNG, supporting CMA CGM’s ambition to operate lower‑emission deep‑sea container ships. The engines will be delivered… Read More
The order builds on the proven performance, reliability and safety of MacGregor’s motion-compensated cranes and gangways. MacGregor has won an order from Nantong Rainbow Offshore & Engineering Equipment Co., Ltd to equip four Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) with three-dimensional motion-compensated cranes and Horizon gangway systems. The order is booked into MacGregor’s fourth-quarter 2026 order… Read More
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
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
Italy’s Port of Gioia Tauro has awarded a €5m ($5.6m) contract to complete dredging of its port channel while starting the next phase of a shore power programme worth more than €100m. Spanish contractor Dravo will deepen the south turning basin and the Eranova quay to 17 metres, leaving the wider channel with depths of… Read More
As part of the R0Q consortium, we have been selected by De Werkvennootschap as preferred bidder for the redevelopment of the Brussels Ring Road around Zaventem. The project marks an important next step in the “Werken aan de Ring” programme and is the first zone to be addressed as part of the large scale redevelopment… Read More
Appreciating the efforts of Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar in visiting the fishing harbour in Mangaluru and hearing the problems of fishermen, Dakshina Kannada District Congress Fishermen Cell president Chetan Bengre said Mr. Shivakumar has immediately sanctioned ₹5 crore for dredging to enable smooth movement of fishing boats through the Netravati and Phalguni rivers and the… Read More
By Jens Karsten The Swedish Maritime Administration (Sjöfartsverket) and the Port of Luleå have awarded a SEK5.7 billion (US$580 million) contract for the remaining dredging works under Sweden’s Project Malmporten, the largest dredging project ever undertaken in the country. Malmporten Dredging Contractors (MDC), a joint venture between Boskalis and Van Oord, will dredge approximately 40… Read More
By Yohan An and Monique Freemon CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea — Col. Margaret “Maggie” Maasberg assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District during a change of command ceremony July 27, 2026, at the Riverbend Golf Course at Camp Humphreys. Maasberg is the 40th commander responsible for implementing an $8 billion… Read More
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
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
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
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
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