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By Douglas Avila On the coast of Tanzania, a colossal structure rises that aims to become the largest port in all of East Africa, designed to handle twenty million containers per year and become the major gateway for cargo in an entire region. When it comes to mega port projects, Africa rarely enters the conversation,… Read More
DEME has signed a dredging contract1 with the Office de la Marine Marchande et des Ports (OMMP) to enhance accessibility, safety, and compliance with international standards at several strategic ports in Tunisia. The project covers works at three locations – Sousse, Menzel-Bourguiba/Bizerte, and Radès/La Goulette in Tunisia – and will require an integrated execution strategy… Read More
The contracts underscore shipyard expertise in complex vessel fabrication and highlight the UAE’s growing prominence as a shipbuilding hub Abu Dhabi, UAE – 4 June 2026: SAFEEN Drydocks, a shipbuilding, repair and maintenance company, has secured two major vessel construction contracts valued at AED 1.3 Billion (USD 354 million) in total, marking the largest… Read More
Antelope Reef is a small, teardrop-shaped island in the north-western corner of the South China Sea and, until recently, almost entirely underwater. But this year it has undergone a dramatic transformation. Millions of tonnes of sand have been dredged from the sea bed to create solid land. From being only a turquoise speck on the… Read More
Last week, Royal IHC celebrated an important milestone together with their valued client Rio Tinto | 𝗤𝗠𝗠: the keel was laid for the FANGALY, a new electric cutter suction dredger (eCSD). Marking the official start of assembly, the keel laying represents a key step in bringing this next-generation dredge mining solution to life. Key features of… Read More
OEG has acquired Hybrid Resource Management Ltd (“Hybrid”), an independent on and offshore wind workforce solutions specialist operating across the UK and Europe in a strategic move to strengthen its technical services capability and expand its global presence in the growing operations and maintenance (O&M) wind market. Established in 2019, with its principal office in Newquay, Cornwall, UK, Hybrid… Read More
Dutch shipbuilder IHC is competing for contracts to build vessels for the Royal Netherlands Navy, according to the Financieele Dagblad (FD). If successful, IHC from Gorinchem would become the second Dutch shipyard involved in new naval construction for the navy, breaking Damen’s current monopoly in that segment. Chief executive Derk te Bokkel told FD that IHC… Read More
The appointment follows a selection process that took place over the past few weeks. During this process, numerous candidates were evaluated by a selection committee composed of members of the Board of Directors. Ultimately, Rob Smeets emerged as the strongest candidate. Rob Smeets is no stranger to the Port of Antwerp-Bruges. He has worked for… Read More
By Sami Zaptia A meeting was held at the headquarters of the Renewable Energy Authority of Libya (REAoL) last Tuesday (2 June) between REAoL and a delegation from China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd (CHEC). REAoL said the meeting comes within the framework of discussing opportunities for cooperation and investment in the renewable energy sector and… Read More
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
From 3 – 7 August 2026, Royal IHC brings its Dredging Training Week to Rio de Janeiro, offering participants a unique opportunity to deepen their dredging knowledge through a five-day on-site learning experience. Why attend? ✔ Gain practical and theoretical insights into dredging operations ✔ Learn from experienced Royal IHC specialists ✔ Translate theory into… Read More
Only a few more places available for the upcoming CEDA-IADC Course ‘Dredging for sustainable infrastructure’ in Delft (NL), from 15-18 June. Register today! https://lnkd.in/eh5AWxQD. Source
CEDA-BE invites CEDA members across the globe to join their upcoming webinar on Tuesday 23rd June at 15:00 CET on “The EU Emission Trade System: Join in on a Safari through the Jungle”. The webinar will be presented by Karel Allaert (Jan De Nul). Full programme and registration details can be found on our website:… Read More
The appointment follows a selection process that took place over the past few weeks. During this process, numerous candidates were evaluated by a selection committee composed of members of the Board of Directors. Ultimately, Rob Smeets emerged as the strongest candidate. Rob Smeets is no stranger to the Port of Antwerp-Bruges. He has worked for… Read More
HAIFA, Israel, June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (NYSE: ZIM) (“ZIM” or the “Company”), a global container liner shipping company, announced today the appointment of Dr. Chen Lichtenstein as its new President and Chief Executive Officer following the resignation on April 15, 2026, of Eli Glickman, the existing President and Chief Executive Officer. The appointment… Read More
Amsterdam, 20 May 2026 – Arcadis (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the world’s leading company in delivering data-driven sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets, confirms that all resolutions that were brought up for vote were adopted during its annual General Meeting earlier today. Heather Polinsky was appointed as CEO and chair of the Executive… Read More
Heidenheim, Germany, April 30, 2026. The Voith Group appoints Denise Kurtulus as CEO of Voith Turbo and Member of the Corporate Board of Management of the Voith Group effective September 1, 2026. She succeeds Cornelius Weitzmann, who left the company at his own request at the end of 2025. Until her appointment, Dirk Hoke, CEO… Read More
OEG has acquired Hybrid Resource Management Ltd (“Hybrid”), an independent on and offshore wind workforce solutions specialist operating across the UK and Europe in a strategic move to strengthen its technical services capability and expand its global presence in the growing operations and maintenance (O&M) wind market. Established in 2019, with its principal office in Newquay, Cornwall, UK, Hybrid… Read More
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
Before subsea power cables can be installed to connect offshore wind turbine generators (WTGs) to each other enabling the transmission of renewable energy to the shore, the seabed must first be inspected to ensure it is safe to work. Our colleagues at Boskalis Hirdes EOD Services are specialists in this field and have in recent… Read More
Van Oord is proud to mark another important milestone in the development of the Ecowende offshore wind farm: the successful installation of the project’s first wind turbine, located approximately 53 kilometres off the Dutch coast. This marks the transition into the next phase of the project, building on the successful completion of the foundation works…. Read More
The Brazilian government will invest 875.9 million (mn) reais (US$175 million) in the expansion and improvement of a passenger terminal in Amazonas, known as the Manaus Moderna Terminal. The project, led by the Ministry of Ports and Airports, in partnership with the National Department of Transport Infrastructure (Dnit), will have funding from the federal program… Read More
A 24-hour strike by Belgium’s maritime pilots over pension reforms has disrupted shipping traffic at major ports. The socialist trade union ACOD launched the industrial action at 08:00 on Friday. The Maritime Services and Coast Agency (MDK) warned of immediate disruptions to ship movements depending on pilot availability. The Port of Antwerp-Bruges confirmed that the… Read More
By Liesl Venter A long-planned replacement of 10 shore-side cranes for TNPA’s Cape Town ship repair facilities has moved into the evaluation stage, as the port authority works to restore lifting capacity and reduce delays in dry dock operations. Speaking at the recent annual Oceans Economy Conference in Cape Town, acting port manager Ophelia Shabane… Read More
By Marcus Hand The Tanzania-flagged Golden Star 1 sank about 6 km off Batam Island, Indonesia on 5 June. According to the Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) the 1995-built vessel sank at 10:30pm local time. “The vessel reportedly took on water and subsequently sank. All nine crew members were safely rescued by the Indonesian authorities.”… Read More
By April Blanche Cabañog Summary Mayor Thadeo Jovito “Jonkie” Ouano ordered Mandaue City to rush drainage upgrades and river cleanups to protect flood-prone communities ahead of the upcoming southwest monsoon season. Excavation delays caused by underground utility lines extended the completion date of a critical bypass drainage project in Barangay Tipolo from May to late… Read More
Boskalis Westminster Ltd., as part of the VBA joint venture with VolkerStevin and AtkinsRéalis, has been awarded a framework agreement for beach management across England. Under this agreement with the Environment Agency the joint venture will focus on beach management, coastal protection and flood-risk reduction for the coming 6 years. The framework forms a central… Read More
By Jefferson Augusto Argentina has taken another important step for the future of logistics and waterway transportation in South America. Last Thursday, June 4, 2026, the Argentine government confirmed the result of the bidding responsible for the dredging and maintenance of the Paraná River waterway, one of the most important cargo transport routes on the… Read More
By Valdemar Medeiros When most people think of large vessels, they usually imagine container ships, oil tankers, or cruise ships. But there is a category of ship capable of literally reshaping the geography of the planet. These are dredgers, vessels responsible for deepening channels, building ports, creating artificial islands, and removing millions of tons of sediment… Read More
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
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
By Daniel Chibuike The Commissioner for Environment, Abia State, Mr. Philemon Asonye Ogbonna has ordered an immediate suspension of sand dredging activities at the Umuadele River, Okpulo Umuobo, Osisioma local government area. According to the State government, the suspension was in response to concerns of environmental degradation and other allegations of illegal operations in the river…. Read More
By T.n.alagesh KUANTAN: Six men, including two Indonesians, were arrested for allegedly carrying out illegal dredging and sand mining activities near Kuantan Port yesterday. The 10am raid led to the seizure of a sand dredging vessel, heavy machinery and 250 tonnes of sea sand, with an estimated total value of RM10.28 million. The joint operation, dubbed… Read More
By Liesl Venter A long-planned replacement of 10 shore-side cranes for TNPA’s Cape Town ship repair facilities has moved into the evaluation stage, as the port authority works to restore lifting capacity and reduce delays in dry dock operations. Speaking at the recent annual Oceans Economy Conference in Cape Town, acting port manager Ophelia Shabane… Read More
Hapag-Lloyd, one of the Top 5 global container lines, and Seaspan Corporation, a global leader in maritime asset ownership and management, have successfully completed the first conversion under their joint methanol retrofit program. With delivery of the “Seaspan Yangtze”, the first of five 10,100 TEU charter vessels has been upgraded from a conventional MAN S90… Read More
Damen Shipyards Group has announced the expansion of its successful Combi Freighter (CF) series. Based on the CF 5000, the new CF 6000 and CF 7000 vessels feature an extended midship section. This provides vessel operators with additional flexibility, while retaining the reliability, efficiency and sustainability readiness that define the series. Increased cargo flexibility With the extension… Read More
Damen Shipyards Group has delivered the fourth Combi Freighter (CF) 3850 in an order of four to Reederei Bernd Sibum. The handover follows successful seatrials in Shanghai. In the coming weeks, the vessel, named Maria Sibum, will make her way to Europe loaded with cargo. Enhanced efficiency The handover of the fourth CF 3850 coincides with the arrival… Read More
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is pleased to announce the appointment of Cheryl Nelms as President of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project, effective July 30, 2026. Her appointment follows a competitive international executive recruitment process. Nelms brings more than 25 years of experience leading major infrastructure programs across Canada to the role, including experience… 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
A government tender in Argentina has highlighted the ongoing rivalry between Washington and Beijing in Latin America. According to a Bloomberg report, the administration of President Javier Milei awarded a 25-year contract to upgrade a key trade artery to a venture with a history of ties to China. Officials from the Milei government announced late… Read More
By Alan Bosworth The Brazilian federal government has signed a BRL123.6 million ($24.51 million) contract for continuous maintenance dredging of the Madeira River to guarantee navigability during dry periods. The contract is valid until November 2029. Work will focus on the HN-117 waterway stretch between Porto Velho and the river’s mouth in Amazonas, which includes… Read More
DEME has signed a dredging contract1 with the Office de la Marine Marchande et des Ports (OMMP) to enhance accessibility, safety, and compliance with international standards at several strategic ports in Tunisia. The project covers works at three locations – Sousse, Menzel-Bourguiba/Bizerte, and Radès/La Goulette in Tunisia – and will require an integrated execution strategy… Read More
The contracts underscore shipyard expertise in complex vessel fabrication and highlight the UAE’s growing prominence as a shipbuilding hub Abu Dhabi, UAE – 4 June 2026: SAFEEN Drydocks, a shipbuilding, repair and maintenance company, has secured two major vessel construction contracts valued at AED 1.3 Billion (USD 354 million) in total, marking the largest… 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
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
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is pleased to announce the appointment of Cheryl Nelms as President of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project, effective July 30, 2026. Her appointment follows a competitive international executive recruitment process. Nelms brings more than 25 years of experience leading major infrastructure programs across Canada to the role, including experience… 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