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By David Kinlan In 1992, one of the most extraordinary civil engineering projects of the modern era began in earnest. Chek Lap Kok. My first ever tender when I joined Ballast Nedam Dredging in 1991. An airport built on reclaimed land. Islands blown up and pushed into the sea. Seabed dredged. Logistics on a scale… Read More
The European Union is increasingly concerned about China’s presence in European ports, including the Port of Rotterdam. The European Commission wants to search all ports for weaknesses and “dirty companies,” AD reports from a draft version of the new European Port Strategy. The European Commission fears that crucial data, systems, and supplies will end up in the… Read More
By Ben Cartwright Dredge Robotics has announced the appointment of Roy Andrich as the company’s new operations director, a move that will help accelerate growth in robotic dredging. Andrich brings over 25 years’ experience of operational and strategic leadership to the role, having worked across the energy, engineering and industrial services. In a statement, the… Read More
Mixed results, repositioning for next growth phase FOURTH QUARTER Net revenues of €887 million, organic growth of -2.9% Operating EBITA margin of 10.8% (Q4‘24: 12.6%) Extensive Property & Investment (within Places) project portfolio review led to revenue adjustments Record free cash flow performance of €344 million (Q4‘24: €183 million) FULL YEAR Net revenues of €3.8… Read More
Friday, 13th February 2026, Dubai, UAE: DP World Limited announces that Group Chairman and CEO, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem has resigned from the company, effective immediately. The Board announces that His Excellency Essa Kazim has been appointed Chairman and Mr. Yuvraj Narayan has been appointed Group CEO. Source
By David Kinlan In 1992, one of the most extraordinary civil engineering projects of the modern era began in earnest. Chek Lap Kok. My first ever tender when I joined Ballast Nedam Dredging in 1991. An airport built on reclaimed land. Islands blown up and pushed into the sea. Seabed dredged. Logistics on a scale… Read More
By Ben Cartwright Dredge Robotics has announced the appointment of Roy Andrich as the company’s new operations director, a move that will help accelerate growth in robotic dredging. Andrich brings over 25 years’ experience of operational and strategic leadership to the role, having worked across the energy, engineering and industrial services. In a statement, the… Read More
Adani Commits USD 100 Bn to Sovereign AI Infrastructure This direct investment, one of the world’s largest integrated energy-compute commitments, will catalyse an additional USD 150 billion intelligence ecosystem over the decade and establish India’s energy-compute backbone for the AI age. Editor’s Synopsis USD 100 billion direct investment to build green-energy-powered AI-ready data centre capacity… Read More
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 24 February 2026: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading global enabler of trade, industry, and logistics solutions; and Nimex Terminals today marked the groundbreaking of the UAE’s first private-sector Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) terminal hub at Khalifa Port, reinforcing the nation’s position as a global energy logistics and trading hub…. 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
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
By Ben Cartwright Dredge Robotics has announced the appointment of Roy Andrich as the company’s new operations director, a move that will help accelerate growth in robotic dredging. Andrich brings over 25 years’ experience of operational and strategic leadership to the role, having worked across the energy, engineering and industrial services. In a statement, the… Read More
Friday, 13th February 2026, Dubai, UAE: DP World Limited announces that Group Chairman and CEO, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem has resigned from the company, effective immediately. The Board announces that His Excellency Essa Kazim has been appointed Chairman and Mr. Yuvraj Narayan has been appointed Group CEO. Source
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
Recently, Boskalis’ oceangoing tug BOKA Sweeper has successfully completed the long-distance tow of the FPSO Djerba (formerly Gryphon A) from the North Sea to Yalova, Turkey. The tow was carried out safely and as planned, with the BOKA Glacier escorting the FPSO during the voyage. Upon arrival in Yalova, the FPSO was disconnected, after which… Read More
Offshore wind projects frequently encounter delays caused by limited cable lay vessel availability and long mobilisation periods. The new Modular Cable Lay Spread has been purpose-built to overcome these barriers, enabling rapid mobilisation and multi-vessel compatibility for both power cable installation and repair campaigns. At the core of the system’s design are palletised modules that… Read More
Saipem, a global leader in the engineering and construction of major projects for the energy and infrastructure sectors, has been awarded two offshore projects worth a total of $500 million in Saudi Arabia, under an existing long-term agreement (LTA) with Saudi oil giant Aramco. The scope of work under the first project includes provision of… Read More
Ørsted and PGE have completed the first phase of seabed preparation for the Baltica 2 offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea, a key step ahead of cable installation. Boskalis’ Boka Falcon vessel has cleared and conditioned around 150km of corridors for inter-array cables linking the turbines to offshore substations, with the project now moving into a… Read More
SANTAREM/BRASILIA, Feb 23 (Reuters) – Brazil has decided to revoke a decree that would have expanded Amazonian waterways in a federal privatization program, a government official said on Monday, a move that follows the occupation of a Cargill port facility on the Tapajos river by Indigenous protesters. The protesters have said the August decree would… Read More
The European Union is increasingly concerned about China’s presence in European ports, including the Port of Rotterdam. The European Commission wants to search all ports for weaknesses and “dirty companies,” AD reports from a draft version of the new European Port Strategy. The European Commission fears that crucial data, systems, and supplies will end up in the… Read More
Port of Hamburg Marketing (HHM) has officially integrated its new representative office in Dubai into its international network. Since January 2026, HHM has been strengthening its presence in one of the most important growth regions of global trade with the “Port of Hamburg Representative Office Dubai” (HHR Dubai). The Gulf region not only serves as… Read More
The plan covers not only the authority’s own emissions, including those from its vessels, purchased energy and employee travel, but also emissions generated by companies operating in the port and by shipping within the Harbour Master’s management area. This latter category represents a substantial share of total emissions. Although these emissions are not directly under… Read More
Today’s maritime sector is navigating more than oceans, it is navigating an increasingly complex cyber threat landscape. As smart ships become the new standard, data traffic for real-time performance monitoring, predictive maintenance and remote operations has surged exponentially. Yet this hyper-connectivity is a double-edged sword: the same technologies driving efficiency and innovation are simultaneously expanding the industry’s… Read More
By Bruce Wardley DUNE reconstruction on the Inverloch surf beach is set to start in April just weeks after sandbag reinstatement works are completed, DEECA has confirmed. Sections of the beach will be closed during the construction period with fencing and barriers installed to prevent public access. Effective noise barriers will be put in place… Read More
China dominates the world’s sea lanes. In addition to its powerful navy, China possesses the world’s largest commercial shipping fleet — 5,500 vessels strong, with hundreds more added per year. By contrast, America’s fleet currently numbers under 100 with, at most, five ships added per year. Today, only a fraction of the tankers and cargo ships… Read More
Dredging on Ambergris Caye is kicking up more than sand tonight, it’s stirring concerns about the island’s future. During our visit last week, UDP caretaker Gabriel Zetina pointed us to several active dredging sites, warning that the work is reshaping the marine environment and putting wildlife at risk. He’s questioning whether Area Representative Andre Perez is… 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
Offshore wind projects frequently encounter delays caused by limited cable lay vessel availability and long mobilisation periods. The new Modular Cable Lay Spread has been purpose-built to overcome these barriers, enabling rapid mobilisation and multi-vessel compatibility for both power cable installation and repair campaigns. At the core of the system’s design are palletised modules that… Read More
An Australian breakthrough is set to open a new frontier for construction underwater, with Melbourne-based company Luyten 3D unveiling world-leading technology expected to have a big impact on our oceans. It is being touted as the future of marine construction: 3D printing in water using a top-secret concrete mixture that doesn’t disperse or need moulds or formwork. “It’s… Read More
By Carol Yang Having electrified its highways, China is mobilising its shipbuilding prowess and battery giants such as CATL to overhaul some shipping fleets, betting that the revolution in green transport can float as well as it drives. The shift towards clean energy underscores Beijing’s broader decarbonisation commitment – vowing to peak carbon emissions by… Read More
Two STS cranes at The Port of Grangemouth have been raised by 2.2 metres to support higher container stacks and larger straddle carriers Liebherr Transform delivered the on-rail crane raise in just six weeks per crane, ensuring minimal disruption to Scotland’s largest container terminal The upgrade extends the service life of the cranes, providing a… 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
Ålesund|Norway, February 20th, 2026 – VARD, one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of specialized vessels, is pleased to announce that Orange Marine, France, has decided to go back to Colombo Dockyard for an expansion of the repair fleet, and has placed an order for two additional vessels of the VARD 9 03 design…. 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
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