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With the aim of guaranteeing navigability and river and maritime transit, essential elements for the country’s economic development, the Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC) today received three economic offers in the tender for maintenance dredging of the Paraguay River. The interventions will be carried out in three strategic sections extending from the confluence… Read More
The Panama Canal is fully committing to its $8.5 billion 10-year modernization plan, with its administrator making it known that the waterway’s authority is moving at a frenetic pace to advance multiple projects including two new nearby port terminals and a gas pipeline connecting both oceans. “We are moving fast,” Panama Canal administrator Ricaurte Vásquez Morales… Read More
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Brazilian police backed by Interpol have destroyed hundreds of dredges used in illegal gold mining along the Madeira River, in one of the biggest coordinated crackdowns yet on criminal networks operating across the Amazon Basin. The international police agency said officers dismantled 277 floating mining rafts worth an estimated $6.8 million…. Read More
An official of Zambales on Tuesday said Filipinos are working in dredging operations in the province. Provincial Consultant on Engineering and Infrastructure Development Domingo Mariano, in a statement, said no Chinese or foreign company is involved in the river restoration program or dredging operations in major rivers in Zambales. “We have not given permit to… Read More
Apollo-managed funds have taken a 50% stake in Ørsted’s Hornsea 3, with a $6.5 billion investment in what is the world’s largest offshore wind development. Located in the North Sea, Hornsea 3 is Ørsted’s third gigawatt-scale project in the area and will provide 2.9 GW or essentially enough energy to power three million U.K. households. The joint… Read More
Singapore – Seatrium Limited (“Seatrium”, and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) wishes to announce that it has entered into a binding agreement with Brazilian vessel operator, Posidonia Shipping and Trading Ltda, an unrelated third party, to sell 100% equity interest in its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Guanabara Navegação Ltda (“GNL”). GNL is a special purpose… Read More
At Indo Pac 2025, Austal Australia and Greenroom Robotics have announced that, following extensive trials and successful testing, future Austal Vessels have the option to include Greenroom’s GAMA and Lookout+ technology to transform them into fully autonomous vessels. Significantly, this unique collaboration aims to achieve rapid autonomy and AI integration, creating intelligent maritime systems in as… Read More
Apollo-managed funds have taken a 50% stake in Ørsted’s Hornsea 3, with a $6.5 billion investment in what is the world’s largest offshore wind development. Located in the North Sea, Hornsea 3 is Ørsted’s third gigawatt-scale project in the area and will provide 2.9 GW or essentially enough energy to power three million U.K. households. The joint… Read More
Stena Line strengthens its position in the Baltic Sea by acquiring NLC Ferry Ab Oy/Wasaline and taking over operations of the ferry route between Umeå in Sweden and Vaasa in Finland. “It is with great joy and enthusiasm that we at Stena Line take on the responsibility for Wasaline and the route between two important… Read More
This week Glen Dcosta, Schalk van Zyl, and Daan Koetje have been representing IHC Mining at #IME2025 in Kolkata, India! With their extensive expertise across the mining value chain, they discussed innovative methods for ore acquisition through 𝗗𝗿𝘆 (𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘀) and 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, and advanced 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 in gravity, magnetics, flotation, and electrostatic separation…. Read More
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) is gearing up to host India Maritime Week 2025 (IMW 2025) from October 27 to 31 at the NESCO Grounds in Mumbai. According to a statement by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, this will be the largest maritime gathering globally, bringing together key stakeholders from across the… Read More
DEME hosted its 3rd Annual Project Controls Seminar in Antwerp, bringing together over 60 professionals from our global PMO community. The seminar focused on the evolving role of project controls in a data-driven world, with keynote sessions on AI, data protection, and the responsible use of corporate information. A highlight of the day was our… Read More
Philippines, 16 October 2025 — Arcadis, a leading global design and consultancy firm for natural and built assets, proudly announces its continued support for the QS Summit 2025 as Gold Sponsor. Organized by the Philippine Institute of Certified Quantity Surveyors (PICQS) Inc., in collaboration with the ASEAN Quantity Surveyors Association (AQSA), this landmark event will… Read More
The Port of Tyne is delighted to welcome two highly accomplished professionals to its Board as Non-Executive Directors, Judith Hartley MBE and James Wroe. Both bring a wealth of experience and specialist knowledge that will support the Port’s strategic ambitions and ongoing commitment to sustainable growth. Judith Hartley MBE is an experienced finance professional with… Read More
SEOUL, South Korea — HD Hyundai announced that Executive Vice Chairman Chung Kisun has been promoted to Chairman in its latest executive appointments. Chairman Chung holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Yonsei University and an MBA from Stanford University in the United States. He began his career in 2009 in the Finance Team of… Read More
International Cargo Handling Association (ICHCA) has a new chair. Australian Scott McKay has been elected, effective 30 September. 20th October 2025 With members from the port, terminal, shipping and cargo handling community throughout the world, ICHCA remains committed to improve the safe working environment of all those handling cargo throughout the international maritime supply chain…. Read More
Korean-owned Hanwha has hired a former U.S. Navy admiral to lead the company’s new shipbuilding enterprise in the United States. The company announced Monday the hiring of Tom Anderson, who most recently served as the program executive officer for ships at Naval Sea Systems Command. His official title is the president of U.S. shipbuilding at… Read More
Apollo-managed funds have taken a 50% stake in Ørsted’s Hornsea 3, with a $6.5 billion investment in what is the world’s largest offshore wind development. Located in the North Sea, Hornsea 3 is Ørsted’s third gigawatt-scale project in the area and will provide 2.9 GW or essentially enough energy to power three million U.K. households. The joint… Read More
More than 40% of existing and planned offshore wind farm sites in Europe and Asia are being exposed to wind speeds above the maximum design load of some classes of turbine, according to a study in Nature Communications. These findings highlight the need for better adaptation of offshore wind energy infrastructure to increase resilience to extreme wind events… Read More
DEME announced today that an ownership realignment has taken place among the shareholders in the ScotWind project. As a result, DEME Concessions and Aspiravi International have become joint owners of the Bowdun Offshore Wind Farm. This strategic realignment is designed to streamline operations and leverage the strengths of the partners in their respective areas of… Read More
Bright ideas from Borssele bound for Baltica While many of his colleagues are busy building Poland’s largest offshore wind farm, Baltica 2, Jakub’s eyes are on what comes next. As Operations Preparation Manager, his focus is on getting operations right from day one, shaping how the wind farm runs when it comes online in 2027…. Read More
The Panama Canal is fully committing to its $8.5 billion 10-year modernization plan, with its administrator making it known that the waterway’s authority is moving at a frenetic pace to advance multiple projects including two new nearby port terminals and a gas pipeline connecting both oceans. “We are moving fast,” Panama Canal administrator Ricaurte Vásquez Morales… Read More
The Oyo State Government has handed over the Certificate of Occupancy for 90 hectares of land to the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy for the construction of a dry port. The land, which is located at Moniya in Ibadan, was handed over by the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Adebayo Lawal, to …… Read More
Port of Tauranga Limited (NZX:POT) today reported strong first quarter results, with cargo volumes increasing in the first three months of the 2026 financial year. In the three months to 30 September, total trade increased 5.9% in volume compared to the same period last year, to 6.6 million tonnes. Container volumes increased 9% to 319,649… Read More
Abu Dhabi, UAE — In a major step toward strengthening the United Arab Emirates’ position as a global energy hub, AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading enabler of global trade, logistics, and industry, and Nimex Terminals, have signed two long-term agreements that will position Khalifa Port into a leading trading hub for low-carbon energy… Read More
The Panama Canal is fully committing to its $8.5 billion 10-year modernization plan, with its administrator making it known that the waterway’s authority is moving at a frenetic pace to advance multiple projects including two new nearby port terminals and a gas pipeline connecting both oceans. “We are moving fast,” Panama Canal administrator Ricaurte Vásquez Morales… Read More
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Brazilian police backed by Interpol have destroyed hundreds of dredges used in illegal gold mining along the Madeira River, in one of the biggest coordinated crackdowns yet on criminal networks operating across the Amazon Basin. The international police agency said officers dismantled 277 floating mining rafts worth an estimated $6.8 million…. Read More
An official of Zambales on Tuesday said Filipinos are working in dredging operations in the province. Provincial Consultant on Engineering and Infrastructure Development Domingo Mariano, in a statement, said no Chinese or foreign company is involved in the river restoration program or dredging operations in major rivers in Zambales. “We have not given permit to… Read More
A Central Water and Power Research Station report said that dredging from Sangam to Asham will not serve the purpose of flood mitigation. Srinagar: The recent floods in the Kashmir valley which damaged crops and property worth crores triggered a debate on dredging of the river Jhelum as the means of flood mitigation to the valley… Read More
CEBU, Philippines — More than 200 individuals engaged in illegal sand and gravel extraction along the Hinulawan River in Toledo City have been ordered to cease operations after a recent inspection revealed widespread environmental damage caused by unregulated quarrying. The Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) confirmed that the discovery followed Governor Pamela Baricuatro’s… Read More
In recent years, China’s rapid urbanization and industrial growth have sparked unprecedented demand for construction materials such as sand, gravel, and crushed stone—collectively termed aggregates. These materials serve as fundamental inputs for infrastructure, housing, and various engineering projects. However, a groundbreaking study published in Nature Communications by Ren, Jiang, Behrens, and colleagues reveals a compelling… Read More
Stricter controls are set to be introduced at quarry sites on the Isle of Man to improve standards for workers and prevent accidents. The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (Defa) has asked Tynwald to approve the new regulations next month. They are intended to modernise legislation dating back to the 1950s and mirror changes… Read More
TAIPEI — Kaohsiung authorities launched a crackdown Tuesday (Sept. 9) on illegal sand and gravel extraction operations devastating agricultural land in the southern Taiwan city. Mayor Chen Chi-mai (陳其邁) announced joint inspections with prosecutors targeting Meinong District (美濃) following reports of widespread farmland destruction. The city pledged permanent confiscation of any machinery caught violating soil… Read More
At Indo Pac 2025, Austal Australia and Greenroom Robotics have announced that, following extensive trials and successful testing, future Austal Vessels have the option to include Greenroom’s GAMA and Lookout+ technology to transform them into fully autonomous vessels. Significantly, this unique collaboration aims to achieve rapid autonomy and AI integration, creating intelligent maritime systems in as… Read More
𝗢𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝘁𝘀 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗿 Concordia Damen is proud to announce the delivery of the 135-metre Gambler. Last week, the tanker successfully completed her sea trials, after being fitted out at our shipyard in Werkendam by our long-term partner CCM3 , with the support of many trusted suppliers and partners. The Gambler is 135 metres long and… Read More
Ice class vessel enables cost efficient, low emission ice class operations Damen Shipyards Group has unveiled the latest platform in its successful cargo vessels portfolio. The shipbuilder announced the launch of the Combi Freighter (CF) 5000 ICE during the Europort 2025 event in Rotterdam. The approach Damen has taken is scalable. As such, the CF 5000 ICE is the… Read More
Damen Shiprepair Brest has just marked the conclusion of its 50th cruise ship project Damen Shiprepair Brest has just marked the conclusion of its 50th cruise ship project since becoming part of the Damen Shipyards Group in 2012. Over the past years, the yard has been using its facilities, knowledge and extensive experience of the cruise sector… 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
With the aim of guaranteeing navigability and river and maritime transit, essential elements for the country’s economic development, the Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC) today received three economic offers in the tender for maintenance dredging of the Paraguay River. The interventions will be carried out in three strategic sections extending from the confluence… Read More
The Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) has begun work on the artificial sand nourishment project at Praia do Vau beach in Portimão, with the work is expected to last seven months. The intervention involves widening the beach area between Vau and Três Castelos (Praia da Rocha), a 1,350-metre stretch of coastline in the municipality of Portimão,… Read More
Tetra Tech, a provider of consulting and engineering services specializing in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, has been awarded a £36 million multiple-award contract by Severn Trent Water. This contract, covering a three-year period, will see Tetra Tech providing comprehensive water infrastructure services across the United Kingdom. As part of the contract, Tetra Tech engineers will carry out geotechnical… Read More
A partnership between Royal Boskalis and NMDC Dredging & Marine, and another grouping of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd, Van Oord, Jan De Nul, and ISDPL, is taking shape to bid for the Vadhvan Port contract, structured on PPP Hybrid Annuity Mode. MUMBAI: Two strong bidding groups, one a partnership between Royal Boskalis… 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
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
GLDD recently launched the Cape Hatteras and the Cape Canaveral Damen 3013 Multicats, that were built at Conrad shipyard. DredgeWire sat down with Chris Gunsten, Senior VP of Project Services & Fleet Engineering to discuss their new Damen 3013 Multicats. DW: Why did GLDD not build their own Multicats? CG: Over many years GLDD has… Read More