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The Balkan Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Plant plans to build two Ro-Ro ferries and three cargo vessels in the near future, the State Service for Maritime and River Transport of Turkmenistan reported Friday. Currently, the plant is constructing two cargo ships and one dredger. Since its launch, the plant has carried out repair work on… Read More
Europe is tightening the net on Russian oil being shipped through its waters, squeezing Moscow’s ability to fund its war even as officials and business executives in Russia fear the window is narrowing to reach a peace deal before the economy deteriorates. The European Union is considering imposing an outright maritime ban on services needed to ship… Read More
Wärtsilä has agreed to divest its Water & Waste business to the Swedish investment company Solix Group AB. Water & Waste offers a wide portfolio of environmental solutions for the full spectrum of water and waste management at sea. From ballast water treatment to efficient wastewater systems, the technologies offered by Water & Waste contribute to… Read More
MSC Cruises confirmed it is building a second private island destination adjacent to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve. According to a recent press release, the development is part of a larger expansion and enhancement project planned for its private destination, which is located near Bimini in the Bahamas. MSC said that the yet-unnamed island will… Read More
Vandaag is op de Nam Trieu Shipyard in Haiphong, Vietnam een belangrijke mijlpaal bereikt: de tewaterlating van onze 2.300 m³ sleephopperzuiger “Magdalena”. Deze stap markeert een volgende fase in het bouwproces dat we samen met IHC realiseren. Met de succesvolle lancering komt de Magdalena weer een stuk dichter bij haar inzet op projecten wereldwijd. In… Read More
Wärtsilä has agreed to divest its Water & Waste business to the Swedish investment company Solix Group AB. Water & Waste offers a wide portfolio of environmental solutions for the full spectrum of water and waste management at sea. From ballast water treatment to efficient wastewater systems, the technologies offered by Water & Waste contribute to… Read More
Copenhagen, Denmark – A.P. Moller – Maersk A/S (OMX: MAERSK-B) delivered a strong performance in all businesses in 2025 as volume growth, operational execution and proactive cost measures helped results reach the top-end of the financial guidance for the year. Executive Summary Ocean grew in line with market with 4.9% volume growth in 2025 despite volatile… Read More
Ørsted, the global leader in offshore wind, has signed an agreement with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its fifth flagship fund, Copenhagen Infrastructure V (CI V), to divest its entire European onshore business. The total value of the transaction is EUR 1.44 billion (DKK 10.7 billion) with expected closing in Q2 2026, subject to regulatory… Read More
Abu Dhabi, UAE; 03 February 2026 – NMDC Energy PJSC (ADX: NMDCENR), a leading provider of engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for offshore and onshore energy clients today announced its full year financial results for 2025, with revenues surging 29% Y-o-Y to AED 18.7 billion, with 30% of revenues coming from international (non-UAE markets), while… Read More
The CEDA-UK AGM & John Sargent lecture will take place on Tuesday 3rd March 2026 at ICE’s offices in Westminster from 17:00-19:30 GMT. This year’s topic for the John Sargent Lecture is: Developing a World-Leading Carbon Capture and Storage Sector in the UK. For more information and to sign up, please visit https://lnkd.in/e5yz7zQ3 Source
Wednesday 11 to Thursday 12 March The Belgian Offshore Days are organized by Offshore Wind International. It is the place to be for both Belgian and international companies in the Offshore Wind Industry. Location: Ostend Sea P’lace, Koningin Astridlaan 10, 8400 Ostend, Belgium More Info Source
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Hong Kong – Arcadis, a global leader in sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions, proudly participated in the Project Cost Management Forum 2025, held on 7 November in Hong Kong. Organized by the Development Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), the Forum brought together local and international industry leaders… 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
Arcadis has announced the appointment of Peter Hogg as its new Country Director for the United Kingdom and Ireland. Hogg succeeds Simon Bimpson, who will continue in his role as President of Arcadis Advanced Manufacturing. A 28-year veteran of the business, Hogg brings extensive experience across the built environment and civil society, and will continue… Read More
The Port of Tyne has announced the appointment of Elaine Scott as its new Director of Innovation. Elaine will lead the Port’s sustainable innovation agenda and run the National Maritime Innovation Hub. The Port of Tyne has announced the appointment of Elaine Scott as its new Director of Innovation. Following her promotion from Innovation Partnerships… Read More
Ørsted has appointed Simon Ashley as its next Chief HR Officer and member of the Group Executive Team, effective 1 August 2026. The appointment follows a planned succession process as Henriette Fenger Ellekrog, current Chief HR Officer, has decided to conclude her executive career. Henriette has served as Ørsted’s Chief HR Officer since June 2019…. Read More
Ørsted, the global leader in offshore wind, has signed an agreement with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its fifth flagship fund, Copenhagen Infrastructure V (CI V), to divest its entire European onshore business. The total value of the transaction is EUR 1.44 billion (DKK 10.7 billion) with expected closing in Q2 2026, subject to regulatory… Read More
HOUSTON, Feb. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — McDermott has been awarded a decommissioning definition engineering contract by QatarEnergy for the State of Qatar’s inaugural offshore decommissioning initiative. Under the contract scope, McDermott will develop a comprehensive technical and commercial framework and conduct detailed techno-economic studies to ensure the safe and systematic retirement and removal of 27 aging offshore platforms. This encompasses… Read More
What do our fabrication managers do? We asked Olga Alieksieienko. At Baltica 2 in Poland, Olga helps to deliver 1.5 GW by the end of 2027. But before any component is installed in the Baltic Sea this spring, it must go through a thorough inspection process to confirm that it meets our strict requirements for quality and safety. That’s… Read More
A marine licence has been granted to a pioneering marine restoration initiative led by Newcastle University and the Marine Biological Association to revive native kelp beds along England’s northeast coast. The Green Gravel Kelp Restoration Project seeks to combat climate change and biodiversity loss by reintroducing juvenile kelp into the ocean using an innovative technique…. Read More
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to attracting increased investor participation in port development, while outlining measures aimed at improving productivity across Nigeria’s maritime gateways. Dantsoho spoke at the Investopia forum held in Lagos, which brought together stakeholders from the United Arab Emirates and… Read More
By Sylvia Schandert The Port of Suape (Pernambuco) officially announced this Friday (30) the completion of dredging works to deepen its internal channel. With a total investment of R$ 217 million, the project increased the channel depth from 10 meters to 16.2 meters, removing operational bottlenecks and allowing larger vessels to berth, including New Panamax-class… Read More
A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) and Hapag-Lloyd have decided to change the routing of one of their shared services under the Gemini Cooperation, transitioning it through the Red Sea and the Suez Canal. All transits will be secured by naval assistance. The service in scope is the ME11 service, which connects India and the Middle… Read More
Rijswijk, The Netherlands, 3 February 2026 – International consulting engineering company Haskoning today announces the acquisition of Portwise, a world-leading consultancy active in planning and simulation of ports and terminals. Portwise is headquartered in the Netherlands and operates globally. Portwise has extensive consultancy knowledge and state-of-the-art simulation capabilities that support clients in optimising their terminal operations through automation and electrification, which require profound and in-depth analysis. Combined… Read More
Europe is tightening the net on Russian oil being shipped through its waters, squeezing Moscow’s ability to fund its war even as officials and business executives in Russia fear the window is narrowing to reach a peace deal before the economy deteriorates. The European Union is considering imposing an outright maritime ban on services needed to ship… Read More
in2Dredging Pty Ltd (i2D) is an independent dredging engineering consultancy founded in 2016, supporting projects across their full lifecycle worldwide. Its multi-disciplinary team delivers cost-effective, robust solutions through advanced engineering expertise, strong academic foundations, extensive field experience, and innovative in-house software tools for estimating, design support and dredging monitoring. https://lnkd.in/e4xfzchW Source
Mr Alan Williams Two Plymouth organisations – the University of Plymouth and Recycle it Global (RiG) – have launched a collaborative project to tackle the complex challenges posed by contaminated marine dredged materials. A new Knowledge Transfer Partnership will unite the University’s research expertise in environmental chemistry and sustainable construction methods with the company’s work… Read More
LOCAL residents at Inverloch have expressed deep concern over the $5.3 million plan to dredge sand from Anderson Inlet and pump it on to the surf beach to rebuild eroded dunes. The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) has admitted the replenished sand dunes may only last four to ten years. “It will… 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
Alberta’s government is acting on 15 recommendations from the Sand and Gravel Task Force to modernize private land sand and gravel pit regulations, aiming to streamline approvals, reduce delays and support economic growth. Sand and gravel are critical for building roads, homes and infrastructure across the province. Officials say the reforms will protect the environment,… Read More
PORAC, Pampanga, Philippines – The supplies of sand and gravel for the construction sector in Luzon are expected to drop as all 40 quarry operators and 850 haulers in this town, Pampanga’s biggest source of the aggregates, closed their sites since Friday night and gave up at least P128 million of gross sales for two… Read More
The Balkan Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Plant plans to build two Ro-Ro ferries and three cargo vessels in the near future, the State Service for Maritime and River Transport of Turkmenistan reported Friday. Currently, the plant is constructing two cargo ships and one dredger. Since its launch, the plant has carried out repair work on… Read More
On Wednesday 28 January, the naming ceremony of the Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV) Windward Paris took place at Vard Brattvaag in Norway. Windward Paris is the second CSOV VARD has delivered to Windward Offshore GmbH & Co. KG, one week ahead of contractual delivery. The first vessel, Windward Athens, was delivered on time in September 2025 and is… Read More
Vandaag is op de Nam Trieu Shipyard in Haiphong, Vietnam een belangrijke mijlpaal bereikt: de tewaterlating van onze 2.300 m³ sleephopperzuiger “Magdalena”. Deze stap markeert een volgende fase in het bouwproces dat we samen met IHC realiseren. Met de succesvolle lancering komt de Magdalena weer een stuk dichter bij haar inzet op projecten wereldwijd. In… Read More
By Laiseana Nasiga Japan has handed over a dredger to Fiji in a move aimed at shifting Fiji from repeated flood response to long-term prevention. The dredger was officially handed over to the Ministry of Agriculture, Waterways and Sugar Industry at the Ministry’s Luvuluvu Station in Nausori, under Japan’s Grant Aid for Economic and Social… 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
MSC Cruises confirmed it is building a second private island destination adjacent to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve. According to a recent press release, the development is part of a larger expansion and enhancement project planned for its private destination, which is located near Bimini in the Bahamas. MSC said that the yet-unnamed island will… Read More
HOUSTON, Feb. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — McDermott has been awarded a decommissioning definition engineering contract by QatarEnergy for the State of Qatar’s inaugural offshore decommissioning initiative. Under the contract scope, McDermott will develop a comprehensive technical and commercial framework and conduct detailed techno-economic studies to ensure the safe and systematic retirement and removal of 27 aging offshore platforms. This encompasses… Read More
IHC Mining has been awarded a contract by STRACON Engineering to supply slurrification and dewatering equipment for the removal of gypsum sludge from the Pérez Caldera Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) at Anglo American Sur’s Los Bronces copper mine in Chile. The dam is located just North-East of Santiago at an altitude of 3,400 metres above sea-level. The contract marks… Read More
Chetumal, Q.R. — The Secretaría de Marina (Semar) says once their environmental impact assessment is approved, they will continue dredging of the Zaragoza Canal. Semar began work on the canal more than four years ago and are waiting for an approved environmental impact statement (MIA). During 2023, the on-again off-again project hit a dredging snag when… 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