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A new method of dredging is being trialled in two harbours with the aim of reducing costs and the environmental impact. Dorset Council is testing the Water Injection Dredging (WID) system at Lyme Regis and West Bay, which avoids the need to excavate and suction the seabed. The technique uses low-pressure water jets to loosen… Read More
Argentina’s federal government is preparing to launch a new tender for the dredging, operation and maintenance of a 1,477km section of the Paraná-Paraguay waterway, after a previous auction was suspended in February amid allegations of irregularities. Authorities held several multisectoral meetings following the failed tender, and the results will serve as the basis for the new bidding… Read More
Danish utility Ørsted will reduce its Scope 1-2 greenhouse-gas intensity by more than 98 % from its 2006 baseline and raise its renewable energy share to 99 %. The company has closed its last coal-fired combined heat and power plant in 2024, enabling the transition away from fossil fuels. With its science-based targets validated by… Read More
Rotterdam, the Netherlands – Van Oord’s brand-new offshore wind installation vessel Boreas has successfully completed its first assignment: the installation of 45 monopiles at Nordseecluster A, the first phase of the 1.6 GW offshore wind farm in the German North Sea. The Boreas is the largest and most sustainable vessel of its kind. Its maiden… Read More
Overview Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCI) has appointed Shri Gaurav Dayal, IAS, as an Additional Director (Promoter-Non Executive) effective November 7, 2025. Dayal, currently the Chairman of Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority, brings over two decades of administrative experience. Simultaneously, Shri Unmesh Sharad Wagh, IRS, has ceased to be a Director. Dayal’s appointment is subject… Read More
Danish utility Ørsted will reduce its Scope 1-2 greenhouse-gas intensity by more than 98 % from its 2006 baseline and raise its renewable energy share to 99 %. The company has closed its last coal-fired combined heat and power plant in 2024, enabling the transition away from fossil fuels. With its science-based targets validated by… Read More
Copenhagen, Denmark: Global towage and marine solutions provider, Svitzer Group A/S (Svitzer), has acquired a 66.6% stake in leading Norwegian towage and marine service company, Buksér og Berging AS, subject to final regulatory approvals. Svitzer’s investment represents a partnership opportunity for both companies, with a view to leverage extensive shared knowledge and experience of the global… Read More
The Group’s new blueprint outlines how AI-powered agents are transforming operations, elevating human potential, and enabling scalable growth across international markets Abu Dhabi, UAE : AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading enabler of global trade, logistics, and industry, has unveiled a new blueprint titled, “Building Human-AI Teams: AD Ports Group’s Blueprint for Tomorrow’s Workforce”,… Read More
A milestone for Romanian shipbuilding 🚢 On October 31st, Vard Shipyards Romania had the honour of hosting the 100th General Assembly of ANCONAV – The Romanian Shipbuilders Association at Vards Shipyards Romania – Brăila. The event marked three major anniversaries: 🔸 The 100th ANCONAV General Assembly 🔸 30 years since the founding of ANCONAV 🔸… Read More
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
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 07 November 2025: In collaboration with the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), an affiliate of the emirate’s Department of Municipalities and Transport, Abu Dhabi Maritime, part of AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), has announced the successful end of the submission period for the third edition of the 2025 Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards…. Read More
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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
Konecranes has appointed Jussi Rautiainen President, Business Area Industrial Equipment, and a member of the Konecranes Leadership Team. He succeeds Marko Tulokas, who was appointed President and CEO of Konecranes in June 2025. Rautiainen will start in his new role on January 1, 2026, and will report to Marko Tulokas. Jussi Rautiainen (b. 1978) holds… Read More
Overview Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCI) has appointed Shri Gaurav Dayal, IAS, as an Additional Director (Promoter-Non Executive) effective November 7, 2025. Dayal, currently the Chairman of Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority, brings over two decades of administrative experience. Simultaneously, Shri Unmesh Sharad Wagh, IRS, has ceased to be a Director. Dayal’s appointment is subject… Read More
Port of Hamburg Marketing has appointed Hendrik Meyn to the Executive Board. Together with Axel Mattern, he will strengthen the port’s marketing activities and provide new impetus for its international positioning. Port of Hamburg Marketing (HHM) once again has a dual leadership team. With effect from November 1, Hendrik Meyn joined HHM from the Harren Group… 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
Danish utility Ørsted will reduce its Scope 1-2 greenhouse-gas intensity by more than 98 % from its 2006 baseline and raise its renewable energy share to 99 %. The company has closed its last coal-fired combined heat and power plant in 2024, enabling the transition away from fossil fuels. With its science-based targets validated by… Read More
A planned supersized floating wind turbine with two spinning heads will generate nearly double the amount of energy as the current record-holder The world’s largest wind turbine—currently being tested off the coast of China—has blades that are more than twice as long as a Boeing 777’s wingspan. It can generate 26 megawatts (MW) of energy,… Read More
Energy and wind power industry associations have urged changes to Germany’s 2026 auctions for offshore wind energy to overcome the sector’s stagnation. In a joint appeal, energy industry group BDEW, offshore wind power association BWO, engineering association VDMA and grid operators proposed to move the next auction from June 2026 to the end of next year. The delay would give bidders time to… Read More
A new chapter begins at Vard Shipyards Romania – Tulcea. The first steel is cut for NB 996, one of two tailor-made VARD 4 19 Commissioning Service Operation Vessels designed and built by VARD for UPO, the joint venture between 裕民風能航運股份有限公司 U-Ming Marine Offshore and Purus. The 88-metre hybrid vessel is optimized for Taiwan’s offshore… Read More
We are delighted to have been awarded the prestigious 2025 ESPO Award on Social Integration of Ports by the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO), recognising the Port’s innovative and inclusive approach to creating a more equitable maritime workplace. Now in its 17th year, the ESPO Award celebrates ports that show exceptional commitment to community engagement… Read More
Summary: Insights from over 900 companies across Europe show the continued strain on supply chains amid geopolitical tensions, shifting trade policies, and tariff uncertainties – and their counter measures to keep control Copenhagen – The polycrisis-driven disruptions in global supply chains show no signs of abating – and likely won’t for the foreseeable future. That’s the key… Read More
The Group’s new blueprint outlines how AI-powered agents are transforming operations, elevating human potential, and enabling scalable growth across international markets Abu Dhabi, UAE : AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading enabler of global trade, logistics, and industry, has unveiled a new blueprint titled, “Building Human-AI Teams: AD Ports Group’s Blueprint for Tomorrow’s Workforce”,… Read More
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) is aware of a collision between the Singapore-registered passenger ferry, Horizon 9 and the Marshall Islands-registered tanker, La Digue on 10 November 2025. The ferry was en route to HarbourFront Centre when the vessels collided off the Southern Islands. The incident occurred on 10 November at about… Read More
Argentina’s federal government is preparing to launch a new tender for the dredging, operation and maintenance of a 1,477km section of the Paraná-Paraguay waterway, after a previous auction was suspended in February amid allegations of irregularities. Authorities held several multisectoral meetings following the failed tender, and the results will serve as the basis for the new bidding… Read More
Doonhamer is currently dredging the inner harbour using water injection (outer harbour will be next). Sediment is disturbed by high pressure water jets and while still in suspension, washed out to sea by the action of the River Brit. It should be cheaper and more effective than previous methods. More info here: Bridport Harbour –… Read More
The eastern part of the Kiel Canal is being widened. The last time this was done was in imperial times. Now the first section has been completed – with more space for large ships. The expansion of the eastern section of the Kiel Canal is a mammoth project – and urgently needed to maintain the… Read More
The water at a famous Melbourne beach has been turned into smelly black sludge due to nearby dredging works. St Kilda beach and the marina are almost unrecognisable today as the popular coastline undergoes a week-long operation to deepen the St Kilda Marina Entrance Channel. Authorities have warned dredging can result in discoloured water and sand with… Read More
President of the Trinidad and Tobago Aggregate Producers Alliance (TTAPA), Nigel Tenia, is calling on the Government to grant an immediate moratorium on sand and gravel operations, as the sector has been operating without formal licences for more than two decades. Speaking on CNC3’s The Morning Brew yesterday, Tenia said the moratorium would provide temporary… 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
A new chapter begins at Vard Shipyards Romania – Tulcea. The first steel is cut for NB 996, one of two tailor-made VARD 4 19 Commissioning Service Operation Vessels designed and built by VARD for UPO, the joint venture between 裕民風能航運股份有限公司 U-Ming Marine Offshore and Purus. The 88-metre hybrid vessel is optimized for Taiwan’s offshore… Read More
DREDGE YARD has delivered a new 18 inch dredge valves for a Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger. It’s built for reliable flow control and smooth dredging performance keeping every operation running efficiently. Source
Konecranes has signed a wide-ranging service agreement with Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland for the maintenance and optimization of approximately 200 cranes spanning smaller units handling just 63 kg to a massive 1,200-tonne Goliath gantry crane. The four-year deal was booked in June 2025 and work is now underway. The service agreement includes a comprehensive… Read More
Candela has announced the sale of 10 of its Candela P-12 ‘flying’ electric vessels to Maldivian operator Ego Shuttle, with the new vehicles set to begin operation connecting Malé International Airport to nearby islands in 2026. The introduction of the vessels aims to both cut the production of harmful emissions across the Maldives, as well… 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
As announced earlier this year, the Southsea Coastal Scheme will add around one million tonnes of shingle to the beach between the Pyramids and the Coffee Cup café in Eastney starting next month. Led by Portsmouth City Council and delivered by Coastal Partners and VSBW, this is the largest local authority-led flood defence scheme in the UK…. Read More
Kalmar announces the extension of its comprehensive Kalmar Care maintenance contract with long-term customer Belfast Container Terminal Ltd (BCT), part of Irish Continental Group. The contract was booked in Kalmar’s order intake in Q3 2025 and continuing until Q3 2032. The contract ensures the continued supply of dedicated, 24/7 maintenance support personnel to secure the operational availability… Read More
The city People’s Committee has submitted the proposal to the municipal People’s Council for immediate consideration, seeking approval to launch what officials describe as a critical infrastructure intervention to protect the fast-growing southern urban zone from recurring inundation. HCM City – Ho Chi Minh City authorities have proposed a 9.2 trillion VND (370 million USD)… Read More
Mariners are advised that maintenance dredging works at Jurien Bay Boat Harbour will commence Mid-November 2025 and will proceed until approximately Mid-April 2026. Dredging operations will occur Monday to Saturday between the hours of 0700 and 1900hrs and on Sundays and public holidays between 0900 and 1900 hours. The works are being carried out by… 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