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The companies Etesco and Jan De Nul are locked in a dispute over a contract worth approximately 610 million reais (US$120 million) for deepening the access channel to the Port of Santos, Brazil’s busiest port. Recently, the Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) ordered the suspension of the service order for dredging works intended to deepen the… Read More
The government is once again turning to dredging, with a proposed Tk4,662 crore project for channel maintenance and two hopper dredgers. Silt accumulation has reduced channel depth, restricting large vessels. Tk6,500 crore capital dredging failed to ensure lasting navigability. Maintenance dredging delays have worsened the port’s operational crisis. Limited vessel access threatens the port’s revenue… Read More
Keel laying ceremony for HAROPA PORT’s Water Injection Dredger 2710 The official start of construction of HAROPA PORT’s new WID 2710 was marked with a keel laying ceremony at our yard. In keeping with maritime tradition, a commemorative coin was placed as a symbol of good fortune for the vessel and her future crew. We… Read More
Dredge Robotics is using robotic technology to safely recover valuable material from lined ponds while restoring capacity and supporting production. Mining companies can spend years searching for new resources, yet valuable material can sometimes remain within an existing operation. To help sites make the most of these untapped resources, Dredge Robotics is applying robotic technology… Read More
Congratulations to Dr. Yasser Zaghloul, NMDC Group CEO, on ranking 1st in the Manufacturing & Industrials category on Forbes Middle East’s Sustainability Leaders 2026 list. This recognition highlights his leadership and the Group’s continued commitment to advancing sustainability across our operations and creating lasting value. Source
Congratulations to Sumitomo Electric Industries on the opening of their new HVDC subsea cable manufacturing facility at Port of Nigg, Scotland! The facility represents an important investment in the infrastructure needed to connect offshore renewable energy to consumers and strengthen energy security. We were delighted to be part of this milestone and to welcome guests… Read More
Rheinmetall and Swiss-based Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) have won the bid to take over the Mangalia shipyard in Romania. The €138m ($155m) acquisition, to be paid jointly by the two partners, is expected to be finalised in the coming weeks. The Mangalia facility, situated south of Constanța, is set to become a dual-use shipbuilding site,… Read More
One of Europe’s largest battery energy storage systems has entered the testing phase⚡ We’ve completed construction of our first large-scale battery energy storage system, which will help balance the grid and lower electricity costs. The system will make better use of renewable electricity produced in the UK, for example by storing excess power until it’s… Read More
Congratulations to Dr. Yasser Zaghloul, NMDC Group CEO, on ranking 1st in the Manufacturing & Industrials category on Forbes Middle East’s Sustainability Leaders 2026 list. This recognition highlights his leadership and the Group’s continued commitment to advancing sustainability across our operations and creating lasting value. Source
CEDA-NL invites you to join their next event (English spoken) on Tuesday 24 November 2026 at Deltares in Delft from 15:30-19:30. Delft University of Technology will present their research on the topic of “Ongoing scientific progress in dredging”. You can also join a tour around different experimental facilities, where you will see a variety of… Read More
This week, we were at the Arabia CSR Network’s Global Sustainability & CSR Forum at Dubai World Trade Centre. The panel on Blue Economy 2030: Coastal Development & Climate Solutions brought 4 voices to the same stage – H.E. Dr Alanoud Abdulla Alhaj Al Ali from the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, Maitha Al… Read More
The Young CEDA Pitch Talks at Dredging Days gave emerging professionals just seven minutes each to present research and ideas tackling technical and environmental challenges in dredging. CEDA Members: Please SIGN IN to read the full article. Not a member yet? Learn about the benefits of membership While the advice given in this editorial content… Read More
Meet the Boskalis team in Rio de Janeiro from 21 to 24 September during the ROG.E Exhibition. Visit us at Booth hashtag#A31 to reconnect, exchange insights, and discuss the latest developments in the offshore energy industry. We’re looking forward to seeing you there. Source
Congratulations to Dr. Yasser Zaghloul, NMDC Group CEO, on ranking 1st in the Manufacturing & Industrials category on Forbes Middle East’s Sustainability Leaders 2026 list. This recognition highlights his leadership and the Group’s continued commitment to advancing sustainability across our operations and creating lasting value. Source
DP World today announced the appointment of Jason Varsamidis as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of its Asia Pacific region, effective immediately. Jason will lead DP World Asia Pacific’s portfolio of ports and terminals and logistics businesses across 22 geographies, with more than 12,000 employees. He brings close to three decades of experience with… Read More
Alex Vainokivi has been appointed Managing Director of SRC Estonia, part of SRC Group – an international ship modernisation and conversion group. The management change reflects SRC’s aim to drive further growth by expanding its portfolio of proprietary products and technologies as well as its project-based services. Vainokivi, previously Innovation Manager, takes over day-to-day management… Read More
The UK’s second largest port group, Peel Ports Group, has appointed Nigel Kent as its first Head of Project Cargo as it strengthens its offering to meet rising demand across this sector. Nigel’s appointment (follows another at Clydeport, Greenock) is in response to the shifting dynamics of the energy transition and major UK infrastructure projects,… Read More
By Gareth Chetwynd SSE Renewables is stepping up repairs to GE Vernova’s Haliade-X turbines on the 3.6GW Dogger Bank offshore wind farm development, UK government documents and market intelligence analysts have confirmed. Source
Ten years ago, offshore wind in Taiwan was primarily a vision. Today, we’ve installed 199 turbines offshore, supported by our local team of around 200 colleagues 🤝 This progress in Taiwan’s offshore wind industry has been made possible through partnerships, local talent, and a shared commitment to the energy transition. From supporting the development of… Read More
By Kelly Lippke Far off the coast of IJmuiden, 795 megawatts of offshore wind power are now being installed in the skies above the North Sea. However, the OranjeWind initiative, which is a partnership between RWE and TotalEnergies, will be completed by early 2028 but was not designed solely to produce and transport energy onshore…. Read More
DEME has secured a contract to transport and install 69 wind turbines at the 1GW Zeevonk offshore wind farm in the Netherlands. The company said its next-generation jack-up offshore transport and installation vessel Norse Energi will carry out the turbine installation work for the first phase of the project. DEME added that the award follows… Read More
The government is once again turning to dredging, with a proposed Tk4,662 crore project for channel maintenance and two hopper dredgers. Silt accumulation has reduced channel depth, restricting large vessels. Tk6,500 crore capital dredging failed to ensure lasting navigability. Maintenance dredging delays have worsened the port’s operational crisis. Limited vessel access threatens the port’s revenue… Read More
The companies Etesco and Jan De Nul are locked in a dispute over a contract worth approximately 610 million reais (US$120 million) for deepening the access channel to the Port of Santos, Brazil’s busiest port. Recently, the Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) ordered the suspension of the service order for dredging works intended to deepen the… Read More
By Kushal Deb China dominates the world’s busiest container ports in 2025, with Shanghai leading at 55.1 million TEUs, according to data compiled by Visual Capitalist based on Lloyd’s List 2026 rankings. Port Klang, Malaysia (15.1M TEUs) Port Klang is Malaysia’s main gateway and the 10th busiest container port in the world, handling about 15.1… Read More
Italy’s Port of Pesaro has regained €11m ($12.3m) in state funding for infrastructure needed to support dredging operations, reversing an earlier withdrawal of money earmarked for improving access to the Adriatic harbour. Pesaro’s municipal government confirmed on October 19 that Italy’s Court of Auditors had registered a resolution by the Interministerial Committee for Economic Planning… Read More
The companies Etesco and Jan De Nul are locked in a dispute over a contract worth approximately 610 million reais (US$120 million) for deepening the access channel to the Port of Santos, Brazil’s busiest port. Recently, the Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) ordered the suspension of the service order for dredging works intended to deepen the… Read More
By Alan Bosworth Dredging and channel clearance in the lower Ha Thanh River basin in Vietnam’s Gia Lai province were 85–90 per cent complete as of mid-October, with the remaining work scheduled to finish before the rainy season. To Tan Thi, director of the Gia Lai Provincial Agriculture and Rural Development Project Management Board, told… Read More
By Stephen Stafford The final phase of a major coastal protection project is nearing completion. Three three timber groynes west of Boscombe Pier are being replaced as part of the 10-year Poole Bay Beach Management Scheme, which has already seen 50 renewed along the seafront. Each groyne is around 75m (250ft) long, with its foundations… Read More
The eThekwini Municipality is advancing plans to position Durban as a leading African destination for superyachts and a service hub, with the city set to host the first African edition of the Yachting Aftersales and Refit Experience (YARE) On Tour Symposium in November 2026. The KwaZulu-Natal Superyacht Marina forms part of a R1.9 billion investment… Read More
By Patricia Sia Ngevao When the tide pulls away from the beach in the agricultural regions in Mahera in Lungi, about 27 kilometers (17 miles) across the sea from the country’s capital, Freetown, the digging commences. Young men shovel sand into cement bags and carry them to a flat open area to pile sand into… Read More
By Kiran Journals Sand and gravel are the second most used resources on Earth after water. The United Nations Environment Programme estimates global use at about 50 billion tonnes a year and says extraction is outpacing sustainable supply. Sand is central to concrete, asphalt and glass, while high-purity silica is a feedstock for silicon used in… Read More
By Peerzada Mohsin Shafi Jammu and Kashmir is beginning to face a construction-material crisis at a time when demand for roads, bridges, housing, hospitals, schools, drainage systems and other infrastructure is rising. Restrictions on quarrying operations and curbs on the extraction, lifting and transportation of mining material have created difficulties for ongoing development works. The… Read More
By Andy Ball Authorities in Cambodia’s Koh Kong province say they’ve approved a sand mining operation exporting to Singapore, despite an export ban imposed by national authorities a decade ago after large-scale dredging was found to be damaging riverine and coastal ecosystems. The dredging is occurring in an area of the Trapeang Rung River that… Read More
Keel laying ceremony for HAROPA PORT’s Water Injection Dredger 2710 The official start of construction of HAROPA PORT’s new WID 2710 was marked with a keel laying ceremony at our yard. In keeping with maritime tradition, a commemorative coin was placed as a symbol of good fortune for the vessel and her future crew. We… Read More
Technology group Wärtsilä will supply the engines for two new inland waterway pusher tugs being built by Brazilian shipyard Estaleiro Rio Maguari. The vessels, each of which will be powered by three Wärtsilä 20 engines, will support the river logistics operations of LHG Mining on the Paraguay-Paraná waterway. This is one of South America’s most… Read More
NB 978 has arrived at Vard Langsten in Norway! Watch the video of the impressive vessel arriving Sunday 18th October. Earlier this autumn, the vessel departed from Vard Shipyards Romania – Tulcea and has now safely completed her journey. The vessel will now undergo commissioning and final outfitting at Vard Langsten ahead of its scheduled… Read More
When a French dam manager reached out to us, the problem wasn’t dredging one basin. It was dredging many. Small reservoirs, scattered across the region, each with its own characteristics. Sending out a full crew and complex equipment every single time simply wasn’t sustainable. The request was clear: a compact dredge, easy to install, and… 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
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
Premier Marinas has submitted a new marine licence application to the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) seeking permission to undertake maintenance dredging at Brighton Marina and dispose of the dredged material at the established marine disposal site off Newhaven. The application seeks a 10-year licence and follows several months of detailed technical work to assess the suitability… Read More
Italy’s Port of Pesaro has regained €11m ($12.3m) in state funding for infrastructure needed to support dredging operations, reversing an earlier withdrawal of money earmarked for improving access to the Adriatic harbour. Pesaro’s municipal government confirmed on October 19 that Italy’s Court of Auditors had registered a resolution by the Interministerial Committee for Economic Planning… Read More
DEME has secured a contract to transport and install 69 wind turbines at the 1GW Zeevonk offshore wind farm in the Netherlands. The company said its next-generation jack-up offshore transport and installation vessel Norse Energi will carry out the turbine installation work for the first phase of the project. DEME added that the award follows… Read More
Electric Power Plants OJSC has invited bids for dredging equipment and related services for the Uch-Kurgan hydroelectric plant modernisation project in the Kyrgyz Republic. Proposals must be submitted by 14:00 local time on 25 November 2026. The Asian Development Bank-financed procurement aims to restore some of the reservoir capacity lost to sediment accumulation since the… Read More
By Yohan An and Monique Freemon CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea — Col. Margaret “Maggie” Maasberg assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District during a change of command ceremony July 27, 2026, at the Riverbend Golf Course at Camp Humphreys. Maasberg is the 40th commander responsible for implementing an $8 billion… 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
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
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