It's on us. Share your news here.
It's on us. Share your news here.
Boskalis has signed a contract to deepen a new section of The Port of Gothenburg in Sweden. The dredging and blasting works will begin in October. The work will take place near a newly constructed quay and will enable more, larger and deeper-draught vessels to call at Scandinavia’s largest port. The works form part of… Read More
Dredging Corporation of India Limited has initiated a postal ballot process to obtain shareholder approval for three critical board appointments, following the Board of Directors’ earlier approval of these positions as Additional Directors. Board Appointments Seeking Approval The company seeks shareholder ratification for three key appointments made by the Board of Directors: Postal Ballot Process and… Read More
Wärtsilä’s Interim Report January–March 2026 This release is a summary of Wärtsilä’s Interim Report January-March 2026. The complete report is attached to this release as a pdf file. It is also available on the company website at www.wartsila.com. DOUBLE-DIGIT INCREASE IN ORDER INTAKE, ALL-TIME HIGH ORDER BOOK, AND IMPROVED OPERATING RESULT January–March 2026 highlights Total order… Read More
Learn how to be creative in handling risks and opportunities associated with sustainable infrastructure at the CEDA-IADC course ‘Dredging for sustainable infrastructure’ in Delft (NL) from 15-18 June. Interested? https://lnkd.in/eh5AWxQD Source
Today, International Safety Day, we launch Pole Position: our incentive programme to promote a strong safety culture across our projects. Score points for safety The objective of Pole Position? To encourage our employees to take proactive safety actions and to register them. Each action earns you points. And the teams with the highest scores at… Read More
Dredging Corporation of India Limited has initiated a postal ballot process to obtain shareholder approval for three critical board appointments, following the Board of Directors’ earlier approval of these positions as Additional Directors. Board Appointments Seeking Approval The company seeks shareholder ratification for three key appointments made by the Board of Directors: Postal Ballot Process and… Read More
Wärtsilä’s Interim Report January–March 2026 This release is a summary of Wärtsilä’s Interim Report January-March 2026. The complete report is attached to this release as a pdf file. It is also available on the company website at www.wartsila.com. DOUBLE-DIGIT INCREASE IN ORDER INTAKE, ALL-TIME HIGH ORDER BOOK, AND IMPROVED OPERATING RESULT January–March 2026 highlights Total order… Read More
Tamara de Gruyter, President, Wärtsilä Energy Storage and Executive Vice President to continue her career outside Wärtsilä Tamara de Gruyter, President, Wärtsilä Energy Storage and Executive Vice President, and a member of Wärtsilä’s Board of Management, has decided to continue her career outside Wärtsilä and accept a new role with another company. She will continue… Read More
Appointments strengthen account coverage and execution capacity in priority growth sectors, building on 280+ current global data centre projects won in the past 12 months. Arcadis, the world’s leading company delivering data-driven sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets, today announces three senior appointments to further build its leadership in digital… Read More
Damen hosted DKF European Offset Conference, uniting defence stakeholders to discuss industrial cooperation, resilience, supply chains, and evolving On 22 April, Damen Shipyards Group hosted the annual DKF European Offset Conference at its headquarters in Gorinchem, the Netherlands. The conference brought together professionals, industry leaders, and government officials involved in defence procurement, industrial cooperation, and offset… Read More
Learn how to be creative in handling risks and opportunities associated with sustainable infrastructure at the CEDA-IADC course ‘Dredging for sustainable infrastructure’ in Delft (NL) from 15-18 June. Interested? https://lnkd.in/eh5AWxQD Source
In the coming weeks, 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. Sina Saremi will talk about proactive adaptive spill management – A case study from a pipeline trenching and backfilling project in… Read More
Wärtsilä Corporation cordially invites investors and analysts to attend its Capital Markets Day on Tuesday, 3 November 2026, from 14:00 to 17:30 (EET). The event will be held at Wärtsilä Head Office, Hiililaiturinkuja 2, Helsinki, Finland, and will also be available via live webcast. The event will be followed by a site visit to Wärtsilä’s… Read More
Dredging Corporation of India Limited has initiated a postal ballot process to obtain shareholder approval for three critical board appointments, following the Board of Directors’ earlier approval of these positions as Additional Directors. Board Appointments Seeking Approval The company seeks shareholder ratification for three key appointments made by the Board of Directors: Postal Ballot Process and… Read More
Appointments strengthen account coverage and execution capacity in priority growth sectors, building on 280+ current global data centre projects won in the past 12 months. Arcadis, the world’s leading company delivering data-driven sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets, today announces three senior appointments to further build its leadership in digital… Read More
We are proud to announce that Arjan Pols has been appointed as CEO of Mercator Marine Group. Arjan has a strong background in wholesale and extensive experience in commercial and operational processes. In his new role, he will lead the further growth and development of the group. Arjan: “Mercator Marine Group, with brands such as… Read More
VARD, a subsidiary of the FINCANTIERI Group; one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of specialized vessels, is pleased to announce that Roy Arne Stavik is appointed as SVP, Governmental Defense Program – to further reinforcing VARD’s focus on the naval segment. Effective May 1, 2026, Stavik is appointed SVP, Governmental Defense Program, supporting VARD’s ambition… Read More
Together with consortium partners Depenbrock Bau, TAGU Tiefbau Unterweser and Boskalis, DEME is working on the expansion of the offshore wind terminal at the Port of Cuxhaven. The project will deliver three new berths (5–7) with 1,350 meters of heavy‑load quay wall and 38 hectares of terminal space, closing the gap between berth 4 (Europakai)… Read More
Vard Vung Tau has successfully delivered NB 979, a tailor-made Service Operation Vessel (SOV), to Cyan Renewables, around six weeks ahead of the contractual delivery date of 16 June. Based on the VARD 4 19 design, the vessel is purpose-built for offshore wind operations in Taiwan and will go directly from a short stay at… Read More
China is breaking new ground in offshore renewable energy by developing a next-generation floating wind turbine with a projected capacity of 50 megawatts (MW). If realised, this would significantly exceed the output of most current offshore turbines, which typically range between 8 and 15 MW. The design reportedly incorporates two 25 MW turbines mounted on… Read More
Orsted is pleased to announce that they’ve signed an agreement with Hitachi Energy to form a strategic partnership focused on the efficient planning and delivery of offshore wind electrical systems. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to reduce lead times, mitigate risks, and enable more cost-effective offshore wind development. It marks an important step in helping bring down energy costs… Read More
April 27 (Reuters) – Port operator China Merchants Group is in talks to join a consortium seeking to buy dozens of CK Hutchison Holdings (0001.HK), opens new tab ports, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. China Merchants is joining negotiations as a potential way to help state-owned firm China Cosco… Read More
Cargo throughput at the Port of Santos reached 16.9 million tonnes last month, a record for March and the second-best monthly result in the port’s history. In the year to date, throughput totaled 42.8 million tonnes, also a new record for the period. With that result, the first quarter of 2026 already surpassed the port’s… Read More
APM Terminals and Hateco Group have signed an agreement with Da Nang City to develop, build and operate a new terminal in Da Nang, the Lien Chieu Container Port. The agreement includes an estimated investment of over 1.7 billion USD to deliver a terminal estimated to handle more than 5.7 million TEU per year, starting… Read More
Mariners are advised that dredging operations will commence at the Port of Cape Preston West for the dredging of the transhipment channel to the BCI Minerals Mardie Salt and Potash jetty. The dredged materials will be dumped at the offshore disposal location DMPA4, located 15nm North of the Mardie jetty. The following equipment will be… Read More
The dredging industry is experiencing a significant upswing, driven by global maritime trade expansion, port maintenance, and ambitious coastal protection and infrastructure development projects. For professionals attending major industry gatherings like the WEDA (Western Dredging Association) Conference, knowing the right suppliers is paramount. The WEDA Conference serves as a critical marketplace, where buyers seek the… Read More
By Catherine Nicoll Dredging to resolve the current issue of harbour silt that has led to some Manx ferry times being changed is due to be completed before the TT races, the infrastructure minister has said. Tim Crookall said contractor Boskalis’s vessel was due to arrive in Douglas Bay early next week. The private firm… Read More
By Bruce Wardley AN EXCLUSION zone for boating and maritime activities including fishing has been placed around the Kirra sand dredge which has been assembled and floated near Mahers Landing on Anderson Inlet. The Kirra cutter suction dredge operated by Hall Contracting is expected to be relocated closer to the entrance to Anderson Inlet by… Read More
The Narrabeen Lagoon in Pittwater, Australia, is the largest coastal lagoon in the Sydney region. It is a very popular destination for enthusiasts of leisure activities such as swimming, kayaking, snorkeling, sailing, and fishing. For locals, it offers a unique lifestyle of outdoor recreation. The entrance to Narrabeen Lagoon periodically becomes clogged up and needs… Read More
By T.n.alagesh KUANTAN: Six men, including two Indonesians, were arrested for allegedly carrying out illegal dredging and sand mining activities near Kuantan Port yesterday. The 10am raid led to the seizure of a sand dredging vessel, heavy machinery and 250 tonnes of sea sand, with an estimated total value of RM10.28 million. The joint operation, dubbed… Read More
Nottinghamshire County Council’s Planning and Rights of Way Committee is set to consider four linked planning applications relating to a proposed southern extension to Cromwell Quarry near Newark, including an Environmental Impact Assessment application for new extraction phases and three applications to vary existing conditions. The applications, submitted by Cemex UK Operations Ltd, relate to… 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
Vard Vung Tau has successfully delivered NB 979, a tailor-made Service Operation Vessel (SOV), to Cyan Renewables, around six weeks ahead of the contractual delivery date of 16 June. Based on the VARD 4 19 design, the vessel is purpose-built for offshore wind operations in Taiwan and will go directly from a short stay at… Read More
Ulm, Germany, April 28, 2026 – Transporeon, a Trimble® company, has launched Natural Language Search, a generative AI feature designed to simplify how carriers find freight in Transporeon Autonomous Procurement. The feature is now available to all Autonomous Procurement carrier users across Europe and North America. The new capability allows users to type conversational queries like “reefer… Read More
Boskalis recently returned an FPSO to offshore West Africa, where it has served as a floating production unit for decades and will continue to do so for years to come. Around a year ago, Boskalis disconnected the FPSO from the seabed infrastructure using the BOKA Falcon and four assisting anchor handlers, including the Manta, BOKA… Read More
Damen Shipyards Group and Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s largest port operator, have signed a contract for the construction of a new Trailing Suction Grab Hopper Dredger. The agreement, concluded in March through ABP’s subsidiary UK Dredging (UKD), represents an important milestone in the long‑standing collaboration between the two organisations and the growing capability of… 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
Concordia Damen has signed a newbuilding contract with an undisclosed Paraguayan client for a 41-metre shallow draft river pusher, type CDS 4115, with delivery scheduled for 2027. The vessel will operate on the Paraguay–Paraná River system, a key logistics corridor in South America. This marks the second CDS 4115 unit ordered for the region, underlining… Read More
Damen Shipyards Group and Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s largest port operator, have signed a contract for the construction of a new Trailing Suction Grab Hopper Dredger. The agreement, concluded in March through ABP’s subsidiary UK Dredging (UKD), represents an important milestone in the long‑standing collaboration between the two organisations and the growing capability of… Read More
By Bijoy Dhar Minister for Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Dipen Dewan has announced that the government has undertaken new initiatives to improve education, healthcare, infrastructure, road connectivity, and boost the tourism sector in the remote areas of the Hill Tracts. He made these remarks on Saturday afternoon while addressing a views-exchange meeting at the Barkal… Read More
Bangladesh has invited bids for a third liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal as the country faces recurring electricity shortages, a minister has said. Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir announced the plan on Friday while visiting a river dredging project in Sylhet. He said technical problems had disrupted gas imports, contributing to increased “load shedding”… 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
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
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