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DEME’s Dredging & Infra segment has secured two marine works contracts1 in Southern Europe, highlighting its expertise in environmental remediation and coastal protection. In Italy, DEME will deliver marine works for the prestigious 38th America’s Cup sailing competition in Naples, including offshore breakwaters and seabed remediation at the Bagnoli-Coroglio site. Meanwhile, in Spain, DEME will… Read More
Sliedrecht / IJzendoorn – DE Klop has sold the award-winning, fully zero-emission cutter suction dredger Cygnus to Dekker of IJzendoorn. With this acquisition, Dekker Group takes an important step towards greater efficiency and further sustainability of its operations. Dekker actively strives to make its activities more sustainable. Driven by this ambition, the choice fell on… Read More
Dutch investigators raided the Noordeloos home of former Damen Shipyards CEO Kommer Damen in early December as part of a criminal investigation, the Fiscal Information and Investigation Service (FIOD) confirmed. The agency declined to say whether the raid was directly linked to the criminal trial against Damen Shipyards and several executives that opened last week,… Read More
Meet the vessel venturing out on its own Our Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm is trialling an uncrewed surface vessel (USV) in preparation for upcoming seabed surveys. The team deliberately chose a USV for safety, sustainability, and efficiency. Uncrewed operations can help reduce fatigue-related risks and support longer offshore deployments. This extended endurance enables more… Read More
DEME has won a contract1 to implement WFD (Water Framework Directive) measures in Central Netherlands. WFD measures are projects aimed at improving water quality in the Netherlands, which are carried out by Rijkswaterstaat. In collaboration with its partner Beens Dredging B.V. (part of Beens Groep B.V.), DEME will execute Lot D at the locations Eemmeer,… Read More
Strengthening Our Presence in Australia! We are proud to announce our new presence in Australia through the acquisition of Mackenzie Marine & Towage (MMT), a leading harbour towage company. This move is part of Boluda Towage’s strategic roadmap, exploring new opportunities in the region with a presence in key ports, consolidating its expansion along the… Read More
VARD and the Norwegian research institute NORCE Research have entered a strategic partnership on research and innovation. The cooperation spans vessel design and construction, onboard and underwater maintenance, drone technology, and subsea solutions – with particular focus on standardized vessels for the Norwegian Navy. Key areas also include remote-control solutions for lean-manned vessels, zero-emission energy technologies, and… Read More
The Antwerp ring road is one of the busiest traffic arteries in Belgium. Fortunately, improvement is in sight. The Oosterweel project will finally close the ring road, keep cut-through traffic out of the city centre and greatly improve the quality of life in the area. We are helping to build two impressive parts of this… Read More
Technology group Wärtsilä has renewed its operation & maintenance agreement with Tasiast Mauritanie Limited S.A., a subsidiary of the Canadian group Kinross Gold Corporation for another three years. The agreement will ensure that the gold mine’s 60 MW power plant continues to operate reliably and safely to support the facility’s production schedules. The order with… Read More
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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
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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The Executive Board of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) has appointed Patrick Krawutschke as Managing Director of HPC Hamburg Port Consulting with effect from 1 January 2026. Together with Nils Kemme, he will be responsible for managing the HHLA subsidiary. “We are delighted that Patrick Krawutschke, a proven expert, has joined us as the… Read More
Technology group Wärtsilä has appointed Luke Witmer as Vice President of Software Engineering for its Energy Storage business. The appointment marks a significant milestone in Wärtsilä’s continued investment in software innovation and leadership. Luke has been instrumental in Wärtsilä’s technology evolution since 2015, prior to Wärtsilä’s acquisition of Greensmith Energy. Over the past decade, Luke… Read More
Summary: Copenhagen, Denmark – A.P. Moller – Maersk A/S (OMX: MAERSK-B): Today, A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) announces changes to its regional leadership. Executive Summary Ditlev Blicher appointed Regional President for North America Scott Andrew Elliott appointed interim Regional President of Asia-Pacific Charles Van Der Steene appointed Regional Managing Director for India, Middle East and Africa Guillaume Sauzedde appointed Regional… Read More
Summary: Copenhagen, Denmark – A.P. Moller – Maersk A/S (OMX: MAERSK-B): Highly experienced logistics CFO, Robert Erni, joins A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Member of the Executive Board. Executive Summary The A.P. Moller – Maersk Board of Directors appoints Robert Erni as new Chief Financial Officer Robert Erni is a… Read More
Nova Scotia could be a future offshore wind hot spot, as New England looks to its Canadian neighbor for an energy source that the Trump administration is quashing in the U.S. Last month, the industry group Marine Renewables Canada saw attendance to its annual conference in Halifax double over last year, with more than 700 visitors. A… Read More
Meet the vessel venturing out on its own Our Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm is trialling an uncrewed surface vessel (USV) in preparation for upcoming seabed surveys. The team deliberately chose a USV for safety, sustainability, and efficiency. Uncrewed operations can help reduce fatigue-related risks and support longer offshore deployments. This extended endurance enables more… Read More
DEME has been awarded three contracts1 for the installation of monopile foundations, inter-array cables, and the export cable at the BC-Wind offshore wind farm in Poland. These new contracts position DEME as a key contributor to Poland’s renewable energy build-out, supporting the country’s energy transition. BC-Wind, developed by international offshore wind company Ocean Winds, a… Read More
Belgian marine contractor DEME has secured a major role in Poland’s offshore wind expansion after winning three contracts covering foundation and cable installation work for the BC-Wind project in the Baltic Sea. The combined awards are worth €150m–300m, ($175m–$350m). BC-Wind is being developed by Ocean Winds, the EDP Renewables–ENGIE joint venture, about 23 km off… Read More
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has said that the proposed Ondo Deep Seaport will function as a major hub for international trade that will serve the entire country as well as some countries in the West African sub-region. Aiyedatiwa, who disclosed this yesterday, while receiving the revalidated licence for the port from the Minister of Marine… Read More
Nigeria’s Lekki Deep Sea Port has registered roughly 13.46 trillion naira in combined imports and exports over the first nine months of 2025, equivalent to about $9.3 billion at current exchange rates. Lekki Deep Sea Port processed an estimated $9.3 billion worth of trade in its first nine months of the year. The performance has elevated the port… Read More
BRAZILIAN Minister of Ports and Airports, Silvio Costa Filho, announced a new private investment of R$948 million by the International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) to expand and modernize the ICTSI Rio Brasil Terminal at the Port of Rio de Janeiro. The project, scheduled for 2025–2029, is set to increase the terminal’s capacity by 70.5… Read More
Abu Dhabi, UAE – AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading global enabler of integrated trade, industry and logistics solutions, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kuwait Ports Authority (KPA), the principal developer and operator of commercial ports and logistics zones, to explore the development and operation of container… Read More
𝗕𝗼𝘀𝗸𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀 𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄: 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟲,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 For the past five years, we have shared an update in December about our Boskalis Worldwide Connected Radio Show. And yes, this year was no different. Once again, our award-winning radio show proved to be a huge success. Together with more than 6,000… Read More
MEMBERS of Aguleri Otu, Enugu Otu, Ezi-agulu Otu and Mkpunando Otu Aguleri communities in Anambra East Local Council of Anambra State have decried the activities of sand dredgers near the bank of Agbanabo Ezu na Omambala. The Guardian gathered that the Anambra East Sand Miners Association is responsible for the unwholesome activities. Traditional Ruler of… Read More
Most Australians live by the beach. But the coastline we have built our lives around is disappearing before our eyes. About an hour north of Perth, Gingin Shire President Linda Balcombe has watched her community’s precious coastline be taken over by the sea. Earlier this year, a popular lookout in Lancelin had to be demolished to… Read More
DNO – On December 20th, the Institute of Environmental, Marine and Island Sciences (Ministry of Agriculture and Environment) organized a workshop to consult on professional knowledge, legal knowledge, and disseminate policies regarding dredging and disposal of dredged material at sea, aiming to raise public awareness in Da Nang. According to the leaders of the Institute… 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
BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya – The ban on sand and gravel quarrying in Nueva Vizcaya has been lifted to support the government’s rehabilitation and recovery efforts in the province. The decision followed a meeting of the Provincial Mining Regulatory Board (PMRB) on Friday, November 14, in this town in response to requests from the League of Municipalities… Read More
BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya — The Provincial Mining Regulatory Board (PMRB) has announced plans to issue gratuitous permits for the extraction of sand and gravel “exclusively for urgent government projects.” This was in response to requests from the League of Municipalities of Nueva Vizcaya, headed by Mayor Benjamin Cuaresma III, and the two districts of the Department… Read More
Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $1.029 billion Design and Build Contract for Landing Craft Medium (LCM) under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement (SSA) signed with the Commonwealth of Australia. The LCM Design and Build Tasking Statement Contract appoints Austal subsidiary, Austal Defence Shipbuilding Australia Pty Ltd (Austal… Read More
𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐇𝐖𝐀 𝐃𝐇𝐀𝐍 We are proud to announce that we marked a major milestone on Monday (15th of December) at our shipyard facility in Kinderdijk, as the keel for VISHWA DHAN was laid. This moment marks the official start of the assembly of the vessel, and from this point forward, every component added… Read More
Technology group Wärtsilä will supply the main engines for two new pusher tugs being built for Brazilian operator AMAGGI. The ships are under construction at the Beconal shipyard, located in Manaus, Brazil, and are designed with a focus on decarbonised operations. The engines will run on biodiesel, a capability that was a key factor in… Read More
Blohm+Voss delivered the hopper dredger, equipped with state-of-the-art technology, to the Federal Waterways and Shipping Administration of Germany on schedule today The 133-meter-long hopper dredger is powered by a diesel-electric propulsion system with two bow thrusters and is designed for dredging navigation channels The special ship, which will be stationed in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, is operated… 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
Second consecutive win after securing ZEMBA’s inaugural tender in 2024 ZEMBA members commit to at least 120,000 metric tonnes of CO₂e abatement Hapag-Lloyd to deploy e-methanol on a trans-oceanic lane Today, the Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA) announced that Hapag-Lloyd is a winner of its second tender for ocean shipping using hydrogen-derived e-methanol. Through this agreement, ZEMBA members have committed to… Read More
Argentina’s port authority ANPyN launched new tender has been launched for the operation and maintenance of a 1,477km stretch of the Paraná-Paraguay waterway, ten months after a previous process was voided amidst allegations of irregularities and attracted one sole offer. The contract covers a 1,477km stretch between the so-called Confluencia point and the the Punta Indio canal, where the Plata… Read More
DEME’s Dredging & Infra segment has secured two marine works contracts1 in Southern Europe, highlighting its expertise in environmental remediation and coastal protection. In Italy, DEME will deliver marine works for the prestigious 38th America’s Cup sailing competition in Naples, including offshore breakwaters and seabed remediation at the Bagnoli-Coroglio site. Meanwhile, in Spain, DEME will… Read More
DEME has won a contract1 to implement WFD (Water Framework Directive) measures in Central Netherlands. WFD measures are projects aimed at improving water quality in the Netherlands, which are carried out by Rijkswaterstaat. In collaboration with its partner Beens Dredging B.V. (part of Beens Groep B.V.), DEME will execute Lot D at the locations Eemmeer,… 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