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Kuwait has signed a deal worth $4.1 billion with China to complete the construction of a major port, as the Gulf country seeks to diversify its economy with a bigger role in global trade. The State Audit Bureau, a government oversight body responsible for monitoring public funds, said “the engineering, procurement, and construction contract to… Read More
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to board and inspect all dredgers operating in Manila Bay reclamation projects amid renewed concerns over vessel identity, ownership and compliance with Philippine laws. “The President orders the PCG to board all the dredgers operating in Manila Bay as part of the… Read More
International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has emphasized key items on the IMO’s upcoming agenda. In a video message, Secretary-General Dominguez said: “As we start 2026, I would like to focus on something simple: getting things done. At IMO, this is the year of implementation; moving from plans to concrete actions and measurable progress, reflected in our world maritime… Read More
On January 1, 2026, Roland Schwandt took over as CEO of German propulsion expert SCHOTTEL GmbH from Stefan Kaul as part of an orderly succession plan. Christian Bock was appointed Deputy CEO. In the future, Stefan Kaul will focus on production and materials management for the German production facilities in Dörth and Wismar and will… Read More
Reclamation of land for the HA. Dhihdhoo Airport commenced yesterday with one of the world’s largest trailing suction hopper dredgers, which was brought by Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL). Land reclamation for housing and airport development on the island of Dhihdhoo, which has a population of over 3000, is a pledge of President Dr Mohamed… Read More
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to board and inspect all dredgers operating in Manila Bay reclamation projects amid renewed concerns over vessel identity, ownership and compliance with Philippine laws. “The President orders the PCG to board all the dredgers operating in Manila Bay as part of the… Read More
Classification society Korean Register (KR) has appointed Lee Yongsok as its 26th chairman and chief executive. Lee, who took the helm following an election at an extraordinary general assembly held on December 23, is a long-serving KR executive, having joined the society in 1995. Over the past three decades he has held a range of… Read More
On January 1, 2026, Roland Schwandt took over as CEO of German propulsion expert SCHOTTEL GmbH from Stefan Kaul as part of an orderly succession plan. Christian Bock was appointed Deputy CEO. In the future, Stefan Kaul will focus on production and materials management for the German production facilities in Dörth and Wismar and will… Read More
Raamsdonksveer – Hytech-Pommec announces that Joris Vogels has been appointed Chief Executive Officer as of 1 January 2026. He succeeds Eric Lamkin, who has led the company in recent years and will remain closely involved in its strategic direction as a shareholder. Several years ago, Hytech – originally a spin‑off from Royal IHC – was… 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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Classification society Korean Register (KR) has appointed Lee Yongsok as its 26th chairman and chief executive. Lee, who took the helm following an election at an extraordinary general assembly held on December 23, is a long-serving KR executive, having joined the society in 1995. Over the past three decades he has held a range of… Read More
On January 1, 2026, Roland Schwandt took over as CEO of German propulsion expert SCHOTTEL GmbH from Stefan Kaul as part of an orderly succession plan. Christian Bock was appointed Deputy CEO. In the future, Stefan Kaul will focus on production and materials management for the German production facilities in Dörth and Wismar and will… Read More
Raamsdonksveer – Hytech-Pommec announces that Joris Vogels has been appointed Chief Executive Officer as of 1 January 2026. He succeeds Eric Lamkin, who has led the company in recent years and will remain closely involved in its strategic direction as a shareholder. Several years ago, Hytech – originally a spin‑off from Royal IHC – was… Read More
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
Our heavy-lift jack-up vessel Innovation has completed a campaign in the UK Southern North Sea, safely removing offshore platforms as part of the LOGGS and CMS decommissioning campaign. DEME has carried out a multi-year decommissioning campaign for LOGGS and CMS satellites for our client AF Gruppen, prioritizing safety, efficiency, and sustainability. This involved removal, transport,… Read More
Further to the announcement issued on 3 November 2025, Ørsted has today completed the divestment of a 50 % stake in the Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm to Apollo-managed funds. For further information, please contact: Ørsted Global Media Relations Kathrine Ejlskov +45 99 55 10 23 katej@orsted.com Ørsted Investor Relations Valdemar Hoegh Andersen +45 99 55 56… Read More
Ørsted has signed an agreement with Cathay Life Insurance, the leading life insurance company in Taiwan, and its affiliate Cathay Power (together ’Cathay‘), under which Cathay will acquire a 55 % ownership stake of Ørsted’s 632 MW Greater Changhua 2 Offshore Wind Farm. Located approximately 50–60 km off the coast of Changhua County, the Greater Changhua 2 site comprises… 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
ABB to engineer and construct shore power systems in Port of Rotterdam with total capacity of more than 100 MVA Tailored solution to serve three container terminals at Europe’s largest port from the second half of 2028 Installations will help to significantly reduce emissions and noise pollution ABB has signed contracts with Rotterdam Shore Power (RSP), a joint venture by the Port of Rotterdam and Eneco, an international energy company headquartered in the Netherlands, to engineer and construct shore power systems comprising multiple installations for the… Read More
Morocco will bring two deepwater ports online under its national infrastructure expansion, setting firm launch windows for Nador West Med and Dakhla Atlantique. Citing parliamentary remarks by Equipment and Water Minister Nizar Baraka, Reuters reported that Nador West Med will start operations in late 2026, followed by Dakhla Atlantique in 2028. The projects extend a strategy that… Read More
CyberLogitec has signed an agreement with BNCT, operator of Busan New Port Terminal 5, to implement an AI-based port safety monitoring and control system aimed at reducing collision risks between mobile equipment and personnel during terminal operations. The project focuses on strengthening preventive safety management by continuously monitoring operational risks in real time and enabling proactive… Read More
Kuwait has signed a deal worth $4.1 billion with China to complete the construction of a major port, as the Gulf country seeks to diversify its economy with a bigger role in global trade. The State Audit Bureau, a government oversight body responsible for monitoring public funds, said “the engineering, procurement, and construction contract to… Read More
International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has emphasized key items on the IMO’s upcoming agenda. In a video message, Secretary-General Dominguez said: “As we start 2026, I would like to focus on something simple: getting things done. At IMO, this is the year of implementation; moving from plans to concrete actions and measurable progress, reflected in our world maritime… Read More
MTCC, the contractor for the project, has said that 40 percent of the dredging work for the second phase of the land reclamation and shore protection of GDh. Thinadhoo Industrial Zone has now been completed. The project involves reclaiming three hectares of land at the island’s industrial zone, laying 32,647 cubic meters of sand revetment,… Read More
Reclamation of land for the HA. Dhihdhoo Airport commenced yesterday with one of the world’s largest trailing suction hopper dredgers, which was brought by Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL). Land reclamation for housing and airport development on the island of Dhihdhoo, which has a population of over 3000, is a pledge of President Dr Mohamed… Read More
Work is underway to improve the flood carrying capacity of the Taylor River near Blenheim’s town centre. “The purpose-built amphibious excavator navigated its way down the river yesterday which was quite a sight to see. It was evident from how high the excavator was sitting in the river the extent of the silt that has… 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
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
Cutter Suction Dredger 450 (CSD 450) – Testing and Delivery in The Netherlands This video highlights the testing and delivery of the Cutter Suction Dredger 450 (CSD 450) in The Netherlands. The dredger successfully completed comprehensive operational and performance tests, confirming its reliability, efficiency, and readiness for deployment. The CSD 450 demonstrates a robust design,… Read More
As of 2023, China has emerged as the world’s largest shipbuilder, accounting for nearly 50% of global commercial shipbuilding. This marks a significant shift in maritime manufacturing dominance, overshadowing South Korea and Japan, which follow in the rankings. Historically, the U.S. had a strong shipbuilding industry, especially during World War II, when American shipyards produced… Read More
Austal Limited (ASX:ASB) is pleased to announce that Austal Ships Pty Ltd has been awarded a further contract extension for the construction of two additional Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats for the Australian Border Force (ABF). This latest award, valued at over A$135 million brings the total number of Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats contracted to Austal… 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
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
The Hong Kong Government has proposed to carry out reclamation works within an area of about 240 hectares of foreshore and seabed at Lung Kwu Tan Beach. The proposed works include filling of the seabed to form about 145 hectares of land, reprovisioning of a submarine outfall, and construction of a seawall. The proposed works… Read More
BINTULU: Following recent heavy rainfall, several areas along Sungai Plan have been affected by flooding, with water levels rising to about three feet in some areas. Bintulu Member of Parliament, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, said immediate action must be taken to address the recurring problem, including deepening and clearing the Sungai Plan channel to… Read More
Secret Beach, one of Ambergris Caye’s most popular tourist destinations, is slated to undergo a beach rehabilitation project in 2026 as part of ongoing efforts to address shoreline erosion on the island. Area Representative Hon. Andre Perez confirmed that erosion has been identified at Secret Beach, located northwest of San Pedro Town, prompting plans for… Read More
Dongbu Corporation said on the 31st it was selected as the preferred bidder for the detailed design for the “Gunsan Port second dredged soil disposal site (section 2) embankment construction,” a turnkey (design-build) project ordered by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries’ Gunsan Regional Office of Oceans and Fisheries. The project is a large port… 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
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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