46 results found for 'Boskalis Maldives'

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  • Boskalis’ TSHD Willem van Oranje busy in the Maldives

    1 October 2024
    Land Reclamation

    Barring exceptions, Boskalis’ hopper dredgers often work on multiple projects per year. To do so, they regularly cross oceans and stay with their crews in many different countries. Boskalis’ TSHD Willem van Oranje experienced a completely different year, because as of August 2023, the vessel was operating continuously in the Maldives. In the archipelago, land […]

  • Boskalis completes massive dredging and reclamation project in the Maldives

    22 April 2024
    Dredging, Land Reclamation

    Boskalis has successfully completed massive dredging and reclamation operation at K. Gulhifalhu in the Maldives. According to the Ministry of Construction and Infrastructure, Boskalis’ trailing suction hopper dredger Prins der Nederlanden delivered the last cubic meter of sand to complete the reclamation of the island on 15th April 2024. The EUR 118 million project, which […]

  • Boskalis’ Royal hoppers create new land in the Maldives

    9 January 2024
    Dredging

    The Maldives is facing serious capacity challenges. The capital city of Malé is overcrowded, both in terms of population and port infrastructure. According to Boskalis, creating new land near Malé will enable the international commercial port currently located on Malé to be relocated and will enable the creation of greatly needed housing capacity. Last summer, […]

  • PHOTO UPDATE: Boskalis’ TSHD Willem Van Oranje busy in the Maldives

    30 December 2023
    Land Reclamation

    Urbanco officially launched Phase 3 of the Hulhumale’ land reclamation project this morning. The overall objective of the project, conducted by Boskalis’ trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Willem Van Oranje, is to address the persistent housing crisis in the city, with the entire initiative segmented into multiple phases. According to Urbanco, the first phase successfully […]

  • Boskalis hopper dredger ORANJE busy in the Maldives

    29 March 2023
    Infrastructure, Vessels

    Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has just shared a couple of beautiful photos of Boskalis hopper dredger ORANJE working on a dredging project in the Maldives. The 22,000m3 TSHD ORANJE – one of the biggest in Boskalis fleet – is currently engaged in dredging and land reclamation works within the Phase II, Area C, of the […]

  • Boskalis wins EUR 120 million contract in the Maldives

    30 January 2023
    Equipment, Infrastructure, Technology

    Boskalis has won a contract from the Ministry of National Planning, Housing and Infrastructure of the Republic of the Maldives related to the further development of Gulhifalhu – including climate adaptive measures for the island. The contract carries a value of approximately EUR 120 million. This project concerns the second phase of the expansion of the island […]

  • Boskalis Scores €45 Million Dredging Contract in Maldives

    23 October 2019
    Business & Finance, Project & Tenders

    Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. recently won a contract by the Ministry of National Planning and Infrastructure, Republic of Maldives, in relation to the development of Gulhifalhu. The value of the contract is estimated at approximately EUR 45 million. According to Boskalis, the dredging activities are due to commence in the fourth quarter of 2019 and […]

  • Maldives: Boskalis Wins Massive Land Reclamation Deal

    21 March 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Technology

    A contract signing ceremony for reclamation of six islands was held last month at the Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure of Republic of Maldives. The ceremony was attended by Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, Dr.Mohamed Muizzu, Area Director of Boskalis International Mr. Jaap Viersma, Meedhoo MP Ahmed Shiyam, Kudahuvadhoo MP Ahmed Amir and Senior officials […]

  • Maldives: Boskalis, MTCC Deny Thilafushi Reclamation Project Bids

    16 February 2011

    The Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) and Netherland’s Boskalis International have denied claims by Thilafushi Corporation… (haveeru) [mappress] Source: haveeru, February 16, 2011;

  • Maldives: Boskalis Commences Kulhudhuffushi Land Reclamation Project

    23 September 2010

    The Rf109 million project to reclaim Haa Dhaal atoll Kulhudhuffushi commenced Wednesday…   (haveeru) [mappress] Source: haveeru, September 23, 2010;

  • Maldives: 34.5 million euro loan taken for harbor development, Boskalis already contracted

    26 November 2009
    Business & Finance, Project & Tenders

    The government of Maldives has obtained a loan of 34.5 million Euro from a Dutch bank to develop harbors in three islands… Source: Miadhu News, November 26, 2009

  • EXCLUSIVE: Boskalis’ TSHDs Oranje and Queen of the Netherlands busy at Giraavaru Falhu

    16 February 2026
    Dredging, Land Reclamation

    Maldives President, Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, said that the land reclamation operations at Giraavaru Falhu are moving ahead with two dredgers operating simultaneously – Boskalis’ trailing suction hopper dredgers (TSHDs) Oranje and Queen of the Netherlands.  The President made the remark in a post on X, providing an update of the reclamation works at Giraavaru Falhu, […]

  • Boskalis TSHD Oranje resumes work on Hulhumale project

    4 December 2025
    Dredging, Infrastructure, Land Reclamation

    Boskalis’ trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Oranje has recently resumed the Hulhumale project in the Maldives. In the coming months, the Oranje will dredge millions of cubic meters of sand for the completion of the reclamation of both Hulhumale and nearby Giraavaru. “The vessel is being assisted by our trailing suction hopper dredger Prins der […]

  • BREAKING NEWS: Boskalis’ TSHD Prins Der Nederlanden accelerates Hulhumalé job

    25 November 2025
    Dredging

    Maldives President, Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, said that an additional dredging vessel – Boskalis’ trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Prins Der Nederlanden – has arrived in the Maldives to accelerate the land reclamation for Hulhumalé 3 and Giraavaru Lagoon. He also added that with the new equipment, the Hulhumalé 3 reclamation project will be completed entirely […]

  • Boskalis launches new edition of Creating New Horizons magazine

    23 July 2025
    Dredging

    A brand new edition of Boskalis online magazine Creating New Horizons has just been published and is available on the company website. The new issue highlights land reclamation of the island of Gulhifalhu in the Maldives, where Boskalis not only dredged 18 million cubic meters of sand but also contributed to capacity building in the […]

  • EXCLUSIVE: Boskalis TSHD Willem van Oranje on its way to Oman

    5 February 2025
    Dredging

    The Boskalis’ trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Willem van Oranje has left the drydock in Singapore and is getting ready for her next job. Last week, the giant TSHD left the anchorage in Singapore and set course to Sohar in Oman. It is expected to arrive there on February 10. The dredger, built in 2010, […]

  • Boskalis initiates Gulhifalhu shore protection works

    27 March 2024
    Coastal Protection

    Boskalis initiated the physical works for shore protection at the southern periphery of K. Gulhifalhu earlier this week. This work is part of the Gulhifalhu Dredging and Land Reclamation Project, located in the eastern part of the lagoon. According to the official website of Gulhifalhu Project, revetments will be constructed to protect all ocean facing […]

  • BREAKING NEWS: Boskalis’ job on Gulhifalhu dredging project nears end

    21 March 2024
    Dredging

    The Gulhifalhu dredging project in the Maldives is expected to reach completion within the upcoming month, said Construction Minister Dr. Abdulla Mutthalib. In a press briefing yesterday, the Minister said that 127.9 hectares (out of 150 hectares) of land had been reclaimed at Gulhifalhu – as of the start of this week. The second phase […]

  • Third quarter: Boskalis reports strong performance in all divisions

    10 November 2023
    Business development

    Royal Boskalis B.V. said that they have completed a historically good third quarter. Boskalis is thereby on course for a very strong full year result on the back of a good first half of the year. Fleet utilization was high and there was an increase in revenue and results at all divisions, particularly at the […]

  • EXCLUSIVE: Boskalis kicks off Hulhumale’ Phase 3 land reclamation

    26 September 2023
    Business development, Dredging, Infrastructure, Land Reclamation

    Land reclamation operations for the Hulhumale’ Phase 3 in the Maldives – conducted by Boskalis – officially started last week. Under this phase, around 63 hectares of new land will be created, said Urbanco. Land reclamation works for the Phase 3 started from the north-west end the bridge tunnel, between Phase 1 and Phase 2 […]

  • Boskalis kicks off second phase of Gulhifalhu land reclamation project

    4 July 2023
    Infrastructure, Vessels

    In the presence of President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih of the Maldives, Boskalis’ trailing suction hopper dredger Oranje has started work on the land reclamation project on the island of Gulhifalhu. In his inauguration speech, the president called this dredging project “an important development initiative with significant, positive impacts for the entire country”. On behalf of […]

  • Q1 results: Boskalis looks ahead positively

    11 May 2023
    Business development

    Boskalis has just announced that they concluded a busy and good first quarter. Both revenue and earnings increased compared to Q1 2022 and both major divisions – Dredging & Inland Infra and Offshore Energy – contributed to this growth. A lot of new work was secured during the quarter leading to an increase of the […]

  • Boskalis gears up for Gulhifalhu land reclamation

    31 March 2023
    Equipment, Infrastructure, Technology

    The second phase of the Gulhifalhu land reclamation project in the Maldives is set to start in April, local media reports. The project was contracted to Royal Boskalis Westminster for EUR 120 million (MVR 2 billion). Boskalis also executed the first phase in recent years. The Dutch company has now mobilized the project site and […]

  • Duke Offshore scores dredge support job in Maldives

    21 February 2023
    Equipment, Infrastructure, Technology

    Duke Offshore Limited has been awarded a contract for its vessel Duke Express. The contract has been awarded by a multinational corporation and will be executed in the Republic of Maldives where the vessel will provide support for dredging operations, the company said. The vessel will be relocated abroad and the contract will start in […]

  • Boskalis Reports Good Third Quarter

    8 November 2019
    Business & Finance

    Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) today reported good third quarter, maintaining the 2019 EBITDA guidance. As reported, Boskalis saw revenue increase slightly in the third quarter of 2019 compared to the quarterly average for the first half of the year. The operating result increased sharply in the third quarter compared to the weak first half […]

  • Maldives: Thulusdhoo Scheme in Full Compliance with EIA Standards

    14 May 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Technology

    The Kaafu atoll Thulusdhoo land reclamation project commenced on May 6, 2014. The works are being carried out by Boskalis International BV. Dredging and reclamation work is being executed in full compliance with the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) standards and in accordance with the revised work methodology that has been approved by the Environmental Protection […]