Africa
Record year for Jan De Nul
Jan De Nul published its annual figures today, reporting record turnover for the fourth year running. With a total turnover of €4.24 billion, Jan De Nul recorded a 6% increase compared to 2024. EBITDA rose from €777 million in 2024 to €812 million in 2025, following the same trend. Net profit rose b
President Julius Maada Bio commissions new port at Black Johnson
The President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio, commissioned the $55 million Julius Maada Industrial Fishing Port at Black Johnson yesterday. Under this project, a 500m breakwater, a 160m approach causeway, a 3,000-gross-ton ocean-going fishing vessel berth, and a 70m stepped berth
BREAKING NEWS: Egypt OKs new Suez Canal dredging company
Egypt’s Cabinet has approved the licensing of the Suez Canal Authority to proceed with establishing a new joint-stock company – Suez Canal Dredging and Maritime Works Company. The company will be formed in partnership with a private sector firm operating in general supplies and contracting, and will
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Restoring lost capacity in shallow reservoir by Watermaster
A Watermaster amphibious dredger is restoring lost capacity in a shallow and hard-to-reach reservoir where larger conventional equipment cannot operate. All reservoirs face the same problem: siltation. Reservoirs store water for drinking, irrigation and hydropower, but siltation keeps reducing their
BREAKING NEWS: Durban land reclamation plan on the table
Transnet National Ports Authority is seeking approval to reclaim over 22 hectares of land within the Port of Durban, between the existing Point multi-purpose terminal quay wall and a proposed new Point Container Terminal quay wall. The application was gazetted two days ago, in terms of the National
EXCLUSIVE: Royal IHC, Nam Trieu Shipyard sign deal for new Easydredge TSHD
Royal IHC and Nam Trieu Shipyard have signed a contract for the construction of a new Easydredge 2700XL trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) for La Congolaise des Voies Maritimes (CVM). Commenting the latest news, Bryan Irion, Site Manager International Production – Nam Trieu Shipyard, said: “The
Ecocoast hosts webinar on silt curtain technology
Ecocoast will host a free technical webinar on April 22, 2026 – Earth Day – introducing the Ecobarrier Silt Curtain Green, a next-generation turbidity control solution engineered entirely without EPS or foam. Traditional silt curtains rely on expanded polystyrene (EPS) and foam floatation systems th
Zane Energy opts again for Royal IHC Beaver CSD
IHC Dredging has sold a refurbished Beaver 45 to Zane Energy Ltd from Nigeria. This delivery marks the third Royal IHC Beaver cutter suction dredger (CSD) purchased by the long-standing customer, following their previous acquisitions of a Beaver 1200 and a Beaver 50. Originally built in 2008, the Be
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Watermaster busy in Sondu Miriu reservoir, Kenya
The Sondu Miriu reservoir in Kenya was clogged with sediment and invasive hippo grass, affecting power generation, irrigation and water supply for nearby communities. Bainridge Construction restored the reservoir by removing over 150,000 m² of invasive hippo grass by raking and clearing hundreds of
TSHD Mecca arrives in Port Said for repairs
The trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Mecca, one of the most advanced assets in the Suez Canal Authority fleet, is currently undergoing intensive maintenance on the 25,000-ton floating dock in Port Said, as part of a strategic effort to ensure peak operational readiness. Built by Mitsubishi Hea
Van Oord’s profits more than doubled in 2025
2025 was a strong year for Van Oord. Despite geopolitical volatility and economic uncertainty, they more than doubled the profits and continued investing in a more profitable and sustainable business. “We delivered strong operational performance across 213 projects in 36 countries,” Van Oord said. “
From Ever Given to Hormuz: Spotlight on strategic importance of maritime chokepoints
As the Middle East conflict throttles global trade via the Strait of Hormuz, five years ago a stranded cargo ship revealed a frail transport system. On this day, the 400m-long Ever Given ran aground in the Suez Canal, Egypt, completely blocking the waterway for six days. The 20,000 TEU vessel was bu