BEML Limited has launched India’s first-ever long reach excavator with an integrated dredge pump developed in a collaboration with Dragflow. “This innovative equipment is designed to transform how we maintain rivers, canals, reservoirs, and coastal areas,” BEML said. “By delivering enhanced reach, f
DEME is working on the expansion of the offshore wind terminal at the Port of Cuxhaven, planned by Niedersachsen Ports GmbH & Co. KG. The project, conducted in cooperation with its consortium partners Depenbrock Bau GmbH & Co. KG, TAGU Tiefbau GmbH Unterweser and Boskalis, is set to deliver three ne
Russian shipyard Stroyliderplus has launched a new dredging support vessel Aliot (Алиот), ordered by Rosmorport. This is the second of three Project FPW1 vessels that are designed to support the operations of Rosmorport’s Project FPDG3 non-self-propelled cutter suction dredgers (CSDs). The Beryl (Бе
The Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration (IRCA) has signed an agreement with Jan De Nul for dredging works at Landeyjahöfn for the period 2026–2029. The project “Landeyjahöfn Maintenance Dredging 2026–2029” was tendered in late December, with bids opened on 10 February 2026. Four tenders were r
Rohde Nielsen said that their new trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Hermod R has been officially named at the Port of Esbjerg. “As our newest trailing suction hopper dredger, Hermod R is built for efficient and environmentally responsible operations, with a dredging depth of up to 75 meters and
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
The Swedish Maritime Administration said that they are moving ahead with its Malmporten dredging project. Qualified bidders have until April 17 to submit their proposals for the dredging works. Preparatory dredging at Luleå Port started during the summer of 2024 and reached completion in October of
Dredging works at the Barcola Marina in Trieste have been suspended after the discovery of 17 unexploded World War II artillery shells, prompting a coordinated safety response. This was confirmed yesterday by Fabio Scoccimarro, Regional Councilor for Environmental Protection, Energy, and Sustainable
The Eastern Scheldt barrier has been protecting a large part of the province Zeeland from high water for over 40 years. As the storm surge barrier is in need of major replacements and renovations after decades of use, Deltares carried out extensive scale model tests in 2024 and 2025 on behalf of Rij
Waterford City and County Council said that they were successful in a grant application from the Office of Public Works (OPW) under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. The purpose of the scheme is to undertake minor flood mitigation studies or works to address flooding an
Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan have agreed to establish a joint venture aimed at advancing dredging operations and maritime infrastructure development through a shareholders’ agreement between AZCON Holding and Samruk-Kazyna Invest LLC, a subsidiary of Samruk-Kazyna. Commenting the latest news, Azerbaija
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
