The coastline protection works between Brighton Marina and the River Adur in Shoreham are moving forward. Brighton and Hove City Council said that specialist marine contractor Van Oord UK Ltd. is currently constructing a new groyne field on the beach between the leisure center and Second Avenue. The
The Southsea Coastal Scheme has opened its newest section of sea defense between Blue Reef Aquarium and the Hovertravel terminal in time for people to enjoy the area over the Easter bank holiday weekend. The section is part of the £185m Southsea Coastal Scheme, which will boost sea defences along a
Turkmenistan officials and a European Union delegation led by Charlotte Adriaen have discussed the effective use and development of the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor. The discussions took place between the leadership of the State Service of Maritime and River Transportation of Turkmenistan and a
Based on the shareholder authorization granted by the Extraordinary General Meeting of May 21, 2025, the Board of Directors of DEME Group NV has decided to launch a new share buyback program. According to their official announcement, DEME intends to acquire up to 31,500 shares to cover the company’s
The 40-meter-long spuds of Boskalis’ “Magnificent Magnor” were lifted off the vessel recently for complete refurbishment. After extensive refurbishment and renewal, the spuds have now been successfully reinstalled at the Reimerswaal shipyard in Flushing, the Netherlands. “The works were executed wit
Major coastal defense works are underway along the Sussex coastline as the Environment Agency begins its annual spring program to protect thousands of homes and businesses from flooding. Part of a major investment scheme to better protect Pevensey and Eastbourne from rising seas and stronger storms
Global Sea Mineral Resources (GSR), the deep‑sea exploratory subsidiary of DEME, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Deep Ocean Resources Development Co., Ltd. (DORD) of Japan to conduct a joint demonstration test aimed at the potential co-development of polymetallic nodule resources
A year ago, Construtora Vale Verde S/A brought the first Watermaster Classic V to Brazil to support the restoration of the Paraopeba River. Now, a second unit is on its way from Finland and will further strengthen the company’s capacity for eco-dredging and other demanding shallow water maintenance
The acquittal of DEME Group in a major bribery case linked to the Port of Sabetta dredging works is now final, after prosecutors decided not to appeal. In February, the Ghent Court of Appeal ruled that all defendants should be acquitted due to lack of evidence, and the public prosecutor’s office has
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. “
This week, Royal IHC hosted the official naming ceremony of the Tomaszov, an electric mining cutter suction dredger (CSD) for their client Quarzwerke GmbH. According to the Dutch company, the CSD has two Cutterspecial® pumps in series to reduce wear and enhance operational efficiency, and a powerful
Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has appointed McLaughlin & Harvey to carry out construction work as part of the upgrade to Port Ellen Ferry Terminal and marshalling area. The redevelopment project is set to deliver a modernized harbor and expanded landside infrastructure to support current
