Dr. Hani Sweilem, Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, signed a grant agreement with the Dutch Invest International today to finance a feasibility study for a project aimed at protecting Egyptian shores in the Nile Delta using nature-based solutions. “I expressed my appreciation to th
The Pasay 265 Reclamation Project in the Philippines is reshaping the western shoreline of Pasay City in Metro Manila. Spanning 265 hectares across two islands – Island A at 210 hectares and Island B at 55 hectares – the development will expand the city’s footprint and create new land for housing, c
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management (DCM) has completed its review of the USACE Federal Consistency Determination and Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the proposed Wilmington Harbor Section 403 Navigation Improvement Project. DCM has
Shellharbour City Council, NSW, has completed a feasibility study into areas of Lake Illawarra affected by sand build-up and found that a small, localized dredging option at Burroo Bay is the most practical and cost-effective option for further investigation. The study assessed Burroo Bay, Koona Bay
DEME Group released its full-year results 2025 today, achieving a record EBITDA of over 930 million euros, corresponding to an EBITDA margin of 22.4% Group turnover for 2025 was 4.2 billion euros compared to 4.1 billion euros a year ago. The Offshore Energy segment turnover rose 4% year-over-year, d
The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) has completed restoration of the Terrebonne Houma Navigation Canal (HNC) Bird Island. “The Terrebonne HNC restoration project will create a stronger barrier island and ultimately lead to a safer nesting ground for our waterbirds. Pair
DEME Group said today that their Dredging & Infra segment is moving forward with several capital projects in Europe. The Princess Elisabeth Island project concluded the 2025 offshore campaign with eleven caissons in place at their final offshore location. The remaining twelve caissons are being comp
Marine works on Palm Jebel Ali in Dubai, conducted by Jan De Nul Group’s giant trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Charles Darwin, are in full swing. “The Palm Jebel Ali project stands as a powerful example of how Belgian know-how in dredging, coastal protection and land reclamation contributes t
In recognition of National Engineers Week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, held a virtual symposium yesterday, discussing topics related to “Navigation.” USACE personnel, as well as stakeholders and representatives from local industry, presented topics related to maritime nav
Transport WA said that the maintenance dredging works will be starting next week at Port Denison Boat Harbor – home to the State’s largest rock lobster fleet. According to an official announcement, this dredging program is set to provide safe navigation in the busiest part of the harbor, ensuring th
Hellenic Ports said that Jan De Nul Group’s trailing suction split hopper dredger De Bougainville has arrived at the Port of Thessaloniki. “Managing a vessel of this caliber demands more than standard agency work. It requires a deep understanding of technical requirements, rapid-response logistics,
Project Institute LLC from Kyiv has just announced the completion of two dredger models – the HCC 300/30 and the HCC 2000/60. The main technical feature of the new machines is the use of a specially developed wear-resistant steel alloy. According to the company, this material directly affects the se
DEME Group has been acquitted in the long-running bribery case surrounding the dredging operations at the Port of Sabetta, Russia. This was decided by the Ghent Court of Appeal today. The public prosecutor had sought a forfeiture of 12.6M and a fine of EUR600.000, but the Court cleared DEME and five
Union Dredgers and Marine Contracting (UDMC) has started dredging works for an ongoing project at Palm Jebel Ali, covering Fronds A to G. According to Union, the project includes the supply and installation of stormwater outfall pipelines along with a specialized outfall structure to improve water m
