Herman Senior said that the progress on its new DP2 Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV) Smokey continues steadily and according to schedule. Major steel structures are now clearly taking shape, with key sections of the hull and internal framework progressing smoothly in the Albwardy Damen yard. The build is
The Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu said that a total of 112 hectares of land has been reclaimed in Haa Alifu Dhidhdhoo within 50 days. In a post on X, Muizzu said that the project launched on January 4 for the development of an airport and housing has now been completed. The reclamation was under
Pacific Shipbuilding JSC marked a significant achievement today in its latest maritime project – launching of a new cutter suction dredger (CSD) and keel laying of the second vessel in a prestigious series of 10 vessels. “As the lead vessel of this series, it represents our commitment to precision e
Psyence Group Inc. has entered into an amending agreement dated February 24, 2026 with GoldCoast Resource Corp. and Psyence Therapeutics Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Psyence, to amend the definitive amalgamation agreement dated November 21, 2025, as previously announced by the Company on Nove
The Philippines’ Senator Raffy Tulfo raised alarm this morning over reports that foreigners may be illegally entering the Philippines through dredging vessels. In its statement, Tulfo – who chairs the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations – urged authorities to intensify inspections of large vessels
Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam R. Telle today announced a major initiative, “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork,” for the Army’s Civil Works program. According to USACE, “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork” will provide greater focus on their core Civil Works missions,
Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd has won a $129 million contract for land reclamation and dredging works for the Seri Tanjung Pinang (Phases 2B and 2C) development in Penang. In a filing with Bursa Malaysia today, the group said that its wholly owned sub-subsidiary, Future Rock Sdn Bhd, accepted a letter o
Harwich Haven Authority (HHA) has launched the BUDS (Beneficial Use of Dredged Sediment) project – working with local conservationists on a pioneering initiative that will reuse dredged sediment from harbor maintenance to restore saltmarsh habitat and enhance coastal protection around the Haven. “Ra
Another CSD650 has been successfully finalized at the Damen Dredging yard. After full assembly and trials, the cutter suction dredger is now ready to be delivered and shipped to its owner. According to Damen, a single operator can control the entire dredger from the operating cabin and the spacious,
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), through its subsidiary Adani Gangavaram Port Limited (AGPL), has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with NMDC Limited (A Government of India Enterprise) and Vale S.A. (Brazil) at the India–Brazil Business Forum Summit held in New Delhi.
Bundaberg Regional Council has secured more than $2 million to carry out sand nourishment works at Moore Park Beach and Woodgate Beach. The funding is part of a $57 million joint investment by the Australian and Queensland Governments to restore beaches impacted by Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Delivered
Town of Hilton Head Island Government said that Marinex Construction continued adding sand to the shoreline in the Coligny Beach area and is making good progress. According to the latest project update, Cape Romain Contractors kept building breakwater structures at Pine Island Beach. The beach is st
The construction site of the New Genoa Breakwater has taken another step forward – the 16th caisson has been laid on the seabed. After months of adverse weather and sea conditions, during a particularly unfavorable winter season, the laying of the caisson, which involved one of the largest of its ki
Indigenous protesters have occupied Cargill’s Santarem river port terminal in Brazil’s Para state, demanding a ban on dredging Amazon waterways. According to local media, the protesters forced Cargill employees to evacuate the private terminal on Friday evening. The protesters are against an expansi
