Coastal Protection
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Boskalis’ Cofra busy in UAE
EXCLUSIVE: Van Oord completes Naïa Island Dubai land reclamation
BREAKING NEWS: Bahrain plans major land reclamation at Khalifa Port
DEME posts half-year results 2026
DEME Group announced its half-year results for 2026 this morning. Group turnover in the first half of 2026 amounted to 2.2 billion euros, up 2% year-over-year. Offshore Energy revenues increased by 6% to a record semester level of 1.2 billion euros, driven by the continued successful execution of pr
Palm Jebel Ali project: Jan De Nul finalizes the last palm leaves and the crown
Palm Jebel Ali is one of the most ambitious development projects in Dubai. The artificial island is designed in the shape of a gigantic palm tree, with a central trunk and sixteen leaves. The project is part of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, which focuses on large‑scale and well‑connected communi
Historic Jeddah Waterfront Project enters second phase, dredging included
Saudi Arabia’s Historic Jeddah Waterfront Rehabilitation Project has entered its second phase, with construction underway on a 972-metre marine quay. This work is part of wider efforts to restore Al Arbaeen Lagoon and revitalize the city’s historic waterfront. The project, implemented under the Hist
NMDC Dredging and Marine inaugurates Coastal and Hydrodynamic Center
Abu Dhabi’s based NMDC Dredging and Marine has inaugurated the NMDC Coastal and Hydrodynamic Center, the region’s first hydraulic physical modelling test facility. According to NMDC, the purpose-built facility enables the simulation and physical testing of complex marine, coastal and offshore infras
NMDC Dredging and Marine unveils Coastal and Hydrodynamic Center (VIDEO)
NMDC Dredging & Marine has unveiled the NMDC Coastal & Hydrodynamic Center, the region’s first hydraulic physical modeling test facility, bringing advanced coastal and marine engineering validation to the UAE. This milestone strengthens local expertise, enabling more efficient marine operations, NMD
DEME maintains strong activity overseas
DEME Group said today that their Dredging & Infra segment maintained strong activity overseas in 2025. In the Middle East, projects in Saudi Arabia and Egypt progressed well, combining capital dredging, land reclamation and dry earthmoving works. In Africa, the segment continued with maintenance and
Dredging for Sustainable Infrastructure Magazine
The International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) recently launched the new industry publication: DFSI (Dredging for Sustainable Infrastructure) Magazine. The aim of DFSI Magazine is to disseminate and update the content of the book by the same name, published in 2018. Each issue will take
PHOTO UPDATE: Multicat Bardsey Island busy at iconic Palm Jumeirah
Holyhead Towing Co. Ltd has just released these amazing photos of its multicat Bardsey Island working with Van Oord on the iconic Palm Jumeirah, UAE. Project developer Nakheel contracted Van Oord to raise and shape the beaches on the Palm over a length of 55 kilometres by half a metre and to create
EXCLUSIVE: Van Oord wraps up Palm Jumeirah maintenance work
Following the construction of Palm Jumeirah, in Dubai, UAE, that started in 2001, Van Oord has now successfully completed the first major maintenance works on the Palm’s trunk, 16 palm leaves and crescent. The beaches have been restored and shaped with quality sand. In the past decades, erosion caus
Boskalis introduces Creating New HORIZONS magazine
Boskalis launched the tenth issue of its Creating New HORIZONS magazine today. The magazine features articles and videos on groundbreaking projects and activities through which Boskalis fulfils its purpose: creating and protecting prosperity and advancing the energy transition. In the magazine are t