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
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
Port of Aberdeen has selected Boskalis Westminster Ltd for a three-year maintenance dredging program spanning 2026 to 2028, covering annual campaigns across North Harbor and South Harbor. According to the Port, the contract covers trailing suction hopper dredging and bed levelling operations, ensuri
As the Middle East conflict throttles global trade via the Strait of Hormuz, five years ago a stranded cargo ship revealed a frail transport system. On this day, the 400m-long Ever Given ran aground in the Suez Canal, Egypt, completely blocking the waterway for six days. The 20,000 TEU vessel was bu
Climate change accelerates sea level rise, intensifies storm regimes, and increases coastal erosion across Europe. At the same time, biodiversity is under pressure and natural landscapes are increasingly scarce, Jan De Nul said. “The need for coastal infrastructure that both protects our shores and
Boskalis mobilized a second trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) for the coastal protection works in Avlékété, Benin, recently. Their TSHD Causeway has been dredging along the West African coast since November last year, and the dredging vessel Shoreway recently joined it. Together, the giants dre
Reimerswaal Dredging’s trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) DC Orisant recently arrived at Orskov Yard for steelwork, engine installations, electrical repairs, and safety system maintenance. During dry dock periods, it’s crucial to efficiently carry out maintenance, repairs, and upgrades to keep o
Jenkins Marine has completed the dredging operations at the Portsmouth Offshore Group’s Weevil Lake Marina site. According to Jenkins, this is a large dredging job involving the removal of some 10,000m3 of spoil funded and organized by POG. The project required the removal of all the yachts, pontoon
