Russian shipyard Stroyliderplus has launched a new dredging support vessel Aliot (Алиот), ordered by Rosmorport. This is the second of three Project FPW1 vessels that are designed to support the operations of Rosmorport’s Project FPDG3 non-self-propelled cutter suction dredgers (CSDs). The Beryl (Бе
The Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration (IRCA) has signed an agreement with Jan De Nul for dredging works at Landeyjahöfn for the period 2026–2029. The project “Landeyjahöfn Maintenance Dredging 2026–2029” was tendered in late December, with bids opened on 10 February 2026. Four tenders were r
Rohde Nielsen said that their new trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Hermod R has been officially named at the Port of Esbjerg. “As our newest trailing suction hopper dredger, Hermod R is built for efficient and environmentally responsible operations, with a dredging depth of up to 75 meters and
The Swedish Maritime Administration said that they are moving ahead with its Malmporten dredging project. Qualified bidders have until April 17 to submit their proposals for the dredging works. Preparatory dredging at Luleå Port started during the summer of 2024 and reached completion in October of
Dredging works at the Barcola Marina in Trieste have been suspended after the discovery of 17 unexploded World War II artillery shells, prompting a coordinated safety response. This was confirmed yesterday by Fabio Scoccimarro, Regional Councilor for Environmental Protection, Energy, and Sustainable
Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan have agreed to establish a joint venture aimed at advancing dredging operations and maritime infrastructure development through a shareholders’ agreement between AZCON Holding and Samruk-Kazyna Invest LLC, a subsidiary of Samruk-Kazyna. Commenting the latest news, Azerbaija
IHC Dredging has sold a refurbished Beaver 45 to Zane Energy Ltd from Nigeria. This delivery marks the third Royal IHC Beaver cutter suction dredger (CSD) purchased by the long-standing customer, following their previous acquisitions of a Beaver 1200 and a Beaver 50. Originally built in 2008, the Be
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
