Dredging
Wärtsilä and NMDC ink lifecycle agreement for seven dredgers
Technology group Wärtsilä and NMDC Group, one of the largest dredging and marine contractors in the Middle East, have signed a five-year Lifecycle Agreement for seven NMDC dredgers. The agreement, with the potential to expand the scope to additional vessels in the future, includes a tailor-made main
Boskalis kicks off SOHAR dredging project in Oman
SOHAR Port and Freezone has announced the start of dredging operations for the Marsa LNG project, a critical step in positioning SOHAR as the Middle East’s first LNG bunkering hub. Led by Boskalis’ advanced Coastway and Willem van Oranje Trailing Suction Hopper Dredgers, the operation will remove ap
Royal IHC TechWord of the Month: Assisted autonomy
The maritime industry is facing a shortage of skilled crew. At the same time, vessels need to operate more efficiently and safely to keep up with increasing demands. Autonomous technology is emerging as a key solution to bridging this gap, said Royal IHC. This approach allows certain vessel operatio
EXCLUSIVE: Boskalis TSHD Willem van Oranje on its way to Oman
The Boskalis’ trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Willem van Oranje has left the drydock in Singapore and is getting ready for her next job. Last week, the giant TSHD left the anchorage in Singapore and set course to Sohar in Oman. It is expected to arrive there on February 10. The dredger, built
Jan De Nul, Maritime Robotics launch USV Vaquita 04 in Dubai
Jan De Nul and Maritime Robotics have launched an advanced Otter Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) Vaquita 04 in Dubai. The companies said that the USV is now in Jebel Ali, conducting hydrographic surveys for dredging and coastal development projects. “Dubai is renowned for its ambitious infrastructure
BREAKING NEWS: Abu Dhabi’s NMDC nabs $1B contract in Taiwan
UAE’s NMDC Energy has secured a $1.136 billion engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract with a Taiwanese company for the installation of subsea gas pipelines, among other things, for the renewal of a power plant in Taiwan. Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) has appointed NMDC Energy to
The winter issue of Terra et Aqua magazine is out
International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) yesterday announced the publication of the latest issue of the Terra et Aqua magazine. The latest Terra et Aqua features articles covering dredging projects as well as the topics of safety, socio-economics, technical innovations and the environm
Damen CSD500 INSHAAT V undergoes critical maintenance
The Damen Cutter Suction Dredger CSD500 named INSHAAT V has undergone a complete refit at Damen Shipyards Sharjah. The company’s skilled team at the Albwardy yard executed comprehensive repairs and upgrades, ensuring this cutter suction dredger is ready to perform at its best. Damen vessels are know
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: NMDC inaugurates new Multi Cat 3013 Gaff
The inauguration ceremony of NMDC Dredging & Marine’s new Multi Cat 3013 Gaff took place in Abu Dhabi last week. According to NMDC, this vessel is set to “further enhance our operations and services as part of our continued international growth.” The Damen built workboat is equipped with two large w
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
NMDC Group posts results for first 9 months of 2024
NMDC Group today announced its financial results for the nine-month period ending 30th September 2024, reporting 68 percent growth in revenues and a 45 percent surge in net profits compared to the same period last year. “The strong performance for the nine-month period ending 30th September 2024 was
Another Damen dredger ready for delivery
Damen has just released a photo of a Damen Multi Cat (MuC) 1205 and a Cutter Suction Dredger (CSD) 500 setting out on the first leg of their journey to the new owner G E M H Y SERVICES based in Dubai. The company is acquiring the above mentioned Damen equipment for their project in […]
Relong kicks off major dredging project in Saudi Arabia
A major dredging project at the Jizan Dam in Jizan province of Saudi Arabia, conducted with Relong dredging equipment, is moving ahead according to schedule. The Relong dredgers from China will remove sediments from the bottom of the dam lake and open a transportation channel to connect some of the
BREAKING NEWS: NMDC wins $1.37B Abu Dhabi dredging contract
NMDC Group has secured a 5.05 billion UAE dirhams ($1.37 billion) contract from Modon Holding. According to NMDC’s filing to the Abu Dhabi Exchange (ADX), the contract includes marine dredging, reclamation and ground improvement works in Abu Dhabi. No project details were given. The Emirati group, f