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Damen reports strong financial performance in 2024
Financially, 2024 was a positive year for Damen Shipyards (Damen), the Netherlands’ largest shipbuilding group. Revenue remained just above 3 billion euros. Net profit rose from 43 million euros to 58 million euros. The order book was filled with a record 5.9 billion euros in new orders, rising to 1
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Siltation of lakes – Origins and solutions for healthy waters by BERKY
Many lakes developed an oxygen-free zone on the ground and are now threatened to silt up. What are the reasons for that? And more importantly, how can we prevent it? BERKY produces and sells a wide range of dredging boats made in Germany that offer tailormade solutions. One of the main initiators ca
Dredging discharge lines with high wear resistance and their incidence per m3 of the dredged material
We are all increasingly sensitive to the need for economic development compatible with environmental protection in managing our behaviour in relation to ecosystems. Approximately 80% of world trade by volume and over 70% of world trade by value is transported by sea and managed from ports around the
Work continues on East Rhyl defence scheme
The next phase of work is due to start on a £27 million flood defence scheme in Rhyl in October. The East Rhyl Coastal Defence Scheme will protect 1,650 properties in East Rhyl and will be funded through the Welsh Government, as well as part funding by Denbighshire County Council. Work started on si
Two CSD500 arrive at transit point
The combined transport of two cutter suction dredgers type CSD500, a floating booster station BS500 and containers with auxiliaries has arrived at its transit point, Damen reports. Now, the complete units are hoisted onto a transport vessel as deck load. The max dredging depth of a CSD500 is -14m. W
Transforming the face of Tarragona Port
Work on the new Balears Wharf is entering a decisive phase and over the next 14 months it will transform the face of the Spanish Port of Tarragona. Under the development plan, the new Balears Wharf will be completed at a cost of more than €27m euros to enable the handling of the largest cruise [&hel
Recapitalisation of Royal IHC finalised
The acquisition and recapitalisation of Royal IHC has been finalised. The newly established Foundation Continuiteit IHC, has taken over all shares of IHC Merwede Holding BV. The recapitalisation has now also been completed. As a result of this injection of capital, Royal IHC has a healthy liquidity,
Hernesaari land reclamation kicks off
Dredging and land reclamation operations in Hernesaari are currently underway, the City of Helsinki reports. The new residential area will be partially built on reclaimed sea areas. In preparation for this, the dredging on Hernesaari’s eastern coast already started in early June. In the first stage,
DEME, Jan De Nul to build the Scheldt tunnel
LANTIS, the project developer responsible for the prestigious ‘Oosterweel link’, which will complete the Antwerp Ring Road, has awarded the contract for the construction of the Scheldt tunnel to the Tijdelijke Handelsvereniging Combinatie Oosterweeltunnel (THV COTU) consortium today. THV COTU is com
Stonehaven flood protection scheme resumes
Aberdeenshire Council said in their latest release that preparatory works on the Stonehaven Flood Protection Scheme will resume this week. Contractors McLaughlin and Harvey Ltd – who first began construction back in March last year – came off site in March following Scottish Government advice on con
Magheraroarty Pier dredging starts
A shore based dredging operation at Magheraroarty Pier is getting underway this week, Donegal County Council reports. It’s to coincide with low tides which accommodate such operations, said the council. The dredged material will be re-utilized for beach nourishment at a nearby facility. Donegal Coun
Lena River navigation season opens
Federal Marine and River Transport Agency (Rosmorrechflot) said in their latest announcement that the new navigation season on the Upper Lena and Lower Lena rivers is now officially open. Last year, navigation season in the Lena river basin featured low water levels, while the forecast for this year
Swinoujscie dredging underway
Despite the many coronavirus restrictions, dredging works at the Świnoujście – Szczecin fairway in Poland have got off to a flying start, DEME Group reports. Together with their joint venture partner Van Oord, DEME is responsible for the design and execution of the construction and dredging works fo