Global Sea Mineral Resources (GSR), the deep‑sea exploratory subsidiary of DEME, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Deep Ocean Resources Development Co., Ltd. (DORD) of Japan to conduct a joint demonstration test aimed at the potential co-development of polymetallic nodule resources
After a successful first season off the coast of Zeebrugge, Belgium, Boskalis Hirdes EOD Services has resumed the major identification and clearance of unexploded ordnance (UXO) project. With the backhoe dredger Manu-Pekka and one UXO Offshore Support Vessel, Boskalis is enabling the safe installati
Liebherr has delivered a gantry mounted LS C 80 cylinder luffing crane for installation on Boskalis’ new trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Seaway. The new giant TSHD is currently undergoing final outfitting and testing at Royal IHC in Krimpen aan den IJssel in the Netherlands. According to Lieb
The construction work on the Amstelmeer breeding island is now complete, Boskalis Nederland said today. This was a joint project by Natuurlijke Zaken, the business services division of Landschap Noord-Holland, Boskalis Nederland, TAUW Nederland, and Gebr. van ‘t Hek. The main goal of the scheme was
Enea Karakaci, Albania’s Infrastructure Minister, said that Archirodon, the sole bidder that qualified for the last stage of the tender for the relocation of Albania’s main cargo Port of Durres, has withdrawn, citing rising construction costs. According to Karakaci, the company, which was expected t
Royal IHC and La Congolaise des Voies Maritimes (CVM) have signed a contract for the delivery of an Easydredge 2700XL trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD). According to Royal IHC, the vessel will be customized to meet CVM’s specific operational needs, including greater autonomy, upgraded bow thrus
DEME Group has just marked an important milestone at Port‑La Nouvelle project – final jetty works are complete, with the berthing and mooring dolphins in place and ready for safe operations. The Port of Port-La Nouvelle, in the south of France and the country’s third-largest Mediterranean port, is u
DEME Group said today that their Dredging & Infra segment is moving forward with several capital projects in Europe. The Princess Elisabeth Island project concluded the 2025 offshore campaign with eleven caissons in place at their final offshore location. The remaining twelve caissons are being comp
Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) has introduced the ZX135-7EB, a 13-tonne battery-electric excavator, expanding its range of zero-emission construction equipment. According to Hitachi, the model is designed to meet growing demand for emission-free operation, particularly in urban and resident
Martens en Van Oord is taking an important step toward further sustainability and modernization of its fleet – they are investing in the latest generation of the V4000 autonomous unmanned survey vessel (USV) from Demcon unmanned systems. The selected 4‑meter variant provides increased range and long
RECYCLE it Global (RIG) is partnering with the University of Plymouth through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) to fast-track the development of pioneering marine bioremediation technology. According to RIG, this technology is designed to convert contaminated dredged sediments into sustainable,
Earlier this week, Royal IHC cut the first steel plate for a new electric cutter suction dredger (eCSD), in the presence of their client – QIT Madagascar Minerals (QMM). This milestone marks the official start of construction for this vessel. The new eCSD is engineered to operate in the Mandena mini
DEME Group is marking an important milestone for the Princess Elisabeth Island – the last concrete structure has been constructed and successfully floated in Vlissingen. With this final caisson completed, construction works at the Vlissingen yard are finished. “In total, 23 massive concrete caissons
Van Oord has completed coastline maintenance in the Dutch Noord-Beveland, Zeeland, as commissioned by Rijkswaterstaat. In total, 1 million cubic meters of sand was deposited on and right in front of the Banjaard beach using the LNG-fueled trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Vox Apolonia. “A speci
