Manor Marine has just introduced a plan for building a 20 metre Multi Purpose Vessel, suitable for a range of applications. Construction will be undertaken at the fabrication and engineering facility in Portland, Dorset. Focused on the offshore renewables industry, the vessel is designed for multi-p
The current geopolitical crisis has been seen by many as a wake-up call and a nudge the world needed to pivot towards renewables, which are perceived as pillars of a net-zero future. In light of this, the offshore energy industry is putting the wheels into motion to step up decarbonisation as the wo
Both government and commercial efforts are needed to speed up the transition to clean energy, since, as Shell says, the transition is not just about reducing CO2 emissions, but it is rather a political balancing act that needs government-led policies.
Royal Boskalis Westminster, a Papendrecht based company operating in the dredging, maritime infrastructure and maritime services sectors, is making new capital investments in its fleet – centered around strengthening their position in the large and jumbo hopper segment. Under the plan, Boskalis will
As part of the developments regarding autonomous ships, Royal IHC has recently joined the Nederlands Forum Smart Shipping as network partner. The Netherlands Forum for Smart Shipping (SMASH) brings the country’s maritime sector together to implement smart shipping and strengthen the Dutch internatio
In the light of Russia’s attack on Ukraine, Europe has intensified efforts on all fronts to ensure its energy security and shift away from global dominance of fossil fuels.
Dredging operations are underway to free the Evergreen Marine containership Ever Forward, stranded in the Chesapeake Bay for more than a week now. State and federal agencies have issued all permits for the work, said the Maryland Port Administration Executive Director, William P. Doyle. Donjon Marin
The global energy transition continues to be a strategic priority for many players, including those involved in the maritime and offshore energy sectors.
W&O Supply has signed a new agreement with one of the world’s leading civil engineering and dredging companies, Jan De Nul Group. The contract expands upon the existing ten-year relationship, and will see W&O supply marine valves and instrumentation to Jan De Nul to meet the needs of its complex and
Dredging Corporation of India (DCI) and Cochin Shipyard are set to sign a contract for construction of a 12,000cm capacity trailer suction hopper dredger (TSHD) for EUR104 million under Make in India program. The project will be funded through a mix of equity from Cochin Shipyard, four major ports –
Van Oord has placed a new order with Demcon unmanned systems for an unmanned autonomous survey vessel suitable for challenging offshore conditions. The DUS V5750 model, set to be delivered in one year, can be used in support of dredging operations, installing offshore wind farms, and constructing ma
The Department for Infrastructure and Transport – a department of the South Australian Government – has just released this very interesting video on the Port Macdonnell Dredging Project. After much careful consultation, a large scale dredging project in South Australia’s hugely popular Port Macdonne
The Curaçao-based international holding company, HAL Holding, has announced an intended all-cash voluntary public offer of €32.50 per ordinary share for all issued ordinary shares in the capital of Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. HAL has been a shareholder of Boskalis since 1989 and currently holds
At Maasvlakte 2, 55ha of land is being reclaimed from the sea for companies that make renewable fuels and chemical products. Marine engineering company Van Oord recently started with the project, during which the contractor will deliver a total of 5 million m3 of dredged sand onto the southern part
