Industry News

Attracting and retaining the next wave of talent

Industry news - Projects

4 August 2026

As a highly experienced senior workforce nears retirement, a new generation of digitally native, purpose-driven talent is entering the field. But what exactly does it take to attract and retain them?

The marine minerals paradox

Industry news - Interviews

24 June 2026

As the global energy transition accelerates, the ocean floor resources present vast potential but also an environmental dilemma that requires careful management to protect our most pristine ecosystems.

Dredging Days 2026 it's a wrap!

Industry news - Projects

12 June 2026

Dredging Days 2026 - held in Antwerp, Belgium - brought together over 300 international dredging professionals, academic researchers, technical pioneers, and environmental specialists to discuss key issues affecting the sector.

Building a blueprint through collaboration

Industry news - Projects

28 May 2026

As pressure grows to restore the UK marine environment amid expanding offshore development, a cross-sector Task and Finish Group has developed a blueprint for Strategic Marine Net Gain (MNG) to support more coordinated marine restoration.

Attitude is key

Industry news - Interviews

23 April 2026

Caroline (Rolien) Besancon, Hydrographic Surveyor at Van Oord, discusses her 35-year journey from a maritime family lineage, navigating a male-dominated field, and evolving her career across dredging, coastal construction, and offshore wind.

Driving innovation in dredging

Industry news - Projects

15 April 2026

With dredging playing a crucial role in maritime and inland waterway infrastructure development, navigability and environmental mitigation, driving innovation has been key to increasing efficiency, cost effectiveness and reducing GHG emissions.

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Understanding Dredging

Industry News

Attracting and retaining the next wave of talent

The marine minerals paradox

Dredging Days 2026 it's a wrap!

Building a blueprint through collaboration

Attitude is key

Driving innovation in dredging