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𝗧𝗶𝗲𝗹-𝗪𝗮𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗴 𝗱𝘆𝗸𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲-𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 🌿 The Tiel-Waardenburg dyke reinforcement project, executed by consortium Mekante Diek (Ploegam, Van Oord, Dura Vermeer), is the first large-scale construction project in the Netherlands using almost entirely electric equipment. Commissioned by Rivierenland Water Board, Mekante Diek aims for the maximum possible emission reduction. Research institute TNO examined the efficiency and sustainability impact of this project over the past 2 years. The findings underline that large-scale emission-free construction is possible, with the project saving over 1,190 tonnes of CO₂ and 3,260 kg of nitrogen (NOx) annually. 🌍 With some 40 machines equipped with mostly interchangeable, rechargeable battery packs and the creation of WattHub, Europe's first XL fast charging plaza, the project sets a new standard for sustainable construction. Curious to learn more? Read the full news release on our website! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eXRqxVu5 #VanOord #Marineingenuity #Sustainability #dykereinforecement #weworktogether

𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻 ⚡ Are you interested in our latest developments in offshore wind energy? From 8 to 10 April, we will be present at the WindEurope Annual Event at the Bella Center in Copenhagen with our brand new stand. ✨ The three-day event offers the opportunity to engage in conversations, share knowledge, and collaborate. You also can explore the details of one of the eye catchers on our stand: the scale model of our new offshore installation vessel Boreas. If you take a closer look at our new stand, you'll see that we have a wall made from mussel shells, chairs made from compressed seaweed, and... Curious to know more? Let’s meet and discuss the future of sustainable energy. 🤝 Will we see you there? 📍 Bella Center Copenhagen, hall C3, stand B30. #vanoord #marineingenuity #energytransition #Windeurope2025 #sustainable #Letsmeet

𝗞𝗶𝗰𝗸-𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗨𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 Today, at Van Oord, we are launching our annual safety event with the theme: Speak Up for Safety. 💪 We're inspired by the Dutch 'Bewust Veilig Dag’, a yearly initiative where hundreds of companies in construction, engineering, infrastructure, and maintenance sectors focus on safety. This year we are opening the conversation about the importance of identifying hazards and speaking up against unsafe behaviour in every work environment. Safety starts with all of us. Whether you’re on-site or in the office – by speaking up for safety, we can make a real difference together! What does Speak Up for Safety mean to you? 💭 Share your thoughts in the comments! #VanOord #SpeakUpForSafety #Sayyestosafety #Weworktogether

𝗩𝗮𝗻 𝗢𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗼𝘀𝗸𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝘃𝗶𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝘆, 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗮 ✅ Van Oord and joint venture partner Boskalis recently completed an extensive dredging project in Walvis Bay, Namibia. With trailing suction hopper dredgers Vox Alexia and Gateway we deepened the 10-kilometre-long access channel to the port of Walvis Bay from -14.4 to -16.8 metres and widened it from 130 to 200 metres. In addition, both vessels dredged the harbour basin to a depth of -16.3 metres and expanded it by more than 400 metres. A major challenge on the project was the presence of excessive concentrations of toxic hydrogen sulfide (H2S) in the dredged sediment. To mitigate this risk, a large number of health and safety measures were taken during the mobilisation prior to the project, including modifications to the vessels and the installation of dozens of sensors and special H2S filters. Also, the vessel crews were trained on how to deal with H2S. They were able to measure the concentration of H2S in the air at all times and established safe working protocols on board. A large number of sensors were also installed on the quays of the port area to alert the workers and users of the port in time in case the gas appeared. Thanks to these engineering and administrative controls, the project was successfully completed without incidents and well on time. 💪 We thank the client for its trust and the project team and vessel crews for their dedication during this project.

𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐇𝐮𝐛 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭-𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐮𝐛 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐚𝐬𝐯𝐥𝐚𝐤𝐭𝐞! ⚡ In the summer of 2025, WattHub, a partnership between Van Oord and Betuwewind, will open a ultra-modern 5,000 m² fast-charging plaza near the RWG Terminal. This will be the first location on the Maasvlakte where lorries, heavy construction equipment, and other electric vehicles can use fast charging 24/7. With its strategic location at one of Europe’s most important logistics hubs, this new charging plaza will play a crucial role in the sustainability of freight transport and the construction sector. Carlos Mollet, Commercial Director Dredging & Infra at Van Oord: 'Climate goals, such as reducing emissions, pose major challenges for the logistics and construction sectors. Innovative solutions such as these fast-charging plazas are crucial to meet these challenges. Additionally, the location of this charging plaza offers opportunities for the development of charging facilities for the maritime industry.' 💡 Gerben van den Berg, Director of WattHub: 'With this second WattHub location, we are making the switch to electric freight transport feasible and practical for a larger group of users still. Maasvlakte is the logistics heart of the Netherlands. Realising a fast-charging plaza here will be a big step forward in the electrification of freight transport.' 🔋 Read more about the second WattHub fast-charging plaza in the press release: https://lnkd.in/e6bE5vuy #VanOord #WattHub #SustainableTransport #EnhangingEnergyTransition

Gisteren arriveerde het gigantische offshore installatieschip Boreas van Van Oord via de Zeesluis IJmuiden in de Amsterdamse haven. Dit indrukwekkende vaartuig is maar liefst 175 meter lang en 63 meter breed – en paste daarmee precies door de sluis. Een bijzondere gebeurtenis, want dit is het breedste schip dat ooit de Zeesluis heeft gepasseerd! We zijn trots dat deze doorvaart onder prachtige omstandigheden soepel is verlopen. Momenteel ligt de Boreas aan de kade bij TMA Logistics, waar de laatste afrondings- en uitrustingswerkzaamheden plaatsvinden. Daarna vertrekt het schip voor haar eerste offshore windproject. 📹: Drone Addicts

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱! 🚢 Offshore installation vessel Boreas successfully arrived in the Netherlands after a smooth and safe journey from China, covering almost 14,700 nautical miles. To reach its destination, the gigantic vessel had to navigate through world's largest sea lock in IJmuiden, which was an impressive sight. The Boreas is currently docked in the Port of Amsterdam, where the vessel will undergo its final completion and commissioning phase. Simultaneously, it will be outfitted with wind turbine foundation deck equipment and installation tools in preparation for its first assignment. In June, the vessel will be christened in Rotterdam. The Boreas, named after the Greek god of the Northern winds, is purpose-built for the transport and installation of the next generation of foundations and turbines at offshore wind farms and the largest of its kind. Furthermore, the vessel is the first of its kind with the ability to operate on the future fuel methanol, reducing the ship’s footprint by more than 78%. ✅ Read more in this news release: https://lnkd.in/ehxKWz8f #VanOord #MarineIngenuity #energytransition #offshoreinstallationvessel #wecreate

𝗔 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 🌱 A few years ago, we modernised the Świnoujście-Szczecin fairway in Poland, deepening the waterway to enhance navigation. But beyond improving access to the Port of Szczecin, this project also created a new habitat for nature. The material that had been dredged from the fairway has been used to create two artificial islands in the Szczecin lagoon. One of the artificial islands is gradually developing into a diverse ecosystem, proving that developing maritime infrastructure and ecological development can go hand in hand. Free from human disturbance, the island has become a safe retreat for birds and plants. The created island has become a sanctuary for ground-nesting birds that prefer open spaces with young vegetation. Even during the construction, the sandy areas of the island were quickly populated by dozens of little ringed plover nests. Artificial nesting habitats installed for shelducks have also attracted significant interest from the species. The island is frequently visited by white-tailed eagles, highlighting its appeal to rare bird species. 🦆 Additionally, the island has become an important stopover for migratory birds, as confirmed by ornithologists’ observations. Birds pause here to rest and feed before continuing their journey, and sometimes, they decide to stay—like the avocets. In 2024, the island saw the first recorded nesting of the Caspian tern in Poland. 🐣 ‘Our commitment to making a positive impact on the world is deeply rooted in Van Oord’s core purpose and values. By leveraging Marine ingenuity and building with nature, we enhance biodiversity while developing marine infrastructure. It is great to now see the positive impact of our efforts’, says Michael Rogas, Van Oord’s Stakeholder Manager during project execution. Watch the video 👇 #dredging #poland #ŚwinoujścieSzczecin #sustainability #buildingwithnature #biodiversity #VanOord DEME Group

📣 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐕𝐚𝐧 𝐎𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐮𝐧𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲 𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐬! We are proud to announce that our newest uncrewed survey vessel (USV), the VO:X Barentsz, is the first uncrewed seagoing vessel to fly the Dutch flag. This significant achievement will drive further development in the field. A vessel is allowed to fly the flag of a country once that country issues a certificate of registry. This connection between the vessel and the flag state forms the basis of the applicable maritime law on board the vessel. This milestone is an significant acknowledgement of unmanned vessels and indicates that the industry, together with the Ministerie van Infrastructuur en Waterstaat, is developing the required regulations for these vessels. ✅ The VO:X Barentsz is Van Oord’s fifth USV and the first one specialised for operations at sea. This 7-metre vessel is designed for challenging offshore conditions and supports our dredging, offshore wind and maritime infrastructure projects. Unmanned survey vessels enable Van Oord to collect more data for our clients at lower emissions. Additionally, deploying these vessels increases safety by eliminating the need for an onboard operator and surveyor. With this advanced and special technology, we can help our clients achieve refined results and set new standards for sustainable and safe operations. 🦺 #VanOord #marineingenuity #surveyvessel #VOXBarentsz

𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 🚢 Our brand-new offshore installation vessel Boreas is on its way to the Netherlands. So far, the Boreas has had a smooth and safe voyage from China, around the Cape of Good Hope, covering almost 13,000 nautical miles. During this journey, the crew has worked hard to prepare the Boreas for the next phase in Amsterdam, where the final outfitting works will take place.👌 We expect to welcome the Boreas soon so stay tuned for more updates! #VanOord #MarineIngenuity #energytransition #installationvessel #wecreate