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Royal opening of Nieuwe Sluis Terneuzen! A monumental moment today as King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and King Philippe of Belgium officially inaugurated the Nieuwe Sluis Terneuzen (New Lock Terneuzen) in the Netherlands. From aboard a vessel, the Kings signaled the first ship - a bulk carrier - to sail through the lock, marking the completion of this ambitious construction project. The Nieuwe Sluis enhances access from the Westerschelde to the Ghent-Terneuzen Canal, providing a major economic boost to both the Netherlands and Belgium. It also plays a critical role in European inland shipping, with ongoing efforts to strengthen the Seine and Scheldt connections. We are very proud that DEME played a key role in the construction as part of the SASSEVAART consortium, combining our expertise in dredging, marine infrastructure, and environmental remediation, all backed by our diverse fleet of vessels and equipment. Some facts about the lock: 🔹 427 m long, 55 m wide, and 16.44 m deep 🔹 Can accommodate vessels up to 366 m long, 49 m wide, and 14.5 m draft 🔹 11.5 million m³ of soil excavated – about 100 times the volume of De Kuip Stadium in Rotterdam 🔹 60,000 tonnes of steel used in the construction A massive thank you to all teams involved for their hard work and collaboration in making this landmark project a reality! #nieuwesluisterneuzen #lock #dredging #infra #environmental #terneuzen #gent #zeeland #maritimetrade Vlaams-Nederlandse Scheldecommissie Rijkswaterstaat Departement Mobiliteit en Openbare Werken 🎥 Watch the video of the construction: https://lnkd.in/eYXwwBEh 📷 Spot our cutter suction dredger 'Amazone' in one of the pictures taken at the Nieuwe Sluis complex during the works.

Recently, we kicked off a dredging project at the Port of Patimban in West Java, Indonesia. We are carrying out dredging operations to deepen the port’s access channel. This project represents a key milestone for DEME and our team in Indonesia, particularly following the reflagging of our trailing suction hopper dredger ‘Brabo’ to the Indonesian flag. We are also excited to be training a dedicated Indonesian crew, fostering the exchange of knowledge and expertise between our experienced team and the new crew. Patimban is a port development initiated by the Indonesian government, with financial backing from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The port is set to drive economic growth in the region and bolster Indonesia’s role in global maritime trade. #dredging #indonesia #patimban #brabo #portdevelopment #maritimetrade

New faces, new ideas, new beginnings! This week we are welcoming 60 new colleagues to the DEME team. Yesterday our new colleagues got a first glimpse of our activities during the Welcoming Day at our DEME head office. We are excited to see where their journey will take them and what we can achieve together. We wish our new joiners all the best in their DEME career! 🔭 At DEME we are always on the lookout for new talent to strengthen our team. Discover where your career journey could take you: https://lnkd.in/e-ueb8uN #wherenext #careerjourney #welcome

Introducing ‘Ivy’, the newest member of the marine fleet for the Fehmarnbelt tunnel project! Specifically designed for the transport and immersion of the project's 89 massive tunnel elements, 'Ivy' consists of two custom-built immersion pontoons. Some specifications: 📏Length: 100 metres ↔️ Width: 45 metres 🏋️ Lifting capacity: 8,000 tonnes ⚙️ Winches: 66 👷♂️ Crew capacity: 22 As we complete final commissioning and offshore trials, ‘Ivy’ will be finetuned to ensure it’s fully prepared for the immersion phase. This is a particularly exciting milestone for the DEME colleagues on the project, as we take a key role in the marine operations within the broader Femern Link Contractors (FLC) team working on the tunnel. In total, four custom-built pontoons will play a crucial part in the tunnel's construction. Earlier this year, the multipurpose pontoon ‘Maya’ joined the marine fleet to install the gravel bed in the tunnel trench. Femern A/S, Sund & Bælt Partner A/S #pontoon #fehmarnbelt #flc #immersedtunnel #tunnel #shipbuilding

Special element number one, you're a spectacular sight! 😲 Congratulations to the Femern Link Contractors (FLC) team on another really big milestone!

We are pleased to announce that our trailing suction hopper dredger’ Piet Hein’ has been awarded the Green Award gold certification for inland shipping!🏅 This recognition certifies ships that meet the highest standards in quality, safety, and environmental performance. 'Piet Hein' operates in the Netherlands, running on biofuel and equipped with the latest green technology to considerably reduce emissions. Another step forward in our commitment to becoming climate neutral by 2050! 📷: 'Piet Hein' at work in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Green Award Foundation DEME Environmental NL #sustainableshipping #award

Friday 20 September World Cleanup Day took place, and we’re really proud to confirm that many of our colleagues once again joined this global movement for a cleaner planet. A significant number of volunteers from many different DEME departments rolled up their sleeves and put in a big shift during which they cleaned up litter from nearby beaches, project sites, and neighbouring areas. By coming together in such a way, we believe we can really make a difference in our communities and beyond. Through participating in World Cleanup Day, DEME wants to reaffirm its clear commitment to the concepts of sustainability and environmental responsibility. The huge collective effort made by everyone who got involved is clear proof of our determination to create a cleaner and healthier planet for future generations. A big shout out to our fantastic DEME volunteers – thank you all so much! #DEMEGroup #WorldCleanupDay2024

They managed to do it! We are thrilled to announce that the Belgian Innoptus Solar Team has won this year’s Sasol Solar Challenge in South Africa! And in achieving this remarkable feat, they retained their status as world champions. We hope you’ll join us in congratulating the Innoptus Solar Team for their outstanding efforts. And we hope you’ll also be inspired by their commitment to ensuring a greener future and pushing new boundaries. It is for that reason that we at DEME are proud to be a sponsor of the Innoptus Solar team: The team’s commitment to promoting renewable energy, generating interest in science & technology among young people, as well as encouraging entrepreneurship and advanced technologies perfectly aligns with the DEME DNA and our ‘We Care, We Dare, and We Deliver’ values. We firmly believe that those are the key ingredients for our future success! #innoptussolarteam #sasolsolarchallenge #innovation

Join us at WindEnergy Hamburg on 24-27 September 2024. Meet our team and get to know our latest developments in offshore wind energy. See you there! #WindEnergyHamburg #renewableenergy #offshorewind #hamburg

In a joint effort to tackle one of the most contaminated sites in Flanders, we’ve teamed up with OVAM and Antea Group Belgium to take on the task of remediating the former arsenic factory grounds in Bocholt (Belgium), 53 years after its closure. The remediation of the former arsenic factory site is a complex and delicate operation. With heavy metals deeply embedded in the soil, our environmental specialists will use specialised expertise and advanced techniques to tackle the pollution. Five years after the remediation efforts are concluded, there should be significant improvement in the groundwater quality in the vicinity of the site, highlighting the importance of continued long-term monitoring and maintenance of the remediated area. Recently, we welcomed local residents to the site, giving them an opportunity to learn about the project and see firsthand how we will restore the contaminated land. #soilremediation #soilpollution #watertreatment #bocholt #reppel