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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

𝐕𝐚𝐧 𝐎𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐚 𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐞𝐟𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐮𝐛𝐬 🌱🐠 Van Oord and Ecowende have signed an agreement for the design, construction and installation of Tree Reefs and Oyster Hubs at Ecowende's Hollandse Kust West wind farm. Implemented by Van Oord Ocean Health, these innovative methods aim to naturally enhance biodiversity in the North Sea. Tree Reefs are circular, biodegradable reef structures made from discarded fruit trees, which are relatively sturdy and stable. A large North Sea Tree Reef is expected to create habitats for even more benthic and fish species, enhancing local biodiversity. 🐠 Van Oord and Ecowende will also collaborate on constructing Oyster Hubs at the wind farm, in collaboration with Waardenburg Ecology. The hubs consist of adult oysters of varying sizes placed on designated cable crossings to serve as a source of oyster larvae. The wind farm will function as a connection site, stimulating larval distribution to otherwise isolated locations and facilitating the colonisation of new areas. We are planning to install the Tree Reefs on four cable crossings in the Ecowende wind farm in 2026. The Oyster Hubs will be installed in 2026 or 2027. 👌 Want to know more about these developments? Read the full news release here: https://lnkd.in/e-7sDwnE #VanOord #Ecowende #OceanHealth #Sustainability

𝐕𝐚𝐧 𝐎𝐨𝐫𝐝’𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞-𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐥 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐮𝐬 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐂𝐑 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞 𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 👏 We are taking a next step to further reduce emissions on our fleet by installing a series of advanced selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems on our cable-laying vessel Nexus. We are committed to reduce emissions and becoming net-zero, leading to a better, more sustainable world for future generations. To realise this, we are assessing our existing fleet and determining the right modifications for optimising energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The installation of the SCR systems is an excellent example of this strategy. SCR is an advanced emissions control technology. It contains a catalytic converter behind the engine which reduces nitrogen (NOx) emissions to an absolute minimum. ✅ Damen Shipyards Group was contracted to install the SCR system, based on their familiarity with the Nexus. Read more about this technology 👉 https://lnkd.in/eqUEVt8D #VanOord #Marineingenuity #AchievingNetzeroEmissions #SustainableEarthActions #scrtechnology

𝐕𝐚𝐧 𝐎𝐨𝐫𝐝’𝐬 𝐒𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 💨 Our heavy lift installation vessel Svanen has successfully installed the first monopile for the Baltic Power offshore wind farm, located 23 km north of the Polish coast. This wind farm is equipped with the new generation of 15 MW wind turbines. Thanks to a recent upgrade, including a 25-metre extension of the gantry crane, the Svanen is ready to install the foundations for this next generation of wind turbines. Baltic Power is Van Oord’s first offshore wind project in Poland. Polish company ORLEN and Canadian company Northland Power have contracted Van Oord for the transport and installation of 78 foundations, consisting of a monopile and transition piece. With a capacity of up to 1.2 GW, Baltic Power will eventually supply sustainable electricity to more than 1.5 million Polish households. The Svanen, which recently underwent a major upgrade, has become one of the largest heavy lift installation vessels in the world. With its impressive lifting height and capacity, the Svanen is perfectly suited for operations in the Baltic region. ♻️ Read more about this milestone in our news release:https://lnkd.in/ekuVpwye #VanOord #Marineingenuity #offshorewind #Svanen

𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗽𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗮𝗻 𝗣. Recently we carried out a pilot project with our fully electrified crane vessel Christiaan P. ⚡ All the trials and tests went extremely well. The data collected is now being developed and analysed. The results of these tests are of great importance because they are valuable not just for us but for the whole industry. The lessons learned can be used soon to implement other zero-emission projects and thus achieve our sustainability goals. 🎯 The pilot project took place in the seaport of Dordrecht and was partly financed by the Regio Deal Drechtsteden-Gorinchem. Thanks to the successful collaboration between companies and government, this pilot project shows how collaboration and innovation can lead to sustainable solutions in the maritime sector. Read more about the pilot project, our crane vessel Christiaan P. and our stakeholders 👉 https://lnkd.in/gzrpdCjY The pilot project was made possible by the collaboration between Smart Delta Drechtsteden, Port of Rotterdam, Gemeente Dordrecht and ZEDhub. #Vanoord #Marineingenuity #NetZeroEmmissions #Sustainabiltiy #weworktogether