en.Wedoany.com Reported - DEME Group NV (Euronext: DEME), a Belgian marine engineering and dredging company, announced on July 1, 2026, that it has ordered a new 22,000 cubic meter Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger (TSHD) to further expand its dredging fleet. The vessel is being supervised by DEME itself, with the main structure built in China, and outfitting and final completion in Singapore, in compliance with European maritime standards, with delivery expected in 2029.

Founded in 1876 and headquartered in Zwijndrecht, Belgium, DEME is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2026. DEME is a global leader in dredging, offshore energy, and marine infrastructure engineering contracting, operating in over 90 countries with a fleet of more than 100 specialized vessels and approximately 6,000 employees. In 2025, DEME achieved a turnover of €4.2 billion and EBITDA of €931 million.

The newly ordered next-generation trailing suction hopper dredger is specifically designed for capital dredging, maintenance dredging, land reclamation, and offshore seabed preparation. According to DEME, the vessel will significantly reduce greenhouse gas emission intensity and dredging cost per cubic meter while enhancing production efficiency. The design fully considers future fuel adaptability and automation upgrade capabilities, reflecting DEME's strategic commitment to long-term sustainable operations.

Christopher Iwens, Managing Director of DEME's Dredging Business, stated that the introduction of this next-generation trailing suction hopper dredger represents a strategic investment in fleet renewal. By integrating production efficiency improvements with fuel efficiency optimization and ensuring adaptability to future fuels and automation, DEME is strengthening its competitive position while preparing for long-term sustainable operations.

This new vessel order is a key initiative for DEME to continuously optimize its fleet structure and enhance core competitiveness. With the growing global demand for marine engineering projects such as port expansion, coastal protection, and land reclamation, DEME is expected to further consolidate its leading position in the global dredging market by introducing next-generation dredgers with larger capacity, higher efficiency, and lower emissions.