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Van Oord and Ecowende kick off eco-fiendly scour protection

Van Oord and Ecowende kick off eco-fiendly scour protection

by Mariska Buitendijk | Sep 26, 2025 | Nature restoration, News, Offshore wind

Offshore operations at Ecowende’s Hollandse Kust West wind farm have officially commenced with the start of nature-enhancing scour protection works. The wind farm is set to be the most ecological of its kind. Van Oord’s subsea rock installation vessels Nordnes and...
Van Oord completes scope on Fish Migration River

Van Oord completes scope on Fish Migration River

by Mariska Buitendijk | Sep 12, 2025 | Dredging, Nature restoration, News

Van Oord has completed its work on the Fish Migration River at the Afsluitdijk in the Netherlands. This marks an important milestone in the development of this innovative nature restoration project, which contributes to fish migration between the Wadden Sea and Lake...
Pilot trials oyster reef restoration in Port of Rotterdam 

Pilot trials oyster reef restoration in Port of Rotterdam 

by Mariska Buitendijk | Aug 29, 2025 | Nature restoration, News, Offshore, Offshore wind, Ports

At least half a million flat oysters will be introduced into the Port of Rotterdam on 2 September as part of a new pilot project. It is the trial run of an innovative method combining nature restoration and the installation of marine infrastructure, such as wind...
How Van Oord defends Romania’s shore

How Van Oord defends Romania’s shore

by Mariska Buitendijk | Aug 1, 2025 | CEDA, Dredging, Nature restoration, News, SWZ|Maritime

From the magazine – Romania’s coastal defence programme marks a turning point for dredging, positioning it as a core tool in climate resilience. Led by leading international contractor Van Oord, the project aims to protect vulnerable shorelines. Article by...
1% of offshore wind funds could restore marine life

1% of offshore wind funds could restore marine life

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jul 9, 2025 | Maritime research, Nature restoration, News, Offshore wind

A contribution of one per cent of all global investments in offshore wind projects by 2050 is sufficient for large-scale restoration of marine nature. That was revealed by an international study led by The Rich North Sea programme (De Rijke Noordzee) and the Royal...
Reefblocks advance biodiversity and coastal protection

Reefblocks advance biodiversity and coastal protection

by Mariska Buitendijk | Apr 16, 2025 | Hydraulic engineering, Maritime research, Nature restoration, News

Reefblocks technology, developed by sustainable startup Reefy, combines wave and erosion protection with enhanced biodiversity. The project “Rotterdam Reef”, which saw the blocks installed, now proves that infrastructure development and nature restoration can go hand...
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