Successful naming and launch ceremony for BREUGHEL

The naming and launch ceremony for the 11,650m³ trailing suction hopper dredger, BREUGHEL, took place on 11 June 2011 at the IHC Merwede shipyard in Krimpen aan den IJssel, The Netherlands. IHC Merwede is building the impressive...

IHC Merwede expands banking facilities to €1.5 billion

IHC Merwede has increased its underwriting capacity by more than 50 per cent to €1.5 billion. Of this amount, €900 million is committed. The financial agreement has been forged between IHC Merwede and an international...

IHC Handling Systems introduces new pipe cutter for decommissioning market

IHC Handling Systems, a global supplier of offshore installation and removal equipment, has introduced a new pipe cutter for use in the decommissioning market. Unlike other equipment developed to date, the unique tool is able to...

Design and construction of Panamanian backhoe dredger awarded to IHC Merwede

IHC Merwede has been awarded the contract to design and construct a backhoe dredger for the Panama Canal Authority (ACP). In its bid, IHC Merwede was successful against a strong field of international competitors. The contract is...

IHC Merwede acquires Hytech to strengthen its position in the offshore market

IHC Merwede has announced that is has acquired Hytech on 3 May 2011. This acquisition enables IHC Merwede to further secure its position in the offshore market. IHC Merwede designs and constructs dive support vessels suitable for...