Suez Canal Authority Chairman, Adm. Ossama Rabiee, has engaged in discussions with the newly appointed CEO of the Dutch shipbuilder, IHC, Mr. Derk te Bokkel. The meeting took place in the Irshad Building at Ismailia and focused on enhancing future cooperation, particularly in localizing the dredger building industry within national shipyards. Adm. Rabiee emphasized the strategic goal of utilizing the longstanding partnership between the Suez Canal Authority and IHC to further project success. He praised the advanced capabilities of dredgers such as the "Mohab Mamish" and "Hussein Tantawy" which have significantly contributed to the development project of the Suez Canal 's southern sector. The discussions also involved future plans to bolster the maritime fleet of the Suez Canal Authority . Adm. Rabiee highlighted the importance of adopting eco-friendly technologies in line with global maritime trends, prepared to meet the increasing demands for waterway enhancements. Mr. Derk te Bokkel expressed IHC's commitment to maintaining its relationship with the Suez Canal Authority as a valued partner. He outlined IHC's modern strategies, which include the development of dredgers capable of operating on both conventional and green fuels, allowing flexibility and cost-efficiency for clients. The meeting underscores a mutual ambition to explore new avenues for collaboration, harnessing new technologies to enhance productivity and environmental sustainability in maritime operations.