Royal Boskalis Westminster completed the acquisition of Ardent Americas.

Royal Boskalis Westminster, a global dredging and offshore contractor and maritime services provider, completed the acquisition of Ardent Americas, a provider of marine transportation services. Financial terms were not disclosed. Through this acquisition Boskalis further strengthens its existing position in the US maritime salvage market. Boskalis currently provides OPA90 services in the US with Donjon-Smit through its subsidiary SMIT Salvage and its joint venture partner Donjon Marine.