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A solution for heavy machinery fleet safety. Date: August 25, 2026 Parksafe Group has announced the rollout of its Zone AI Human Form Recognition technology across Boskalis Nederland's, aiming to provide enhanced visibility around machinery. As construction projects become larger and more complex, heavy machinery and ground workers are increasingly required to operate in close quarters. For Plant managers, maintaining visibility around large earthmoving equipment while keeping foot traffic safe is an ongoing challenge. In the Netherlands, construction reportedly remains one of the highest-risk sectors for occupational fatalities. In 2024, the Dutch Labour Inspectorate recorded 58 worker fatalities in construction, highlighting the risks arising when heavy machinery and ground workers operate in close proximity. For companies operating large and diverse fleets, traditional factory-fitted camera systems do not always provide the level of visibility required. As worksites become increasingly busy and the interaction between machinery and workers becomes more complex, intelligent technology is playing an increasingly important role in helping operators identify potential hazards. Boskalis is a global dredging and offshore contractor and maritime services provider. Boskalis Nederland specialises in large-scale hydraulic engineering, dredging, coastal protection, land reclamation and dry civil infrastructure projects. Across the Netherlands, the company operates approximately 90 machines, ranging from 20-tonne to 140-tonne excavators, as well as bulldozers, articulated dump trucks (ADTs) and wheel loaders. With projects continuing to grow in scale and complexity, often within densely occupied worksites, maintaining clear visibility around equipment is essential. Ground workers can be operating alongside large machines, creating a heightened risk of incidents. With worker safety a key priority across its fleet, Boskalis Nederland assessed a range of solutions before choosing Parksafe Group's Zone AI Human Form Recognition (HFR) camera system. Zone AI uses AI-powered Human Form Recognition to identify moving and stationary people in real time and provides immediate visual and audible warnings to machine operators. Boskalis Nederland selected Zone AI based on the flexibility of the system, its scalable camera configurations and the intelligence of the platform behind it. Anton van Dongen, Head of Technical Services - Earthmoving Machinery at Boskalis Nederland, said: "We looked at various suppliers. We selected Zone AI for the flexibility of the system and the platform behind it - to learn from it." The solution can be customised to suit different types and sizes of machinery, from single, dual and triple-camera systems through to full 360° Bird's Eye View configurations. This flexibility allowed Boskalis Nederland to implement the technology across a diverse fleet while maintaining a consistent approach to workforce safety. Depending on the machine and application, the Zone AI HFR system can incorporate AI-powered cameras, LED pedestrian displays, audible alarms and optional monitor displays. Additional options also include a digital 'thumbs up' LED for safe approach authorisation and DVR recording for event capture and reporting powered by Parksafe Group's On Demand. When a person enters the designated detection zone, the system provides an immediate visual and audible alert to the operator, helping to improve awareness of workers around the machine and reduce the risk of collision. Following the supplier evaluation, Boskalis Nederland moved ahead with the installation of Zone AI HFR systems across its earthmoving fleet. More than 80 machines were protected with Zone AI's HFR technology, with installation carried out by Business4Cars, the authorised Netherlands-based fitment partner. The rollout was completed within a four-month window and included a range of camera configurations to suit the different machines and operating environments. The result is said to be enhanced visibility around machinery, with up to 360° coverage available where required, alongside clear visual and audible alerts to help operators remain aware of people working nearby. The flexibility of the system also means Zone AI can be applied across the wider off-highway sector, including excavators, ADTs, wheel loaders and other heavy plant and HGV applications. For Boskalis Nederland, the introduction of AI-powered pedestrian detection provides an additional layer of protection across a large and varied fleet. By combining intelligent Human Form Recognition with real-time visual and audible alerts, the system helps operators identify potential hazards that may otherwise be difficult to see from the cab.

Boskalis delivered lower but solid H1 2026 results amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. Royal Boskalis has reported lower revenue and earnings for the first half of 2026, with geopolitical tensions and weaker project awards affecting activity levels in parts of its dredging and offshore services businesses. The company nevertheless maintained a EUR 6.8 billion order book and expects a stable EBITDA level for the full year relative to H1. Revenue fell to EUR 1.90 billion from EUR 2.35 billion in the first half of 2025. EBITDA declined to EUR 553 million, compared with EUR 748 million a year earlier, while net profit dropped to EUR 275 million from EUR 426 million. Boskalis said lower fleet utilisation was a key factor behind the weaker performance in Dredging & Inland Infra. Activity levels were particularly subdued in Asia and the Middle East, while disruptions linked to the situation in the Middle East affected operations and project awards. Offshore Energy remains a key contributor. Offshore Energy delivered a strong performance despite revenue and earnings being below the exceptional levels recorded in H1 2025. Results were supported by the execution of major projects, including offshore wind developments, as well as activities in offshore heavy lifting, subsea cables and marine services. The Contracting cluster performed ahead of last year, supported by major offshore wind projects. Subsea Cables also recorded a strong contribution from installation work in Europe and North America. Marine Services performed well, while Heavy Marine Transport, Subsea Services and Marine Survey faced more difficult market conditions. Boskalis said unrest in the Middle East and the effective closure of the Persian Gulf had particularly affected Marine Survey and, to a lesser extent, Heavy Marine Transport. The Towage & Salvage division had a weaker half-year, mainly because Salvage handled relatively few emergency response contracts. Towage activities remained broadly stable, supported by long-term contracts. Order book and fleet investments. Boskalis' order book stood at EUR 6.8 billion at the end of June, down from EUR 7.0 billion at the end of 2025. Growth in Dredging & Inland Infra was offset by a reduction in Offshore Energy as major projects progressed towards execution and completion. The company invested EUR 249 million during the first half, primarily in fleet renewal and strategic assets. Its new 31,000-cubic-metre trailing suction hopper dredger Seaway entered service after completing sea trials, while the converted 45,500-tonne subsea rock installation vessel Windpiper began its first project in the Baltic Sea. Boskalis also plans to build a high-capacity cable-laying vessel equipped with two 12,000-tonne cable carousels, with entry into service expected in 2029. The company ended June with net cash of EUR 862 million, including lease liabilities, and available financing capacity of approximately EUR 1.4 billion. Its solvency ratio stood at 57%. For the remainder of 2026, Boskalis said its existing project portfolio provides a solid base despite continued macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty. Barring unforeseen circumstances, it expects EBITDA to remain stable compared with the first half of the year. Source: Boskalis Image: Windpiper, (C) Boskalis