Hapag-Lloyd has contracted Chinese shipyard CIMC Raffles for its first newbuild dual-fuel methanol container ships. The eight 4500-TEU units are scheduled for delivery in 2028 and 2029. The investment volume …
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Spliethoff Group has commissioned its next-generation training simulator in Manila. Developed by the Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (MARIN), this advanced crane and ballast simulator is designed to train seafarers in …
The Dutch maritime sector grows stronger through cooperation. This follows from the 2025 Maritime Monitor, presented on 10 December to Robert Tieman, the outgoing Minister of Infrastructure and Water Management. …
From the magazine – The attacks by Somali pirates on Western cargo ships in particular could still be dismissed as a regional crisis. But the Houthis’ attack with Iranian missiles …
ABB’s dynamic positioning class 2 (DP2) control solution has passed sea trials on board DEME’s newbuild wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) Norse Wind. The solution enhances operational safety and decision …
The Dutch Ministry of Defence is purchasing three additional NH90 maritime combat helicopters. The contract was signed on 9 December and includes an option for two more. The new NH90s …
The US Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) has opted for Damen Shipyards Group’s Landing Ship Transport (LST) 100 design. According to the navy, up to 35 LST100 vessels will be …
Sweden has received compensation for the Swedish Coast Guard’s environmental rescue work after the grounding and resulting oil spill of the ferry Marco Polo. About EUR 3.3 million (SEK 35.6 …
Rijkswaterstaat has officially received its first DUS V1875 unmanned survey vessel (USV), named REMO 1, from Demcon Unmanned Systems. The DUS V1875 sets a new benchmark for autonomous hydrographic surveying …
I’m probably as rational as the next person when it comes to navigating our household’s energy transition. We still own a petrol-powered car, and our home is essentially heated by …
From the magazine – Good teamwork is essential for safe and efficient maritime operations like ship navigation, port construction, or offshore maintenance. Miscommunication can lead to serious incidents. The challenge …
At night, a container vessel had discharged all containers and commenced loading outbound containers, including reefer containers. Some hatches were left open after discharge was completed. The Nautical Institute gathers …
The project “Circularity as opportunity: Engineering hydrogen-resistant circular steels” (CIRHY) has officially been approved in the NWO Perspectief 2024–2025 round. The project seeks to develop of safe, circular and hydrogen-resistant …
In December, Jan De Nul is commissioning two high-tech simulators at its Aalst office. The eye-catcher is the crane simulator designed for the installation of wind farms at sea. The …
Royal Wagenborg has installed the first CO2 storage tanks on the Carbon Destroyer 1, the first European-built dedicated offshore CO2 carrier. It marks a crucial step toward completing this pioneering …
The UK Coastguard has reported that Seatrade’s container ship Baltic Klipper lost sixteen containers overboard on Saturday 6 December in the Solent, a strait in the English Channel. No crew …
To make yacht propulsion more sustainable, Oceanco has been involved in a multi-year collaboration with ABB on researching the ABB Dynafin propulsion system. Recent testing at the Maritime Research Institute …
Van Oord has completed the transport and installation of all 21 monopiles at Iberdrola’s Windanker offshore wind farm. This project involved the largest monopiles Van Oord has ever installed, made …
Ocean scientist at NIOZ Gert-Jan Reichart has been working on it for ten years, and on 12 March 2026, the time will have come. That day, the largest Dutch research …
RWE and TotalEnergies have signed an agreement with ARC marine for the supply of 66 innovative Reef cubes at a section of the future offshore wind farm OranjeWind, in the …
Shell UK Limited, a subsidiary of Shell and Equinor UK Limited, a subsidiary of Equinor ASA have completed a deal to combine their UK offshore oil and gas operations to …
The research project TODDIS – Transferring Operational Data into Design Information for Ships – has won the 2025 RAAK Award, the national prize for the best practice-based research, and even …
The Royal Netherlands Navy is strengthening its cyber security by developing a so-called Cyber Node Operation System (CyNOpS). This system enables the navy to transmit, receive and intercept digital signals. …
On 2 December, the Dutch Fiscal Information and Investigation Service (FIOD) searched several business premises and homes as part of a sanctions investigation. Two individuals were arrested and have since …
Cadeler has taken delivery of Wind Mover, the tenth vessel to join the company’s growing fleet of next-generation wind turbine installation vessels (WTIVs). The vessel is delivered ahead of schedule …
Nuclear-powered container ships have the potential to eliminate bunker costs, cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and deliver faster transit times, while maintaining safety and economic competitiveness. The findings are drawn …
While trying to remove a gangway’s torsion tube for repairs, a crew member suffered an injury to his finger. The Nautical Institute describes the incident in a new Mars Report. …
In the second funding round of the Facilities for Applied Research (FTO) scheme, the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs has granted EUR 9.6 million for MARIN’s proposal to establish a …
The Netherlands has once again been elected to the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The Council serves as the “executive board” of this UN maritime body and consists …
Damen Shipyards Group launched the Island Class 9 for BC Ferries at its Galati shipyard in Romania on November 19. The vessel will be fully electric-ready and is part of …
Next Generation (NG) Shipyards, based in Lauwersoog, the Netherlands, has taken an innovative step toward further automation of its production process. With the acquisition of an advanced welding robot, the …
Allseas will deliver major new deepwater crude oil and natural gas export systems for Enbridge Offshore Facilities in the central Gulf of America. This will expand transport capacity and strengthen …
The UK P&I Club and the TT Club have announced that they are currently engaged in discussions regarding a potential merger between the two mutual insurers. The clubs have worked …
On 19 November, TNO inaugurated the first test cell for maritime engines at the Innovation Centre for Sustainable Powertrains in Helmond. This facility enables the development of engines for inland …
The Port of Rotterdam Authority is planning to develop a 45-hectare site in the north-western corner of the Maasvlakte for offshore wind activities. The terminal will offer opportunities for storage, …
Windcat has signed a contract with Damen Shipyards Group for a new Multi-Purpose Accommodation Support Vessel (MP-ASV), with the option of five additional vessels of this type. To be known …
As leading logistics players in the inland waterway system, Port of Rotterdam and HGK-Group are planning a strategic collaboration on the development of climate-friendly supply chains. On November 24th, the …
Van Halteren Technologies and Naval Group have signed three contracts during NEDS, the largest trade fair for the Dutch defense sector, for the delivery of essential systems for the Royal …
During NEDS, the largest defence industry exhibition in the Netherlands, Nevesbu signed a contract with Naval Group to design complex subsystems for the new Orka-class submarines for the Royal Netherlands …
Last week, Wattlab landed the IBJ Environmental Protection Award for its innovative Solar Flatrack, the world’s first modular solar power solution engineered specifically for seagoing cargo vessels. The scale-up’s maritime …
In addition to the Leviathan, Oceanco delivered another 111-metre superyacht this month, the DreAMBoat. With a volume of 4550 GT, it is one of the largest yachts by volume ever …
Always have a proper passage plan and appropriate scale charts warns The Nautical Insitute in a new Mars Report. In the incident described, a fishing vessel grounded after setting a …
On the North Sea, Boskalis’ subsea rock installation vessel Seapiper has started its first installation project in Europe. The vessel recently loaded more than 13,800 tonnes of rock in Norway. …
Royal T Shipyards has launched MV Vertom Quina, the tenth vessel in the advanced and energy-efficient LABRAX series for Vertom. The vessel was also christened. The launch marks a remarkable …
During an official signing ceremony, Holland Shipyards Group has sealed its first-ever contract with the Dutch Ministry of Defence. The Dutch shipbuilder will construct two advanced floating training platforms, Uhlenbeck …
The Royal Van Beest Group has acquired Enduro Softslings. Established ten years ago in the Netherlands, Enduro Softslings is active in the lifting industry and is known for its innovative …
In May this year, the Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) announced it would be prosecuting Damen Shipyards Gorinchem and Damen Naval Shipyards for bribery, forgery, money laundering and sanctions violations. …
Oceanco has delivered the 111-metre superyacht Leviathan to Oceanco’s new owner Gabe Newell. The yacht stands out in terms of comfort and propulsion as well as its use as a …
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has granted approval in principle (AiP) to Rondal for its Aero Wing Sail. This rigid wing-sail concept is designed for application on large yachts, sailing catamarans and …
On the North Sea, Boskalis’ subsea rock installation vessel Seapiper has started its first installation project in Europe. The vessel recently loaded more than 13,800 tonnes of rock in Norway. …
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