NL and UK to jointly procure amphibious transport ships
The Netherlands and the United Kingdom have agreed to jointly procure new amphibious transport ships. The Netherlands has also joined ten NATO allies in investing in the replacement of the Alliance's AWACS airborne early warning aircraft. In addition, the Netherlands...
Germany ready to order four MEKO frigates with TKMS
The German Bundestag’s Budget Committee has approved the procurement of four MEKO A-200 DEU-class frigates. The approval includes an option for additional vessels. It clears the way for the formal signing of the contract. Just recently, Germany's Ministry of Defence...
Dutch pilots to train on customised VSTEP simulator
The Dutch Pilotage Service Organisation has commissioned a customised VSTEP NAUTIS simulator to train crews involved in pilot transfer operations. The simulator has been specifically configured to replicate the handling characteristics and bridge layout of the...
Damen offers cruise ship passengers dry dock experience
Damen Shiprepair has completed an exceptional project for AIDA Cruises’ vessel AIDAmar. The 253-metre cruise ship docked at Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam’s Botlek location for its annual bottom survey while carrying around 2000 passengers on board – an unusual and...
Oceanco delivers rebuilt Draak as companion to Leviathan
Originally delivered by Oceanco in 2014, Draak has now completed a comprehensive rebuild at Oceanco’s Life Cycle Support facilities in Zwijndrecht. Previously known as Equanimity and Tranquility, the 92.9-metre yacht has been adapted to support scientific research and...
Dutch Navy trials uncrewed systems in the North Sea
The North Sea has recently served as the testing ground for integrated operations involving both crewed and uncrewed systems. During the Maritime Uncrewed Sea Trials (MUST) 2026, the Royal Netherlands Navy operated aerial, surface and underwater drones together around...
TU Delft Hydro Motion Team will not race on liquid hydrogen
The TU Delft Hydro Motion Team will not compete on liquid hydrogen during this year's Monaco Energy Boat Challenge. The Team ran out of time to ensure the safety of the liquid hydrogen system integration into its new foiling race boat. The student team spent the past...
Master and OOW suspended after Thamesborg grounding
The Maritime Disciplinary Court of the Netherlands has suspended the certificates of competency of both the master and chief officer of the Dutch cargo vessel Thamesborg. This follows the vessel's grounding in the Franklin Strait, part of Canada's Northwest Passage,...
Bain Capital to acquire majority stake in Everllence
The Volkswagen Group plans to sell its 51 per cent majority stake in Everllence (formerly known as MAN Energy Solutions) to Bain Capital. Volkswagen does plan to remain a major shareholder with a 49 per cent stake in the medium term. The deal includes a safeguard for...
A new era of digital ship design?
From the magazine – Ship design is engineering in its purest form; a balance of physics, economics, and practical considerations. For decades, the process has relied on applied science and empirical models, refined through experience. But while the industry has...
‘Eyes on site’ support Port of Dover fender maintenance
The Port of Dover has installed an advanced monitoring system with integrated Meteor MRC cameras to collect data on ferry berthing and fender performance. This is to help optimise maintenance and identify significant berthing impacts. The Port of Dover, the UK's...
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