Virus stricken cruise ship Hondius arrives in Rotterdam
The Dutch cruise ship Hondius is currently sailing into the Port of Rotterdam. After the disembarkation of guests and a limited number of crew in Granadilla, the Canary Islands, completed on 11 May, the vessel set sail for Rotterdam where the vessel will undergo a...
Iron fuel production coming to Port of Rotterdam
Technology company RIFT has selected the Port of Rotterdam as the site for the development of a commercial production facility for circular iron fuel. To enable this, a reservation agreement has been signed for a plot at the Margriethaven on the Maasvlakte. In the...
Heesen Yachts christens 55-metre Pa’lante
Heesen Yachts has christened M/Y Pa’lante, previously YN 21055, at the Hotel New York in Rotterdam. The yacht was initially built on speculation, an approach that combines immediate availability and Northern European quality. Built upon an ultra efficient steel hull,...
VIDEO: Volvo Penta to launch new hybrid system for yachts
Volvo Penta has revealed details of a new D13 IPS Hybrid yacht propulsion system it aims to bring to market later in 2026. The fully integrated hybrid-electric platform combines superior onboard comfort with simplified ownership, installation and design. Built on the...
ZeroUSV and Manor Marine partner on UK-built USVs
ZeroUSV, a designer and manufacturer of uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), has made a strategic investment in multidisciplinary shipyard, Manor Marine. The move is to accelerate the production of its high-tech, UK-designed and built, Oceanus class autonomous vessels....
WSC: Dual-fuel liner fleet to pass 1200 vessels
As of March 2026, the number of dual-fuel container ships and vehicle carriers on the water has reached 440, which is a 65 per cent year-over-year increase. The number of such vessels on order has also continued to grow, reaching 764 ships. This follows from the World...
SWZ|Maritime’s May 2026 issue: Always the skipper
Indicating your direction on the road is second nature to most motorists. If you don’t, you risk a fine or worse. On inland waterways, indicating your intentions is less common. But it is possible, explains Frank Maas of Cheiron-IT in this edition’s inland shipping...
World’s largest methanol container ship delivered to OOCL
Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd. (OOCL) held the naming ceremony of OOCL Wisdom on 8 May. With a maximum capacity of 24,168 TEU, OOCL Wisdom is currently the world's largest methanol dual‑fuel container vessel. It is also the company's first methanol dual‑fuel...
Ned Marine launches drone and ROV services for NDT
Dutch non-destructive testing (NDT) company Ned Marine is expanding its inspection capabilities with NDT drone services. Flying drones and subsea ROVs are to enable faster, safer and more efficient inspections of vessels, offshore installations, industrial assets, and...
Damen Yachting delivers Amels 60 QU2
Damen Yachting has reported the delivery and departure of the Amels 60 QU2, following its completion and a private naming ceremony at the Vlissingen City yard. The newest 60-metre Amels Limited Editions superyacht features custom interiors by Winch Design. Following...
Van Oord, KWS complete Hansweert dyke reinforcement
Van Oord and KWS (a VolkerWessels company) have delivered the Hansweert dyke reinforcement project ahead of schedule. The reinforced dyke now complies with the latest Dutch safety standard, which factors in more severe storms and contributes to flood protection in the...
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