VIDEO: Candela P-12 sets record electric sea voyage
The world’s first electric hydrofoiling ferry, Candela P-12, has completed a record-breaking voyage from Sweden’s west coast to Norway’s capital, Oslo. With this trip, Candela wants to demonstrate that electric passenger vessels are no longer confined to short, fixed...
Firda launches fishing net design simulator
On Friday 30 January, the Net Design Simulator was officially presented during Firda’s Open Day in Urk. The innovative educational tool allows students, for the first time, to see what normally remains hidden beneath the water’s surface. Firda is a vocational college....
Damen Yachting launches and sells Amels 60
Damen Yachting has launched the first new build of 2026 at their Vlissingen City shipyard in the Netherlands. On 31 January, the latest Amels 60, now also confirmed as sold, made its way outside marking the start of the final outfitting and sea trial stages in...
Haskoning acquires Portwise to boost smart, green ports
International consulting engineering company Haskoning has acquired Portwise, a consultancy active in planning and simulation of ports and terminals. Portwise is headquartered in the Netherlands and operates globally. Portwise adds extensive consultancy knowledge and...
One Hapag-Lloyd-Maersk Gemini service to transit Red Sea
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have decided to change the routing of one of their shared services under the Gemini Cooperation, transitioning it through the Red Sea and the Suez Canal. All passages will be secured by naval assistance. The service in scope is the IMX service,...
Wärtsilä plans major expansion in Finland
Wärtsilä will invest approximately EUR 140 million to expand its production capacity by 35 per cent at its Sustainable Technology Hub (STH) in Vaasa, Finland and associated global supply chain. This is to meet growing market demand in energy and marine. The expanded...
Rotterdam UAS leads autonomous shipping research
The international STARSHIP consortium, led by Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences (Rotterdam UAS) and its Centre of Expertise HRTech, has been awarded a substantial SIA RAAK PRO grant. With this funding from Regieorgaan SIA, the consortium will begin research in...
Fewer collisions in Port of Rotterdam, focus on speed limits
In 2025, there were significantly fewer collisions in the Port of Rotterdam than in previous years. The focus of the Rotterdam Harbour Master’s Division was largely on resilience due to the geopolitical tensions at play. 2025 was also a year of preparing for the speed...
Stena RoRo orders full-battery operation ready RoRos
Stena RoRo has ordered a new generation of RoRo vessels comprising two firm vessels of the C-Flexer type with options for an additional four. The vessels have been developed by Stena RoRo in close cooperation with the Italian design company NAOS Ship and Boat Design,...
Boskalis performs ‘quadruple tow’ to Australia
Boskalis carries out tandem tows dozens of times a year. This is a type of transport in which the cargo is towed by two powerful oceangoing tugs. Sometimes a third vessel joins, turning it into a triple tow to its final destination. But even that can be surpassed, and...
Netherlands to crack down on shadow fleet
The Dutch government plans to take stronger action against vessels from the Russian shadow fleet sailing under false flags through the Dutch Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Authorities want the power to systematically inspect such ships, escort them to an anchorage...
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