Shipping at the forefront of geopolitical crises
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 on shipping company Spliethoff's Minervagracht last September meant that Dutch merchant...
ABB trials new DP2 functionality on DEME’s new WTIV
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 making, and eliminates standby mode. ABB was able to...
Netherlands adds three NH90 helicopters to fleet
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 are expected to enter service in 2030. With this purchase, the Ministry of Defence...
Sweden compensated for Marco Polo grounding
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 million) has been paid out by the ship's insurance company. The Swedish Coast...
US NAVSEA selects Damen Landing Ship Transport design
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 constructed at shipyards in the United States for the Medium Landing Ship programme (LSM)....
Demcon delivers Rijkswaterstaat’s first USV
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 in inland waters, especially in locations that are difficult...
SWZ|Maritime’s December 2025 issue: Resolutions & fuel for thought
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 a natural gas boiler. There is no doubt in our minds that we will have to change – and...
Augmented reality at sea – A PhD journey into maritime collaboration
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 explored during my PhD is how to improve the...
Fatal fall into container bay
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 reports of maritime accidents and near-misses....
Funding for hydrogen-resistant circular steel research
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 safe, circular and hydrogen-resistant steels, strengthening the...
Jan De Nul launches offshore installation simulator
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 second simulator is for its cutter suction dredgers. With wind turbines reaching tip...
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