VIDEO: How MARIN studies wind propulsion’s impact on operations
Last February, MARIN conducted simulations on its Large Motion Simulator to explore the impact of wind propulsion on onboard operations. Using a human-centred design approach, it was evaluated how integrating wind propulsion systems affects daily operations on ships....
Chemical hazards on ships need PPE
A new Nautical Institute Mars Report discusses an engineer inspecting the chemical locker. He found that although there was a notice in place instructing crew to use proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling the chemicals stored there, there was no easy...
Lack of EU control on rare earths risks naval shipbuilding
From the magazine - The lack of EU control over the supply of rare materials can cause serious obstacles for the European wish to decarbonise their shipbuilding and shipping by electrification. This warning is issued by the former CEO of Port of Rotterdam, Allard...
Multraship moves in to new headquarters to facilitate growth
Multraship Towage & Salvage has opened its new headquarters at the Middenhavendam location in Terneuzen on 15 May. Located immediately alongside the Scheldt River, it houses offices, a warehouse, the 24/7 dispatch centre and a simulator training centre. The new...
Fugro to provide USV seabed mapping in Norway
The Norwegian Hydrographic Service (NHS) has contracted Fugro to support the 2025 MAREANO seabed mapping programme. For the first time in its history, MAREANO will use uncrewed surface vessel (USV) technology to acquire the data, with Fugro deploying its new 18-metre...
Atlas Eletronik leads AI-based GhostPlay@SEA project
Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems’ marine electronics division Atlas Elektronik is taking on the principal role in the GhostPlay@SEA research project. GhostPlay@SEA creates an AI-supported simulation environment for maritime combat scenarios. Atlas Eletronik will act as...
Verhoef now Benelux partner for Tesvolt Ocean’s batteries
Tesvolt Ocean and Verhoef Elektrotechniek have entered into an exclusive sales and service partnership. This gives Verhoef the exclusive right to distribute Tesvolt's battery systems in the Benelux countries and to provide customer service. Tesvolt Ocean is a...
New name revealed for Amels refit Albatross
Following the recent launch of the Amels refit Albatross, the yacht's new name has now been unveiled. During a private naming ceremony, which took place at the main Damen Yachting shipyard in Vlissingen City, the newly-extended and significantly refitted yacht was...
SWZ|Maritime’s May 2025 issue: Handling all jobs, big and small
The cover of the Workboat Special in our May edition shows the biggest of all workboats, the mighty Pioneering Spirit involved in one of its biggest jobs. When it comes to workboats, this is one in the class of extraordinarily large vessels. But Dutch shipowners,...
Large fire on board ship in Port of Amsterdam
There is a large fire on a ship in the Port of Amsterdam with significant smoke development. The vessel is carrying scrap metal and the fire started in one of the holds. Firefighting efforts are expected to take a long time. The fire department received a report of...
Hazard in plain sight on supply vessel causes catastrophic injury
Look "with new eyes" at each task to spot dangers that have become "normal". The Nautical Institute gives this warning in a new Mars Report in which a crew member lost his leg after getting pulled into the rack and pinion drive. The Nautical Institute gathers reports...
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