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Concordia Damen to build methanol-ready river cruisers

Concordia Damen to build methanol-ready river cruisers

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jul 13, 2026 | Emissions, Energy transition, Inland navigation, Marine fuels, News, Passenger ships, Shipbuilding

Dutch specialised shipyard Concordia Damen will build two CDS River Cruise 135 vessels for TUI Cruises. These cruisers are of in-house design and have been tailored to TUI’s explicit wishes. TUI River Cruises’ fleet is currently expanding from six to ten ships, which...
Concordia Damen delivers river cruiser to Century Cruises

Concordia Damen delivers river cruiser to Century Cruises

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jun 25, 2026 | Inland navigation, News, Passenger ships, Ship design, Ship propulsion, Shipbuilding

Dutch shipbuilder Concordia Damen has delivered the Century Star to Century Cruises. It is the first river cruise ship that the China-based cruise line has had built specifically for the European market and marks the start of a series of three sister ships. The...
Mitsubishi, TNO validate engine that emits only water

Mitsubishi, TNO validate engine that emits only water

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jun 24, 2026 | Emissions, Energy transition, Inland navigation, Marine engines, Marine fuels, Maritime research, News, Ship propulsion

The maritime sector is undergoing its biggest transition since combustion engines replaced manual labour. Mitsubishi and TNO are demonstrating that zero-emission inland shipping is within reach, with the world’s first CO2-free hydrogen engine. Article and picture by...
Jan De Nul lands 25-year Argentine waterway concession

Jan De Nul lands 25-year Argentine waterway concession

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jun 23, 2026 | Dredging, Hydraulic engineering, Inland navigation, News

For the next 25 years, Jan De Nul will be responsible for deepening, modernising and maintaining Argentina’s main waterway, the Paraná River. Under the concession agreement, the company is allowed to collect toll fees from passing vessels. Jan De Nul has maintained...
Autonomous inland ship links Rotterdam terminals

Autonomous inland ship links Rotterdam terminals

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jun 12, 2026 | Autonomous operation, Digitalisation, Inland navigation, Maritime research, Navigation, News, Ports, Shipping

This week, the Port of Rotterdam formed the setting for a significant milestone in the development of autonomous sailing. During a demonstration, the Port of Rotterdam Authority and partners within the European MAGPIE project showed how an inland vessel can sail...
Wattlab launches battery system for inland shipping

Wattlab launches battery system for inland shipping

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jun 10, 2026 | Inland navigation, News, Ship propulsion

Rotterdam-based Wattlab is introducing WEstack: a standardised battery system for inland shipping that can be installed on board within a single working day. With WEstack, Wattlab aims to remove two key barriers to applying battery systems: the high cost and long...
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