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Piracy incidents fall to lowest since 1992

Piracy incidents fall to lowest since 1992

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jul 13, 2026 | News, Piracy, Shipping

Maritime piracy and armed robbery incidents fell to their lowest level since 1992 in the first half of 2026, according to the latest report from ICC’s International Maritime Bureau (IMB). However, IMB warns there is no room for complacency, with crew safety...
NL and UK to jointly procure amphibious transport ships

NL and UK to jointly procure amphibious transport ships

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jul 10, 2026 | Navy, News

The Netherlands and the United Kingdom have agreed to jointly procure new amphibious transport ships. The Netherlands has also joined ten NATO allies in investing in the replacement of the Alliance’s AWACS airborne early warning aircraft. In addition, the...
Germany ready to order four MEKO frigates with TKMS

Germany ready to order four MEKO frigates with TKMS

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jul 10, 2026 | Navy, News, Ship design, Shipbuilding

The German Bundestag’s Budget Committee has approved the procurement of four MEKO A-200 DEU-class frigates as an alternative to the failed F126 project. The approval includes an option for additional vessels. It clears the way for the formal signing of the contract....
Dutch pilots to train on customised VSTEP simulator

Dutch pilots to train on customised VSTEP simulator

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jul 10, 2026 | Digitalisation, Maritime education/training/careers, Navigation, News, Shipping

The Dutch Pilotage Service Organisation has commissioned a customised VSTEP NAUTIS simulator to train crews involved in pilot transfer operations. The simulator has been specifically configured to replicate the handling characteristics and bridge layout of the...
Damen offers cruise ship passengers dry dock experience

Damen offers cruise ship passengers dry dock experience

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jul 9, 2026 | News, Passenger ships, Ship repair/maintenance

Damen Shiprepair has completed an exceptional project for AIDA Cruises’ vessel AIDAmar. The 253-metre cruise ship docked at Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam’s Botlek location for its annual bottom survey while carrying around 2000 passengers on board – an unusual and...
Oceanco delivers rebuilt Draak as companion to Leviathan

Oceanco delivers rebuilt Draak as companion to Leviathan

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jul 9, 2026 | News, Ship conversion/refit, Ship design, Shipbuilding, Yachts

Originally delivered by Oceanco in 2014, Draak has now completed a comprehensive rebuild at Oceanco’s Life Cycle Support facilities in Zwijndrecht. Previously known as Equanimity and Tranquility, the 92.9-metre yacht has been adapted to support scientific research and...
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