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AiP for multi-fuel-ready Ultramax bulk carrier

AiP for multi-fuel-ready Ultramax bulk carrier

by Mariska Buitendijk | Feb 2, 2026 | Classification/inspection, Emissions, Energy transition, Marine fuels, News, Ship design, Ship propulsion

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded approval in principle (AiP) to Oshima Shipbuilding for its multi-fuel-ready Ultramax bulk carrier design. The 64,000-DWT bulk carrier concept can accommodate multiple future fuel pathways, including ammonia, methanol and methane...
Sloshing LNG causes higher impact forces than expected

Sloshing LNG causes higher impact forces than expected

by Mariska Buitendijk | Feb 2, 2026 | Marine fuels, Maritime research, News

What happens if liquefied natural gas (LNG) hits the wall of the cargo tanks in a ship? New research shows that much higher pressure peaks can occur during impact than previously assumed. This insight is important for the design and safety of LNG ships and future...
Shared resourcing for North Sea W2W operations

Shared resourcing for North Sea W2W operations

by Guest author / SWZ editor | Jan 30, 2026 | Digitalisation, News, Offshore, Offshore wind, SWZ|Maritime, Technical services

From the magazine – Offshore walk-to-work (W2W) operations in the North Sea are increasingly challenged by rising operational costs, ambitious emission-reduction targets, and a growing shortage of skilled maintenance personnel. While W2W vessels have become an...
Drechtsteden turn Wennink vision into maritime projects

Drechtsteden turn Wennink vision into maritime projects

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jan 30, 2026 | Digitalisation, Dredging, Energy transition, Maritime manufacturing industry, News, Ship design, Shipbuilding

The Drechtsteden region is translating the strategic ambitions of the Wennink report and the Maritime Sector Agenda into concrete projects through the De Witt Future Pact 2035. Total investments of €1.5 to €2 billion are envisaged over the next decade. Presented at...
Fatigue claims another victory, results in vessel collision

Fatigue claims another victory, results in vessel collision

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jan 30, 2026 | Inland navigation, Maritime accidents, Navigation, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

A towing vessel in a river waterway was pushing a barge loaded with aggregate when the lone operator in the wheelhouse fell asleep at the helm. The Nautical Institute describes the incident in a new Mars Report. The Nautical Institute gathers reports of maritime...
Port of Rotterdam launches 2050 Port Vision

Port of Rotterdam launches 2050 Port Vision

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jan 29, 2026 | Emissions, Energy transition, News, Offshore wind, Ports, Shipping

Monday January 26, the Rotterdam 2050 Port Vision was officially launched and presented to many attendees in the Port Pavilion. Outgoing Minister Vincent Karremans of Economic Affairs: ‘If the Netherlands and Europe want to remain economically strong and resilient in...
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