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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...
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...
Master and OOW suspended after Thamesborg grounding

Master and OOW suspended after Thamesborg grounding

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jul 8, 2026 | Arctic shipping, Grounding, Maritime accidents, News, Salvage, Shipping

The Maritime Disciplinary Court of the Netherlands has suspended the certificates of competency of both the master and chief officer of the Dutch cargo vessel Thamesborg. This follows the vessel’s grounding in the Franklin Strait, part of Canada’s...
‘Eyes on site’ support Port of Dover fender maintenance

‘Eyes on site’ support Port of Dover fender maintenance

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jul 7, 2026 | Digitalisation, News, Passenger ships, Ports, Shipping

The Port of Dover has installed an advanced monitoring system with integrated Meteor MRC cameras to collect data on ferry berthing and fender performance. This is to help optimise maintenance and identify significant berthing impacts. The Port of Dover, the UK’s...
Netherlands drops to ninth spot on flag state performance list

Netherlands drops to ninth spot on flag state performance list

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jul 6, 2026 | Classification/inspection, News, Ports, Shipping

The Paris Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has published its new performance lists for flag states based on port state control inspections. The Cayman Islands now tops the list, up from 6. The Netherlands loses five spots and moves from 4 to 9. The new Paris MoU...
Wagenborg and Carisbrooke order up to ten ice-class vessels

Wagenborg and Carisbrooke order up to ten ice-class vessels

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jul 3, 2026 | News, Ship design, Shipbuilding, Shipping

Wagenborg is expanding its multi-purpose fleet through a strategic partnership with Carisbrooke Shipping. As part of this collaboration, Wagenborg will add up to ten newbuilding 7400-DWT ice-class 1A vessels to its fleet. This investment supports Wagenborg’s ambition...
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