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RoRo vessel collides with tug while reversing and turning at the same time

RoRo vessel collides with tug while reversing and turning at the same time

by Mariska Buitendijk | Sep 21, 2022 | Dredging, Maritime accidents, Navigation, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

The Nautical Institute warns that a vessel moving in two directions is harder to control while such a manoeuvre may also affect situational awareness. This was the case in the Institute’s latest Mars Report, which saw a reversing and turning RoRo vessel collide...
Partly sunken bulk carrier OS 35 withstands heavy weather, but sheening increases [UPDATED]

Partly sunken bulk carrier OS 35 withstands heavy weather, but sheening increases [UPDATED]

by Mariska Buitendijk | Sep 20, 2022 | Grounding, Maritime accidents, News, Salvage, Shipping

The bulk carrier OS 35, which remains grounded in Gibraltar, withstood the bad weather of the past few days well. The aft of the vessel was lowered onto the sea bed after fears for its structural integrity in worsening weather conditions. This plan has worked well....
Netherlands sets 2050 offshore wind target at 70 GW

Netherlands sets 2050 offshore wind target at 70 GW

by Mariska Buitendijk | Sep 20, 2022 | Fishing, News, Offshore wind, Shipping

The Dutch government has revealed plans for the further growth of offshore wind energy until 2050. These assume the generation of around 50 GW of wind power capacity by 2040 and aim for around 70 GW by 2050. Besides electricity generation, the government also plans...
Edward Heerema turns offshore company Allseas over to son Pieter

Edward Heerema turns offshore company Allseas over to son Pieter

by Mariska Buitendijk | Sep 19, 2022 | Heavy lift, News, Offshore, Offshore wind, Shipping

Allseas founder and President Edward Heerema is stepping aside after nearly four decades at the helm. Eldest son Pieter will assume the role of President of the Allseas Group. Edward will remain as Chairman and concentrate on developing and integrating new...
VSTEP launches access to simulation training from home

VSTEP launches access to simulation training from home

by Mariska Buitendijk | Sep 19, 2022 | Digitalisation, Maritime education/training/careers, Navigation, News, Shipping

VSTEP is about to release its new maritime simulator NAUTIS Home, offering access to simulation training from anywhere. In addition, to become acquainted with simulation-based learning, the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, MSG eG and Royal Boskalis have leased a Portable...
Broken anchor brake leads to anchoring kerfuffle

Broken anchor brake leads to anchoring kerfuffle

by Mariska Buitendijk | Sep 16, 2022 | Maritime accidents, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

Anchor brake maintenance is a crucial element in safe operations. The Nautical Institute gives this advice in its latest Mars Report in which a tanker’s port anchor brake malfunctioned, eventually resulting in it becoming entangles with the starboard anchor...
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