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Speed limits Nieuwe Maas river from 1 April 2026

Speed limits Nieuwe Maas river from 1 April 2026

by Mariska Buitendijk | Mar 30, 2026 | Inland navigation, Maritime accidents, Navigation, News, Ports, Shipping

As of 1 April 2026, all shipping traffic in the Erasmusbrug area of Rotterdam will be subject to speed limits. Within this Erasmusbrug zone, stretching from the Waterbus jetty at Willemskade to the radar tower at Boompjes, the maximum speed limit will be 20 kilometres...
You snooze you lose: vessel grounds after OOW falls asleep

You snooze you lose: vessel grounds after OOW falls asleep

by Mariska Buitendijk | Mar 27, 2026 | Grounding, Maritime accidents, Navigation, News, Shipping, SWZ|Maritime

In addition to having a separate dedicated lookout at night, it is also smart to keep moving while navigating a vessel. In a new Mars Report, The Nautical institute describes an OOW falling asleep, resulting in a grounding and significant damage to the ship. The...
EU financing for Rotterdam Shore Power

EU financing for Rotterdam Shore Power

by Mariska Buitendijk | Mar 25, 2026 | Emissions, Energy transition, News, Ports, Shipping

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending EUR 90 million to the Port of Rotterdam Authority for the installation of shore power facilities at three deep-sea container terminals in the port. The loan will finance Rotterdam Shore Power, a joint venture between the...
Study outlines route to green ammonia cost parity

Study outlines route to green ammonia cost parity

by Mariska Buitendijk | Mar 24, 2026 | Emissions, Energy transition, Marine engines, Marine fuels, Maritime research, News, Shipping

WinGD, a Swiss marine power company, and Envision, a green technology company, have released a study analysing the operational costs of ships powered by renewable fuels. The findings reveal that under moderate global regulations, green ammonia could achieve cost...
Dutch government decides on North Sea reorganisation

Dutch government decides on North Sea reorganisation

by Mariska Buitendijk | Mar 23, 2026 | Fishing, Nature restoration, News, Offshore, Offshore wind, Shipping

More space for offshore wind energy will be created while preserving room for fisheries. At the same time, consideration is given to mining, shipping, defence, nature, coastal protection, sand extraction and maritime heritage. This forms the basis for the Dutch...
IMO calls for safe-passage framework in Strait of Hormuz

IMO calls for safe-passage framework in Strait of Hormuz

by Mariska Buitendijk | Mar 23, 2026 | Maritime regulations, News, Seafarers, Shipping

The Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has strongly condemned the threats and attacks against vessels and purported closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The Council called for a coordinated approach to security be adopted and that the response be...
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