HydroPoLEn develops hydrogen-capable engine test bench
Everllence has upgraded a research-engine test bench to enable hydrogen combustion for CO2-neutral propulsion. The test bench is located at the company's Augsburg site and is part of the "HydroPoLEn" project. HydroPoLEn is an Everllence (formerly known as MAN Energy...
Acteon delivers first MHU4400S hammer to Heerema
Menck has delivered the first of two MHU4400S hydraulic hammer systems to Heerema Marine Contractors. The hammers have dedicated transport cradles with each accompanied by an innovative Menck Noise Reduction Unit (MNRU). Menck is Acteon’s Marine Foundations business...
Damen launches third Amels 80 in Vlissingen
Damen Yachting has launched Project Zurich, the third Amels 80 at its second build facility in Vlissingen-East. Delivery is scheduled for later this year. The launch represents this Amels 80's first appearance quayside at the Dutch shipyard since arriving for...
Dutch govt considers deploying frigate to Mediterranean
The Dutch government is investigating the desirability and feasibility of deploying the air defence and command frigate HNLMS Evertsen in a defensive role in the eastern Mediterranean. Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius (Defence) and Minister Berendsen (Foreign Affairs)...
Strong year for Boskalis, major fleet additions forthcoming
Royal Boskalis has reported a strong financial performance over 2025. The full-year group revenue, EBITDA, and year-end order book were all slightly higher than the all-time highs in 2024. The company is in the process of expanding its fleet, with the Seaway and...
New Dutch submarines get advanced torpedo from the outset
The Dutch Ministry of Defence intends to integrate the French F21 MK2 torpedo into the four new Orka-class submarines during the production phase. The original plan was to equip them initially with the MK48 torpedoes currently used by the Walrus-class fleet. Defence...
Help young people choose maritime careers
SWZ|Maritime and the Royal Dutch Society of Marine Engineers (KNVTS) are working together with Dutch maritime education institutions to increase student enrolment and are also asking for your active support. We would like to encourage you to motivate acquaintances who...
Austal contracts Damen for Australian naval vessels
On 20 February, Austal Defence Australia and Damen Shipyards agreed on the local construction of Landing Ship Transport (LST) 100 vessels for the Australian Defence Force. Damen will provide the design and associated licences, enabling Austal to build the vessels at...
‘Iran conflict clouds return of Red Sea shipping’
Following the joint military operation by the US and Israel against Iran and subsequent retaliatory action, Xeneta warns this shatters 'hopes of a large-scale return of container shipping to the Red Sea in 2026'. The US and Israel carried out a joint military...
Alewijnse equips Vietnam’s largest bulk carrier
Alewijnse Marine Vietnam has delivered a comprehensive electrical and automation package for the Truong Minh 02. This is the largest bulk carrier to be built in Vietnam to date. The delivery of the Truong Minh 02 marks a significant milestone for Vietnam’s...
DEME records record turnover over 2025
DEME has announced record results over 2025 with a group turnover of EUR 4.2 billion compared to EUR 4.1 billion a year ago. Net profit reached EUR 346 million up twenty per cent from EUR 288 million a year ago. EBITDA stood at EUR 931 million from EUR 764 million in...
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