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Surge in piracy and robbery in Singapore Straits persists

Surge in piracy and robbery in Singapore Straits persists

by Mariska Buitendijk | Oct 15, 2025 | News, Piracy, Shipping

The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has revealed a slight increase in reported incidents of maritime piracy and armed robbery in the first nine months of 2025. The Singapore Straits has recorded the highest number of attacks since 1991, when the IMB Piracy...
VIDEO: NATO trials 3D printing of naval drones

VIDEO: NATO trials 3D printing of naval drones

by Mariska Buitendijk | Oct 15, 2025 | Additive manufacturing, Digitalisation, Maritime research, Navy, News

During NATO exercise Bold Machina in Den Helder, the Netherlands, Allied Special Operators learned to design, build and deploy uncrewed surface vessels (USVs). They used 3D printing and affordable materials to create naval drones capable of conducting reconnaissance,...
Crane test reveals installation mistake

Crane test reveals installation mistake

by Mariska Buitendijk | Oct 15, 2025 | Heavy lift, Maritime accidents, News, Ship repair/maintenance, SWZ|Maritime

Maintenance on a cargo ship’s provision crane took a wrong turn after a crew member did not insert the locking pin through the thimble eye. The Nautical Institute describes this omission, which came to light during the crane’s load test, in a new Mars...
VIDEO: Laura Maersk trials methanol-ethanol fuel blend

VIDEO: Laura Maersk trials methanol-ethanol fuel blend

by Mariska Buitendijk | Oct 14, 2025 | Emissions, Energy transition, Marine fuels, Maritime research, News, Shipping

In 2023, the Laura Maersk was the world’s first container vessel to sail on methanol. Now, Maersk is the using the vessel to test a new fuel blend consisting of a mix of ninety per cent e-methanol and ten per cent ethanol. To achieve the company’s climate...
Calls to add wind to IMO Net-Zero Framework

Calls to add wind to IMO Net-Zero Framework

by Mariska Buitendijk | Oct 14, 2025 | Emissions, Energy transition, Maritime regulations, News, Ship propulsion, Shipping, WASP

Calls have emerged urging the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to formally recognise wind propulsion as a cornerstone of its Net-Zero Framework (NZF). The calls come ahead of the MEPC 2nd Extraordinary Session (MEPC/ES.2) in London this week. Shipping stands...
120-m custom Amels on trials, Damen sells next Amels 80

120-m custom Amels on trials, Damen sells next Amels 80

by Mariska Buitendijk | Oct 14, 2025 | News, Ship design, Shipbuilding, Yachts

Last week, Damen Yachting reported that the 120-metre Amels Full Custom, Project Tanzanite, officially commenced sea trials. The news is followed by the sale of another Amels 80 Limited Editions, which is a proven platform that will be customised for the owner. The...
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