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Econowind supplies VentoFoils for Amadeus Titanium

Econowind supplies VentoFoils for Amadeus Titanium

by Mariska Buitendijk | Apr 10, 2026 | Emissions, Energy transition, News, Ship conversion/refit, Shipping, WASP

The coastal vessel Amadeus Titanium, operated by HGK Shipping subsidiary Amadeus Shiffahrts- und Speditions GmbH, has been sailing with Econowind’s VentoFoils since the end of March. The wind-assisted propulsion system was installed at the Dutch port town of...
Netherlands to install decoy systems on frigates

Netherlands to install decoy systems on frigates

by Mariska Buitendijk | Apr 10, 2026 | Navy, News

The Dutch Ministry of Defence wants to strengthen the self-defence capabilities of naval vessels as quickly as possible with the Floating Decoy system. The system will be installed on frigates and is designed to mislead enemy weapons. Defence informed the House of...
Lowest first-quarter piracy figures since 1991

Lowest first-quarter piracy figures since 1991

by Mariska Buitendijk | Apr 9, 2026 | News, Piracy, Seafarers, Shipping

The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has reported a sharp fall in global maritime piracy and armed robbery incidents in the first quarter of 2026. Just sixteen incidents were recorded worldwide, the lowest first quarter figure since 1991. While the decline...
Boskalis transports mega dry dock to Bahamas

Boskalis transports mega dry dock to Bahamas

by Mariska Buitendijk | Apr 9, 2026 | Heavy lift, News, Project cargo, Shipping

In Qingdao, China, Boskalis executed the float‑on of Grand Bahama Shipyard Limited’s brand‑new floating dry dock Lucayan. With an impressive length of 413 metres and a width of 85 metres, Lucayan is truly mega. Does Boskalis have a heavy marine transport vessel...
Damen launches new Portuguese naval vessel

Damen launches new Portuguese naval vessel

by Mariska Buitendijk | Apr 9, 2026 | Navy, News, Ship design, Shipbuilding

Damen Shipyards Group has launched the NRP D. João II, a Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV) 10720 for the Portuguese Navy. The vessel entered the water at Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania on April 7. The launch event took place in the presence of Vice Admiral Pires on behalf...
Jan De Nul’s second cable-laying giant launched

Jan De Nul’s second cable-laying giant launched

by Mariska Buitendijk | Apr 8, 2026 | Emissions, Energy transition, Marine fuels, News, Offshore, Offshore wind, Ship design, Ship propulsion, Shipbuilding

Jan De Nul has launched another next level high-performance vessel: the William Thomson, one of two identical subsea cable laying vessels currently under construction. Both vessels have a cargo capacity of 28,000 tonnes and a length of 215 metres. This makes them the...
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