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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...
EcoNavis is developing new Flettner rotor tech

EcoNavis is developing new Flettner rotor tech

by Mariska Buitendijk | Apr 8, 2026 | Emissions, Energy transition, Maritime research, News, Ship propulsion, WASP

EcosNavis Solutions is developing a new wind-assisted propulsion system that is to enhance the performance and commercial viability of Flettner-type rotor sails for deep-sea shipping. This Eco Rotor Sail introduces a patented tail-appendage device. This device is...
Large marine engine runs on hydrogen in J ENG factory

Large marine engine runs on hydrogen in J ENG factory

by Mariska Buitendijk | Apr 8, 2026 | Emissions, Energy transition, Marine engines, Marine fuels, Maritime research, News, Ship propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping

Japan Engine Corporation (J ENG) has been developing a fully Japan-made, large, low speed, two stroke hydrogen-fuelled engine. The 6UEC35LSGH has now successfully begun hydrogen co firing operation in all cylinders. J ENG and Kawasaki Heavy Industries are jointly...
Europe’s first CO2 carrier ready for Esbjerg after sea trials

Europe’s first CO2 carrier ready for Esbjerg after sea trials

by Mariska Buitendijk | Apr 2, 2026 | Emissions, Energy transition, News, Offshore, Ship design, Shipbuilding

The Carbon Destroyer 1, Europe’s first offshore DP2 CO2 carrier, has left its home port Delfzijl after completing two sea trials in the North Sea, writes Royal Wagenborg on its website. With these tests concluded, the vessel moves closer to its upcoming deployment to...
From 1950s tug to zero-emission yacht

From 1950s tug to zero-emission yacht

by Mariska Buitendijk | Apr 1, 2026 | Emissions, Energy transition, News, Ship conversion/refit, Ship design, Shipbuilding, Towage, Yachts

Aurelia is currently working on the transformation of the historic Wijsmuller tug Titan (1956) into a next-generation yacht. The project combines maritime heritage with fully net-zero, emission-free propulsion. The project reflects Aurelia’s ambition to redefine...
Polidano orders two Combi Freighters at Damen

Polidano orders two Combi Freighters at Damen

by Mariska Buitendijk | Mar 31, 2026 | Emissions, News, Ship design, Shipbuilding

Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with Polidano for the delivery of two Combi Freighters (CF) 3850. For Damen, these are the 49th and 50th vessel of this efficient next generation design. The Malta-based company will use the vessels primarily for the...
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