Modern Naval Warfare is undergoing a significant transformation period. As Navies move towards expanding persistent surveillance capabilities, distributed operations, and cost-effective force projection across the maritime domain, Uncrewed Maritime Systems are emerging as critical enablers of these capabilities. However, their integration into naval forces presents formidable operational, strategic, and technical challenges. This lecture will focus […]
Dare to set ambitious goals, apply novel techniques to produce renewable ocean energy, rethink transport & shipping to reduce drastically energy use, set sails on all ships, develop and choose zero emission power technologies, protect and cherish the environment, while using all available past experience and knowledge from the energy sector: this is how we […]
Please note, this lecture will be in Dutch. De maritieme energietransitie roept veel vragen op over de rol van de verbrandingsmotor in de komende decennia. Terwijl alternatieve energiedragers en nieuwe voortstuwingsconcepten zich snel ontwikkelen, blijft de dieselmotor voorlopig een onmisbare schakel in grote delen van de maritieme sector. Maar hoe ziet die toekomst eruit? Welke […]
The cruise industry’s largest annual gathering returns in 2026, bringing together the lines, suppliers, destinations and decision-makers shaping the future of cruise. Why attend? Because this is where the global cruise community reconnects and does business.
Please note, this event is in Dutch. Op dinsdag 14 april 2026 komt de maritieme sector opnieuw samen tijdens de tweede editie van de Scheepvaart Expo in de iconische Onderzeebootloods in Rotterdam. Dé ontmoetingsplek waar innovatie, kennis en netwerken samenkomen in het hart van de grootste haven van Europa. Met drie hoogwaardige, gratis toegankelijke kennispodia […]
Please note, this lecture will be in Dutch. Flying Fish is een Delfts bedrijf dat werkt aan de duurzame en snelle boten en vloten van de toekomst. Oprichter Gerben Schonebaum komt vertellen over de kansen en uitdagingen voor emissievrije snelle schepen. Flying Fish levert planning- en operatie software en algoritmes voor snelvarende vloten zoals de […]
Since 2002, PTS-Machinery has been developing and building bespoke solutions for heavy industry. Especially for members of KNVTS, founder and owner Henk van den Brande has compiled a selection of the most remarkable and challenging projects from the past two decades. During this presentation, you will discover the great versatility of the projects undertaken by […]
Sea Japan, an international exhibition for the maritime industry, including shipbuilding, shipping, and marine equipment, has been held every two years since 1994 and has been widely used by industry professionals from Japan and abroad as a venue for announcing new products, conducting business negotiations with customers, finding new partners, and building industry networks. The […]
Please note, this event will be in Dutch. Een maritieme toekomst die anders is dan u denkt. Op 22 april 2026 wordt HAL4 in Rotterdam het decor van een ontdekkingstocht. Niet naar verre oceanen, maar naar de grenzen van uw eigen verbeeldingskracht. Tijdens een bijzondere middag verkennen we samen de toekomst van de maritieme sector. […]
Autonomous sailing, science fiction? Or is it becoming a reality? In research to these answers RH Marine developed CAS (Collision avoidance System), enabling autonomous navigation. This is a system which is able to take decisions on its own, with as its main goal avoiding collisions and avoiding grounding. In this presentation we will guide you […]
Steering Offshore Energy Innovation into the Future emphasizes the pivotal role oil and gas, along with other emerging offshore energy sources, will play in shaping a sustainable and energy-secure future. As the global demand for cleaner, more efficient energy solutions grows, offshore energy solutions are at the forefront of this evolution. Offshore oil and gas […]
It’s a Zoo out there! Possibly an apt expression given the current global developments. The international dredging industry is affected and pressed to adapt continuously. The CEDA Dredging Days 2026 conference, taking place from 11-13 May at the Antwerp ZOO clearly offers opportunities to explore and discuss "the zoo out there" in many ways. The […]