by Mariska Buitendijk | Sep 7, 2021 | Inland navigation, News, Shipping
Zero Emission Services (ZES) has started sailing the Alphenaar. It is the first Dutch inland navigation vessel that uses exchangeable energy containers for its propulsion. The Alphenaar will sail between Alphen aan den Rijn and Moerdijk for Heineken brewery, the first...
by Martin Vodnik | Aug 2, 2021 | Dredging, Inland navigation, News
For better protection of the Betuwe region against high water, the 19-kilometre section of the Waal dyke will be upgraded by October 2026. The project will be carried by Mekante Diek, a consortium of three Dutch engineering companies, namely Ploegam, Van Oord and Dura...
by Mariska Buitendijk | Jul 22, 2021 | Inland navigation, News, Shipping
Ships are allowed again on the Rhine and Meuse, according to Dutch trade organisation for inland navigation Koninklijke BLN-Schuttevaer. Almost all shipping routes are now accessible again after a ban was previously imposed due to flooding and high water levels. The...
by Mariska Buitendijk | Jul 19, 2021 | Inland navigation, News
Inland shipping on the Meuse in Limburg, the Netherlands, is still suspended due to the very high water levels, strong current speeds and floating debris in the river. Parts of the Rhine in Germany and Switzerland are also closed to ships. Yet, German authorities...
by Mariska Buitendijk | Jul 16, 2021 | Inland navigation, News, Ship design, Shipbuilding
Two new inland container vessels built by Concordia Damen were officially named last Saturday at a ceremony held at BCTN’s inland terminal at Den Bosch. Den Bosch Max BV is a joint venture between logistics services provider Nedcargo International BV and inland...
by Mariska Buitendijk | Jun 24, 2021 | Inland navigation, Maritime regulations, News
New ships need not be fitted with a Stage V engine until 1 January 2022. The European Parliament has agreed to this postponement as a concession for inland navigation vessels currently under construction that have suffered delays in their completion due to the...
