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‘Build 1000 inland vessels suitable for low water levels’

‘Build 1000 inland vessels suitable for low water levels’

by Mariska Buitendijk | Aug 14, 2026 | Inland navigation, News, Shipbuilding

Low water levels on the Rhine have prompted HKG Shipping to call for a long-term fleet renewal programme for European inland waterway shipping. The company proposes mobilising investment in up to 1000 modern, energy-efficient vessels optimised for shallow-water...
First purpose-built ship for TUI River Cruises hits the water

First purpose-built ship for TUI River Cruises hits the water

by Mariska Buitendijk | Aug 14, 2026 | Inland navigation, News, Passenger ships, Shipbuilding

Concordia Damen’s partner yard Kladovo Shipyard has floated out TUI Luzia, the first purpose-built ship for TUI River Cruises. Scheduled for delivery in June 2027, TUI Luzia will spend its inaugural season sailing itineraries on the Douro Valley in Portugal. The...
DSB calls for more instrument navigation training

DSB calls for more instrument navigation training

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jul 14, 2026 | Inland navigation, Maritime accidents, Maritime education/training/careers, Navigation, News, Shipping

On the night of 23 February 2025, a collision occurred near Maas buoy 5 at the entrance to Rotterdam, in restricted visibility due to fog, between the harbour tug VB Seal and the tanker Gulholmen. The Dutch Safety Board (DSB) investigated the incident and concludes...
Concordia Damen to build methanol-ready river cruisers

Concordia Damen to build methanol-ready river cruisers

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jul 13, 2026 | Emissions, Energy transition, Inland navigation, Marine fuels, News, Passenger ships, Shipbuilding

Dutch specialised shipyard Concordia Damen will build two CDS River Cruise 135 vessels for TUI Cruises. These cruisers are of in-house design and have been tailored to TUI’s explicit wishes. TUI River Cruises’ fleet is currently expanding from six to ten ships, which...
Concordia Damen delivers river cruiser to Century Cruises

Concordia Damen delivers river cruiser to Century Cruises

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jun 25, 2026 | Inland navigation, News, Passenger ships, Ship design, Ship propulsion, Shipbuilding

Dutch shipbuilder Concordia Damen has delivered the Century Star to Century Cruises. It is the first river cruise ship that the China-based cruise line has had built specifically for the European market and marks the start of a series of three sister ships. The...
Mitsubishi, TNO validate engine that emits only water

Mitsubishi, TNO validate engine that emits only water

by Mariska Buitendijk | Jun 24, 2026 | Emissions, Energy transition, Inland navigation, Marine engines, Marine fuels, Maritime research, News, Ship propulsion

The maritime sector is undergoing its biggest transition since combustion engines replaced manual labour. Mitsubishi and TNO are demonstrating that zero-emission inland shipping is within reach, with the world’s first CO2-free hydrogen engine. Article and picture by...
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