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Multi-million contracts for Dutch Dredging in New Zealand

Multi-million contracts for Dutch Dredging in New Zealand

by Mariska Buitendijk | Aug 29, 2025 | Dredging, News, Ports

Dutch Dredging signed two major contracts in Wellington, New Zealand, on 28 August. One concerns the expansion of dredging maintenance for a consortium of New Zealand ports. The other oversees a channel deepening in the port of Tauranga. The maintenance contract for...
Maritime AI push stalls at scaling stage

Maritime AI push stalls at scaling stage

by Mariska Buitendijk | Aug 29, 2025 | Digitalisation, Maritime research, News, Shipping

Maritime companies are stuck in the early stages of AI adoption, unable to scale beyond small experiments as widespread optimism collides with implementation reality. This follows from new industry research. The study “Beyond the Hype: What the maritime industry...
How to close the ‘speed gap’ fuel cost of heavy weather

How to close the ‘speed gap’ fuel cost of heavy weather

by Mariska Buitendijk | Aug 28, 2025 | Emissions, Marine engines, Maritime research, News, Ship propulsion, Shipping

Shipping companies focused on fuel efficiency and emissions reduction may be overlooking a hidden source of cost when operating in rough seas that ClassNK researchers say can quietly erode performance, waste fuel, and damage engine components. A new technical study...
Wasaline, Wärtsilä team on record battery system

Wasaline, Wärtsilä team on record battery system

by Mariska Buitendijk | Aug 28, 2025 | Emissions, Energy transition, Marine fuels, News, Passenger ships, Ship conversion/refit, Ship propulsion

Wärtsilä has been selected as the electrical integrator for a major battery extension project for the Wasaline ROPAX ferry Aurora Botnia. The project will increase the ship’s battery capacity by 10.4 MWh, from 2.2 MWh to 12.6 MWh, making it the world’s largest marine...
Windcat adds first of hydrogen-ready CSOVs to fleet

Windcat adds first of hydrogen-ready CSOVs to fleet

by Mariska Buitendijk | Aug 28, 2025 | Emissions, Energy transition, Marine fuels, News, Offshore wind, Ship design, Ship propulsion, Shipbuilding

Windcat has officially presented Windcat Rotterdam, the first of six vessels in its new CSOV Elevation Series. The vessel was constructed at Ha Long Shipyard in Vietnam and developed in collaboration with Damen Shipyards Group, Windcat and CMB.Tech. The vessel is...
Straatman acquires Kraaijeveld Winches

Straatman acquires Kraaijeveld Winches

by Mariska Buitendijk | Aug 27, 2025 | Dredging, Engineering, News

Straatman has taken over Kraaijeveld Winches, a Dutch company specialising in the design and production of winches and related equipment for dredging, offshore, and maritime applications. Through the acquisition, Straatman wants to strengthen its position in the...
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