Pilot boat hits rocks
Navigating using exclusively visual means in reduced visibility, even in well-known waters, is a recipe for an accident, warns The Nautical Institute in a new Mars Report. In this case, it resulted in the grounding of a pilot boat. The Nautical Institute gathers...
ABS EV battery fire simulation models thermal runaway
ABS has developed advanced simulation modelling of thermal runaway in lithium-ion battery fires, in a critical step forward in tackling one of maritime’s biggest emergent safety risks. The model, which has now been validated with Texas A&M University research,...
TU Delft Hydro Motion Team wins second place in Monaco
The TU Delft Hydro Motion Team has completed the races at Monaco with their student-built foiling liquid hydrogen-powered boat. They have come in second in the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge (MEBC) 2025 SeaLab Class. In December 2024, the Hydro Motion Team revealed...
World’s first hybrid solar-powered inland vessel launched
Wattlab has delivered a solar energy system for HGK Shipping’s inland shipping cargo vessel Blue Marlin. 192 solar panels will provide power to both the onboard and propulsion systems, making it the first such vessel in the world capable of hybrid sailing with solar...
Global Alliance for Maritime Electrification launched
Four associations have launched the Global Alliance for Maritime Electrification (GAME), aiming to accelerate zero-emission shipping. With an initial focus on inland, nearshore and commercial vessels, the coalition supports electrification through research, policy,...
Shore power and extra deck make Stena RoRo more efficient
At the end of July, the ship Stena Foreteller will return to service on the Europoort/Rotterdam–Immingham route following a major rebuild and renovation. With a new additional cargo deck and a thirty per cent increase in capacity, the vessel becomes more efficient and...
Floating nuclear power plants considered for Aegean Sea
In a significant step toward the deployment of floating nuclear power plants (FNPPs), Core Power, ABS, and Athlos Energy will explore the potential of deploying FNPPs in the Mediterranean Sea. Specific focus will be on Greece. The joint effort will assess how floating...
Dutch frigate tests missile to shoot down drone
The Royal Netherlands Navy's Air Defence and Command Frigate HNLMS De Ruyter launched an Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile on 3 July. The launch took place at the Hebrides Range, off the coast of Scotland. Although missile launches can be practised in simulation, this time...
And the nominees for the Maritime Awards 2025 are…
With another round of strong and closely matched entries, Monday 3 November promises to be an evening full of pride, excitement and inspiration. During the Maritime Awards Gala at Ahoy Rotterdam, the maritime sector – together with politicians, press and nominees –...
‘Ships trigger high and unexpected methane emissions’
Ship traffic in shallow areas, such as ports, can trigger large methane emissions by just moving through the water. The researchers in a study, led by Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden, observed twenty times higher methane emissions in the shipping lane...
Loss of situational awareness leads to loss of tug
Situational awareness is the critical factor for a navigator, warns The Nautical Institute in a new Mars Report. In this report, a tug was so busy breaking ice, that the crew did not notice they were sailing into shallow water at high speed. It led to the loss of the...
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