Dutch navy rotates ships for possible Hormuz mission
The air defence and command frigate HNLMS De Ruyter and minehunter HNLMS Willemstad will return to the Netherlands. Meanwhile, frigate HNLMS Evertsen will soon depart for the Middle East. The rotation will ensure operational readiness while keeping the option open for...
Salvage of grounded cargo ship Meshka completed
The cargo ship Meshka, which had been aground off Landskrona in Sweden since 31 May, has been refloated and is now moored in Landskrona harbour. No oil has reached the water. Vessels from the Swedish Coast Guard supervised the salvage work and the journey to port,...
Damen completes maintenance of tall ship Shabab Oman II
Damen Shipyards has completed an extensive maintenance programme on the Royal Navy of Oman’s sail training vessel Shabab Oman II. The work provides the tall ship with a series of upgrades and prepares it for its duties in the coming decade. Shabab Oman II (photo by...
Fire Morning Midas continues, salvage plan in the works
The US Coast Guard is continuing its response to a fire onboard the car carrier Morning Midas, located approximately 260 miles southwest of Adak on Monday, 9 June. The tug Gretchen Dunlap arrived on scene with salvage personnel Monday afternoon and has begun a full...
Zeppelin now responsible for MAN Rollo and Cat dealership
Following the acquisition of PEPP Group BV and approval of the antitrust authorities, Zeppelin Group is now taking over responsibility for the distribution, sales and service of MAN engines. In addition, the company has been appointed by Caterpillar as Cat dealer with...
Strong currents require strong berthing measures
The current force increases in a non-linear fashion in relation to current speed. The Nautical Institute gives this warning in a new Mars Report, in which a bulk carrier collides with barges after drifting away from its berth. The Nautical Institute gathers reports of...
Kooiman to build DP2 MPV for Van Wijngaarden
Van Wijngaarden Marine Services has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Kooiman Marine Group for the design and construction of a next-generation DP2 Multi Purpose Vessel (MPV) 4716. The vessel's diesel-electric/hybrid propulsion system ensures IMO Tier III emissions...
Daan Koorneef new CEO for Econowind
Wind propulsion pioneer Econowind has appointed Daan Koornneef as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The appointment comes at a decisive moment for the Dutch company, which is scaling up operations to meet growing global demand for sustainable propulsion...
Car carrier Morning Midas on fire off Alaska
The US Coast Guard has been responding to a vessel fire approximately 340 miles southwest of Adak, Alaska, since Wednesday, 4 June. It involves the car carrier Morning Midas, which is reportedly carrying several thousand vehicles. The crew have evacuated the ship....
Allseas’ offshore vessels to sail on nuclear power
Allseas, together with TU Delft, has launched an ambitious plan to design, develop and deploy a small modular reactor (SMR) tailored for integration into offshore vessels and for onshore use. Allseas wants to start production by 2030. Allseas has set out a clear...
Bulk carrier in Sweden salvaged, two more incidents reported
Late on Wednesday evening, the bulk carrier Ali Aykin was refloated after having been aground since 25 May. No oil reached the water during the salvage and transport to port. In the meantime, the Swedish Coast Guard is busy with a second grounding in the same area and...
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