Seafarers face widening competency gap
82 per cent of maritime professionals surveyed say current training does not adequately prepare seafarers for the realities of modern, digitally-enabled vessel operations. Just eighteen per cent believe training keeps pace, according to new research from OneOcean and...
Netherlands Coastguard adds Enforcer to its fleet
Multraship, on behalf of Rijkswaterstaat, handed over the new patrol vessel Enforcer to the Netherlands Coastguard on 15 September. The 53-metre-long vessel will be deployed in the years ahead to safeguard the continuity of coastguard activities in the North Sea. The...
IHC to supply accommodation module for Dutch submarines
On 15 September, Royal IHC and Naval Group signed an initial contract covering the onboard accommodation module for the Royal Netherlands Navy’s new Orka-class submarines. The contract was signed in the framework of the Replacement of the Netherlands Submarine...
Researchers explore large-scale floating construction
Could floating construction help the Netherlands accommodate more homes while leaving room for water? Researchers from the University of Groningen, MARIN, NIOZ and the Blue Revolution Foundation are investigating what is needed to scale up floating construction from...
K Shipbuilding, LR explore ethanol in new tanker design
K Shipbuilding and Lloyd's Register (LR) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly develop an ethanol-fuelled 50,000-DWT Medium Range (MR) tanker. The project will assess the technical feasibility, safety and regulatory compliance of the design. The...
WIND acquires Tricore stake to expand cable services
Dutch subsea cable specialist WIND has acquired a significant stake in UK-based Tricore to expand its capabilities. The company also wants to strengthen its position as a global service partner across the entire cable lifecycle. Tricore is recognised for its expertise...
Scheveningen Declaration sets course for maritime innovation
Dutch maritime companies, technology firms and knowledge institutions are joining forces to accelerate the development and testing of maritime innovations. The Scheveningen Declaration on Maritime Innovation initiative uses the high-performance world of ocean racing...
ABB joins forces with Ferrari Hypersail yacht
ABB is partnering with Ferrari Hypersail, an innovative 100-foot oceanic full-foiling monohull yacht powered by renewable energy systems. As electrification partner, ABB will bring in its expertise of marine power, direct current (DC) technology and advanced...
Boskalis’ Windpiper installs first rocks in Baltic Sea
Boskalis' recently commissioned subsea rock installation vessel Windpiper has successfully placed the first rock on its maiden project. The rock is being installed at the Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea. Equinor and Polenergia Offshore Wind...
Huisman introduces new crane type for Jumbo vessels
Huisman has signed a contract with Dajin Heavy Industry for four 1200-mt Heavy Lift Pedestal Cranes. The cranes will be installed on two new heavy-lift transport vessels currently under construction for Jumbo Maritime, with each vessel being equipped with two cranes....
Allseas adds hybrid-electric ROVs to fleet
Allseas is strengthening its subsea capabilities with a new fleet of next-generation remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) from the Schilling Robotics division of TechnipFMC. These hybrid electric Heavy Duty (eHD) ROVs combine electric propulsion with proven hydraulic...
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