Shipping Technology automates inland vessel propulsion
Shipping Technology has launched ST Sailing Pro, an extension of its ST Sailing track pilot that now not only controls a vessel's steering, but also its propulsion. This is the next, planned step in the company’s roadmap towards autonomous sailing. In short: the...
Damen Yachting launches first Amels 80
Damen Yachting has launched the first Amels 80, the latest addition to the Amels Limited Editions range. This milestone marks the debut of an all-new 80-metre superyacht design, which will now enter the commissioning and sea trials phase. The build of this first Amels...
Port of Rotterdam offers funding for emission reduction
Port of Rotterdam Authority introduces Carbonbid, a sustainability initiative. This allows companies to receive financial support for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the port area. Through this initiative, the Port of Rotterdam Authority aims to lower the...
Allseas halts Porthos work due to equipment issues
Allseas has temporarily suspended offshore works with its pipelay vessel Lorelay on the Porthos CO2 transport pipeline project in the Dutch North Sea. This decision was taken after the vessel encountered equipment issues on Tuesday, 6 May. Following the issues, the...
Incat launches world’s largest battery-electric ship
The Incat shipyard in Hobart, Australia, has launched Incat Hull 096. Constructed for South American ferry operator Buquebus, this will be the world’s largest battery-electric ship. The launch took place on 2 May. When the ship enters service between Buenos Aires and...
Huisman to deliver two more Knuckle Boom Cranes to SEA1
Huisman has secured another contract for the delivery of two 250-mt Knuckle Boom Cranes, which will be installed on the new ST-245-designed offshore energy support vessels of SEA1 Offshore. The contract was signed with COSCO Shipping, and follows a previous order for...
Allseas expands fleet with two offshore construction vessels
Allseas has ordered two newbuild offshore construction vessels (OCVs). Contracts for the two methanol-ready vessels were signed on 9 April, with construction to take place at Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group in China. Based on the proven SALT 308 OCV design, the...
Unsupervised unsafe act ends in mooring fatality
No one should be located on the starboard side next to the pulling hawser, warns The Nautical Institute in a new Mars Report. The report describes a fatal accident during a mooring procedure in which the unfortunate crew member was also left without supervision. The...
Damen Shipyards prosecuted for bribery and sanction violations
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) has decided to criminally prosecute Damen Shipyards Gorinchem and Damen Naval Shipyards for bribery, forgery and money laundering. This happened around the sale of ships abroad, according to the prosecution. (Former) board...
Feadship launches 71-metre superyacht Project 827
Feadship's Project 827 has emerged from the shed at the Amsterdam facility. Measuring 71.76 metres, the diesel-electric yacht is now ready for final outfitting and sea trials. Project 827 features exterior design and styling by Studio De Voogt with elegant lines and a...
Wattlab unveils plug-and-play solar panels for seagoing ships
Wattlab, a Dutch maritime solar specialist, has introduced its SolarDeck to the seagoing shipping industry. SolarDeck is a modular and scalable system of deck-mounted solar panels that yield significant reductions in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Moreover, based...
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