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...
Unmatched protection with Van Halteren’s Enduroq 1
Advertorial - Hydraulic cylinder piston rods encounter many operational challenges. These crucial steel components are precisely machined to meet strict tolerances and achieve a smooth surface. Van Halteren’s laser cladding method Enduroq 1 is designed in-house and...
WSC expresses concerns over new US port fees
The US Trade Representative announced US port fees last week on vessel owners and operators of China and operators of Chinese-built ships based on net tonnage. The World Shipping Council (WSC) has now voiced serious concerns, cautioning that the measures could...
MAN engines for Wagenborg’s CO2 carrier
The Royal Niestern Sander shipyard in the Netherlands has ordered two MAN 16V175D MEM engines (2400 kWm/1800 rpm) for a new multi-purpose vessel for Royal Wagenborg. The engines will be employed as GenSets for power generation aboard the purpose-built CO2 carrier,...
LNG ferry Willem de Vlamingh now hybrid
Ferry ms Willem de Vlamingh has received an upgrade over the past three months. The ship has become LNG hybrid, as a large battery pack (900 kWh) has been installed, among other things. The ship sails between Harlingen and the Wadden Islands Terschelling and Vlieland....
Trump administration halts Equinor’s Empire Wind project
The US government has issued a halt work order for the Empire Wind project. Equinor, which is executing the project, has subsequently stopped the offshore construction in waters of the outer continental shelf offshore New York. On April 16, Equinor's company Empire...
Neptune builds multi-purpose offshore vessel for N-Sea
Neptune Marine is currently building a new, next generation, multi-purpose shallow draught vessel for N-Sea’s cable installation activities. The vessel is under construction in Poland and will transfer to the Netherlands in Q4 2025 for fitting and commissioning in Q2...
Ship hits wind turbine, KNRM evacuates two injured crew
On Sunday morning, 20 April, the Royal Netherlands Sea Rescue Institution (KNRM) was called out for a medical evacuation. Two crew members on board the Glomar Venture were injured while sailing on the North Sea. Later, Dutch media revealed the ship had allided with a...
New Amels 6007 yacht heads for sea trials
The Amels 6007 is embarking on a new adventure as it set sail for the first time into open waters. In the early hours of Wednesday, April 16, the luxurious Amels 6007 passed through the lock at Vlissingen, marking the beginning of its sea trials. The Amels 60 yacht...
SWZ|Maritime’s April 2025 issue: Martin van Dijk’s last inland navigation special
This April issue is memorable in several ways. First of all, it is a nice mix of Dutch and English, because when you talk about inland navigation, it is mainly a Dutch matter. The Netherlands has the largest share of the European inland navigation fleet by far. And if...
Dutch navy charters vessel from Fugro and Damen
Fugro and Damen have teamed up to provide the Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN) with a surveillance vessel and operating crew. The Dutch Ministry of Defence has contracted this new partnership to enhance its marine security and surveillance capabilities. The RNLN will...
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