DEME on track for another record year
Whereas Dutch competitor Boskalis reported that the current geopolitical situation was impacting its revenue, Belgian DEME sees its turnover and net profit increase over the first six months of 2026. Group turnover was EUR 2.2 billion, up two per cent from EUR 2.1...
EMSA study explores nuclear power for shipping
At a European level, nuclear energy has been identified as a sustainable source of energy able to assist in meeting the zero-emission goal of the EU. The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) has conducted a study looking into the state of the technology and its...
Huisman integrates blade installation system into Havfram cranes
Huisman will deliver a Travelling Load Stabilising System, which will be integrated into both 3000+ mt Leg Encircling Cranes for Havfram’s two new NG-20000X-HF wind turbine installation vessels. The system enables Havfram to stabilise wind turbine components during...
‘Wear eye protection on board ships for all tasks’
A vessel was at anchor and crew were undertaking daily maintenance. A scheduled lifeboat waterborne drill had been completed, and one deck crew member was instructed to secure/store the fall preventive device inside the lifeboats. The Nautical Institute gathers...
The dual-fuel ‘wait and see’ group in decarbonising ships
From the magazine - The presentation of the alternative fuels roadmap for sea shipping on October 24 is a good moment to reflect on the ongoing transition to alternative green fuels. The contributions discussing alternative fuels in the December edition of...
SWZ|Maritime’s December 2024 issue: Finland and the quest for clean fuels
There will always be people that are of a different opinion, but I personally think there are few who are no longer aware of the risks of climate change and the need for an energy transition. Not even in the shipping and maritime industry. However, the answer to the...
‘Extreme shipping traffic density requires extra measures’
Give at least five short rapid blasts on the ship's whistle when you fail to understand the intentions or actions of another vessel. The Nautical Institute gives this warning in a new Mars Report which describes a collision between a chemical tanker and a fish...
VIDEO: TU Delft Hydromotion Team reveals liquid-hydrogen boat
The TU Delft Hydromotion Team will race its new boat - revealed on Wednesday, 18 December - in the Monaco Sea Lab 2025. The goal: to win the race and prove the potential of a liquid hydrogen system as a maritime technology. It will also be the first time that a liquid...
Damen delivers second patrol vessel to Pakistan Navy
Damen Shipyards Group has delivered the second in a series of two Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) 2600 to the Pakistan Navy. The vessel, named PNS Yamama, follows the delivery of the PNS Hunain in summer 2024. This latest delivery marks a milestone moment in a long-term...
Zeppelin takes over Pon Power
Pon Holdings and Germany’s Zeppelin Group have reached an agreement to transfer Pon Equipment and Pon Power (PEPP) to Zeppelin. This agreement is expected to come into effect in the first half of 2025. The transaction is subject to customary approval and consultation...
Fugro at work on Equinor’s European CO2 highway
Fugro is carrying out a comprehensive ground investigation for a groundbreaking new CO2 highway, off the coast of Belgium. The contract is part of a 1000-kilometre-long planned pipeline by Equinor to transport CO2 between mainland Europe and Norway. Bringing...
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