WinGD shows payback on retrofit pathways to net-zero
Retrofitting for alternative fuels could help ship operators reach net-zero emissions cost-effectively, but further policy support is needed to strengthen the business case and ensure maritime decarbonisation targets are met. That is the key finding from WinGD's the...
Royal IHC finds new CFO in Bert-Jaap Dijkstra
On December 2, Bert-Jaap Dijkstra will start as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Royal IHC. With Dijkstra, the company gains a financial director with extensive experience and a proven track record in management and financial strategy, with a background in the energy...
Vertom orders four tweendeckers in India
As part of its ongoing fleet renewal programme, Vertom Group has ordered four 10,700-DWT geared tweendeckers at Chowgule Shipyards in India. Delivery of the vessels is scheduled for 2027 and 2028. The contract for these four vessels has been signed on 18 November in...
VIDEO: Dutch Combat Support Ship makes first port call
The new Combat Support Ship Den Helder for the Royal Netherlands Navy has completed its first trials. On the Black Sea, it tested propulsion and radar and navigation systems, among other things. On 21 November, the ship safely moored in its first port of trial, Souda...
Spliethoff vessel banned from Australian ports
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has issued a "refusal of access Direction" to the Netherlands-flagged general cargo ship Marsgracht. It bans the ship from entering Australian ports for 180 days. On 6 February 2024, Spliethoff's Marsgracht was detained...
Integrating human factors from design to operation
From the magazine - Integrating human factors in the design, development and operation in the maritime industry is vital to create a safe and efficient operation. This was discussed at the Human Factors 2024 Conference at Wageningen on 8-9 October, organised by the...
First Damen Combi Freighters 5000 on maiden voyage
Damen Shipyards Group has delivered two Combi Freighter (CF) 5000 vessels to Squtrixo General Trading. Additionally, Damen will soon hand over a third vessel to Squtrixo, a CF 3850. During the maiden voyage of the two CF 5000 vessels, Damen is monitoring performance...
Fall from low height during ship maintenance still consequential
A vessel was underway at sea and crew were undertaking normal maintenance. One person, assisted by another, was to replace a limit switch on the provisions crane. The limit switch was on the crane post approximately two metres above the deck. The Nautical Institute...
KNRM places largest yard order ever
The Royal Netherlands Sea Rescue Institution (KNRM) has commissioned the construction of twelve new lifeboats. Never before in KNRM's 200-year history has such a large order been placed. The boats will be built from 2026 at two Dutch shipyards. The construction...
EU to jointly strengthen military capabilities at sea
European countries want to strengthen military cooperation. Among other things, this should happen in the maritime field, in air defence and in being able to detect moving targets. Dutch Minister of Defence Ruben Brekelmans signed three so-called Lettersof Intent...
Navigare orders four GADUS vessels at Thecla Bodewes Shipyards
Thecla Bodewes Shipyards has landed a major shipbuilding contract from Navigare Shipping. The order of four new GADUS vessels marks the start of a major fleet renewal process for Navigare. Navigare Shipping is a family-owned shipping company from the Faroe Islands...
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