Metalkol to take delivery of customised Damen CSD500
At the Damen Dredging yard in the Netherlands, representatives of Metalkol have completed the technical inspection of their newly acquired Cutter Suction Dredger (CSD) 500. Following extensive inspections and testing, the customised CSD was approved for delivery....
Ship at Borharen weir still stuck
The inland vessel Humadivi, which hit the Borghaven weir and sank, is still stuck against the weir. Attempts to pull the vessel free have so far failed. On Saturday morning, 12 October, at around 8.30 am, the inland vessel ran into the Borgharen weir and sank. The two...
EU industrial policy for maritime sector forces hard choices
From the magazine - What gets priority is all too often a matter of making tough choices. Because in a divided country like the Netherlands – and this not being much better in the rest of Europe – it is impossible to please everyone. Right now, it seems the importance...
OSV Coastal Liberty runs on containerised hydrogen system
Offshore supply vessel (OSV) Coastal Liberty has set sail on the waters of the Wadden Sea with green hydrogen as its main source of energy. eCap Marine designed and installed the containerised hydrogen-electric power system. At the end of February 2024, the refitted...
VIDEO: Damen launches first of six Windcat CSOVs
Damen Shipyards, Windcat and CMB.Tech have launched the first of six Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs). It marks the inauguration of the "Elevation Series" of future-proof offshore wind farm maintenance and support vessels, which have been designed in...
Securing heavy cargo on ships – details matter
In its latest Mars Report, The Nautical Institute discusses the Dutch Safety Board's report on the Eemslift Hendrika incident. Like the Dutch Safety Board, the Institute warns that heavy cargoes required detailed lashing plans. The Nautical Institute gathers reports...
TKMS equips German submarine with own battery
Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems has been researching the development of its own lithium-ion battery system since 2015. The company's first battery will now be installed in an existing Type 212A submarine of the German Navy. Lithium-ion batteries are considered the most...
King unveils name newest KNRM boat: Prins Johan Friso
His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands has announced the name of the newest boat of the Royal Netherlands Sea Rescue Institution (KNRM). This lifeboat will bear the name Prins Johan Friso, a tribute to the King's brother, who died in 2013. The King...
Ships at APMT MVII plug into shore power from 2028
APM Terminals Maasvlakte II (APMT MVII) will equip its terminal with shore power from 2028. This is a significant step in making the Port of Rotterdam sustainable. For this purpose, the company has signed an agreement with Rotterdam Shore Power comprising a...
KM delivers expedition ship Pelagic 77 Amundsen
KM Yachtbuilders has completed the Pelagic 77 Amundsen sailing yacht. The Amundsen's first goal is to reach the Falkland Islands before 2025. This sailing yacht is a remarkable addition to KM Yachtbuilders' fleet. Following the impressive design of sister ship Vinson...
Dutch and Belgian king open New Lock Terneuzen
On Friday 11 October, His Majesty the King of the Netherlands Willem-Alexander and His Majesty the King of the Belgians Filip jointly opened the New Lock in Terneuzen. This official ceremony underlines the important milestone for the Netherlands, Belgium, and the...
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