Baltic Workboats delivers biomethane/battery workboat
Estonia has completed a 38-metre multi-purpose workboat powered by compressed biomethane (CBM) and battery-electric propulsion. Built by Baltic Workboats for the Estonian State Fleet, the vessel combines low-emission propulsion with the versatility of a modern state...
Wagenborg fits crane to Kingsborg for decommissioning job
Recently, an active heave compensated subsea offshore crane was installed successfully on Wagenborg's offshore vessel Kingsborg, reports the shipping company on its website. The installation was performed at the Royal Niestern Sander shipyard in the port of Delfzijl....
E-fuels projected to be available for next ZEMBA tender
A new ZEMBA report finds e-fuel-powered container shipping services could be available for commercial deployment in 2027. However, there is a near term mismatch between supply of certain e-fuels and e-fuel-capable vessels. On 3 October, a new report released by the...
False engine alarm causes ships to collide
Maintenance can result in cooling water entering into engine lube oil systems. In The Nautical Institute's latest Mars Report, this resulted in a false oil mist engine alarm, a loss of power and finally a collision. The Nautical Institute gathers reports of maritime...
Yara opens ammonia import terminal in Germany
Yara International officially opened its new ammonia import terminal in Brunsbüttel, Germany, on 2 October. With the new terminal, Yara has the infrastructure to enable imports of up to three million tonnes of low-emission ammonia to Europe annually. Brunsbüttel is...
Damen supplies booster station with NOX reduction to Hegemann
In June this year, Damen Shipyards signed a contract with the German dredging contractor Hegemann for an innovative booster station. The booster, a standard BS 500, will be fitted out with Damen’s in-house developed Marine NOx Emission Reduction System. This...
‘EU rules to boost economic value of methanol in shipping’
A new White Paper prepared for the Methanol Institute concludes that the FuelEU Maritime Regulation and EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) will create a level playing field for bio- and e-methanol, making them economically competitive compared to fossil marine fuels....
How Oceanco reconciles vision and compliance in yacht design
From the magazine - The superyacht industry is called the Formula One of shipbuilding. Extreme wishes, high standards and large amounts of money bring about innovation. Designers try to make clients’ wishes come true, while also complying with regulations of both...
Van Oord reinforces Maasvlakte 2 coast
Van Oord has started work on a sand nourishment project for the Maasvlakte 2 area of the Port of Rotterdam. Maintaining the coast in this way ensures that nature itself will protect the port area and Rotterdam's hinterland against the sea. The project was commissioned...
Chemical burn on ship due to inadequate PPE
Cleaning procedures were in progress on a vessel’s empty holds. A solution of water and chemicals with a high alkaline value was being applied via a spray nozzle. Crew were protected with personal protective equipment (PPE) including chemical suits and rubber boots....
Construction of Dutch Orka-class submarines to begin
Within ten years, French Naval Group will deliver the future HNLMS Orka and Zwaardvis. This will be followed by the Barracuda and Tijgerhaai. The delivery agreement of the four submarines was officially ratified with signatures on 30 September. Signing of the contract...
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