Damen launches FCS 2710 Tumar for Kazakh Ministry
On 25 August, Damen held a launching and naming ceremony for the Fast Crew Supplier (FCS) 2710 Tumar for the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan. After sea trials in September, the vessel will be ready for delivery. During the ceremony, the...
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...
Damen builds two fully electric ferries for City of Toronto
Damen has signed a contract with the City of Toronto in Canada for the delivery of two fully electric ferries. They will operate between the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal in downtown Toronto and the Toronto Islands. The Toronto Islands are a major tourist destination,...
Port of Rotterdam trials shore power in containers
In recent months, a pilot with moveable battery containers with shore power has taken place at the Steinweg Beatrix Terminal in the Port of Rotterdam. Cargow shipping company's seagoing vessels have been successfully connected. The pilot follows on from the experiment...
Spliethoff orders largest vessels to date
Spliethoff has placed an order with Wuhu Shipyard in China for the construction of what will be the largest vessels in the Spliethoff fleet. It involves a new series of eight multi-purpose vessels with an option for two additional vessels, with deliveries starting the...
VIDEO: NATO tests flying, sailing and diving drones in Portugal
In the air, on and under water: drones, drones and more drones. 25 NATO countries tested the large-scale deployment of these unmanned systems in maritime operations in recent weeks. This took place off the coast of Portugal's Sesimbra and the Tróia peninsula. The...
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