Complicated procedure leads to uncontrolled launch
In a new Mars Report, The Nautical Institute describes an accident with the launch of a fast rescue craft during a routine test. The complex launch procedure required no less than twenty steps. The Nautical Institute gathers reports of maritime accidents and...
Hatch cover crush fatality
Be aware that keeping hatches slightly open using only hydraulic pressure is a risky practice. The Nautical Institute gives this warning in its latest Mars Report, in which a crew member was killed after getting caught between the hatch cover and coaming. The Nautical...
New maritime company school in Schiedam
Damen Shipyards, Huisman, Wärtsilä Marine and STC want to jointly open a company school in Schiedam at the Damen Shiprepair site. This cooperation will not only train STC students, but also provide employees of the participating companies with additional training on...
Shipping losses hit all-time low despite increasing risks
The number of large vessels lost fell to a record low of 26 in 2023. However, growing volatility and uncertainties from war and geopolitical events, the consequences of climate change, as well as ongoing risks resulting from the trend for larger vessels means the...
United Kingdom offers opportunities for maritime sector
The United Kingdom (Great Britain and Northern Ireland) may not have been a member of the European Union for four years, but the British maritime market may be more interesting than ever. This is mainly due to the many investment projects launched by the British...
SWZ|Maritime’s May 2024 issue: It’s good to be nice to your neighbours
Dutch shipbuilders and suppliers often travel all around the globe to promote their products hoping to do business. But interesting markets and willing clients can also be found just around the corner. And don’t get me wrong, this doesn’t mean you shouldn't take a...
Cadeler orders third A-class vessel
Cadeler has placed an order for its third state-of-the-art A-class wind farm installation vessel. This will be the eleventh vessel in Cadeler’s fleet. It will be delivered in H1 2027, will be built by Cosco Heavy Industries in Qidong, China, and will sail under the...
Damen to deliver first electric tug to the Middle East
Damen Shipyards and Safeen Group, part of AD Ports Group, have signed an agreement for the lease and purchase of an all-electric Damen RSD-E Tug 2513. The RSD-E Tug 2513 will be the first fully electric tug to operate in the Middle East. The powerful yet compact new...
Paris MoU: Fire doors and fire drills require attention
At its latest Committtee meeting, the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control (Paris MoU) discussed the results of the Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Fire Safety, held from 1 September to 30 November 2023. Compliance appeared satisfactory...
Van Oord starts UK offshore wind project and wins one in Baltic Sea
Van Oord’s offshore installation vessel Aeolus has installed the first monopile foundation at the RWE Sofia offshore wind farm. At the same time, the company has been contracted by the Spanish energy company Iberdrola for the construction of the German Windanker...
Hit and run results in two fatalities on dredger
A new Nautical Institute Mars Report discusses how a tablet on the bridge distracted a lone watchkeeper resulting in a collision with fatalities. Alcohol was another factor in this accident. The Nautical Institute gathers reports of maritime accidents and near-misses....
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