Hapag-Lloyd acquires stake in APM Terminals MVII
Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals to acquire a 25 per cent stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II (MVII). As partners, both companies will support the terminal’s continued development, capacity expansion and operational performance. With the...
DFDS divests Oslo-Frederikshavn-Copenhagen route
DFDS will sell the mini-cruise route between Norway and Denmark to Swedish shipping company Gotlandsbolaget. The sale, estimated at about EUR 53.6 million, includes the two vessels deployed on the route, port agreements and terminal equipment. The decision will ensure...
Damen introduces fully electric FCS 3210
At this year’s Seawork show in Southampton, UK, Damen Shipyards Group has unveiled its latest vessel. The fully electric Fast Crew Supplier (FCS) 3210 E represents the next step forward in crew transfer solutions, paving the way to zero emissions transportation of...
Parliament gives green light to Dutch submarine contract
A motion to delay the decision on who will build the new Dutch submarines has been rejected. It means French Naval Group is nearly certain that it will build the four new submarines. The only possible remaining stumbling block is the court case brought by Germany's...
Shipping channel in Baltimore fully restored
The Fort McHenry Federal Channel has been restored to its original operational dimensions of 213 metres wide and 15 metres deep for commercial maritime transit through the Port of Baltimore. Since March 26, the US Army Corps of Engineers and US Navy Supervisor of...
Hefring supplies decision support system to Loodswezen
Hefring Marine is partnering with Loodswezen to improve the safety and efficiency of the Dutch pilotage association's operations. The latest pilot tenders will be fitted with the Intelligent Marine Assistance System. Loodswezen, also known as the Dutch Pilots'...
Dutch govt invests in protection of North Sea infrastructure
The Dutch government is allocating over EUR 41 million for the next two years to increase safety in the North Sea. The money will be used for various measures to better protect the infrastructure there. This was announced by Minister Mark Harbers (Infrastructure and...
Feadship launches first yacht fitted with solar cells
Feadship has launched the 59.50-metre yacht Project 713, the first Feadship to carry solar cells for auxiliary power generation. The yacht is fitted with diesel-electric propulsion and the ability to run on non-fossil HVO, like all other Feadships. Project 713...
Chinese fighter aircraft approach Dutch frigate Tromp
In the East China Sea, two Chinese warplanes circled the naval vessel HNLMS Tromp several times on 7 June. Also, during a patrol, the ship's NH90 maritime combat helicopter was approached by two Chinese fighter aircraft and a helicopter. According to the Dutch...
Dutch Dredging orders custom TSHD from Royal IHC
Baggerbedrijf de Boer-Dutch Dredging BV has awarded Royal IHC a contract for the design and construction of a custom-built trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) with a hopper capacity of 2300 m3. The new hopper meets the latest IMO Tier III - Euro Stage V...
Damen in retrofit project of four bulk carriers
Damen Shipyards Group has joined a partnership with Atal Solutions and other parties that will retrofit four bulk carriers for BAM Shipping. The project will see eight different proven technologies integrated to cut emissions. Damen’s role is to provide the vessels...
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