‘Geopolitical instability defining force for shipping’
The ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2025–2026 reveals an industry adapting to an increasingly complex operating environment shaped by geopolitical instability, regulatory uncertainty, and economic volatility. The report by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) was...
VIDEO: HNLMS Tromp begins Red Sea mission
HNLMS Tromp will be deployed from today to fight Houthi missiles and drones in the Red Sea. The air defence and command frigate is taking part in the US-led Operation Prosperity Guardian. The ship is also providing support to the EU operation Aspides. Both operations...
YETI brings about rating scale for yachts
Five years ago, Feadship invited a group of industry representatives to the De Voogt offices to discuss an idea called the Yacht Environmental Transparency Index, or YETI for short. It led to a Joint Industry Project (JIP) and the initiative has now entered the...
Baltimore bridge collapse may cause supply chain disruption
On Tuesday, the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed after being hit by the container ship Dali. Although the ship's crew was unharmed, there are caualties among the people that were on the bridge at the time of the accident. In addition, Xeneta and...
Shore power facility for Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam
The new shore power installation for Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam's largest dock was officially put into operation on 25 March. During a working visit of Minister Adriaansens of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy, she connected the installation for the very first time....
‘More supply of renewable fuels crucial for climate-neutral shipping’
In order to fly, sail and drive climate-neutrally by 2050, the supply of renewable fuels must increase dramatically. Accelerated development of sustainable technologies and increased energy savings, partly through behavioural change, are also important building blocks...
Thermal imaging camera can save seafarers’ lives
Have you thought about how to locate an unconscious crew member in a smoke-filled space? In a new Mars Report, The Nautical Institute describes how an engine room fire cost the life of a crew member. Had the ship been equipped with a thermal imaging camera, the victim...
VIDEO: Bridge collapses after being hit by container ship
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore has completely collapsed after being hit by the container ship Dali early this morning. Although the crew on board the ship is reported to be safe, multiple people are said to have fallen into water from the bridge. So far,...
‘New marine fuels can reach cost parity with fossil fuels by 2035’
Sustainable shipping fuels could reach cost parity with fossil fuels as early as 2035 with the help of decisive emissions policy such as carbon taxes and emissions limits. This follows from a new report launched by technology group Wärtsilä on 21 March. The report,...
Fugro Pioneer’s methanol conversion underway
The Fugro Pioneer is ready to be equipped with methanol engines after successfully converting the main components on board. It is Fugro's first methanol conversion to date. The conversion is taking place at Royal Niestern Sander in Delfzijl. Using green methanol as a...
Preservation of Dutch merchant shipping requires a maritime authority
From the magazine - Why does the Netherlands have a CBR and an RDW for road traffic, but not a maritime authority for Dutch merchant shipping? After years of lobbying, the Royal Association of Dutch Shipowners (KVNR) has finally managed to convince a sizeable majority...
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