Driving innovation in dredging
From the magazine – With dredging playing a crucial role in maritime and inland waterway infrastructure development, navigability and environmental mitigation, driving innovation has been key to increasing efficiency, cost effectiveness and reducing greenhouse gas...
GAMMA project to develop bulk carrier that sails on e-fuels
The EUR 17 million European GAMMA project seeks to make international shipping climate neutral. For the project, companies and researchers from Europe will develop and convert a bulk carrier to sail on climate-neutral fuels and green power. 60,000 tonnes dead weight....
Damen cuts steel for Ta San Shang Marine’s new CSOV
On the 19th of January, Damen Shipyards conducted the steel cutting ceremony for the new Construction Service Operation Vessel (CSOV) 9020 for Ta San Shang Marine Co. Ltd (TSSM) in Ha Long, Vietnam. This was just two months after the initial contract was signed. TSSM...
Heesen delivers first yacht of 2024
Heesen has delivered the first yacht of the restyled 55-metre series, and its first of 2024, following intensive tests in the North Sea. During the three-day sea trials, Iris Blue met all the required specifications, and the tests were conducted smoothly and according...
Boudewijn Siemons appointed Port of Rotterdam CEO
Boudewijn Siemons (59) has been appointed CEO of the Port of Rotterdam Authority effective 1 February 2024. He succeeds Allard Castelein, who took leave of the Port Authority last summer. Since then, Siemons has served as CEO on an interim basis in addition to his...
Collision of tanker and fishing boat in good visibility
Use all available means to determine if risk of collision exists. The Nautical Institute gives this advice in its latest Mars Report, in which a collision between an LNG tanker and fishing might well have been avoided. The Nautical Institute gathers reports of...
ICS submits Zero Emission Shipping Fund proposal to IMO
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has submitted a proposal to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for a Zero Emission Shipping Fund (ZESF). Under the proposal, contributions from ships per tonne of CO2e emitted will be used to reduce the cost gap...
New housing, modern ICT and a better traffic picture for Dutch Coast Guard
The Netherlands Coast Guard is getting modern ICT systems and two new premises. The ICT replacement is now in full swing. In addition, more sensors will be installed in the North Sea to monitor shipping. On 31 January, State Secretary Christophe van der Maat gave a...
How C-Job tackles the challenge of finding new talent
From the magazine - These days, maritime companies are not just competing with each other for skilled people, they are also competing with other industries. To attract and retain talent, the industry must adapt to the changing circumstances. C-Job explains how they go...
VIDEO: Royal Huisman sportfish yacht transported and launched
The ground-breaking big fisher, Royal Huisman's Project 406, left the shipyard's inland new-build facilities in Vollenhove on 31 January for Amsterdam where it was launched on 1 February. It is the largest true sportfish yacht in the world. The hull of this unique...
Huisman to supply Monopile Gripper to Cadeler
Huisman has won a contract from Cadeler for the design and production of a Monopile Gripper. This marks the seventh gripper ordered at Huisman. The Monopile Gripper, having a substantial 13-metre diameter, is engineered for the efficient and controlled installation of...
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