Eni, Fincantieri to enhance underwater monitoring tech
Fincantieri and Eni are partnering on Clean Sea, Eni’s proprietary technology. Clean Sea is an underwater robotic system designed for monitoring marine ecosystems and subsea infrastructure, including the verification of their in-service integrity. Fincantieri takes...
Dutch parliament orders govt to establish maritime authority
A motion of Dutch political party CDA has been adopted in the Dutch House of Representatives calling on the government to establish a maritime authority. With such an authority, the Dutch government should become more decisive through better coordination between...
KT Marine orders Fast Ferry 4212 from Damen
Damen Shipyards has signed a contract to build a new Fast Ferry 4212 (FFe 4212) for South Korean ferry operator KT Marine. Due to its speculative building strategy, Damen will be able to deliver the vessel by mid-2024. Damen-built Fast Ferries have become an...
Departure damage in very restricted waterway
Consider the effects of currents and wind, as they can complicate a manoeuvre. The Nautical Institute gives this warning in its latest Mars Report in which a tanker hit a mooring dolphin while trying to leave a berth. The Nautical Institute gathers reports of maritime...
ONE obtains AiP for ammonia dual-fuelled container ship
Ocean Network Express (ONE) has been awarded approval in principle (AiP) for an ammonia dual-fuelled container vessel. Just recently, the shipping company also ordered twelve dual-fuel container ships that can sail on methanol. The newly AiP-awarded 3500 TEU vessel...
Jhonlin Marine Trans orders Beagle and Beaver from Royal IHC
Jhonlin Marine Trans has invested in a Beagle 4 and a Beaver 65 from IHC Dredging. Both vessels will be delivered from stock. Delivery is expected in mid-2024. Jhonlin Marine Trans is the marine subsidiary of Jhonlin Group, one of the largest companies in Indonesia...
Fugro adds another Blue Essence USV to its fleet
Fugro has expanded its 12-metre Blue Essence uncrewed surface vessel (USV) fleet with the addition of Fugro Vaquita. The latest Blue Essence has earned Category 0 approval from the UK Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA), the highest level of approval for autonomous...
RSM and FERM research cyber vulnerability in Rotterdam maritime sector
The Rotterdam School of Management (RSM, Erasmus University), FERM Rotterdam, and knowledge institutions and companies from the Rotterdam maritime sector have joined forces for a new research project on cyber security. Together, they will help large and small...
Fouled anchor in a designated anchorage
Always report lost anchors or chains to local vessel traffic services (VTS). The Nautical Institute gives this warning in its latest Mars Report, in which a tanker damaged its hydraulic motor after getting its anchor entangled with an abandoned anchor and chain. The...
German govt may use option for two more F126 frigates after all
Damen Naval is currently building four F126 frigates for the German Bundeswehr. The contract contains an option for two more, that the German government now plans to make use of, according to the German site Hartpunkt.de. In June 2020, the equipment management...
European semi-autonomous naval vessel project kicks off
The EUROGUARD project, funded by the European Defence Fund (EDF), has officially commenced in Estonia. The primary objective is to develop a modular and semi-autonomous surface vessel platform equipped with a remote control system to strengthen sea defense...
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