‘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: The Rotor Sail Magnus Effect explained
The Magnus Effect is the key to the success of Rotor Sails. Anemoi, a company that provides wind technology for ships, explains exactly how the Magnus Effect works. Named after Heinrich Gustav Magnus, the Magnus Effect is an aerodynamic phenomenon, which sees the...
LDA orders wind-assist ships for Airbus
Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) has contracted China State Shipbuilding Corporation subsidiary Wuchang Shipbuilding for three methanol dual-fuel, wind-assist RoRo vessels. The vessels will transport aircraft subassemblies. Airbus had already contracted LDA to renew its...
VIDEO: TU Delft Hydro Motion Team reveals 2024 design
In 2023, the TU Delft Hydro Motion Team set itself a mission: to sail a foiling hydrogen-powered boat from the Netherlands to the United Kingdom. At the end of December, the team revealed their 2024 design. With the boat, the Hydro Motion Team wants to show the...
Karin Orsel takes the helm as ECSA president
Karin Orsel has been appointed the first female president ever in the history of the European Community Shipowners' Associations (ECSA). She started on 1 January 2024 for a two-year term, with Mikki Koskinen joining as the new vice-president. Orsel succeeds Philippos...
Ecowende contracts Van Oord to build most ecological wind farm yet
Following the announcement about their collaboration, Ecowende now confirms that Van Oord has been contracted for the construction of the offshore wind farm Hollandse Kust (west) lot VI. It will be the most ecological wind farm to date and will for instance see the...
How new flue gas sensor measures ships’ black carbon emissions
Green Instruments and the Danish Technological Intitute have developed a real-time flue gas sensor technology to accurately measure black carbon emissions from ships. The technology could become instrumental in meeting the increasing regulatory demands for black...
VIDEO: Heesen launches 50-metre steel yacht Cinderella Noel IV
On 22 December, the launch and christening of Project Oslo24 took place at Heesen Yachts. The yacht is now named Cinderella Noel IV and is a 50-metre, round-bilge steel motor yacht. Delivery is planned for March 2024. As a "Smart Custom" solution, the yacht is based...
Damen explores Zeabuz tech for autonomous sailing
Damen Shipyards has embarked on a comprehensive study of Zeabuz's cutting-edge technology for autonomous sailing. Together, the two companies want to enable autonomous operations on different levels in the coming years. Zeabuz specialises in software for autonomous...
Oceanco reveals new yacht design
Oceanco has presented the first up-close look at Clarity, the striking Espen Øino International yacht design for The Collection for Simply Custom. The 80-metre yacht features large overhangs covered in photovoltaic cells. Espen Øino explains the thinking behind its...
Wagenborg orders fifth EasyMax vessel
Wagenborg Shipping and Royal Niestern Sander have come to an agreement to start the construction of another 14,000 DWT EasyMax vessel. This fifth vessel in the EasyMax series is expected to be delivered by the end of 2025. The repeat order fits perfectly into the...
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