Piracy incidents fall to lowest since 1992
Maritime piracy and armed robbery incidents fell to their lowest level since 1992 in the first half of 2026, according to the latest report from ICC's International Maritime Bureau (IMB). However, IMB warns there is no room for complacency, with crew safety still at...
ABB supplies world-first maritime MW charging system for ferries
ABB has secured a contract with Auckland Transport to deliver the maritime world’s first megawatt charging system (MCS). It will be used to recharge electric ferries using the same interface as trucks and airplanes. Lowering the barrier to entry, the standardised and...
Maersk’s first large methanol ship to sail Asia-Europe route
A.P. Moller-Maersk is about to launch the first of its eighteen large methanol-enabled vessels currently on order. On 9 February 2024, it will enter service on the AE7 string connecting Asia and Europe, which includes port calls in Shanghai, Tanjung Pelepas, Colombo...
COSCO contracts MAN for methanol retrofits
COSCO Heavy Industry Shanghai will have MAN Energy Solutions retrofit four main engines from COSCO Line’s Camellia and Virgo class vessels for methanol operation. These types of vessels have a capacity of 13,800 and 20,000 TEU respectively. The contract includes an...
Damen Naval starts construction of German F126 frigates
The prestigious F126 project reached a major milestone on 5 December: Damen Naval cut the first steel for the new multi-purpose frigates for the German navy. It marks the official start of the construction phase of the largest shipbuilding project in the history of...
Allard Castelein elected Port Personality of the Year 2023
The Rotterdam Port Personality of the Year Foundation has elected Allard Castelein as Port Personality of the Year 2023. Castelein was CEO of the Port of Rotterdam Authority until 15 July of this year. A Port Personality of the Year has distinguished himself/herself...
Wärtsilä launches four new methanol engines
Wärtsilä will introduce another four methanol engines to its portfolio. In addition to the Wärtsilä 32 methanol engine launched last year, Wärtsilä will add the Wärtsilä 20, 31, 46F and 46TS to its range of engines capable of operating with methanol fuel. Methanol is...
Conoship and Bouman to build ship-based carbon capture systems
Conoship International and Bouman Industries have entered into a joint venture to build ship-based carbon capture systems. Named Carbotreat Maritime, the new company will develop a maritime version of Bouman's land-based carbon capture systems. The combined expertise...
DSB: Fatal collision shows need for better sailing behaviour and regulations on Wadden Sea
On 21 October 2022, a collision with fatal consequences occurred between the water taxi Stormloper and the fast ferry Tiger off the Schuitengat near Terschelling. In its investigation report, the Dutch Safety Board (DSB) recommends that the competent authorities and...
Exploring the positive wake effects of floating wind turbines
An international consortium has embarked on a research and demonstration project investigating the positive wake effects of wind turbines featuring tilted rotors. TouchWind, a Dutch innovator in floating wind technology, spearheads the initiative as it develops a...
Miscommunication results in ship hitting mooring dolphin
Notwithstanding good visibility and daylight, the nine-person berthing team of a passenger ship either miscommunicated or under-communicated resulting in the ship hitting a mooring dolphin. The Nautical Institute's latest Mars Report discusses the incident. The...
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