Oceanco delivers rebuilt Draak as companion to Leviathan
Originally delivered by Oceanco in 2014, Draak has now completed a comprehensive rebuild at Oceanco’s Life Cycle Support facilities in Zwijndrecht. Previously known as Equanimity and Tranquility, the 92.9-metre yacht has been adapted to support scientific research and...
World’s largest telescopic offshore crane wins Maritime Innovation Award
GustoMSC has won this year's Maritime Innovation Award with the world's largest telescopic offshore heavy lift crane. The Maritime Innovation Award is presented to the most appealing maritime product, service or business process innovation of the past year. Every...
PHAROS-DART research lands Pim van de Koppel Maritime Security Award
Pim van de Koppel conducted research on the deployment of weapon system PHAROS-DART, which defends naval vessels against threats such as anti-ship missiles at very close range. He was presented with the Maritime Security Award at the Maritime Awards Gala on 6...
Maritime Achievement Award for Merchant Shipping Database
The new Merchant Shipping Database (Databank Koopvaardij) was awarded the Maritime Achievement Award at the Maritime Awards Gala on 6 November. The purpose of this database is to raise social awareness about Dutch wartime history and especially the role of seafarers...
Kalea Holkema wins Maritime Talent Award
Kalea Holkema investigated wave damping possibilities to apply in a slot in a floating structure, such as the Pioneering Spirit, the world's largest offshore construction ship. It landed her the Maritime Talent Award, presented on 6 November at the Maritime Awards...
Another net loss for Royal IHC, but upturn seems to be afoot
On Monday 6 November, Royal IHC published its annual report for 2022. Although the shipyard reported a net loss of EUR 35.1 million, it performed better than in 2021 (net loss of EUR 63.4 million) and is experiencing increased market demand, with Boskalis' order for a...
Damen launches two Amels yachts in one day
Last week, Damen Yachting launched two new Amels Limited Editions superyachts: the 74-metre Amels 242 and the 60-metre Amels 200. With more than fifty Amels Limited Editions now at sea, this is the first time in the company’s history that two superyachts were launched...
Van Oord’s new LNG hopper dredgers reinforce Zeeland coast
Van Oord has carried out beach nourishment works along the coast of the Dutch province of Zeeland. The work was carried out by Van Oord's three new hopper dredgers, including the Vox Alexia, which was christened in September. During the project execution, the vessels...
New Wärtsilä engine reduces methane emissions
Wärtsilä has introduced a new ultra-low emissions version of its 31DF engine. On a weighted average, the new technology can reduce methane emissions by 41 per cent more than the standard 31DF engine, which has already the lowest emission levels on the market. Whilst...
Wagenborg’s new subsea support ship Kingsborg enters into service
Wagenborg Offshore has taken a subsea support vessel into service as Kingsborg after a conversion project. Kingsborg is a custom-made and specialised offshore vessel that will support subsea activities and decommissioning works in the Southern North Sea in a long-term...
Huisman partners with ESD in cable-lay
Huisman has signed a partnership agreement with ESD to expand its cable-lay product portfolio and increase its position in the offshore wind market. The agreement will see the combination of ESD’s expertise in designing smart cable-lay solutions with Huisman’s...
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