Superyacht Zero emerges from Vitters’ building hall
Last week, the 69-metre zero-emissions yacht Zero emerged from the construction hall at Vitters Shipyard in Zwartsluis, the Netherlands. It was subsequently transported by barge to Harlingen where the yacht was launched on 9 July. After seven years of hard work from...
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...
Derk te Bokkel new CEO of Royal IHC
With effect from 1 November 2023, Derk te Bokkel will be appointed CEO of Royal IHC. He will take over from Jan-Pieter Klaver, who held this role since 1 January 2022. Te Bokkel will combine his role as CEO with his current role as CFO. Klaver will remain a member of...
Financing of incremental greening of maritime sector essential
From the magazine - If the Dutch shipping industry wants to achieve the IMO target of being climate neutral by 2050, sufficient financing options for fleet renewal and retrofitting of existing ships are indispensable. In an interview with SWZ|Maritime, Marjolein van...
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Smit successfully refloats ferry Marco Polo [UPDATED]
The salvage operation of the grounded ferry Marco Polo began at 7 am on Wednesday morning (1 November), with the vessel successfully refloated by 7.45. The vessel was then moved to a new location where the damage to the ship will be assessed by divers. By pressurising...
South African Navy names second Damen-built patrol vessel
The South African Navy named the second of three Multi Mission Inshore Patrol Vessels (MMIPVs) in Durban harbour on Friday, 27 October. During the ceremony, the vessel was officially named SAS King Shaka Zulu. Named for the great Zulu King, the vessel was built...
Accommodation ladder not accommodating
'Don’t let your "can do" attitude lead you into a dangerous position,' warns The Nautical Institute in its latest Mars Report. In this report, a crew member's leg got caught in a telescopic accommodation ladder while trying to quickly solve a problem. The Nautical...
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