Concordia Damen to build methanol-ready river cruisers
Dutch specialised shipyard Concordia Damen will build two CDS River Cruise 135 vessels for TUI Cruises. These cruisers are of in-house design and have been tailored to TUI’s explicit wishes. TUI River Cruises’ fleet is currently expanding from six to ten ships, which...
ABS awards AiP to nuclear power barge
A novel design for a floating offshore nuclear power barge from HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) and KEPCO Engineering and Construction Company, Inc. (KEPCO E&C) has received approval in principle (AiP) from ABS. Project collaborators...
A bird’s-eye view of machine learning in the yachting industry
In an ever-evolving world where technological advancements are transforming industries at an unprecedented pace, the maritime yachting industry is also experiencing a remarkable transformation. Amidst this wave of innovation, the integration of artificial intelligence...
Carisbrooke orders LABRAX vessel from Thecla Bodewes Shipyards
Carisbrooke Shipping Ltd has contracted Thecla Bodewes Shipyards for a LABRAX 7280 DWT diesel-electric multi-purpose dry cargo vessel. For Thecla Bodewes Shipyards it is the eleventh vessel of this type to be built. Delivery is planned for 2026. The contract signing...
Bound4blue to install three suction sails on RoRo vessel
Airbus will equip one of the vessels it uses to transport aircraft subassemblies with wind-assisted propulsion technology. Three 22-metre-high bound4blue eSAILs will be fitted to the Ville de Bordeaux ahead of a six-month performance monitoring period starting early...
Damen presents SOV that can charge at offshore wind turbines
Damen Shipyards has unveiled its latest concept for the offshore wind industry: A fully electric version of its Service Operations Vessel (SOV) that can charge from turbines and substations offshore. With continuously growing energy demands, the need for renewable...
Never cross the gantry crane rails while the crane is in use
Current gantry crane practice and risk reduction measures are not adequate, finds a report from Dutch Safety Board (DSB). The Nautical Institute discusses the report's findings in its latest Mars Report. The Nautical Institute gathers reports of maritime accidents and...
In-transit hull cleaning robot wins technology award
Shipshave has won an award for its in-transit cleaning of hulls (ITCH) solution. It consists of a robotic tool that removes biofouling during the voyage to boost fuel efficiency and decarbonisation. It landed Shipshave the Most Innovative Proven Technology Award at...
Shipnext wins grant to boost AI in shipping
Online cargo platform Shipnext has secured a substantial, multi-year grant from Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship (VLAIO). The grant will be used to strengthen the adoption of predictive analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) in the supply chain. A...
Supervision of historic sailing fleet still inadequate
The supervision of the historical sailing fleet in the Netherlands, the so-called "brown fleet", is still inadequate. The Dutch Safety Board draws this conclusion in an investigation following two accidents in 2022. In the meantime, the Dutch Public Prosecutor is...
In pictures: Bulk carrier OS 35 leaves Amsterdam port in small pieces
A most unusual sight at the vast Westpoort area in the Port of Amsterdam: Two parts of a wrecked bulk carrier rising high above barren reclaimed land. At the Decom Amsterdam facility, Dutch firm Koole Contractors is dismantling the ship’s hulk in handysize pieces...
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