Dutch pilots to train on customised VSTEP simulator
The Dutch Pilotage Service Organisation has commissioned a customised VSTEP NAUTIS simulator to train crews involved in pilot transfer operations. The simulator has been specifically configured to replicate the handling characteristics and bridge layout of the...
Damen gives sneak preview of River Scooper
On 16 September, World Cleanup Day, Damen Shipyards presented a first glimpse of its River Scooper. The vessel is designed to collect plastic waset from rivers. Plastic pollution is a major threat to earth's environment. Damen, in collaboration with partners such as...
‘Offshore wind farm licence takes eight years’
On 9 September, Van Oord christened the trailing suction hopper dredger Vox Alexia and the cable installation vessel Calypso. A day earlier, the press, including SWZ|Maritime, was invited for several presentations under the heading “Van Oord & the energy...
Europe becomes most important electric boat market
Electric motors are increasingly conquering European waters. Initially eyed critically, the quiet and climate-friendly electric boats are beginning to gain acceptance and popularity. The latest market research [1] forecasts average annual growth of 12.7 per cent for...
Captain and first mate Alaskaborg fined for oil spill
The Maritime Disciplinary Court of the Netherlands (Tuchtcollege voor de Scheepvaart) has fined both the captain and first mate of Wagenborg's Alaskaborg. Both wrongfully assumed they were pumping melt or sea water overboard, but this was in fact at least partially...
VIDEO: Boskalis’ waterbox wins IADC Safety Award
During the International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) Annual General Meeting in Barcelona, the winner of the Safety Award 2023 was announced. Boskalis took home the award for its improved safety design of the waterbox. Boskalis has introduced new...
Technology trial for new methane slip solution
Several maritime industry players have come together to implement Daphne Technology's SlipPure solution onto the Angelicoussis Group’s LNG carrier Maran Gas Chios. The technology targets methane slip. Key players in the project are Lloyd's Register (LR) as the...
Thyssenkrupp kicks off construction of submarines for Germany and Norway
thyssenkrupp Marine Systems has started production in Kiel of what it refers to as 'the world’s most advanced conventional submarines'. These boats belong to the Type 212CD for a joint programme with the Norwegian and German navies. The order, placed in July 2021, was...
Damen launches Pakistan Navy Offshore Patrol Vessel at Galati
On 12 September, Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania held a launching ceremony for the PNS Hunain. This is one of a series of Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) 2600 that Damen is constructing for the Pakistan Navy. Damen was awarded the contract to build the vessel,...
VIDEO: Zeaborn vessel sets sail with Rotor Sails
Zeaborn Ship Management has had its first (managed) vessel retrofitted with Anemoi’s first Rotor Sails prototype. Three 5×24 Rotor Sails - also known as Flettner rotors - were installed on Tufton’s Kamsarmax bulk carrier TR Lady. Captain Vladyslav Naidenko assisted...
TSS crossing with crossed signals
Take early and substantial action to keep well clear. The Nautical Institute gives this advice in its latest Mars Report in which a dangerous situation unfolded in a busy traffic separation scheme (TSS). The Nautical Institute gathers reports of maritime accidents and...
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