New COO for Heerema Marine Contractors
On July 1, Wilko de Jong took on the role of COO at Heerema Marine Contractors. He steps into the role after serving as Deputy-COO since January 1, 2026, working closely with COO Michel Hendriks. Over the past six months, they have worked side by side to ensure a...
Putting the energy efficiency of zero-emission X-Barge to the test
Zulu Associates and Flanders Hydraulics will investigate and validate the energy efficiency of the X-Barge in confined and shallow waters. This study is necessary to optimise the X-Barge's hull shape, especially in the European canals and rivers, and at low water...
Heesen applies Finsulate antifouling on superyacht
Finsulate, a producer of environmentally friendly antifouling, has partnered with Heesen Yachts in Oss. This renowned yacht builder recently built the 30-metre superyacht My Amigo, on which - to combat fouling - the innovative Finsulate, a durable, self-adhesive foil...
Frigate De Zeven Provinciën suffers water damage
Water damage has occurred on board HNLMS De Zeven Provinciën. The Dutch air defence and command frigate was at the jetty in Den Helder while the crew was on summer leave. The water damage came to light on 8 August. An automatic report came in to the Central Coast...
Which factors play a role in rising number of ship fires?
Fires on vessels remain one of the biggest safety issues for the shipping industry as evidenced by a significant increase in recent incidents. This includes the Fremantle Highway, a car-carrying vessel which caught fire this week off the Dutch coast with thousands of...
New law overrules Damen’s Mangalia shipyard joint venture
By passing Law 187/2023 on 28 June 2023, the Romanian parliament put an end to the joint venture agreement concluded by Damen Shipyards Group and the Romanian State in 2018, when Damen acquired the shares of the previous shareholder of the shipyard in Mangalia....
Mercuria and ÈTA Shipping to build at least six short sea vessels
Global energy and commodity group Mercuria and maritime innovator ÈTA Shipping have formed a joint venture that will see the construction of six initial (and ten optional) short sea vessels designed for maximum efficiency. Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering will build the...
Royal Huisman unveils new 100-metre sailing yacht concept
Dutch yacht builder Royal Huisman, Dykstra Naval Architects and Mark Whiteley Design say that with the Wing 100 concept, they have developed an entirely new megayacht category. This 100-metre concept focuses on the highest standards of environmental sustainability...
Vega orders ten Conoship Eco coasters
Vega-Reederei has placed a significant contract for the construction of ten 3800-DWT future-proof newbuildings designed by Conoship International. The diesel-electric coasters will replace the company's existing fleet. Vega's current fleet is high-consuming and...
Dutch Safety Board investigates emergency response Fremantle Highway
The Dutch Safety Board is starting an exploratory investigation into the Fremantle Highway. A fire broke out on this car carrier in the night of 25 to 26 July 2023 while sailing north of the Dutch Wadden Island Ameland. The exploratory investigation will at least...
VIDEO: Ship-to-ship oil transfer FSO Safer progressing well
At the end of July, the ship-to-ship transfer of the oil from the FSO Safer to the replacement oil tanker Yemen (formerly known as Nautica) began. It is an important milestone in this United Nations-coordinated operation to avert a potential massive environmental and...
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