And the 2026 Maritime Awards nominees are…
At the Maritime Awards Gala on Monday 2 November at Studio21 in Hilversum, the maritime sector will celebrate the power of innovation. Once again, five maritime awards will be presented: the Maritime Talent Award, the Maritime Innovation Award, the Maritime...
IMO agrees on net-zero GHG for shipping around 2050
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted a revised strategy to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from international shipping. The goal is 'to reach net-zero GHG emissions from international shipping by or around 2050.' Member states unanimously...
MAN to deliver methanol engine retrofits to Seaspan and Hapag-Lloyd
MAN Energy Solutions has signed an agreement with Seaspan Corporation and Hapag-Lloyd. Under the agreement, MAN will deliver fifteen engine retrofit solutions for conversion of vessels to dual fuel methanol operation, with an option of 45 more. The vessels are now...
Hull Vane changes tack, seeks to roll out local production
Hull Vane has announced its sales director Bruno Bouckaert will step down. With his departure, Hull Vane will also change its strategy and focus on selling the T and U-series Hull Vanes, while simultaneously rolling out local production facilities outside Europe....
What the 2024 ETS price tag could look like for shipping
From 1 January 2024, shipping will be included in the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS). Based on current emissions, Hecla Emissions Management has calculated what the ETS bill will look like for shipping, beginning at well over EUR 3 billion in 2024. The European...
Green Jade joins DEME fleet
DEME's revolutionary offshore installation vessel Green Jade officially joined the fleet on 30 June. The occasion was celebrated during a festive naming ceremony, held at the Kaohsiung shipyard in Taiwan. Green Jade is the second vessel of its kind to join DEME's...
Vertom launches Vertom Tomma at Thecla Bodewes Shipyards
Vertom Group, the Netherlands, one of the leading short sea shipping operators in Europe, christened the MV Vertom Tomma on 5 July, followed by its launch on 6 July. The vessel, built by Thecla Bodewes Shipyards, is the third dry cargo vessel in a series of ten being...
Container xChange warns for low water levels Rhine
The Rhine river, a vital lifeline of transportation and trade in Europe, is currently grappling with the pressing challenge of falling water levels. Barge transports passing through the measuring point at "Kaub" are particularly impacted due to draught restrictions,...
VSM: Have to turn things around for EU maritime industry
In its annual report, German trade organisation Verband für Schiffbau und Meerestechnik (VSM) says a fundamental, political change of course is becoming increasingly urgent for the maritime industry in Germany and the EU. The war in Ukraine has shown that things need...
RH Marine enlisted as first Dutch supplier for new ASW frigates
Damen Naval has signed a contract with the first Dutch supplier for the new Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Frigates. RH Marine will supply the Integrated Mission Management System (IMMS), the Integrated Navigation Bridge System (INBS) and the Integrated Platform...
Oceanco delivers 109-metre superyacht Seven Seas
Oceanco has delivered the Seven Seas, a 109-metre motoryacht. Under the expertise and guidance of Lateral Naval Architects, the project underwent an extensive optimisation process, resulting in outstanding performance and exceptional seakeeping ability. The yacht was...
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