PhotonFirst and Naval partner on fibre-optic monitoring
PhotonFirst and Naval Group are joining forces to test the use of fibre-optic sensors on the structures of Naval Group’s surface vessels and submarines. The objective is to improve the structural monitoring of naval platforms, and, ultimately, to enhance their...
Second Boskalis vessel links to Remote Operations Center
Boskalis recently announced its first deployment of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) from its new Remote Operations Center (ROC) in Aberdeen. Now, a second vessel, the diving support vessel BOKA Da Vinci, is also connected to the ROC. From the onshore center,...
Crew poisoning from fumigant with two fatalities
If you are transporting fumigated cargo and there is general sickness on board amongst the crew, assume the worst. The Nautical Institute gives this warning in a new Mars Report which describes a fumigation incident that claimed two lives. The Nautical Institute...
Concordia Damen delivers river cruiser to Century Cruises
Dutch shipbuilder Concordia Damen has delivered the Century Star to Century Cruises. It is the first river cruise ship that the China-based cruise line has had built specifically for the European market and marks the start of a series of three sister ships. The...
Samskip transfers NL-UK business to CLdN
Samskip has received regulatory approval for the transfer of its transport services between Rotterdam and the UK and Ireland to CLdN. The operational transfer of these services is scheduled to take place on the 29th of June as part of the planned transition process....
Germany scraps F126 frigate programme
The German Navy will not receive the six planned F126-class frigates that were originally ordered with Damen Naval. The German Ministry of Defence has taken this decision due to significant delays, enormous cost overruns and unforeseeable risks. A replacement for the...
Record number of visitors for Seawork 2026
Advertorial – Europe's leading commercial marine and workboat exhibition, Seawork, closes its doors on another landmark year, welcoming record numbers of visitors and a global community of maritime professionals to Southampton's Mayflower Park. Seawork 2026 has...
Mitsubishi, TNO validate engine that emits only water
The maritime sector is undergoing its biggest transition since combustion engines replaced manual labour. Mitsubishi and TNO are demonstrating that zero-emission inland shipping is within reach, with the world’s first CO2-free hydrogen engine. Article and picture by...
IMO announces evacuation plan for Strait of Hormuz
The Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States have signed a memorandum of understanding that is to end the war between the two countries. Following this agreement, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has announced an evacuation plan for the seafarers...
Everllence’s ammonia engine moves closer to sea trials
Everllence has completed the type approval test (TAT) of its ME-LGIA ammonia-burning engine at its Research Centre Copenhagen (RCC). Eight classification societies oversaw the testing that took place from June 10-12, marking the latest phase towards the engine's...
Biocide-free antifouling paint performs best
When comparing different types of antifouling paints against fouling on leisure boats, the results were the opposite of what many would expect. Of the paints tested, the biocide-free silicone paint worked best, and the paint marketed as environmentally friendly turned...
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