DEME in oyster reef restoration project in Belgian North Sea
DEME and The Oyster Restoration Company (TORC) have joined forces to deliver EuroReefs. This is to become a landmark large‑scale offshore nature restoration project for native European flat oyster reefs. The project is commissioned by Belgium’s Federal Public Service...
European countries join forces against underwater threats
Ten European countries are joining forces to better protect their vital infrastructure at sea. This was revealed at the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) ministerial meeting on 13 June at the Marine Etablissement Amsterdam. In a joint statement, the ministers agreed to...
Jumbo faces fines for scrapping vessels in Turkey
The Dutch Public Prosector (OM) suspects Jumbo Shipping of violating the European Waste Shipment Regulation (EWSR). It concerns two ships that were scrapped in Turkey in 2014 and 2015. Jumbo now faces fines, but the company says it does not identify with the...
71-metre Feadship yacht Sakura ready for delivery in 2025
Feadship is currently building the 71.76-metre superyacht Sakura, the Japanese name for cherry blossom, on spec. The yacht features a future-proof diesel-electric propulsion system and is scheduled for delivery in May 2025. Sakura’s exterior styling by Studio De Voogt...
First newbuild hydrogen inland vessel close to completion
Over the next few weeks, the first newbuild hydrogen-electric inland navigation vessel will be completed, with trials scheduled at the end of summer. On 12 June, a construction update of this Hydrogen Electric Cargo Ship Antonie (Waterstof Elektrisch Vrachtschip...
A2B-online orders methanol-powered container ships
A2B-online has ordered two new sustainable container vessels of 650 TEU. The feeders will have a multi-fuel methanol propulsion system, battery capacity and can use shore power to operate emission free during port and inland water operations. A2B-online, a provider of...
Damen unveils zero-emission Multi Cat
Damen Shipyards Group has introduced a new vessel design that brings a significant boost to workboat sustainability. At the Seawork exhibition in Southampton on 13th June, Damen unveiled the zero-emission Multi Cat 1908 Electric. The vessel represents a powerful...
Huisman to equip JDN’s Voltaire and Les Alizes with Monopile Spreader Bar
Jan De Nul Group has contracted Huisman for a 3500mt Monopile Spreader Bar. The Spreader Bar will support and optimise installation of offshore wind turbines. It is able to handle monopiles with the largest diameter and length currently available. With this third...
DEME installs first foundation of US offshore wind farm
Offshore works at the Vineyard Wind 1 project in the US have begun for DEME. Its specialised floating offshore installation vessel Orion has successfully installed the first of 62 foundations. Vineyard Wind 1 is the first commercial-scale offshore wind farm in the...
Jan De Nul fixes Les Alizés and Voltaire on long-term charter to RWE
Jan De Nul Group has signed an agreement with RWE for the long-term chartering of two next-generation installation vessels for future offshore wind foundation and turbine construction. It involves the exclusive charter of Les Alizés and Voltaire. The charters are...
Ulstein designs two more methanol CSOVs for Acta Marine
Ulstein Design & Solutions has signed a contract with Tersan Shipyard for two methanol-fuelled Ulstein SX216 Construction Service Operating Vessel (CSOV) designs. The vessels will be constructed for the Netherlands-based Acta Marine and will be number 3 and 4 with...
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