Dutch Defence Strategy prioritises unmanned systems
Drones and other unmanned systems form a key part of the new Dutch Defence Strategy (Defensienota). Within five years, these are expected to account for more than half of operational capabilities. The Dutch Ministry of Defence has outlined plans to strengthen the...
WSC: Fewer containers lost at sea in 2022
The World Shipping Council (WSC) has released its annual report on containers lost at sea, revealing positive developments in container safety within the international liner shipping industry. In 2022, 661 containers were lost overboard during the year, which is...
VIDEO: ABB reveals propulsion concept that mimics whale tail
ABB has introduced ABB Dynafin, a new concept representing a revolutionary propulsion system. Inspired by the dynamic motions of a whale’s tail, the innovative concept is the result of over a decade of research, development, and testing. The company estimates the...
Damen unveils new compact ASD Tug 2111
Damen Shipyards Group has unveiled the latest vessel in its Compact Tugs product platform. The ASD Tug 2111 joins the ASD Tug 2312 in the range, combining proven technology with innovation to advance safety, sustainability, reliability, and efficiency. Siebe Cieraad,...
‘Shipping losses hit record low, but jump in fires’
Over the last year, 38 large ships were lost worldwide, a record low, reports Allianz in its latest Safety and Shipping Review. However, a combination of factors impacting fire risk, ongoing and new threats posed by the ripple effects of the Ukraine conflict,...
Heerema and Allseas to install 14 offshore platforms for TenneT
TenneT has signed multi-year framework agreements with Heerema Marine Contractors and Allseas for transportation and installation of at least fourteen 2 gigawatt (2GW) offshore platforms. The fourteen converter stations will be installed in the Dutch and German parts...
Damen and Boluda plan Europe’s first methanol tug
Damen Shipyards and Boluda Towage have joined forces to bring zero-emissions tugs to Europe. In a groundbreaking move, the two organisations, which have nearly 200 years of tugboat experience between them, aim to launch the first newbuild methanol tug in Europe. The...
Thecla Bodewes Shipyards reveals SALMO series dry cargo vessels
After the delivery of the first two of eight LABRAX vessels, MV Vertom Patty and MV Vertom Cyta, Thecla Bodewes Shipyards will present the SALMO series at Nor-Shipping 2023 in Oslo, Norway. The SALMO series is the yard’s latest product line of innovative...
Wagenborg completes first transatlantic voyage on biofuels
One of Royal Wagenborg's F-class vessels has completed the company's first transatlantic voyage sailing on co-processed marine fuel. The shipment, which was requested by a client, illustrates the ease of switching to this type of drop-in biofuel and reduced greenhouse...
FPS launches zero-emission inland container ship
On 25 May, Dutch shipping company Future Proof Shipping (FPS) officially launched the first hydrogen-powered zero-emission inland container ship, H2 Barge 1, in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The ship is also the first to receive the A-Zero emission label. Earlier in the...
Ahlmark orders two mini bulkers from Royal Bodewes
Swedish shipowner and operator Ahlmark Lines AB has contracted Dutch shipbuilder Royal Bodewes for two Royal Bodewes 5050 Eco Trader ice class 1A mini bulkers. The vessels are to be delivered in 2024. Construction of the first vessel (NB 732) has already begun at one...
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