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...
Damen Amels 80 Netto II sets off on maiden voyage
The Amels 80 Netto II built by Damen Yachting has departed Vlissingen, marking the start of its maiden voyage to the Mediterranean. Built for an experienced owner with a clear vision for active use at sea, Netto II now joins the Amels Limited Editions fleet. The Netto...
SWZ|Maritime’s June 2026 issue: Who’s steering?
Remote pilots without a view. Masters relying on cargo declarations they can't verify. Designers who never asked the crew. Why maritime progress keeps coming back to the same question. Remote pilotage, e-learning, ship design, cargo safety, and the international...
Naval and Dutch MoD sign contract for submarine torpedoes
On 16 June, the Dutch Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Naval Group signed the contract for new-generation F21 heavy-weight torpedoes to equip the Orka-class submarines. With this contract, the Royal Netherlands Navy will become the first NATO SSK fleet to operate the...
GustoMSC introduces asymmetrical rack & pinion design
As offshore wind turbines continue to grow, installation vessels face increasing demands for higher load capacity, greater efficiency, and tighter project schedules. GustoMSC developed its new Asymmetrical Rack & Pinion (ASYM R&P) technology to address those...
Another methanol-ready CSOV delivered to Acta Marine
Acta Marine has taken delivery of Acta Gemini, its latest walk-to-work (W2W) DP2 construction service operation vessel (CSOV). It is the third vessel in a series of four and was built at Tersan Shipyard, Yalova Turkey. The vessel is purpose-built to support offshore...
Pin holes create pathway to fatal reckoning
Vessels with common bulkheads between cargo holds and crew accommodation require extra scrutiny when it comes to the dangers of phosphine gas used for fumigation. The Nautical Institute describes a fatal accident in a new Mars Report. The Nautical Institute gathers...
Everllence lands first order for methane engine
Everllence has secured the world’s first order for its latest generation of dual‑fuel methane engine. The Everllence B&W ME‑GI (Gas Injection) Mk10.7 type was selected for a new series of car carriers for Norwegian shipowner Global Car Carriers (GCC). The order...
Testing proves durability of Nanodeck marine solar tiles
Solar technology has long been regarded by some in the maritime industry as too fragile for the demanding conditions at sea. Clean energy company MarineSolar Energy Solutions has now had its NanoDeck solar tiles tested to challenge that perception. Tests carried out...
AtoB@C Shipping continues under ESL Shipping brand
ESL Shipping will integrate its subsidiary AtoB@C Shipping into a unified ESL Shipping brand. The consolidation is to strengthen the company’s market position, clarify its service offering, and support long‑term growth across key segments. 'A single brand enables us...
Rotterdam UAS lands EUR 2M to speed up autonomous shipping
Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences (UAS) has secured at least EUR 2 million in funding for the Living Lab Green & Autonomous Corridor Rotterdam-Oslo project. At its heart are two innovative hydrogen-powered vessels being developed by Samskip, scheduled to...
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