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...
VIDEO: First new Belgian minehunter officially launched
After a technical launch in February, the first new Mine Countermeasure Vessel for the Belgian navy was officially launched on 29 March. During the ceremony in Concarneau, France, shipbuilder Naval transferred the ship's bell and nameplates of BNS Oostende to the...
Meyer RE and Damen Shiprepair start collaboration
The Meyer Group and Damen Shiprepair & Conversion (DSC) have signed a cooperation agreement. DSC will work with the recently established company Meyer RE, which offers shipping companies solutions to maximise their vessel’s sustainability, from development to...
Why it took ten years for the Vertom Joy to get ready for sea trials
After almost ten years since its keel laying, the Caranx 11.500-DWT multi-purpose vessel, now named Vertom Joy, is finally close to entering into service. The vessel left Thecla Bodewes Shipyards on Tuesday, 28 March, on its way to Amsterdam for final underwater...
LPG carrier hits berthed tug and dock in following current
Be mindful of accumulating "risk multipliers" and act conservatively, says The Nautical Institute in its latest Mars Report in which it discusses an LPG carrier colliding with a berthed tug. A following current, winds and darkness all contributed to this accident. The...
Wagenborg transports monopiles for Jan De Nul
Jan De Nul Group has selected Wagenborg Towage as logistic supplier for monopiles for the Gode Wind 3 and Borkum Riffgrund 3 offshore wind farms. In total, Wagenborg will transport 107 monopile foundations to Eemshaven. Assisted by the tug Waterlines, the first...
Purus Wind orders eight low-emission vessels from Damen
Damen Shipyards and offshore wind services provider Purus Wind have signed a contract for the build and delivery of eight new vessels. The order involves seven Fast Crew Suppliers of two different types and one 90-metre Construction Service Operation Vessel. The Fast...
‘R&D and innovation key to achieve FuelEU Maritime objectives’
The Waterborne Technology Platform welcomes the European Parliament and Council agreement to cut maritime transport emissions by promoting alternative fuels for shipping. According to the organisation, it now comes down to developing and delivering cost-efficient...
Tanker Princess Empress leaking oil from eight tanks
A Japanese remotely-operated vehicle (ROV) has found that the tanker Princess Empress, which sank off the Philippines in February, is leaking oil from all eight tanks. Meanwhile, the US Coast Guard will help the Philippine Coast Guard with the oil spill response. The...
New knowledge campus on Terschelling allows MIWB to expand
The Municipality of Terschelling, FB Oranjewoud Foundation and NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences are joining forces for a high-quality education and research facility on Terschelling. The new facility also allows Maritime Institute Willem Barentsz (MIWB) to...
Samskip orders two zero-emission short sea container vessels
Samskip has ordered two zero-emission short sea container vessels with Cochin Shipyard in India. The vessels will use green hydrogen as fuel and will service western European routes. According to Samskip, the ships will be among the first zero-emission short sea...
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