WinGD completes FAT of ammonia engine for bulk carrier
WinGD has completed the factory acceptance test (FAT) of its X72DF-A (ammonia) engine in China. The engine will be installed on a 210,000-DWT dry bulk carrier on order for CMB.Tech. Testing of the X72DF-A engine was completed at CSSC Engine Co. (CSE), witnessed by...
Royal Bodewes delivers first of seven 6800 DWT vessels to Arklow
After succesful sea trials in week 7, Royal Bodewes has delivered the MV Arklow Racer to Arklow Shipping. The Arklow Racer is the first 6800 DWT vessel in a new series of seven. The vessel had been launched on 16 December. It is 104.94 metres long, is 15 metres wide...
Enclosed space close call on board bulk carrier
The Nautical Institute warns once again of the dangers of entering an enclosed space after a close call on board a bulk carrier. Although there were no casualties, mistakes were made that could have easily resulted in a worse outcome. The Nautical Institute gathers...
Thecla Bodewes Shipyards launches second 7000-DWT vessel for Vertom
Vertom Group had its second 7000 DWT vessel of the LABRAX type launched and christened at Thecla Bodewes Shipyards on 23 February. The Vertom Cyta is the second of eight vessels being constructed at the yard facility in Kampen, the Netherlands. The Vertom Group is one...
Entry now open for Dutch maritime awards in new format
Once again, five maritime awards will be presented at the Dutch Maritime Awards Gala in November. This year, the awards have been renewed and are no longer visibly linked to a specific organisation. Those who want a chance to win an award can apply now. The 17th...
Northern Dutch shipyards compete for major fleet replacement
With competition from Asia, it always remains to be seen to what extent orders, including those from European shipowners, can be secured. However, in the coming years, shipbuilders will face a strong replacement demand for the construction of an average of 200 general...
JR Shipping container ship suffers fire, crew evacuated
In the early hours of Wednesday, 22 February, a fire broke out on JR Shipping's container ship MV Escape. The fifteen crew were evacuated while the vessel was left adrift in the Baltic Sea. Tugboats were deployed to salvage the vessel, which have managed to tow it to...
SWZ|Maritime’s February 2023 issue: Nothing beats Groningen in shipbuilding
Where in the Netherlands is there a network where government and industry work together to keep the maritime sector going? In The Hague, the government is failing badly. In Amsterdam, they prefer to fill up the port with new buildings. In Rotterdam, they are mainly...
VIDEO: World’s largest inland tanker bunkers world’s largest vessel
VT Group's Vorstenbosch, which is the world's largest inland tanker, has delivered fuel to Allseas' Pioneering Spirit, the world's largest offshore construction vessel, in the Port of Rotterdam. The operation was caught on camera. The 13,500 mt Vorstenbosch owned by...
Damen branches out into offshore construction
Damen Shipyards is leveraging its resources and shipbuilding expertise for offshore construction. The company now offers a complete construction service including delivery, working to clients’ designs and providing fabrication engineering expertise. Two projects are...
VIDEO: Oceanbird gears up for testing of Wings
In a next step towards realising the wind-powered vessel concept Oceanbird, a prototype of its Wing is currently undergoing tests in a wind tunnel. Later this year, there will be land-based testing of a full-scale version of the rig before retrofitting a vessel with...
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