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...
Dutch companies launch portable dredging simulator
Three Dutch companies that have won their spurs in the maritime sector are developing a dredging simulator. The simulator will be portable and affordable. Responsible for the development of the simulator are Controllab, MSA-Service and Amsterdam Shipyards. Arnold den...
Vroon to sell off offshore support vessel fleet
After already announcing the company would fall into the hands of banks to reduce its debt load a year ago, shipping company Vroon has now presented its plans for a major restructuring. Part of the plan involves the sale of forty offshore support vessels as well as a...
VIDEO: How Kooiman lengthened dredger Swalinge
Want to see how you insert a 37-metre section into an existing ship? Kooiman Hoebee did just that with the trailing suction hopper dredger Swalinge last year. The Dutch shipyard has now released an extensive timelapse of the work. The Swalinge has been refitted...
Spliethoff and BigLift team up in Japan
Spliethoff and BigLift Shipping have decided to combine their offices in Japan. From now on, they will operate from a joint office in Tokyo. The combination of offices in Japan follows those in the USA, UK and China. BigLift Shipping and Spliethoff say that the move...
ABS and HD Hyundai step up autonomous sailing projects
ABS and HD Hyundai have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to continue working together on autonomous projects. Together they want to expand the development of autonomous navigation technology into critical vessel machinery and safety systems. Building on...
Wind-solar retrofit project WHISPER wins EU funding
The WHISPER project has been granted EUR 9.2 million in funding from Horizon Europe. Goal is to develop a fully modular retrofit solution, comprising a wind-solar hybrid power system and a tilting wingsail system to provide wind-assisted propulsion. WHISPER is a...
Wagenborg orders fourth EasyMax vessel from Niestern Sander
Wagenborg Shipping and Dutch shipyard Royal Niestern Sander have come to an agreement to start construction of another 14,000-DWT EasyMax vessel. It will be the fourth vessel in the EasyMax series and is to be delivered in autumn 2024. This repeat order, which was...
Vopak starts joint venture in hydrogen carrier tech
Tank storage company Vopak and German hydrogen company Hydrogenious are starting a joint venture in the storage, transport and supply of hydrogen via hydrogen carrier benzyl toluene. Through LOHC Logistix, the companies plan to build a storage plant in Germany as well...
Frontline abandons Euronav merger attempt
Frontline announced plans to merge with Euronav in July 2022 to form the largest tanker company in the world. Although Frontline does not say why it has now decided to scrap the merger deal, Euronav's biggest shareholder, Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB, the Saverys...
Heesen has Eidsgaard design exterior of new 50-metre yacht series
Heesen Yachts has selected Harrison Eidsgaard studio to design its 50-metre Steel series. At 50 metres and 499 GT, this new series will feature a Fast Displacement steel hull of great seaworthiness for optimal comfort in all sea conditions. The 50-metre Steel series...
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