Bill to crack down on shadow fleet to Dutch Parliament
A bill to strengthen action against Russia’s shadow fleet was submitted to the Dutch House of Representatives on 9 October. The shadow fleet is a network of ageing tankers that Russia uses to circumvent international sanctions. These vessels often sail without a flag...
Port of Amsterdam catches floating litter with CanalCleaner
It is a familiar sight in Amsterdam: floating litter in the water. Rubbish can also be found on the IJ and along the banks of the Port of Amsterdam. The port authority set out to find a solution, which has resulted in a pilot with the CanalCleaner. The CanalCleaner...
Finger crushed while carrying out engine maintenance
An engine crew member was assembling the sewage air blower motor back into position after maintenance.While doing so, he badly hurt his finger. The Nautical Institute describes the incident in a new Mars Report. Picture by The Nautical Institute. The Nautical...
DNK launches anti-jamming programme for vessels
Den Norske Krigsforsikring for Skib (DNK) has launched an innovative programme to provide members access to Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing (A-PNT) services. These services can counter the growing risk of jamming and spoofing. The initiative allows...
Jumbo contracts Dajin for two heavy-lift vessels
Jumbo Maritime and Dajin Heavy Industry have signed a contract for the construction of two high-end heavy-lift transportation vessels. The vessels represent a new generation of green and intelligent designs, equipped with two Huisman 1200-tonne heavy-lift cranes....
Another FAT completed for WinGD’s ammonia engine
WinGD has completed another factory acceptance testing (FAT) for its ammonia-fuelled two-stroke marine engine. This further advances the development and commercial readiness of ammonia-fuelled propulsion for zero-carbon shipping. The latest FAT follows the completion...
Strait of Hormuz disruption drives Panama Canal transits
In this week’s “Shipping number of the week” from BIMCO, Shipping Analysis Manager, Filipe Gouveia, looks at the number of Panama Canal transits, which has risen due to closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This disruption has contributed to a rise in US energy exports to...
First AiP ever for an energy-harvesting ship
DRIFT Energy, a deep tech startup based in Bath, UK, has been awarded an approval in principle (AiP) by RINA for its energy harvesting vessel design. It is the first time that an AiP has been awarded for an energy-harvesting ship. Through RINA’s risk-based AiP...
Jan De Nul reports record turnover over 2025
With a total turnover of EUR 4.24 billion, Jan De Nul recorded a six per cent increase compared to 2024. The company achieved its turnover in 2025 through 298 projects in 31 countries. EBITDA rose from EUR 777 million in 2024 to EUR 812 million in 2025, following the...
ABB automates quay crane waterside operations with AI
ABB is introducing Waterside Automation, which automates quay crane operations over the vessel and reduces the need for continuous manual control. The solution addresses a key bottleneck in container terminal efficiency and enables a gradual transition toward...
GEFO acquires seven gas tankers from Unigas
As part of an asset deal, the GEFO Shipping Group is acquiring the gas tanker activities of Unigas Shipping Swiss AG. The transaction is scheduled to close in June/July 2026 and involves a total of seven inland gas tankers. Three of the vessels, measuring 135 metres...
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