Rotterdam maps path for nuclear ship port calls
Existing port safety and risk-management frameworks could provide a credible starting point for assessing nuclear-powered commercial ship calls within a major European port environment. This follows from a new joint study that uses the Port of Rotterdam as a case...
VIDEO: Sailing freighter Canopée leaves Neptune yard for sea trials
In October, the sailing freighter Canopée arrived in the Netherlands to be completed at the Neptune Marine yard in Hardinxveld-Giessendam. The vessel has now left again to perform its sea trials. The vessel was built at the Partner Stoczina shipyard in Szczecin,...
Damen lays keel for Stan Tug series for Swedish navy
At Albwardy Damen, the keel laying has taken place for a series of Stan Tug 1706 ICE vessels. Four customised ice class harbour tugs are under construction for the Swedish navy to be delivered to Sweden starting in 2023. The keel laying was performed by Swedish...
Ardmore orders carbon capture ready scrubbers for six tankers
Product and chemical tanker company Ardmore Shipping has contracted Value Maritime for its emissions-reducing Filtree system, including the Clean Loop system, for an initial six tankers. The systems ordered are carbon capture ready. Aligning with Ardmore’s energy...
Maersk CEO Søren Skou to be succeeded by Vincent Clerc
Since 2016, Søren Skou has led the transformation of Maersk from a diversified conglomerate to an integrated logistics company and set the business on a new growth trajectory. Vincent Clerc, currently CEO of the company’s Ocean & Logistic business, will succeed as...
SolarDuck to build Japan’s first offshore floating solar demonstrator
Through its partner Tokyu Land Corporation, SolarDuck has won a contract to build Japan’s first offshore floating solar demonstrator in Tokyo Bay. In addition to floating solar, the area will also be used to demonstrate automated sailing boat technology. The contract...
€2.3 million for Dutch Sustainable Shipbuilding Subsidy Scheme in 2023
Dutch Parliament adopted an amendment on 8 December to make EUR 2.3 million available to extend the Sustainable Shipbuilding Subsidy Scheme (Subsidieregeling Duurzame Scheepsbouw). The internationally competitive and highly innovative Dutch shipbuilding industry uses...
HAL may be willing to rescue IHC again by buying IQIP
After already being involved in the rescue operation that saved Royal IHC from bankruptcy in 2020, investment company HAL comes to the aid of the struggling Dutch shipbuilder once again. Allegedly, the investment company is now willing to buy IHC's money-making IQIP,...
Alewijnse completes electrical project on fifth Damen CombiFreighter 3850
Alewijnse has completed its fifth Damen CombiFreighter 3850 project at the Damen Yichang Shipyard in China. The scope of the works included the delivery of equipment and materials, supervision of the installation and commissioning. In total, Alewijnse will equip up to...
VSTEP makes maritime simulations accessible from home
VSTEP has launched the Early Access version of its latest maritime simulator NAUTIS Home. This simulator makes ship simulation available from anywhere. 'Simulation-based training is essential when it comes to improving the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the...
Lloyd’s Register certifies DriX uncrewed surface vessel
Lloyd's Register (LR) has awarded its first certification for an Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) to the DriX maritime drone, developed by Exail. The new certification attests that the surface drone meets critical safety requirements to be operated at sea. The DriX...
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