Damen to deliver Multi Cat 2712 to Protunus
On 21 May, Damen Shipyards Group signed a contract with Protunus for the delivery of a Multi Cat (MuC) 2712. The vessel will strengthen the operational capabilities of Protunus and Pro Liquid and will support both in-house operations and international charter...
Edward Heerema turns offshore company Allseas over to son Pieter
Allseas founder and President Edward Heerema is stepping aside after nearly four decades at the helm. Eldest son Pieter will assume the role of President of the Allseas Group. Edward will remain as Chairman and concentrate on developing and integrating new...
MAN part of suppliers that provide new propulsion system for Germany’s F126 frigates
Damen Naval has signed contracts with various industry players to supply systems for the four new F126 frigates for the German Navy. The latest in line is MAN Energy Solutions, which will supply the propulsion diesel engines. The frigates boast a top speed of over 26...
VSTEP launches access to simulation training from home
VSTEP is about to release its new maritime simulator NAUTIS Home, offering access to simulation training from anywhere. In addition, to become acquainted with simulation-based learning, the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, MSG eG and Royal Boskalis have leased a Portable...
NATO trains with new maritime unmanned systems
Around 1500 military and civilian personnel from NATO and partner countries are gathering in Portugal this month for two maritime exercises aimed at testing the interoperability of new maritime unmanned systems. Both exercises are being held in areas around the Troia...
Kites at sea as an alternative to wind turbines?
Although for now, Kitepower is targeting construction sites, refugee camps and festivals with its mobile kites that generate electricity, for the future, the company is considering a large-scale kite park at sea. To achieve this, the Dutch start-up is researching...
Jan De Nul installs eighty turbines at first French offshore wind farm
Ahead of schedule, Jan De Nul’s offshore jack-up installation vessel Vole au vent has completed its mission on the Saint-Nazaire Wind Farm project in France. The ship transported and installed eighty sets of 6 MW wind turbine generators for the very first commercial...
Van Oord preferred contractor for Polish offshore wind project
Van Oord has been selected as preferred contractor for the construction of the Baltic Power offshore wind farm, 23 kilometres north of the Polish coastline. Van Oord will transport and install more than seventy foundations, consisting of a monopile fitted with a...
Broken anchor brake leads to anchoring kerfuffle
Anchor brake maintenance is a crucial element in safe operations. The Nautical Institute gives this advice in its latest Mars Report in which a tanker's port anchor brake malfunctioned, eventually resulting in it becoming entangles with the starboard anchor chain. The...
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Upcoming bad weather could affect structural integrity of OS 35 [UPDATED]
Adverse weather conditions that are forecast for Sunday and Monday are such that they may affect the structural integrity of the OS 35. The Gibraltar Port Authority and the salvors, Resolve, are exploring all realistic options to minimise pollution that may be caused...
Doeksen takes LNG ferries largely out of service due to fuel prices
Record fuel prices have resulted in Rederij Doeksen taking the most sustainable vessels in its fleet out of service for the most part. The LNG-powered ferries Willem Barentsz and Willem de Vlamingh are being replaced by the Friesland built in 1989. According to...
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