Boskalis orders 24,000-tonne high-end cable lay vessel
Royal Boskalis is investing in a high-capacity cable lay vessel (CLV) to strengthen its position in the offshore energy market. The vessel is to meet growing demand for long-distance cable installation in the interconnector and offshore wind markets, particularly for...
Holland Shipyards christens fourth electric North Sea Canal ferry
The fourth electric ferry that will sail across the North Sea Canal, the NZK Pont 103, was christened on Thursday, 12 May. The christening took place in Hardinxveld-Giessendam at Holland Shipyards Group (HSG), where the ferry was built. Inge Keur, commercial director...
Martin Stopford: ‘Get in early to ensure access to green fuels for future ships’
Uncomfortable and discouraging. That is how maritime economist Martin Stopford characterises how maritime businesses must be feeling now that they are facing the energy transition, digitalisation and the current geopolitical situation. His advice in terms of switching...
Equinor and bp select Heerema as strategic supplier for US offshore wind projects
Heerema Marine Contractors is selected as a strategic supplier by Equinor on behalf of the fifty-fifty partnership between Equinor and bp to develop the Empire Wind and Beacon Wind projects. Once a Strategic Supplier Agreement is in place, Heerema will transport and...
Cadeler orders jack-up foundation installation vessel with COSCO
Cadeler has contracted COSCO Heavy Industries for a state-of-the-art F-class jack-up foundation installation vessel to cater for the largest projects in the offshore industry. The contract value amounts to USD 345 million and it includes an option for an additional X...
Damen Yachting sells its first Yacht Support 53
Damen Yachting has sold the first vessel from the all-new YS 53 series. This 53-metre from the Dutch builder’s Yacht Support range will be delivered in 2023 as part of Anthony Hsieh’s private fishing programme. Hsieh has ambitious goals for the YS 5301 when it joins...
DEME and Barge Master working on US offshore wind feeder solution
Through a long-term agreement with Barge Master, DEME Offshore US seeks to further develop a US Jones Act compliant feeder solution for upcoming offshore wind projects. The two companies will work on motion compensation technology for a feeder concept on the Vineyard...
Allianz: Fewer total losses, more over-sized losses and uncertainties
Total losses in the shipping industry are at record lows. Yet, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, more costly issues involving larger vessels, crew and port congestion resulting from the shipping boom, and challenging decarbonisation targets, mean there is no room for...
Port of Rotterdam plans to supply Europe with 4.6 megatonnes of hydrogen by 2030
The Port of Rotterdam, with the cluster of companies active here and in cooperation with exporting countries, could supply Northwest Europe with at least 4.6 million tonnes of hydrogen by 2030. This is much more than what was expected to date. The use of 4.6 million...
Heesen Yachts fears bankruptcy if owner appears on EU sanctions list
Heesen Yachts faces serious problems should its Russian owner Vagit Alekperov end up on the EU sanctions list. Thus far, Alekperov has been placed on the UK list, which is already causing issues with Heesen's UK suppliers. Heesen Yachts says Alekperov is one of its...
VIDEO: Allseas trials deepsea mineral collector 2500 metres below the surface
Allseas' engineers have been putting their mineral collector through its paces during successful Atlantic ultra-deepwater tests. Deployed from the company's deepsea mining vessel Hidden Gem, the collector covered more than 1 km at 2500 metres water depth. Critical...
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