Jan De Nul, Coral Vita build coral restoration farm
Since 1970, approximately fifty per cent of all coral reefs in the world have been lost. That is why Jan De Nul has now started the construction of a coral farm in the Maldives, in close collaboration with Coral Vita. Coral reefs are undergoing an alarming decline,...
World’s largest hospital ship Global Mercy docks in Rotterdam
The Global Mercy, the largest hospital ship in the world, arrived in Rotterdam on Saturday. During the next two weeks, the Global Mercy will be presented to the world with free tours on board and online and events. The docking of the newest ship of international...
Hagland orders third battery hybrid bulk carrier with Bodewes
Hagland Shipping has ordered an additional self-discharging bulk carrier of 5000 DWT with Royal Bodewes. Two such vessels are already under construction at the Dutch shipyard. The optimised vessels comply with IMO Tier III through a plug-in battery hybrid solution....
Smit Salvage makes towing connection with Felicity Ace
The Smit Salvage team has succeeded in securing a towing connection to the burning car carrier Felicity Ace. The vessel is now being towed by Boskalis' anchor handling tug supply and firefighting vessel Bear to a safe area off the Azores. So far, the vessel has...
EU to extend anti-piracy missions in Gulf of Guinea and North-Western Indian Ocean
The European Union (EU) will extend its Coordinated Maritime Presence (CMP) in the Gulf of Guinea to 2024. In addition, a new Maritime Area of Interest has been established in the North-Western Indian Ocean. The CMP is to tackle piracy and criminal activity at sea....
‘Flood of empty containers headed for USA’
The delays and bottlenecks in the container supply chain will begin to improve at some point with supply chains reverting to normality, says Danish research agency Sea-Intelligence. Whilst welcome news for all stakeholders, this transition will create another problem...
Fugro to provide vision technologies for Heerema’s offshore operations
Fugro has signed a four-year agreement with Heerema Marine Contractors for survey and positioning support services on board Heerema’s heavy lift crane vessels. Survey geo-data and positioning support will assist Heerema in identifying seabed structures and debris...
Nautical Institute warns of gantry crane dangers after stevedore fatality
Gantry cranes, as presently configured and operated on most ships, seem a clear and present danger for crew and stevedores, says The Nautical Institute in its lates Mars Report. The Report describes how a stevedore coordinator was crushed by a gantry crane as the...
Smoke from Felicity Ace reducing, salvage team to board 24 February
The car carrier Felicity Ace remains on fire and driftimg south of the Azores Islands in the Atlantic. MOL reports today that white smoke from the vessel is still visible, but has reduced compared to the past few days. According to the Portuguese Navy, a salvage team...
Some of the consequences of Russia’s attack on Ukraine for shipping
In addition to soaring oil and gas prices, Russia's attack on Ukraine will and already has an impact on shipping. This ranges from areas where navigation is suspended and closed or damaged ports to difficulties for shipping companies sailing with Russian and/or...
Port of Rotterdam to pilot mobile shore-based power on hydrogen
The Port of Rotterdam will begin a pilot in late 2022 with a mobile facility for shore-based power on hydrogen. The facility will be located at C. Steinweg-Handelsveem BV Beatrix terminal in the Eemhaven area near Rotterdam to supply Cargow’s multi-purpose vessels...
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