Damen redelivers Amels 242 Synthesis after refit
Damen Yachting has redelivered Amels refit Synthesis from its Amels build facility in Vlissingen. Originally delivered in 2021, this 74-metre Amels 242 is part of the Limited Editions range. Following the refit period and redelivery, the yacht departed the...
Vessel that capsized in Baltic Sea collision is sinking
The splitbarge Karin Høj, which collided with the general cargo vessel Scot Carrier on Monday and subsequently capsized, is sinking. The Swedish Coast Guard is working to contain an oil spill from the wreck. One of the crew of the Scot Carrier is still under arrest on...
SWZ|Maritime’s December issue: The need for spatial planning
The cover of SWZ|Maritime's December edition shows something different than what readers are usually offered. Instead of an often brand-new ship in its elements, we show a map of the Netherlands and a big chunk of the Dutch part of the North Sea. And what this map...
Volvo Penta joins forces with Danfoss to boost marine electrification
Volvo Penta and Danfoss’ Editron division have signed a partnership agreement that will drive the transformation towards sustainable power solutions within the marine industry. The two companies share a visionary mindset to take the marine sector to the next level...
VIDEO: Next episode of documentary on Pioneering Spirit’s jacket lift system
The Pioneering Spirit was already a unique feat in offshore technology. Now it is being enhanced with a second revolutionary lift system, capable of lifting and transporting jackets up to 20,000 tonnes. In a documentary, Allseas engineers explain more about this...
Heesen starts construction of 50-metre yacht Project Jade
The third yacht in Heesen Yachts' new 50-metre semi-displacement class is now under construction at the shipyard in Oss. Project Jade boasts an optimised hull, Tier III engines and a shallow draught of just 2.15 metres. The first welds to the keel of YN 20350 were...
Rapid changes in the North Sea require long-term roadmap
For the North Sea to continue to sustain ecosystems and the social well-being of Northern Europe, action is needed by industry and policy makers alike. This is necessary to maintain biodiversity and natural productivity in the face of growing offshore economic...
Bart Leenders elected Port Personality of the Year 2021
The Rotterdam Port Personality of the Year Foundation (Stichting Havenman/vrouw) has chosen Bart Leenders, vice president production Renewable Products at Neste, as Port Personality of the Year 2021. Neste, which has had a refinery on the Maasvlakte since 2011,...
Nor-Shipping postpones January 2022 event
In the face of increasing coronavirus infection rates, driven by the omikron mutation, Nor-Shipping has taken the decision to postpone its upcoming exhibition and event programme planned for January. A new date has not yet been set, but is expected to be announced...
Swedish Coast Guard investigates possible intoxication in Baltic Sea collision
In the early morning hours, general cargo ship Scot Carrier and splitbarge Karin Høj collided in the Baltic Sea. The Karin Høj capsized and the two crew members of this vessel are missing. The cause is still unknown, but the Swedish Coast Guard says criminal...
Salvors hired for X-Press Pearl shipwreck, four crew still detained
X-Press Feeders, operator of the container ship X-Press Pearl, has signed a contract with the Shanghai Salvage Company for the removal of the wreck. Last Friday, four former crew members had their travel bans lifted by a Sri Lankan court, but another four are still...
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