Porthos CO2 storage project suffers delays
Following a review, the Porthos carbon capture and storage project is revising its schedule. The project is not expected to commence before the second half of 2027, whereas start-up was originally planned for the end of this year. Porthos is developing a project in...
LR and Inmarsat joins forces to provide remote surveys
Classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) and satellite communications provider Inmarsat have developed a connectivity solution that will address challenges experienced during remote surveys. The solution combines LR Remote with Inmarsat's Fleet Connect. LR Remote...
Sail the Whatever and prevent it from grounding in the Suez Canal
The Ever Given grounding the Suez Canal in March forms the inspiration for a new online game called Whatever. Players have to sail the ship through the canal to deliver its cargo on time and without getting stuck. The game was created by Solo Developer Napas Torteeka...
First zero-emission inland vessel using battery containers sets sail
Zero Emission Services (ZES) has started sailing the Alphenaar. It is the first Dutch inland navigation vessel that uses exchangeable energy containers for its propulsion. The Alphenaar will sail between Alphen aan den Rijn and Moerdijk for Heineken brewery, the first...
Van Oord installs automated debris removal on its dredger Vox Amalia
A debris removal platform has been installed on board Van Oord’s vessel Vox Amalia. The system safely removes debris that will fall onto the deck after recovering the draghead of a trailing suction hopper dredger. A bulldozer blade pushes the debris overboard. The...
Heerema finds partner to gain foothold in Japanese offshore wind
Shimizu Corporation and Heerema Marine Contractors have entered into a cooperation agreement for the Japanese offshore wind market. The cooperation is primarily focused on installing turbine foundations, where Heerema will support Shimizu with engineering and offshore...
World’s largest civilian hospital ship expected in Antwerp next week
The Global Mercy, the new ship of Mercy Ships, has completed its journey through the Suez Canal en route to Antwerp. After a short courtesy visit in Malta, the ship is expected to dock in the Port of Antwerp on the weekend of 12 September. There, the ship will be...
Damen delivers Antarctic research vessel Nuyina
The new Antarctic Supply Research Vessel (ASRV) Nuyina, built by Damen Shipyards, has set sail from Vlissingen for its seven-week homeward voyage to Hobart, Tasmania. With the official handover to the Australian authorities, this ship, with a length of 160 metres and...
World’s largest container ship en route to Rotterdam
The world's largest container ship, the Ever Ace (23,992 TEU) is set to arrive at the ECT Delta Terminal in the Port of Rotterdam on 4 September. It takes the title from the HMM Algeciras of 23,964 TEU, which visited Rotterdam on its maiden voyage just last June....
KNVTS webinar: State of the art in ship recycling
Concurrent with the appearance of the SWZ|Maritime special issue on ship recycling, the KNVTS hosts a live webinar presenting highlights of this thematic publication. International developments and best practices in ship recycling will be addressed. The webinar...
Demand for offshore cranes prompts Huisman to double slew bearing production capacity
Huisman has doubled the slew bearing production capacity of its facility in Schiedam, the Netherlands. With this significant increase in production capacity, Huisman is able to meet the growing demand for large diameter slew bearings, an integral part and key...
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