Regulating data in the maritime sector
From the magazine – The European Union (EU) Data Act has entered into force on 12 September 2025, and aims to create fair access to data [1]. The Act determines who controls data generated by connected products or services, with the aim to enhance technological...
BlueWeek: Bringing sustainable energy into production, storage and power
The maritime industry gathers between May 31 and June 4 for the joint FPSO JIP Week and BlueWeek. The event focuses on finding alternative sustainable solutions around four main topics: Natural propulsion, Zero-emission, Renewable ocean energy, and Blue life. All...
‘Royal Netherlands Navy deep in the red’
The financial situation of the Royal Netherlands Navy is so dramatic that recovery of the armed forces is out of the question. The admiralty has warned the defence management that without extra money in the coming years, the navy will no longer be equipped for its...
Heerema’s Sleipnir to install converter platform for Sofia offshore wind farm
Heerema Marine Contractors will transport and install the Sofia Offshore Wind Farm HVDC Offshore Converter Platform for Singapore's Sembcorp Marine. The platform's fabrication will be executed at Sembcorp’s yard and offshore installation is scheduled for 2024. Heerema...
Fast ferry almost collides with submarine
A submarine's command team made a number of errors that could have led to a high speed collision with a ferry, the most notable of which was staying at periscope depth instead of deep diving out of harm’s way. The Nautical Institute describes the incident in a recent...
55-metre Feadship yacht Somnium nears completion
The newest Feadship yacht has emerged from the yard in Aalsmeer this week for final finishing and sea trials. The 55-metre Somnium, which is Latin for dream, is a custom superyacht designed by Studio De Voogt. The yacht's interior was designed by FM Architettura. The...
‘Coastal States have to grant damaged ships refuge faster’
Abdul Fahl of provider of mutual insurance and related risk management services TT Club has said that there are substantial delays in finding damaged ships a place of refuge, illustrated by the MSC Flaminia, Maersk Honam and Yantian Express. These heavily damaged,...
Damen delivers LUV 1908 aquaculture support vessel to Organic Sea Harvest
Damen Shipyards has delivered the first of its new aquaculture support vessels. The Landing Utility Vessel (LUV) 1908 with ro/ro capability is a larger version of the LUV 1608, and offers additional deck space, higher freeboard and a larger crane. The first LUV 1608...
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[VIDEO] Salvaged Eemslift Hendrika safely arrives at Ålesund
The Eemslift Hendrika safely arrived at the port on Flatholmen in Ålesund at 5 pm on Thursday 8 April. The listing ship was towed there after Smit Salvage managed to secure towing lines to two tugboats on Wednesday night. The workboat that had fallen off the ship on...
Lost container Baltic Tern containing acetone located
One of the five containers that fell off the container ship Baltic Tern near Ameland on Wednesday has been located. It concerns the container with acetone, reports the Netherlands Coast Guard. The emergency tug Guardian has connected a line to the container with...
Salvage attempt successful, Eemslift Hendrika being towed to Ålesund
After the Eemslift Hendrika's course changed and the risk of grounding became imminent, the salvage operation was brought forward and carried out Wednesday night 7 April. The Smit Salvage team was lifted on board at 9.30 pm and managed to secure towing lines to two...
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