Piracy remains at historic lows despite Somali concerns
The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has reported the lowest level (51) of piracy and armed robbery incidents since 1992 in the first nine months of 2026. However, a recent resurgence of Somali piracy incidents highlights the continued risks facing seafarers....
Damen Shipyards sees profit grow, order book stable
Damen Shipyards looks back on a successful 2025. Thanks in part to the delivery of 160 vessels, the Dutch shipbuilder’s revenue and profit once again increased. The order book for 2026 and beyond amounts to just over EUR 10 billion, about the same high level as a year...
You snooze you lose: vessel grounds after OOW falls asleep
In addition to having a separate dedicated lookout at night, it is also smart to keep moving while navigating a vessel. In a new Mars Report, The Nautical institute describes an OOW falling asleep, resulting in a grounding and significant damage to the ship. The...
Subsea support vessel Mintis joins Mark Offshore fleet
Dutch company Mark Offshore has reached an agreement with Klaipėda University (Lithuania) to operate research vessel (RV) Mintis. The vessel is to strengthen the company's position in the offshore renewables and subsea support market. Under the agreement, Klaipėda...
Van Oord sees profit more than double over 2025
2025 was a strong year for Van Oord. Despite geopolitical volatility and economic uncertainty, the company more than doubled its profits while continuing to invest in a more profitable and sustainable business. Van Oord states it delivered strong operational...
Damen and Windcat launch first Elevation CSOV in Europe
Damen and Windcat celebrated the arrival of the Windcat Amsterdam on 25 March in Amsterdam. The vessel is the first Elevation series Commissioning Service Operations Vessel (CSOV) to arrive in European waters and will see Windcat's in-house hydrogen technology...
Holland Shipyards delivers third OSV to Dixstone
Holland Shipyards Group has delivered Men Skey, the third and final Offshore Support Vessel (OSV) in a series of three built for Dixstone. Following the delivery of Men Cren and Men Goe earlier in 2025, a remarkable offshore newbuild programme has now been completed....
EU financing for Rotterdam Shore Power
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending EUR 90 million to the Port of Rotterdam Authority for the installation of shore power facilities at three deep-sea container terminals in the port. The loan will finance Rotterdam Shore Power, a joint venture between the...
Heesen sells its first yacht of 2026, Project Frida
Heesen Yachts has announced the sale of YN 21055, Project Frida. The 55-metre steel motor yacht has been acquired by a client drawn to the shipyard’s Dutch pedigree and the significant advantage of a shortened delivery schedule. Heesen’s 55-metre platform combines...
Register now for the CEDA Dredging Days
SWZ|Maritime is pleased to be a media partner of the upcoming CEDA Dredging Days, held from 11-13 May in Antwerp, Belgium. The detailed programme is available through the website: https://ceda.eventsair.com/dd26/. Also read: Young CEDA: Adaptation is the key to...
Fincantieri launches world’s first hydrogen cruise ship
The Viking Libra, a new cruise ship under construction for Viking, was launched on 19 March at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard. It will be the world’s first cruise ship powered by hydrogen. The vessel is scheduled for delivery at the end of 2026. The cruise ship has a...
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