From 1950s tug to zero-emission yacht
Aurelia is currently working on the transformation of the historic Wijsmuller tug Titan (1956) into a next-generation yacht. The project combines maritime heritage with fully net-zero, emission-free propulsion. The project reflects Aurelia's ambition to redefine...
Stranded container ship in Suez Canal yet to be refloated
News that the container ship Ever Green that ran aground in the Suez Canal on Tuesday morning 23 March had been refloated and that shipping traffic could start again has proven incorrect. That is what officials of port authorities in the Suez Canal say. Dutch company...
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[VIDEO] Heesen launches superyacht Altea
Heesen Yachts has launched YN 19550, Project Altea, a 50-metre all aluminium superyacht, at its facility in Oss. The yacht has not yet been sold, but is available for delivery in June 2021. The Altea has a Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF) and comes in at just under...
NIOZ and Next Generation Shipyards sign contract for research vessel Adriaen Coenen
After it had already been announced that Next Generation Shipyards would build the new research vessel Adriaen Coenen, the contract was now officially signed on 22 March. The vessel boasts special features such as the ability to ground on sandbanks of the Wadden Sea...
Huge container ship blocks Suez Canal
An ultra large container vessel has become stuck in the Suez Canal in Egypt on its way to Rotterdam. The 20,000 TEU Ever Given is now blocking one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world. This has created a traffic jam of more than 100 vessels wanting to use the...
Dutch Safety Board: Review container ship requirements to prevent container loss
The Dutch Safety Board has recommended the Panamanian, German and Dutch Government to submit a proposal to the International Maritime Organization to review the technical requirements imposed on container ships. Such a review could help minimise the risk of the loss...
Fatigue and weak bridge practices contribute to expensive allision
A bulk carrier hitting a berthed tank barge after a helmsman confused port and starboard orders has resulted in USD 21 million in damages. The Nautical Institute discusses the incident in its latest Mars Report: 'When in restricted waterways, the helmsman’s actions...
Norwegian Government blocks sale of Bergen Engines to TMH
The Norwegian Government says the planned sale of Bergen Engines by Rolls-Royce to Russian TMH threatens national security interests and moves to stop the sale. The sale was announced by Rolls-Royce on 4 February and is part of the company's restructuring. TMH Group...
Kongsberg launches positioning tool for deepsea mining
Kongsberg Maritime’s new HiPAP 602 Positioning Tool has been designed specifically to provide extreme range (up to 7000 metres) and accuracy for positioning ROVs and AUVs, and to operate as a DP reference. This makes it well suited for deep water operation, especially...
Port of Rotterdam considers green hydrogen from Australia
The Port of Rotterdam is looking into the possibility of importing green hydrogen generated in South Australia. The port authority and the government of the Australian state have reached an agreement in principle on this. South Australia wants to be a major exporter...
IMO: Crew change crisis is far from over
The crew change crisis caused by Covid-19 restrictions continues to cause challenges, despite some improvement in the numbers, the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization has warned. Currently, some 200,000 seafarers are waiting to be relieved. In...
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