Heerema develops record-breaking spreader bars
As offshore structures continue to grow in size and complexity, so do the demands placed on lifting equipment. To address this challenge, Heerema Marine Contractors has developed the world's two largest modular spreader bars: a first-of-its-kind solution that combines...
Is a hybrid-electric 200,000 m3 LNG carrier feasible?
Lloyd’s Register (LR), Shell and GTT have launched a joint development project (JDP) to develop a conceptual 200,000 m3 LNG carrier. The vessel combines hybrid-electric propulsion with GTT NEXT1 cargo containment technology. By bringing together a larger-capacity...
Jumbo’s Fairplayer transports four cranes on one go
JSI Alliance, an alliance of Jumbo, SAL and SAL Intermarine, has delivered four rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) to Khor Fakkan. The cranes were loaded onto Jumbo's heavy-lift vessel Fairplayer in Cork. While each RTG weighed approximately 150 tonnes, well within the...
Spliethoff opens new training simulator in Amsterdam
Spliethoff has commissioned a new training simulator in Amsterdam. It is the second next-generation simulator that MARIN has developed for the shipping company. It allows seafarers to train crane, cargo and ballast operations under realistic conditions. Vessel motions...
World’s first ammonia-powered dry bulk vessel sets sail
CMB.Tech's Mineral Europa, the world's first ammonia-powered dry bulk vessel, has embarked on its maiden voyage to Australia. The 210,000-DWT vessel is one of 21 ammonia-powered ships that are scheduled for delivery to the shipping company between now and 2029....
Sagar, LR join forces on certification of autonomous systems
Lloyd’s Register (LR) and Sagar Defence Engineering Limited (SDEL) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to help create practical pathways for the certification, assurance and regulatory acceptance of autonomous and remotely operated maritime systems. As...
Walrus submarine to be scrapped
The Walrus submarine is on its way to the scrapyard. Tugboats are escorting a floating pontoon carrying the submarine from Den Helder. According to the current schedule, it is due to arrive in Amsterdam this week. After more than thirty years of service, the submarine...
KENC supplies semi-automated boat landing system to CLV
KENC Engineering has designed an innovative, semi-automated boat landing for Nexans’ cable laying vessel (CLV) Nexans Electra. The solution enables the boat landing to be deployed safely and efficiently without the use of the vessel’s crane. The project marks the...
Bill to crack down on shadow fleet to Dutch Parliament
A bill to strengthen action against Russia’s shadow fleet was submitted to the Dutch House of Representatives on 9 October. The shadow fleet is a network of ageing tankers that Russia uses to circumvent international sanctions. These vessels often sail without a flag...
First next-gen EasyMax launched for Royal Wagenborg
At shipyard Royal Niestern Sander, the Abelina Wagenborg was officially named and launched on 8 October. It is the first vessel of Royal Wagenborg's new EasyMax 2.0 generation. For Royal Wagenborg, the launch marks the next step in the continued development of a ship...
MOL joins tri-fuel ore carrier project
MOL Ocean Bulk has signed a 25-year contract with Vale International to transport iron ore using two vessels. The project will employ the world's first 210,000-mt ore carriers equipped with a tri-fuel propulsion system that can run on ethanol, methanol, and...
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