UKDI backs project on autonomous underwater sensing
A first-of-its-kind project to develop a network of ocean robots to assure the operations of submersible fleet assets has launched this month. It follows a successful funding bid with UK Defence Innovation (UKDI), between ZeroUSV, Oshen and MarineAI. As underwater...
DFDS cancels ferry service Amsterdam-Newcastle
Due to the Covid-19 situation, DFDS will temporarily suspend the Amsterdam-Newcastle ferry route until at least 13 April. DFDS is in consultation with crews on board and staff ashore about the temporary effects on employment. Latest sailings will be on 21 March from...
Van Oord’s new dredger Vox Amalia starts first job
Van Oord's trailing suction hopper dredger Vox Amalia has started its first project this week. At Den Helder, the Netherlands, the brand-new vessel is reinforcing the coastline by placing more than 3.5 million cubic metres of sand in a deep trench just off the coast....
Dutch Minister of Infrastructure: Essential goods could go by water
In the current circumstances, transport of essential goods by water and rail can be a good alternative because it involves less contact between people. This was said by Dutch Minister Cora van Nieuwenhuizen (Infrastructure and Water Management) in a teleconference...
World’s largest crane vessel Sleipnir on its way to Rotterdam
The world's largest semi-submersible crane vessel Sleipnir will arrive in the Port of Rotterdam for the first time on Saturday, March 21. Since its delivery to Heerema in July 2019, the vessel has been busy across the globe. Named after the Norse God Odin's...
P&O and Stena ferries between Netherlands and UK continue sailing
The ferries sailing between the Netherlands and England operated by P&O and Stena Line will continue to do so for the time being despite the corona crisis. This was confirmed by the two shipping companies. DFDS announced on 19 March it has to cancel the...
DMC to supply steering and rudders for Van Oord’s new dredgers
Damen Marine Components has won an order for three sets of steering and rudder systems for three dual-fuelled trailing suction hopper dredgers. These are currently being built at Keppel Offshore & Marine’s shipyard in Singapore for Van Oord. The vessels will be...
Dredging companies not careful enough with radiation
Inspections at 25 dredging companies showed that these companies need to do more to protect workers against the dangers of radiation. The Dutch Inspectorate SZW found 34 violations, some of which already came to light during previous inspections. For example, risk...
KVNR: Impact corona crisis on Dutch shipping will be huge
The cruise industry has already been hit exceptionally hard following the coronavirus outbreak. It is still difficult to say what the damage will be for the Dutch shipping industry as a whole, but 'it will not be minor', says the Royal Association of Netherlands...
Jumbo Shipping and corona crisis: ‘Our ships continue sailing’
Following the Dutch measures to slow down the spread of the coronavirus, Jumbo Shipping has reported its ships have received the necessary instructions and, for now, continue their schedule. The company's offices have been closed until further notice. With the offices...
Industry lashes out over coronavirus-related seafarer treatment
The maritime industry is frustrated by the treatment of seafarers who are left stranded on board of their ships as a consequence of the coronavirus. Travel restrictions are hampering crew changes causing logistical difficulties. With countries around the globe...
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