Firda launches fishing net design simulator
On Friday 30 January, the Net Design Simulator was officially presented during Firda’s Open Day in Urk. The innovative educational tool allows students, for the first time, to see what normally remains hidden beneath the water’s surface. Firda is a vocational college....
‘Shipping needs to prepare for coronavirus restrictions’
The shipping industry needs to be prepared for potential restrictions in order to prevent the further spread of the "Wuhan" coronavirus. This warning was issued by maritime law firm Hill Dickinson. 'While this outbreak is not currently anticipated to cause the global...
Damen introduces offshore vessel design with methanol option
Damen has developed a new concept vessel – the Offshore Support Vessel (OSV) 9020. The ship features a stable platform with good station-keeping capability, low carbon emissions and flexibility to add mission-specific tools. The vessel can also be delivered to operate...
Innovative dredger launched at Thecla Bodewes Shipyards
Thecla Bodewes Shipyards in Harlingen has launched the 3000-cubic-metre Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger (TSHD) Anchorage. The dredger is equipped with a smart diesel-electric system that efficiently regulates the energy supply for sailing, dredging and unloading the...
Deal to keep shipbuilder IHC out of Chinese hands
A combination of investment company HAL, Van Oord and DEME are in talks to acquire Dutch shipbuilder Royal IHC or to strengthen its capital. The parties want to prevent crucial knowledge and technology of IHC falling into the hands of a Chinese company. The talks have...
Dutch Government launches 250-million-euro SME ship fund
The Dutch shipbuilding industry receives a 250-million-euro boost. Institutional investors and the Dutch province of Groningen now offer this financing opportunity to Dutch SME entrepreneurs who build or modernise short sea vessels. Today (27 January), State Secretary...
UHL confirms takeover of eleven Zeamarine vessels
United Heavy Lift (UHL) has taken over a total of eleven vessels from financially distressed Zeamarine. The German shipping company will take over nine eco-friendly F900 heavy-lift new buildings and two existing vessels on time charter contracts, the company confirms....
Stairs slip-up injures crew member
Stairs onboard ships can present a danger to crew, especially in wet conditions. In a recent Mars Report, a crew member was injured rushing down the stairs. The Mars Reports are compiled (anonymously) by The Nautical Institute. A summary of what happened in this case:...
Royal IHC develops six-kilometre riser system for deepsea mining
'Vertical transport over a five- to six-kilometre vertical distance has its challenges,' admits Laurens de Jonge, Manager Marine Mining at Royal IHC. As part of the EU subsidised programme Blue Mining, the company developed a riser system with oil-free electric motors...
Kotug Salvages Drifting Container Ship after Engine Room Fire
On the night of January 20, two of Kotug's Rotortugs provided salvage assistance to container vessel Em-Oinousses, after it had suffered a fire in its engine room. Although the vessel’s crew adequately extinguished the fire, at approximately fifty miles off the coast...
Women Now Allowed to Work Onboard Dutch Submarines
As of today, women are allowed to work onboard the submarines of the Royal Netherlands Navy. A trial last year showed that this is also possible on current submarines, reports the Ministry of Defence. The Submarine Service was the last place in the Dutch armed forces...
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