Port of Rotterdam launches 2050 Port Vision
Monday January 26, the Rotterdam 2050 Port Vision was officially launched and presented to many attendees in the Port Pavilion. Outgoing Minister Vincent Karremans of Economic Affairs: ‘If the Netherlands and Europe want to remain economically strong and resilient in...
The Maritime Awards Nominees and Europort in SWZ|Maritime
SWZ|Maritime's October issue takes a closer look at all of the nominees for this year's maritime awards to be presented at the Maritime Awards Gala on 4 November in Rijswijk, the Netherlands. In addition, we look ahead to maritime trade fair Europort and describe the...
Heesen Sells 67-metre Spec Superyacht
Dutch yacht builder Heesen Yachts operates a daring business model in which the majority of the yachts under construction are built on speculation. So far, this has proven a successful tactic, with the sale of the 67-metre Project Sparta as the latest feat. First...
EC Agrees on Zero Emission Shipping Partnership
The European Commission (EC) and the member states have agreed on the establishment of a "Partnership Zero Emission Waterborne Transport". This was revealed by SEA Europe yesterday (29 October), which claims to get this intel from a reliable source. According to the...
Keel Laid for Unique Diving Bell Ship
After the design and engineering phase has been completed, the keel has now been laid for the new diving bell vessel for FMSW Koblenz. Deployed on the Rhine and its tributaries, the ship allows workers to operate in dry conditions below water level in a pressurised...
Boskalis to Convert Forte into Crane Vessel Following OWF Contract
Boskalis will convert its semi-submersible heavy-lift vessel Forte into a crane vessel capable of lifting 4000 tonnes. The decision to go ahead with the conversion follows a new contract for the Taiwanese Changfang and Xidao offshore wind farm project owned by...
Maersk to Focus on Alcohol, Biomethane and Ammonia as Future Marine Fuels
Danish shipping company Maersk sees most potential for decarbonising its fleet by using alcohol, biomethane, and ammonia as a marine fuel, even though this will drive operating costs. This follows from a study the company undertook together with classification society...
Den Helder to Become Home-base for Maritime Drone Technology
Maritime drones are to keep an eye on the construction of offshore wind farms, sustainable energy generation at sea and ever busier shipping traffic. The Maritime Drone Initiative Noord-Holland (MDI) seeks to develop drones for this purpose. 'Developments in the North...
Van Oord Installs First Monopile for Borssele III and IV
After two years of preparation, Van Oord's offshore installation vessel Aeolus has installed the first monopile for the Borssele III and IV offshore wind farm in the Dutch North Sea. In the coming months, the company will place a total of 77 monopiles for this...
Vessel Grounds Due to Fuzzy Pilotage Plan
When the pilot boards, the exchange of information should be comprehensive resulting in a detailed pilotage plan. Lacking such a plan was found to be the main reason for general cargo vessel Celtica Hav grounding on a stone training wall in March 2018. The accident...
Photo Report: Damen Delivers Renewables Service Vessel to Seafast Marine
Damen Shipyards has delivered Renewables Service Vessel (RSV) 3315 Isle of Jura to Seafast Marine. The RSV 3315 is based on the Multicat design with the addition of clear deck space, DP2 and a dedicated four point mooring system. SWZ|Maritime editor Gerrit J. de Boer...
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