(With video) The Hull Vane is a patented fixed hydrowing that is placed below the stern of a ship, saving energy and improving seakeeping. The Dutch invention has built a case for itself by proving its worth in practice, thereby drawing in orders for other types of vessels.

(With video) Dutch materials scientist and inventor Rik Breur developed a non-toxic, self-adhesive antifouling “carpet” for ships and offshore structures. His invention has been nominated for a European Inventor Award 2019 in the “SMEs” category.

(With video) As part of its gender inclusion initiatives in the nautical industry, towage operator Svitzer hired the first 100% female crew for the Dominican Republic. This is a milestone for the Latin American maritime industry.

Allseas has been selected to remove the 48,000 t Statfjord A platform. It will be the heaviest lift for Allseas’ heavy lift and pipelay vessel Pioneering Spirit to date. To perform the lift safely, the vessel’s lifting capacity will have to be increased.

Jack Up Barge (JUB) has entered into a contract with Van Oord Offshore Wind GmbH in Hamburg for the accommodation and supply of Balance of Plant operations on the Deutsche Bucht offshore wind farm.

The Danish Maritime Authority is developing an app that will allow seafarers to access their certificates from a smartphone thereby significantly reducing the administrative burden for seafarers.

As an observer in the Arctic Council, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) can engage in issues related to shipping in the Arctic, in particular, search and rescue, pollution response and maritime safety and protection of the marine environment.

Boskalis’ heavy transport vessel Blue Marlin is awaiting tug support after being rendered unsailable following a violent hijacking by armed pirates. The attack took place approximately 80 nautical miles offshore Equatorial Guinea. 

Damen Shipyards will build a diesel-electric Day Cruise Vessel for Windermere Lake Cruises. The company left UK competition behind thanks to its experience and shipbuilding methods, which means the vessel will be built both in Poland and on location.

Shipping needs short-term mandatory measures such as speed or shaft power limits to cut operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. According to a new study, this is necessary for the existing shipping fleet to meet future emissions targets.