Copenhagen to host global maritime community for World Maritime Forum
Advertorial – Copenhagen is once again set to become a global meeting point for maritime innovation and cooperation as the World Maritime Forum returns on February 17–18, 2026. Held under the theme “One event. World of maritime”, the 2026 edition is expected to be the...
Royal IHC Launches Dredging Equipment ‘Webshop’
Through an online tool, named the Solution Advisor, Royal IHC’s dredging customers can now select and order IHC dredging equipment online.
Nieuw Statendam Arrives in Amsterdam for the First Time
On 5 May, the newest ship of Holland America Line, the Nieuw Statendam, made its maiden call at the port of Amsterdam.
Oceanco Buys Former Heerema Yard in Zwijndrecht
At the end of 2018, Heerema Fabrication Group was forced to close its yard in Zwijndrecht, the Netherlands, due to a lack of orders. Together with the municipality of Zwijndrecht, a buyer for the yard has been found in yacht builder Oceanco.
Designing a Light-weight Wadden Ferry with Catamaran Hull Form
Conoship International took to the drawing board to design Wyker Dampfschiffs-Reederei’s new catamaran passenger ferry. The owners’ requirements, specific ways of (dis)embarking and German flag state regulations led to a specific vessel design.
AI-driven Voyage Optimisation under Development
NAPA and ChartWorld will join forces to deliver artificial intelligence- (AI-)driven voyage planning and optimisation, which is to make shipping more cost effective and time efficient.
NMT Disappointed about Dutch Involvement in New Minehunters
Netherlands Maritime Technology (NMT) speaks of a lack of support for Dutch companies following answers given to parliamentary questions about the new Dutch minehunters. The order for these vessels was awarded to a consortium led by the French Naval Group.
Van Oord and AdBm Manage to Reduce Underwater Noise during Wind Farm Construction
Together with TNO, Van Oord and AdBm Technologies have demonstrated the new AdBm Noise Mitigation System (NMS). The NMS reduces underwater noise resulting from offshore pile driving wind turbine foundations.
Jan De Nul Vessels Equipped with New Filter to Prevent Emissions
Shipping emissions are a serious threat to human health. Therefore, Jan De Nul is fitting its new vessels with a state-of-the-art filter system, which processes exhaust gases and prevents nanoparticle emissions. This article explains the technology (with video).
VIDEO: Amels Launches 55-metre Superyacht Nomad
Just five months after the sale of a new 180-ft Amels 180 from the Amels Limited Editions range was announced, the 55-metre yacht named Nomad has emerged from the Dutch luxury yacht builder’s yard in Vlissingen.
A Proactive Approach to Maritime Safety
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is switching from prescribing safety regulations to defining desired goals, leaving the exact implementation to the industry. DNV GL describes the next round of safety regulations.
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