VT Group acquires Rotterdam-based peer Fluvia
Rotterdam-based Verenigde Tankrederij (VT Group) has acquired all shares in industry peer Fluvia from the existing shareholders with immediate effect. Through the acquisition, VT Group adds nineteen transport vessels to its fleet, including ten stainless-steel tankers...
Groot Ship Design Supplies Design for World’s First Pure-electric Tanker
Groot Ship Design has completed and delivered the concept design for the “e5 project” under development in Japan.
Swedish Club Publishes ‘Dealing with Engine Room Fires’
Engine rooms on ships have all the ingredients for a fire – oxygen, heat and flammable liquids under pressure.
Thecla Bodewes Shipyards Continues Barkmeijer Work and Yard
Thecla Bodewes Shipyards has taken over the trailing suction hopper dredgers (TSHDs) that were under construction at Barkmeijer Shipyards when the latter went bankrupt as well as its shipyard in Stroobos, the Netherlands.
Denmark Launches New Regulation to Prevent Cyber Attacks
The Danish Maritime Authority has issued new regulation on cyber security in the Danish maritime sector.
IMO 2020 Sulphur Cap D-Day on the Horizon
(SWZ article) In shipping, the big countdown has begun. The coming months will undoubtedly be dominated by preparations for the introduction of IMO’s 2020 sulphur cap.
Edorado Opens Assembly Hall for Electric Boats in Dordrecht
The maritime high-tech start-up Edorado B.V. is working on the development of fast electric sailing for consumers.
Wärtsilä Cuts 1200 Jobs
Wärtsilä Corporation is realigning its operations and resources to secure future profitability and competitiveness. As a result, 1200 jobs will be lost.
VIDEOS: Heesen’s Cosmos Sets New Standards
Heesen Yacht’s latest project is Cosmos, an 80.7 metre aluminium superyacht, and features some remarkable innovations.
Waterborne Technology Platform Launches Ambitious R&D Agenda
On 24 January, the Waterborne Technology Platform (TP) released its new Strategic Research Agenda to the European Commission.
Damen to Build Diving Bell Ship for WSA Koblenz
WSA Koblenz (WasserSchiffahrtsAmbt) has awarded Damen Shipyards Group a contract to build a new diving bell ship.
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