Damen delivers cutter suction dredger for Nigerian project
Damen Shipyards Group has delivered a Cutter Suction Dredger (CSD) 600 to 4Clans Nig Ltd for deployment on the Niger City Project in Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria. The dredger is part of Damen's next-generation CSD series. The new series combines proven dredging...
Chart plotter mishap results in grounding
Always have a proper passage plan and appropriate scale charts warns The Nautical Insitute in a new Mars Report. In the incident described, a fishing vessel grounded after setting a course using just a chart plotter. The Nautical Institute gathers reports of maritime...
Royal T launches tenth LABRAX vessel for Vertom
Royal T Shipyards has launched MV Vertom Quina, the tenth vessel in the advanced and energy-efficient LABRAX series for Vertom. The vessel was also christened. The launch marks a remarkable milestone, celebrating the completion of the tenth vessel in the series of...
Holland Shipyards lands first Defence contract
During an official signing ceremony, Holland Shipyards Group has sealed its first-ever contract with the Dutch Ministry of Defence. The Dutch shipbuilder will construct two advanced floating training platforms, Uhlenbeck and Thetis, designed to support a wide range of...
Royal Van Beest Group acquires Enduro Softslings
The Royal Van Beest Group has acquired Enduro Softslings. Established ten years ago in the Netherlands, Enduro Softslings is active in the lifting industry and is known for its innovative manufacturing capabilities and high-performance custom-made soft slings. Royal...
Legal proceedings against Damen Shipyards commence
In May this year, the Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) announced it would be prosecuting Damen Shipyards Gorinchem and Damen Naval Shipyards for bribery, forgery, money laundering and sanctions violations. The trial is starting today, 24 November. The criminal...
Oceanco delivers 111-metre yacht to owner Newell
Oceanco has delivered the 111-metre superyacht Leviathan to Oceanco's new owner Gabe Newell. The yacht stands out in terms of comfort and propulsion as well as its use as a scientific research platform. And while most details about yachts usually remain confidential,...
AiP for Rondal’s Aero Wing Sail concept
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has granted approval in principle (AiP) to Rondal for its Aero Wing Sail. This rigid wing-sail concept is designed for application on large yachts, sailing catamarans and wind-assisted monohulls to provide wind-assisted propulsion capability and...
Boskalis’ Seapiper makes European debut
On the North Sea, Boskalis’ subsea rock installation vessel Seapiper has started its first installation project in Europe. The vessel recently loaded more than 13,800 tonnes of rock in Norway. In recent years, the Seapiper has been mainly active in Taiwan and...
Amer Shipping orders CDS 110 from Concordia Damen
Amer Shipping has contracted Concordia Damen for a CDS 110 Dry Cargo vessel. This latest order continues the partnership between the two companies, following the deliveries of the AM Voyager, AM Explorer and Johannes Senior. Each vessel in this series is based on...
A tripping hazard created during dry dock work
Changes in a safety system can create new hazards warns The Nautical Institute in a new Mars Report. In this report, dry dock work resulted in a new tripping hazard. The Nautical Institute gathers reports of maritime accidents and near-misses. It then publishes these...
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