BRM under pilotage takes a dive
Strong bridge resource management (BRM) with a pilot on board is often a challenge, but is absolutely necessary to prevent single point failure. The Nautical Institute gives this warning in a new Mars Report, in which a bulk carrier under control of a pilot grounded...
Van Halteren lands three contracts for Dutch submarines
Van Halteren Technologies and Naval Group have signed three contracts during NEDS, the largest trade fair for the Dutch defense sector, for the delivery of essential systems for the Royal Netherlands Navy’s new Orka-class submarines. This marks a significant...
HGK, Port of Rotterdam target greener Rhine corridor
As leading logistics players in the inland waterway system, Port of Rotterdam and HGK-Group are planning a strategic collaboration on the development of climate-friendly supply chains. On November 24th, the companies signed a memorandum of understanding on this. Both...
Nevesbu contracted for new Dutch submarines
During NEDS, the largest defence industry exhibition in the Netherlands, Nevesbu signed a contract with Naval Group to design complex subsystems for the new Orka-class submarines for the Royal Netherlands Navy. This assignment marks a significant contribution by...
Solar Flatracks win IBJ Environmental Protection Award
Last week, Wattlab landed the IBJ Environmental Protection Award for its innovative Solar Flatrack, the world’s first modular solar power solution engineered specifically for seagoing cargo vessels. The scale-up’s maritime solar energy system has now also been...
Oceanco delivers second 111-metre yacht in a month
In addition to the Leviathan, Oceanco delivered another 111-metre superyacht this month, the DreAMBoat. With a volume of 4550 GT, it is one of the largest yachts by volume ever constructed by Oceanco and it boasts the yacht builder's shortest lead time to date....
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...
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