Conoship designs ultra shallow-draught DSV for Zamil Offshore
Zamil Offshore has contracted Conoship International to design a dive support vessel (DSV) with a shallow draught of 2.5 metres. The vessel has been designed in such a way that the limited draught does not compromise operational capabilities or fuel efficiency....
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...
ABB–Simwave launch Marine Academy in Rotterdam
Simulator-based Azipod propulsion training is now available at a new facility in Rotterdam thanks to a collaboration between ABB and maritime training provider Simwave. ABB’s Azipod propulsion system improves efficiency and manoeuvrability in the cruise industry, but...
Loose wire resulted in container ship Dali hitting bridge
The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has reported that a single loose wire on the 299.9-metre container ship Dali caused an electrical blackout. This led to the giant vessel veering and contacting the nearby Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, which...
Exploring offshore innovation – Q&A with Erik-Jan de Ridder
From the magazine – Within an ecosystem of experimentation and innovation, Erik-Jan de Ridder, Team Leader of the Renewable Energy Team (RENT), leads the translation of MARIN’s maritime expertise into the offshore renewable energy sector. In this interview, he...
Dieseko and CorPower to update vibro hammer-anchor combo
Dieseko Group and CorPower Ocean have entered into a consortium agreement to launch VibroDrive+, a joint research project aimed at improving offshore anchor design and installation efficiency. The project will combine advanced vibro hammer technology with...
KNRM places largest newbuild order ever
The Royal Netherlands Sea Rescue Institution (KNRM) has commissioned the construction of thirteen new lifeboats, which will be built from 2026 by the Frisian shipyard Dok en Scheepsbouw Woudsend BV in Woudsend. These are all-weather lifeboats of over 19 metres — the...
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